LinkedIn Event
LinkedIn, a professional networking platform, offers a multitude of features designed to facilitate business connections, knowledge sharing, and professional development. One such feature is LinkedIn Events — a powerful tool for professional networking and engagement.
What is LinkedIn Events?
LinkedIn Events is a feature that allows users to create, share, and join professional events within the LinkedIn platform. This feature provides a platform for users to network and learn from each other, fostering professional growth and development.
LinkedIn Events can be used for a variety of purposes, including webinars, workshops, seminars and networking events. These events can be either virtual or physical, making it a versatile tool for professional engagement.
Benefits of LinkedIn Events
LinkedIn Events offer numerous benefits for both organizers and attendees. For organizers, it provides an easy and effective way to reach out to their target audience, promote their event and engage with attendees.
For attendees, LinkedIn Events offer opportunities to learn, network and engage with professionals in their field. It also provides a platform to stay updated with upcoming events in their industry or area of interest.
Increased visibility
LinkedIn Events provide increased visibility for event organizers. When an event is created, it can be shared with the organizer's network, and it also appears in the LinkedIn feed. This increases the chances of the event being seen by potential attendees.
Attendees can also share the event with their network, further increasing its visibility. This feature can be particularly beneficial for businesses and professionals looking to expand their reach and attract a larger audience.
Engagement and networking
LinkedIn Events facilitate engagement and networking among professionals. Attendees can engage with each other and the event organizers through the event page. They can post comments, ask questions and share their thoughts and experiences.
This feature also allows attendees to see who else is attending the event, providing opportunities for networking and building professional connections. This can be particularly beneficial for professionals looking to expand their network and establish new business relationships.
How to create a LinkedIn Event
Creating a LinkedIn Event is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
- Go to the LinkedIn homepage and click the Events option in the left-hand menu.
- Click the + Create button.
- Fill in the details of the event, including the name, date, time, location (for physical events) or online meeting link (for virtual events), and description.
- Choose whether the event is public (open to all LinkedIn users) or private (only accessible to those you invite).
- Click Create to create the event.
Once the event is created, you can invite your connections to the event, share it on your LinkedIn feed and manage the event through the event page.
LinkedIn Live streaming with Restream
Restream does more than allow you to go live on LinkedIn quickly and easily. Our live streaming studio also has tons of features that make your broadcast look more professional and help you pull off a successful, engaging stream:
- Add your branded logos, backgrounds and graphics
- Invite remote guests to your streams with a simple link
- Save a recording of your stream to edit and repost later
- Upload and stream a pre-recorded video so you can focus on the live chat
- Let your guests share your live event on their own LinkedIn profile or page
- Consolidate the live chats from each platform into one widget
- Multistream to other platforms like YouTube Facebook and X.