Going Live

Going Live

You’ve created your event, added speakers, and connected the podium. Time to go live!

Pre-Launch Checklist

Before going live, verify:

• Event has been created and set to ACTIVE status
• At least one speaker has been added
• Podium screen device is on, browser is open, and URL is loaded
• Podium device has internet access
• You have access to the Control Panel

Steps

1. Set Event to Active

In the Events list, click … next to the event and select ACTIVE.

2. Go to the Control Panel

Click Control Panel in the left sidebar.

3. Select the Event

Choose the event you’re about to broadcast from the dropdown.

4. Select a Speaker

Speakers linked to the event appear in the list. Click the first speaker to select them.

5. Set a Background (Optional)

Select or upload a background image.

6. Publish

Click the Publish button. The podium screen updates within 5-15 seconds.

Switching Speakers

To move to the next speaker during the event:

1. Click the new speaker in the Control Panel
2. Click Publish
3. Wait for the screen to update

For smooth transitions, publish a few seconds before the handover happens on stage.

Ending the Event

When the event concludes:

1. Go to the Events list
2. Set the event status to COMPLETED
3. The podium screen will go blank or show a waiting state