A speaker's join path depends on how the talk is being delivered. Configure the broadcast before the event, keep the speaker's email address on their profile, and test the same setup you will use on the day.
Prepare the speaker's join link
Native webinar: HeySummit stores the provider's speaker or panellist link for each person assigned to the talk.
Live stream or another external production tool: add a Custom Speaker Join URL when speakers should join somewhere other than the attendee-facing talk page.
Pre-recorded talk: speakers do not need to attend live unless you have asked them to help with chat, Q&A, or polls.
By default, HeySummit sends assigned speakers reminder emails 24 hours and 1 hour before the talk. Manage reminders in Manage Session > Presenters > Presenter access. The relevant emails must be enabled and the speaker must have a linked account and usable email address; email preferences and other eligibility rules apply. An optional 20-minute speaker reminder is also available.
How the speaker joins
The speaker opens their reminder email or signs in to the Speaker Dashboard and selects My Sessions.
Before the live window, the talk shows a Preview action. When the broadcast is starting or running, it changes to Join Talk.
Join Talk opens the saved speaker-specific provider join URL when one is present; otherwise it opens the public session page. If the organiser supplies a separate production or backstage link in the reminder email, use that link to join the production tool.
Keep a backup link
From Content & Schedule > Sessions, open Actions > Copy Broadcast Links to copy the current links for hosts, speakers, panelists, and moderators. Send the relevant link directly if a reminder email is missing, and complete a test event or dry run before the real session. For more on the speaker area, see How to use your Speaker Dashboard.