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    In Eventbuizz, “request to speak” refers to a feature that allows event attendees to signal their desire to speak or ask a question during an event, such as a conference or webinar.

    This feature is particularly useful in maintaining order and ensuring that all participants have a fair chance to contribute to the discussion. It also helps in managing large audiences by providing a systematic way to handle speaking requests. You can find request to speak by 

    Selecting your event > Go to Apps -> Request to Speak.

    Ways to add program for request to speak:

    You can add the program for request to speak by two ways:

      1. Request to speak -> Speaker listing -> Tools -> Add program.

    To activate its session, go to session speaker listing. 

    2- Request to speak -> session speaker listing -> Tools -> Create session speaker listing 

    The only difference between the two methods is that if you add a speaker through the speaker listing, their session will be disabled by default, and you will need to create their session separately. However, if you add a speaker directly through the session speaker list, their session will be created automatically.

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    Speaker Listing

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    Session Speaker Listing

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    Labels

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    AV Templates

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    App request to speak module

    Settings

    The sort fields are meant to be displayed on the projector.

    Any field that is placed in the right column will be shown in the web app and native apps. Additionally, all the fields that are checked in the right column will be displayed on the projector. This means that if a field is in the right column and is also ticked, it will be shown both in the apps and on the projector.

    and we have three dynamic labels delegate, network and department which will directly change on projector.

    Here’s a detailed explanation of the “Request to Speak” settings in Eventbuizz:

    Add attendee without approval

    This setting allows attendees to be added to the event without requiring prior approval from the organizer.

    • If “Add attendee without approval” setting is OFF, then the attendee will go to the pending requests column in the event center, and their status on the web app will be shown as “waiting for approval”.
    • If the “Add attendee without approval” setting is ON, it means attendees do not need manual approval to join the live session. When a user clicks the “raise hand” icon, they are automatically approved and are moved directly to the live column in the event center. there status on the web app will be shown as “accepted”.

    Enable speech time and Enable speech time for moderator:

    “When the Enable speech time is ON, the counter will count down. If the moderator’s setting is to enable speech time, the counter will count up instead and the speaker can continue talking until the organizer stops them.

    Display time

    Shows the current time on the projector or display screens.

    Enable organizer info on projector

    Displays information about the event organizer on the projector.

    Show image

    Displays an image on the projector or screen.

    Show program section

    Displays the current section or part of the program on the projector.

    Show date on projector view 1:

    Displays the current date on the projector in a specific view mode. It will keeps the audience aware of the date, useful for multi-day events.

    Show speaker counter on projector view 1

    Displays a counter of the number of speakers in a specific view mode on the projector which help the organizers and attendees track the number of speakers.

    Enable ask to speak to all

    If “Enable ask to speak to all” setting is ON, then all attendees will see the request to speak module. If this setting is OFF, then no one will see the module.

    However, there are also individual settings for each attendee. If “Enable ask to speak to all” is OFF but an attendee’s individual setting is ON, then only that attendee will see the request to speak module. All other attendees (whose individual setting is OFF) will not see the module.

    Enable notes popup on request to speak

    If the “Enable notes popup on request to speak” is  ON, then the popup will appear, allowing the user to write a note. These notes will be shown to the organizer in the event center.

    Use groups to control request to speak

    The “Use groups to control request to speak” setting in Eventbuizz allows event organizers to manage and streamline the process of attendees requesting to speak during an event by grouping participants.

    Organizers can create different groups of attendees (In attendee module) based on various criteria such as role (e.g., speakers, VIPs, general attendees), session type, or interest areas. Attendees are assigned to these groups either manually by the organizers or automatically based on registration details or predefined rules.

    Ask to speak cancel request allowed

    If “Ask to speak cancel request allowed” setting is ON, then the cancel icon will be visible to the user after they click the “raise hand” button. This means the user can cancel their request to speak at any time before being approved or going live.

    However, if this setting is OFF, the cancel request icon will not appear. This means once the user clicks the “raise hand” icon, they cannot take it back or cancel their request. They must wait until the organizer either approves or ignores the request.

    Socket / SQS queue connection

    The “Socket / SQS queue connection” setting would be relevant for managing real-time interactions and asynchronous communications during events. A socket connection allows attendees to request to speak in real-time. As soon as an attendee sends a request, it is immediately transmitted to the event organizers or moderators. This connection allows instant feedback. For example, if the moderator approves or denies the request, the attendee receives immediate notification.

    Real time projector updates

    Enabling this setting ensures that the projector display updates in real time as new responses come in. This provides a dynamic and interactive experience for the audience. If setting is disabled, Please go to “App > Request to speak > settings” and enable “Real time projector updates”

    Time settings

    Time allowed for speaking (In seconds): Sets the maximum time allowed for each speaker. Default time is 300 seconds (5 mints). You can change this time this time ensures speakers keep within a time limit.

    Time for projector list refresh (In seconds): The interval at which the projector list refreshes. Default time is 5 seconds which keeps the projector information up-to-date.

    Time in between attendees (In seconds): The time gap between one attendee’s speech and the next. Default time is 0 seconds which controls the flow of speakers.

    Labels settings

    Other settings

    Font size: Sets the font size for the text displayed on the projector or screen which ensures the readability for all attendees.

    Background image: Allows setting a background image for the projector display. This enhances visual appeal and branding.

    Lobby URL

    Sets a URL for the lobby or main page of the event which provides a central online location for event attendees.

    This projector settings effect the background color, text color and attendee detail background color of the projector.

    You can change the colors in the section of the live speaker. Any changes you make will directly affect what is shown on the projector.

    You can customize all the information shown in the program section on the projector, including the heading text, background, date and time, and icons. You can change the colors of everything using the program session settings.