Differences between a Virtual Stage and a Networking Hub

They provide a powerful technology to allow you to customize, create, and execute successful live virtual and hybrid events and webinars.

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Virtual Stage

The Virtual Stage is a space for your host's speakers to present keynotes, share ideas, and engage in discussion with one another and an audience. The Virtual Stage offers space for a lead conversation by a live speaker, pre-recorded video content, or a mix of both. The audience access to their camera and microphone are removed to encourage focus on the speaker and shared content and to limit any distractions. The audience has the opportunity to engage with the speakers and one another via event chat, Q&A, polls, and emoji reactions.

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Our Virtual Stage is a perfect place for you and your team to host events and webinars with an audience of any capacity! If you are looking to host recurring webinars or a one-day speaker-packed event, our Virtual Stage is the answer.

Learn more about how to create a Virtual Stage for your event here.


But what if you are looking to involve your audience more in the discussion? Or have a breakout with your audience and speakers in a more intimate setting? You need a Networking Hub!

Networking Hub

The Networking Hub provides a space for your attendees to engage in intimate conversations within 'Circles' before and/or after a live session β€” or on a stand-alone session of its own! There is a variety of use cases for a Networking Hub including the following:

  • Community Building

  • Sponsored Content

  • Exhibition Halls

  • Demo Sessions

  • Speed Dating

  • Virtual Office

  • and more!

All use cases are meant to accomplish the same end goal β€” networking. The Networking Hub allows you to create an unlimited number of 'Circles' that your attendees can freely go in and out of. All attendees will have the opportunity to enable their camera and microphone within a Networking Hub to engage with others.

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The Virtual Stage and Networking Hub can be used and embedded as stand-alone components or together to create an unstoppable duo and an unforgettable live experience.

Learn more about how to create a Networking Hub and the power of its features here.

Here is a quick side-side of a Virtual Stage and Networking Hub to call out key features and differences between both:

Virtual Stage

Networking Hub

Attendees cannot enable their cameras and microphone - must be Presenters or Hosts to do so.

Attendees can enable their camera and microphone to engage in Circle discussions.

Has a set date and time (countdown) to the start of an event or webinar

Does not have a scheduled start or end time built-in product

A Virtual stage consists of one stage and one event chat - multiple stages can be created and live at the same time (depending on the plan), though are embedded on separate web pages.

Multiple circles allow for concurrent discussions in one Networking Hub

Requires Host to go live and focus on Host, Presenter, and Attendee roles

Does not require the Host to go live (unless linked to a Virtual Stage)

Has certain key features such as overlays, and media playlists (upload and queue videos)

Does not have features such as overlays and media playlists - allows for all users to share video and presentation

Records automatically when live

Does not record by default - Circle Owner must enable recording within each Circle


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