Session preferences allow you to customize and control various aspects of your event's sessions. While preferences can be managed individually for each session, you can also set default session preferences that apply to all newly created sessions.

Default session preferences streamline the process of setting up new sessions by applying a consistent set of settings across all sessions. This ensures uniformity and saves time by eliminating the need to adjust preferences for each session manually.

Please note that they will only apply to newly created sessions.

To update existing session preferences in bulk, you will have to use an excel file.

This preference can not be defined in default session preference, but on each session individually.

The limit of number of people who can register for this session can be defined from Studio by enabling this preference and inserting a number, by the import Excel of session, or via the Developer API.

From the Studio of your event, go to Content ➡️ Sessions.
Once in the Sessions tab, click on the session you want to make private. Once you are on the session, go to the tab called"Preferences".
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Here is where you can choose to activate the "Make the session private" option. When the option is activated, the session is visible only to those registered with it. The option is active when the button is colored and turned to the right (see below).

Selecting specific people to attend the private session

You can hide the Session completely and pre-add all the attendees you want for it.

Only the selected Attendees will be able to see this Session on their Agendas, however, participants still have the option to unregister for the Session. To block them to unregister from it, you can disable the preference below "Allow all event members to register at event level".

Define here the Community groups who can register or unregister from the session when this session is displayed within the Community.

Define here the Event groups who can register or unregister from the session when this session is displayed within the event.

Define if people who registered for the session can submit a 5-star rating and a comment about the session. These feedback is only shared with the event organizer, included in the Analytics session report available from Studio. When enabled, registrants receive a notification at the session end time to encourage them to provide a feedback.

Enable badges'scanning at the entrance and/or exit of sessions to record participants" attendance or to control access. To know more click here.

Define if participants are be able to register for sessions if they are already registered for another session at the same time that also has this option disabled.

By default, participants who have registered for a session are displayed on the session page to encourage networking. You can decide to hide the session registrants list, session won't appear neither on the person profile page in "Attending at" section.

Create a live interaction box for each new session to allow participants to chat, ask questions to speakers, and reply to polls. To know more, click here.

Effectively managing session preferences is crucial for providing a seamless and engaging experience for your event attendees. By setting default session preferences, you ensure consistency across all sessions, save time, and reduce manual adjustments. Utilizing these settings allows you to cater to the specific needs of your audience, improve session management, and enhance overall attendee satisfaction.

Explore the full potential of session preferences to create a well-organized and interactive event environment. Whether it's through personalized feedback, controlled access, or interactive live sessions, these tools help you deliver a successful and memorable event.