Platforms for Virtual Events

Use Facebook Live to broadcast live video. Individual Facebook users may host a livestream for their Facebook Friends, but livestreams hosted by a Facebook Page must be streamed to a public audience. Facebook is free to use and individuals must be at least 13 years old before they can create an account. (The age limit may be higher in some jurisdictions.)
Facebook Live Tutorial
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Use Flip to create private groups where members can create and share videos. This option is best suited for event hosts who want to create an asynchronous virtual event that is only accessible to invited users. Flip is free to use.
Flip Tutorial
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Use Google Meet to host a meeting or a public webinar. Google Meet is free to use.
Google Meet Tutorial
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Age requirements on Google Accounts

Use Hopin to create a virtual event with a variety of features such as live streaming, messaging, and more. Hopin is free to use.
Hopin Tutorial
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Use Kumospace to create virtual spaces for meetings with video and audio. Kumospace is free to use for up to 10 participants. Users must be at least 13 years old to create an account.
Kumospace Virtual Event Hosting Guide
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Use Instagram Live to broadcast live video. Instagram Live can be viewed by users in the app and through the web. Your existing privacy settings will determine who can view your Instagram Live. Instagram is free to use, but individuals must be at least 13 years old before they can create an account. (This age limit may be higher in some jurisdictions.)
Instagram Live Tutorial
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Use Minecraft Event to create a virtual world where users can interact with each other through their Minecraft avatars. Minecraft has a free trial period.
Minecraft Event Tutorial
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Use TikTok Live to broadcast live video to users. Please note you must have at least 1,000 followers to use TikTok Live. Tiktok is free to use, but users must be at least 13 years old
TikTok Live Tutorial
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Use Topia to create interactive virtual meeting and event spaces. Topia has a demo version that is free to use for up to 10 users. Users must be at least 13 years old to create an account on Topia.
Getting Started with Topia
Browser and Device Support
Topia Terms of Service

Use Twitch Livestream to broadcast live video. Twitch is free to use, but users must be at least 13 years old.
Twitch Tutorial
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Use YouTube Livestream to broadcast live video to users. YouTube is free to use, but children under the age of 13 are not authorized to to live stream unless they are visibly accompanied by an adult.
YouTube Livestream Tutorial
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Age requirements on Google Accounts

Use the Zoom Meeting feature to meet with users synchronously. Zoom has free and paid membership plans. Users must be at least 16 years old to create an account on Zoom.
Zoom Meeting Tutorial
Zoom Meeting Accessibility

Use the Zoom Webinars feature to broadcast live video to your audience. Zoom Webinars are available by a paid subscription plan. Users must be at least 16 years old to create an account on Zoom.
Zoom Webinar Tutorial
Zoom Webinar Accessibility
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