This article will provide an overview on Cadence's recommendations based upon your show flow. Session formats can range from broadcasts, to breakouts, to workshops, to networking.
BROADCASTS
(Keynotes, Main Stage, Panel Discussions)
Recommended Format - Speakers in Zoom or Live Streaming Platform, Attendees in Symphony
The ideal and most commonly used workflow for the benefit of all parties. Read more about live streaming into Symphony.
Benefit for Speakers
Familiarity
---All speakers have used Zoom and are familiar with enabling video & audio
---Dry runs & rehearsals are a breeze
Simplicity
---The Zoom meeting link is sent to their calendar and they simply need to join the Zoom link prior to the session.
---Enabling Video & Audio has already been tested
Benefit for Attendees
Ease in accessing
---The session will occur directly within the event without opening a new app or browser tab
---Guided directly to their next session through the schedule notification
New Experience
---Attendees are very familiar with Zoom. This is a great benefit for speakers, but attendees are joining an event hoping to experience a new feeling for an online meeting
Look & feel
---Full immersion into the broadcast with broadcast, beautiful clean user interface and engagement options
Engagement
---Messaging with emojis, GIFs and images producing an energetic and exciting feeling of emotions, excitement and community feel
---Note taking tied to their attendee profile to reference afterwards
---Ask a question with upvoting
Benefit for Events Team
Recording Capabilities
---Session recording in Zoom
Contextual Conversation
---Private messaging chat for speakers and events team
Reporting & Analytics
---Reporting & analytics are centralized in your event, tied to all attendee registration information
Higher Production Value
---Ability to apply layouts, lower thirds, sponsor overlays using a platform such as Pro Presenter
BREAKOUTS
Participants Occasionally on Screen
Recommended Format - Everyone in Symphony
BREAKOUTS
Participants Never on Screen
Recommended Format - Speakers in Zoom, Attendees in Symphony
BREAKOUTS
Participants Always on Screen
Recommended Format - Speakers & Attendees in Zoom
WORKSHOPS
Recommended Format - Speakers & Attendees in Symphony
Benefit for Speakers
Able to view the participants listed while leading the workshop
Ability to embed collaboration tools into Symphony, such as Muro or Mural
Ability to embed networking tools, such as Chat Roulette or Wonder
Ability to embed experiences, such as photo booths
Ability to embed data tools, such as AirTable or Google Spreadsheets
Benefit for Attendees
Ease in accessing - The session will occur directly within the event without opening a new app or browser tab
New experience - Zoom is wonderful, but attendees are joining an event hoping to experience a new feeling for an online meeting
Ability to view content, speakers and participants all at the same time
Ability
Guided directly to their next session through the schedule notification
Benefit for Events Team
Unlimited breakouts
Attendees guided and navigated to their next session
Reporting & analytics are centralized in your event, tied to all attendee registration information
NETWORKING
Under 15 Participants on Screen
Recommended Format - Symphony
NETWORKING
Over 15 Participants on Screen
Recommended Format - Speakers & Attendees in Zoom