Comparing the functionality of Zoom Events types

Hosts can choose their Zoom Events event type based on the interaction, size and scale, amount of sessions, and event experience they want for their participants. Hosts can choose from 2 different event types: Event or Conference.

Additionally, Zoom Events uses the functionality of Zoom Meetings and Webinars for sessions by adding dedicated event hubs, customizable registration and ticketing options, and attendee networking for free or paid event types.

This article covers:

• Event types for Zoom Events
  • Event
  • Conference
• Event type comparison
• How to choose a Meeting or Webinar for a session
• How to edit an event

Prerequisites for event types for Zoom Events

• Zoom desktop client
  • Windows: 5.7.6 or higher
  • macOS: 5.7.6 or higher
• Zoom mobile client
  • iOS: 5.7.6 or higher
  • Android: 5.7.6 or higher
• Pro, Business, Enterprise, or Education account
• Stripe or PayPal Business account is required to create paid events
• Zoom Events license
• Zoom meeting license and/or Zoom webinar license

Notes:

• There is a dependency with Windows' Webview package for Windows platform; while version 5.7.6 does support Zoom Events, it may cause a blank lobby experience for hosts.
• For access to the latest Zoom Events and Webinar features, we strongly recommend hosts to update to the latest version of the Zoom desktop client/mobile application.

Event types for Zoom Events

Selecting your event type should be based on your event’s size and scale and how many sessions you are planning to have.

Event

Use Meetings or Webinars to run a single-day event that contains a single-session Meeting or Webinar. Event Hosts can have the ability to convert meetings/webinars to an event. Additionally, Event Attendees can participate in Q&A sessions, join the event 15 minutes before it starts, and receive HD videos.

Use cases for the event format include but aren’t limited to:

• All-Hands Meeting
• Townhall Style Meeting
• Networking events
• ERG events

Conference

Use meetings and webinars to run a multi-day event that contains multiple tracks and multiple sessions. You can also run streaming previews of each session, as well as concurrent sessions, with dedicated chats. Attendees will also have access to an enhanced lobby, sponsor networking, and booths.

Use cases for the conference format include but are not limited to:

• Convention-center style events
• Trade shows
• Large conferences
• Global trainings

Event type comparison

The following table provides a comparison of the Zoom Events event types.

Features	Event/Event Series	Conference
Event Hub	✔	✔
Free or *Paid tickets	✔	✔
Single Meeting or Webinar	✔	✔
Enable Q&A	✔	✔
Event Lobby		✔
Multiple sessions		✔
Concurrent sessions		✔
Multi-day events		✔
Sponsors feature		✔
Interpretation/translation		✔
Live streaming to Lobby		✔
Polling		✔
Survey		✔
Enable HD video for Attendees	✔	✔
Duplicate event	✔	✔
Custom Registration questions		✔

*Paid events are only available in certain regions.

How to choose a Meeting or Webinar for a session

For more information, please visit this guide about Zoom meetings vs. webinars.

How to edit an event

For more information, please visit this article about editing Zoom Events.