Can I customize my event page with speaker information?

Yes, you can fully customize your Eventbrite page. Add detailed speaker bios, headshots, a complete agenda with session times, and any other information your attendees need for your thought leadership talk.

Is Eventbrite suitable for free talks and RSVPs?

Absolutely. Eventbrite is free for free events. You can easily set up an RSVP system to track your guest list, manage capacity, and communicate with your attendees without any ticketing fees.

How can I sell tickets for a whole speaker series?

You can create multiple events and link them on your organizer profile. For recurring events, our platform makes it easy to duplicate event listings, so you can quickly set up and sell speaker series tickets for each date.

What tools are there to promote my panel discussion to a professional audience?

Use our integrated marketing tools to send targeted email campaigns and leverage our integration with Facebook and Instagram. Listing your event on our marketplace also helps you get discovered by professionals searching for events.

Can I offer different ticket prices, like for students or members?

Yes, our platform allows you to create various custom ticket types. You can easily set up different price points for general admission, students, members, or VIPs, and even create hidden tickets for special guests.

How does check-in work for a corporate or academic event?

With the Eventbrite Organizer app, you can use your phone or tablet to scan tickets for fast, professional check-in. This reduces lines and gives you real-time data on who has arrived, ensuring a smooth start to your event.

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How to Organize & Sell Tickets for a Panel Discussion or Talk

Our powerful tools make it easy to sell panel event tickets and manage registration from a single platform. Create a professional event page, promote your speakers, and deliver a seamless experience for your attendees.

How to organize a successful panel discussion

A great panel discussion or talk starts with a clear vision and flawless execution. From curating the right speakers to engaging your target audience, every detail matters. Eventbrite provides the tools to manage the entire process, so you can focus on delivering valuable content.

Key steps for your next speaker event:

Define Your Topic and Speakers: Curate a compelling theme and invite industry experts who will resonate with your audience. Your event page on Eventbrite is the perfect place to feature speaker bios and headshots.
Set Your Ticketing Strategy: Decide between free RSVPs to build an audience or paid tickets to cover costs. Create different ticket types like early-bird, VIP for special access, or group packages for corporate teams.
Promote Your Event: Use our email and social media marketing tools to reach your ideal attendees. Target professional networks and past attendees to drive registration for your thought leadership talk.
Prepare for Event Day: Ensure a smooth check-in process with the Eventbrite Organizer app for QR code scanning. Have a plan for managing audience Q&A and networking sessions.

Your command center for speaker series success

From your first listing to post-event analytics, we have everything you need to manage your talk or panel.

Professional Event Pages

Create a polished event page in minutes. Highlight your agenda, showcase your speakers with detailed bios, and embed your ticket checkout directly on your own website.

Flexible Ticketing

Easily sell panel discussion tickets with multiple tiers. Offer early-bird discounts, student rates, or VIP packages that include front-row seats or a networking reception.

Audience Communication

Keep your attendees informed with our email marketing tools. Send event reminders, share pre-reading materials from your speakers, or follow up with a post-event survey.

Why Eventbrite is the ideal speaker event platform

Tap into a global community of more than 89M monthly average users looking for events like yours.

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Reach the Right Professional Audience

Your event is automatically listed on Eventbrite, where professionals and lifelong learners discover new talks and panels. Our marketplace puts your thought leadership talk in front of an engaged audience, helping you sell more tickets.

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Streamline Registration and Check-in

Give your attendees a professional experience from the start. Our seamless checkout and digital, QR-code tickets make registration simple. Use the Eventbrite Organizer app on event day for fast, reliable check-in.

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Manage Single Talks or a Full Series

Whether it's a one-off panel or a recurring event, our tools adapt to your needs. Easily duplicate events, manage ticket sales for an entire season, and sell speaker series tickets to build a loyal following.

Tools designed for every stage of your event

Eventbrite gives you an all-in-one solution to promote your panel, sell tickets, and analyze your success.

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Customizable Ticketing

Create various ticket types, from free RSVPs to multi-day passes. Set custom pricing, create promo codes, and manage capacity with ease.

Integrated Marketing Tools

Promote your event with our built-in email platform and social media integrations. Connect with your audience on Facebook and Instagram to drive ticket sales.

Seamless On-Site Management

Use the Eventbrite Organizer app to check attendees in with a quick scan, sell tickets at the door with Tap to Pay, and monitor attendance in real-time.

Actionable Reporting

Track sales, attendee demographics, and marketing performance with easy-to-read dashboards. Use these insights to measure the impact of your event and plan for the future.

We love how easy Eventbrite makes it for us to track our attendees.Amanda Ashley Rodriguez, Program Director, Girls Rock! Rochester

Eventbrite allows me to get really great marketing and have really good success without putting in a burdensome amount of time for returns.Patty Pforte, Sr. Marketing Manager for Public Programs, CIIS

[Eventbrite’s] been very helpful. We’re Eventbrite for life. It made it really easy, which is key because we’re independent. We think of Eventbrite as our ticketing hook.Scott Hachey, Organizer, Beanstalk Music & Mountains Festival

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