{"id":1258,"date":"2026-06-11T13:52:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledge-base.canapii.com\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=1258"},"modified":"2026-06-11T14:31:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T14:31:43","password":"","slug":"how-do-i-create-sessions-on-canapii","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/knowledge-base.canapii.com\/index.php\/docs\/how-do-i-create-sessions-on-canapii\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I create sessions on Canapii?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Direct answer:<\/strong> Sessions on Canapii are created from the Sessions section of the Event Console. Choose from four content types: live stream, video on demand (VOD), live breakout or Simulive. Each session can include live Q&amp;A, polls, ratings, speaker profiles, downloadable resources and attendee targeting. Sessions must be set to visible to appear on the event homepage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who this is for:<\/strong> Event organisers building event content programmes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time to complete:<\/strong> 5\u201315 minutes per session<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to the Sessions section in the Event Console sidebar and select Create session. Configure the following for each session:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Session name and description:<\/strong> Provide a clear title and description that helps attendees understand what the session covers.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Content type:<\/strong> Choose from the four session types available on Canapii.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Live stream:<\/strong> Professional broadcast using integrated streaming software such as AWS, YouTube or Vimeo.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Video on demand (VOD):<\/strong> Pre-recorded video accessible at any time during or after the event.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Live breakout:<\/strong> Interactive video conference sessions for workshops, roundtables and webinars where speakers and participants engage on video and audio.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Simulive:<\/strong> Pre-recorded video that plays at a specific time only, giving the feel of a live session without the live production complexity.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Visibility:<\/strong> Only visible sessions appear on the event homepage. Toggle a session to visible when it is ready for attendees to see.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Interactive features:<\/strong> Enable or disable live Q&amp;A, comments, ratings and polls for each session from the Interactive tab within the session settings.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Attendee targeting:<\/strong> Restrict session visibility to specific attendee types using the targeting rules.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Speakers:<\/strong> Assign speaker profiles to sessions by scrolling to the Speakers tab within the session.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Session defaults:<\/strong> Apply global settings to all sessions at once using the Settings button in the Sessions list view. This saves time when building large content programmes.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between a live stream and a live breakout on Canapii?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A live stream is a one-way professional broadcast using streaming software. A live breakout is a two-way interactive video conference where speakers and participants can all be on video and audio simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Simulive on Canapii?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simulive is a hybrid content type where a pre-recorded video is scheduled to play at a specific date and time, giving the experience of a live session without the risk of live production. Attendees can only watch at the scheduled time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I make my sessions appear on the event homepage on Canapii?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sessions must be toggled to &#8220;visible&#8221; to appear on the event homepage. Use the Playlists section to organise how visible sessions are grouped and displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I restrict sessions to specific attendees on Canapii?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Session visibility can be targeted to specific attendee types using targeting rules within each session&#8217;s settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background: #eef4ff;border-left: 4px solid #3b82f6;padding: 12px 16px;margin: 16px 0;border-radius: 4px\"><strong>Need help setting up your sessions?<\/strong>\n<p>Canapii&#8217;s 24\/7 support team is available any time. 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