How to Start an Event
Upstream’s Virtual Events are a fusion of the best parts of IRL networking. The event happens in three parts: 1) Pre-Event Audio Lobby, 2) Speaker Interview, 3) Speed Networking.
Attendees gather in a virtual, audio-only lobby before the event, then watch the event host and guest speaker have a conversation, and then do a series of 1x1 video breakouts with other attendees of the event.
The length of the event, number of 1x1 breakouts, and guest speaker is all up to the host.
10 Minutes Before Your Event Starts:
10 minutes before your event starts, the audio lobby will start. The audio lobby is an audio-only room where you can chat with the attendees, share wins, and listen to feedback before the event kicks off.
To enter the audio lobby, you will click on your event, and at the bottom right corner you will select the ‘Enter Event.’
Once you're in the audio lobby this is what it will look like.
You can choose to take yourself off of mute
Write in the chat to welcome attendees into the event
Click the ‘attendee’ icon on the bottom of the screen to see who’s attending this event.
If you select the settings icon at the bottom of your screen you’ll have the ability to:
Share the link to your event
Manage 1:1 Breakout rooms once they begin
Manage your audio and video settings
Mute all attendees
Play music where it says DJ Controls
Match Hints which will be used during breakout rooms
Once it is time to start the event, you will see ‘Start Event’ at the top left corner and you will have the option to ‘Go Live.’
Starting Your Event:
Once you have selected to enter the event you will see ‘Go Live’ pop up on your screen. After you select ‘Go Live’ your camera will turn on and your attendees will be able to see you on video.
To bring a speaker to the stage you will hit the attendee icon at the bottom of your
screen and select “Let Speak.”
Note: You can host an event from your desktop or mobile device. We suggest starting off with Desktop for a better experience.
As an event host you should know that you have the ability to:
Accept new participants to access the event
Start the event
Be seen on video
Bring speakers up to interview
Start the breakout rooms
Have access to the chat
End the event
Match participants during the breakout rooms
3. Once the interview session is over you can now start the breakout rooms. To start
the breakout rooms, you will select ‘Start Breakouts’ on the top left corner and you
will be asked if you want to ‘Start Breakouts’ and you will select ‘Yes.’
Starting Your Breakout Rooms
As the host, you will automatically be redirected to the audio lobby. On the right hand side of your screen you’re able to view the attendees who are in the breakout rooms.
Those who are not matched or chose to opt out will be automatically placed in the audio lobby room with you.
If an attendee does want to participate in the breakout room, please remind them to go to their settings (gear icon) and select the button where it says match in 1:1 breakouts.
Once the green glasses underneath their name disappears, they are now able to participate in the breakout rooms.
To match attendees you can click their picture and select match with, then you will select another attendee who also wants to get matched
Once they are matched, you will see them on the right hand side of the screen under ‘Who’s being Matched?’
Ending Your Event:
After the breakout session is finished, you can select ‘Start Outro’ on the top left hand side where you can share your final thoughts.
2. Once you are ready to end the event, you will hit ‘End Event’ at the top left hand
corner of your screen.
3. Once you are finished with the event, the page will be refreshed to event stats
where you can see an overview of the event.
We understand that each event is unique, so please feel free to reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] if we can help in any way or if you have any questions!
Managing Attendees:
All attendees have access to the chat during the event
All attendees can take themselves off mute during the audio-lobby and talk
All attendees can see and hear you and the speaker on video during the livestream unless you update your settings to disable your video
Attendees will not be seen on video during the event until it is time for the breakout rooms
Attendees with green glasses hovering over their avatar signifies they are opting out of the breakout rooms
To opt into the breakout rooms, attendees can go to their settings (gear icon) at the bottom of their screen and select: Match in 1:1 breakout rooms