About
Once a scheduled session for a webcast or Kaltura Meeting is published to a channel, it appears on the Sessions tab of the channel page. This tab displays a session card for each event, providing attendees with essential information and options to engage with the session.
The placement of the Sessions tab is configured in the channel's advanced settings (read Edit a channel to learn more).
Session card details
The session card provides key details about the session, such as:
- Scheduled time
- Title
- Description
- Tags
- Speaker information (if applicable) - You can click on a speaker's icon to view a pop-up with the speaker's bio, without needing to navigate away from the page. This information is also accessible without logging in.
- Thumbnail - Learn how to set a thumbnail image in our article Set a media thumbnail.
- 'Join Now' - This button automatically updates when the event starts, allowing you to join in real time without needing to refresh the page.
- 'RSVP' - Allows you to indicate interest in specific sessions. Read more here.
- 'Watch' - Available when the session (live/simulive) is connected to the video source. This button directs users to the VOD version after the session ends.
- 'Add to Watch List' - If applicable, allows you to add the session to your personal watch list.
- Add to Calendar - Allows you to download the session details as a calendar invite (compatible with Outlook, Google, etc.). Read more below. This button automatically updates to Join Now a set number of minutes before the session starts, allowing users to easily join without refreshing the page.
The settings are managed by your administrator in the Widgets module.
Depending on your organization’s configuration, the Add to Calendar button may appear as an RSVP button instead (read more below).
The Join Now button is managed by your administrator in the Widgets module.
To learn more about publishing an event, visit our article Publish a webcasting event to a gallery or channel.
