What is an Event?

Event is simply a session or virtual class that the presenter can create and invite the attendees to join. In order to take a live session with attendees, the Presenter needs to create an event.

How can I create an event?

After successful login, presenter is shown Events page where he/she can click on 'Schedule New Event' hyperlink to open the Event Wizard where user/presenter can input the Event name and PowerPoint® file (to be used in that particular event) and Event name.

Is it necessary to upload PowerPoint® in order to create an event?

No, event can be created without uploading the PowerPoint® file. You just need to enter the Event Name on 'Schedule New Event' page.While trying to create an Event, meeting bowl keeps a track of the event and e-mails you the details of that event. The details include the Event Name, presenter's URL, attendee's URL and the URL for the recorded presentation (only after the session is over) on your e-mail address.

When I try to run an event it sometimes shows me that I am disconnected. Why is that?

One possible reason for this problem is that the name of the  PowerPoint® file that you have uploaded contains characters (&, Space) not recognized by system. Rename your PowerPoint® file without any special characters or spaces and create a new event to try again.

How can I invite attendees?

Once you create an event, you will have the option to send invitations to attendees from the meeting bowl application. Just enter the email addresses for the people you wish to invite and enter the text you want to send to your invitees requesting them to attend your meeting.

Can I share any application other than PowerPoint®?

Since we do not have a desktop sharing facility in meeting bowl, you cannot share other applications.

Is there any limit to the number of attendees that I can invite?

There is a 19 attendee limit per event.

What kind of documentation is available for me as a presenter?

On our support page, we have a Presenter's User Guide as a PDF document.

Can I give presentation control to an attendee?

Yes, as a presenter you can pass on the control to any attendee using meeting bowl transfer control feature.