Speakers and Panellists

Great questions, @mcfly !

Let's start with question number 2. You do not need to feature yourself in any session. As Host, you will be able to enter each session while a primary speaker acts as the focus of that session. 

As for question number 1, I'm pasting some content from our support articles about Zoom Events Tickets, Roles, and Permissions. Please let us know if you still have questions about what a user can/can't do. 

Panelist

Panelists have access to tools that allow them to enhance their participation during a Webinar event. Panelists have video, chat, and screen-share permissions.

Panelists have permission to:

• Mute/unmute themselves
• Start/stop their own video
• Turn on their video and chat
• View and answer questions in the Q&A window
• Annotate on shared screens
• Share their screen

Panelists will also receive a Panelist ticket so they can join all other sessions.

Speaker

Speakers will be able to speak in the sessions they are assigned to and will have their image displayed in the Speaker tab. The Speaker bio will be displayed on the event detail page and in the event lobby.

Speakers have permission to:

• Start the session they are assigned to

In their assigned sessions, Speakers can:

• Mute/unmute themselves
• View all Q&A and respond
• Start/stop their own video
• Edit their bios (if delegated by the Host)

Speakers will also receive a Speaker ticket so they can join all other sessions.

Primary Speaker

The Primary Speaker is the main speaker of a specified session and will have their image displayed in the Speaker tab. Every session must have a Primary Speaker listed.

The Primary Speaker has permission to:

• Edit the details of the session they are assigned to
• Start the session they are assigned to

The Primary Speaker will also receive a Speaker ticket so they can join all other sessions.

@mcflyI I run a weekly test event.  You are welcome to join to try out the zoom events platform.  More details in my group https://www.facebook.com/groups/zoomeventpros