Adding Speaker details for your event
Speaker profiles are the best way to break the ice with attendees during an event. Attendees can connect with speakers more easily by having access to their contact information, social media accounts, and session materials. This enables attendees to feel more comfortable and engaged, leading to more meaningful interactions during the event.
Detailed speaker profiles can pique the interest of potential attendees. When attendees can read about the speakers' backgrounds and expertise, it helps them understand what they can expect to learn from the event. This can lead to higher engagement and attendance rates.
This not only boosts the credibility of the event but also helps in attracting more attendees by highlighting the expertise and background of the speakers.
To create a speaker profile for your conference event
Go to the Eventzilla account > click on people > select speakers >click on add a speaker.
Fill in the speaker's information:
In the dialogue box, enter the required fields to create the speaker profile.
- First Name: Enter the speaker's first name.
- Last Name: Enter the speaker's last name.
- Email: Enter the speaker's email address.
- Invite Speaker to View and Participate in Their Session(s): Enable this option to send an invite link to the speaker to create their own.
- Job Title: Enter the speaker's job title.
- Organization: Enter the speaker's organization.
- Speaker Photo (Optional): Click to upload a photo of the speaker. Supported file formats: JPG, PNG.
- Profile/Biography: Add a brief biography or description of the speaker.
- Website: Enter the speaker's website URL.
- Social Links: Add social media links (up to 6 social links)
- Save: Click on Save to add the speaker information.
Customize speaker display themes:
- Eventzilla provides different themes for displaying speaker profiles on the event page.
Click on Theme Options to choose a theme that best fits your event's style. For more details on speaker display themes, click here.
Quick embed option for speakers:
Eventzilla provides a quick embed option for speaker details. This can be used to display the list of speakers on your website or blog. For more information on embedding, refer to the Embed options section of our helpdesk.
Managing speaker profiles
Once you have added the speaker profiles, you can manage them by:
- Editing Profiles: Click on the gear icon and select edit to update the speaker information
- Deleting Profiles: Remove speakers from the event by selecting the delete option
Inviting speakers to manage their profiles: Resend the invite link if needed or manage permissions for speakers to edit their profiles.
FAQs
Q: Can I add speakers without an email address?
Yes, the email field is optional, but adding an email address allows you to invite speakers to manage their own profiles.
Q: How many social media links can I add to a speaker's profile?
You can add up to 6 social media links.
Q: What are the supported file formats for speaker photos?
Supported file formats are JPG and PNG.
Adding and managing speaker profiles in Eventzilla is a simple yet powerful way to enhance your event page. By providing detailed information about your speakers, you can improve the credibility of your event, engage potential attendees, and facilitate networking opportunities. Use the scenarios provided to effectively add, update, and manage speaker profiles for your event, ensuring a professional and engaging presentation for your audience.
Please write to help@eventzilla.net for additional questions.