How a talk starts depends on the broadcast type you configured. Check the talk before the event so the host, speakers, and attendees all use the correct route.
Start a native webinar
Go to Content > Talks and find the talk.
When the live window opens, choose Launch Webinar to open the host's start URL in the connected webinar provider.
Speakers and panelists should use their own reminder-email or Speaker Dashboard links. Do not send them the host start URL.
Start a live stream
For HeyStream, choose Open Studio from the talk. For another live-stream or custom-stream setup, start and control the broadcast in the production service you configured; attendees watch through the destination set on the talk.
Run a pre-recorded talk
A pre-recorded talk does not need a host to start it manually. Once its video source is saved, HeySummit makes it available on the talk page during the scheduled broadcast window. Speakers only need to attend if you have asked them to help with chat, Q&A, or polls.
Test before the event
Use Preview to check the attendee experience.
Open Copy Broadcast Links from Content > Talks and confirm the host, speaker, panelist, and moderator links you expect are available.
Run a dry run early enough to correct account, camera, microphone, or stream settings before the scheduled start.
For speaker-specific steps, see Help speakers join a live talk. For video setup, see Set up a pre-recorded talk.