Learn the difference between a scheduled meeting, webinar and town hall (live event)
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Meeting Types Compared
| Feature | Scheduled Meeting | Webinar | Town Hall (Live event) |
| Participants | 300 | 1000 | 10,000 |
| Presenters | Anyone | Assigned by Organiser | Up to 5 |
| Session time limit | 8 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours |
| Interaction | All attendees are equal | Registration required to join | Audience interaction limited to Q&A chat |
| Devices | All available | Optional by Organiser | Cameras and mics disabled for attendees |
| Who can share | Anybody | Presenters only | Presenters only |
| Breakout rooms | Yes | No | No |
| Suitable for | Internal and external collaborative Team meetings | Presentation-based events with specific presenters | Presenting to a large group of attendees |