1. What Are Breakout Rooms?
Breakout Rooms in ThriveGather™ are smaller, interactive spaces that branch off from a larger event session. Powered by GoBrunch’s 50-breakout-per-event capacity, they allow members to:
- Join focused discussions.
- Network by topic or region.
- Attend specialized workshops or sponsor-led activations.
Each breakout inherits features from its parent workspace (chat, circle cams, screen share, recording options) but can be customized in layout, branding, and membership access.
2. Membership Access & Privileges
Community Members
- Access to Public Breakouts only (e.g., Neutral Room, 24 seats).
- Limited engagement tools (chat, mic, circle cam).
- Cannot enter Member, VIP, or Sponsored Breakouts.
Pro Members
- Access to Member Breakouts (e.g., Classroom, 38 seats; Pro Workshop, 25 seats).
- Priority seating in regional breakout clusters.
- Can co-host small sessions if permitted.
VIP/Legacy Members
- Full access to all Public, Member, and VIP Breakouts.
- Special invitation-only pods (e.g., Minimalistic Conference Room, 18 seats; Virtual Office, 12 seats).
- First-priority seating in auditorium-linked breakouts.
Sponsors
- Operate Sponsored Booths and Stages as breakouts (3–120 seats).
- Rooms are fully white-glove managed by CrownThrive staff.
- Includes embedded CTAs and lead-capture forms.
3. Host & Moderator Workflow
Step 1: Pre-Event Setup
- Hosts select up to 50 breakout templates per event.
- Room naming follows the schema:
- Assign access restrictions (Public, Member, VIP, Sponsored).
Step 2: During Event
- Moderators announce breakout opening in the main auditorium.
- Participants select breakout links from the “All Rooms” panel.
- Moderators can:
- Move participants between breakouts.
- Enable/disable mic/cam permissions.
- Lock breakouts when full.
Step 3: Post-Event Wrap
- Close breakout sessions in sequence.
- Save recordings (if enabled).
- Collect analytics: attendance, engagement, seat utilization.
4. Use Cases by Workspace
- Advertising & Sponsorship: Ad agencies run campaign-testing pods (Cabaret, 48 seats).
- Art & Retail: Vendor demos in Sponsored Booths (5–7 seats each).
- Beauty & Wellness: Stylist training in Classrooms (38 seats).
- Blockchain/Web3: DAO governance pods in Pro Workshops (25 seats).
- Culture & Media: Press Q&A lounges (Professional Meeting Room, 8 seats).
- Education & Training: Lab clusters (Classroom + Pro Workshop combinations).
- Networking & Community: Global masterminds (U-Shape, 36 seats; Roundtables).
5. Tips for Members
- Arrive early: Breakout seats are limited by tier.
- Engage actively: Use mic and circle cams for presence.
- Bookmark rooms: Save URLs for quick re-entry.
- Upgrade if needed: Pro and VIP tiers unlock additional breakout access.
6. Tips for Hosts
- Always balance room sizes: combine large (602-seat auditoriums) with small (25–38 seat breakouts).
- Use Sponsored Breakouts for monetization.
- Rotate moderators to cover multiple breakout tracks.
- Record key sessions for replay value.
7. ThriveGather Difference
Unlike generic virtual event platforms, ThriveGather ties breakout access directly to its membership model:
- Creates scarcity loops (limited seats encourage upgrades).
- Supports sponsorship monetization (exclusive breakout booths).
- Enables regional scaling (7 regions × 50 rooms each = global reach).
This Deep Dive ensures members and hosts understand exactly how to plan, access, and maximize breakout rooms inside ThriveGather™.