Managing Speakers

Create and manage speaker profiles to showcase presenters and assign them to sessions and activities.

Speaker Management

Features

• Central speaker directory
• Reusable across events
• Profile with bio and photo
• Session assignments
• Speaker portal access

Adding Speakers

Add to Library

1. Go to Organization Settings > Speakers
2. Click Add Speaker
3. Fill in profile
4. Save

Speaker Profile Fields

Event Speaker Assignment

Add Speaker to Event

1. Go to event dashboard
2. Click Speakers
3. Click Add Speaker
4. Choose from library or create new
5. Configure for this event

Event-Specific Settings

Session Assignment

Assign to Sessions

1. Go to Sessions
2. Edit session or activity
3. Select speaker(s)
4. Save

Multiple Speakers

Sessions can have multiple speakers:

• Panel discussions
• Co-presented workshops
• Team presentations

Speaker Display

On Event Page

Speaker information shown:

• Name and photo
• Title and organization
• Bio
• Sessions presenting
• Social links

Customizing Display

Control what's visible:

• Show/hide specific speakers
• Order of appearance
• Which fields to display

Speaker Portal

Speaker Access

Speakers can:

• View their sessions
• See attendee count
• Access session materials
• Update their bio

Inviting Speakers

1. Add speaker to event
2. Click Invite to Portal
3. They receive access link
4. Can log in to view

Best Practices

Profile Quality

• Professional photo
• Concise, engaging bio
• Relevant credentials
• Updated information

Event Integration

• Assign speakers early
• Confirm session details
• Provide speaker guidelines
• Communicate logistics

Next Steps

• Manage sponsors
• Create sessions
• Set up crew access for speakers