Sessions

Sessions are the heart of MicroTalks. Each session is a live gathering where members present short talks, ask questions, and learn from each other.

Browsing Sessions

The home page shows all upcoming sessions. Each session card displays:

• Title and description
• Date and time (shown in your local timezone)
• Status — whether registration is open
• Available roles — which slots are still open

Click any session to view its full detail page.

Session Statuses

Status	Meaning
Open	Accepting registrations — sign up now
Full	All slots are filled — check back if someone cancels
Closed	Registration has been closed by an admin
In Progress	The session is happening right now
Completed	The session has ended
Cancelled	The session was cancelled

Participant Roles

Every session has four roles. When you register, you choose the role that fits you:

Host

The host opens and closes the session and moderates the discussion. Each session has one host.

Presenter

Presenters give a short talk (typically 10 minutes) followed by a Q&A period. Sessions have a limited number of presenter slots.

Interviewer

The interviewer asks questions during Q&A, helping draw out insights from each presenter. Sessions may have zero or one interviewer.

Guest

Guests watch and participate in the discussion. Guest slots are limited per session.

TIP

For a detailed breakdown of each role, see the Roles reference.

Registering for a Session

1. Open the session detail page.
2. Choose your role from the available options.
3. If registering as a presenter, you can optionally add a talk title and description.
4. If registering as a guest, you can optionally share topics of interest or questions.
5. Click Register.
6. You'll receive a confirmation email with the session details.

WARNING

You must provide your name to register. If you haven't set your name yet, you'll be prompted to enter it during registration.

Premium Roles

Some communities require a premium membership to register as a presenter, interviewer, or host. If you see a message about premium access, check with your community admin about membership options.

After Registering

Once registered, the session detail page shows:

• Your role badge next to your name in the participant list
• A Join Meeting button (visible when a meeting URL has been set)
• The option to cancel your registration

Cancelling Your Registration

1. Open the session detail page.
2. Click Cancel Registration.
3. Confirm the cancellation.
4. You'll receive a confirmation email, and your slot opens up for other members.

Session Timeline

A typical MicroTalks session follows this flow:

1. Host opens the session and welcomes everyone.
2. Presenters take turns giving their talks (default: 10 minutes each).
3. Q&A follows each talk (default: 5 minutes), led by the interviewer if one is assigned.
4. Open discussion — guests and presenters exchange ideas.
5. Host wraps up the session.