In short
ConsensIQ is built to run smoothly with hundreds of participants, both in the room and online. The moderator controls everything from a tablet while the audience votes from their own screen, with no app and no waiting around. That makes it suitable for conferences where there is only one chance to get it right.
What changes with large groups
With a session of twenty people you can improvise. With a conference of four hundred attendees, some in the room and some watching a livestream at home, everything has to work first time. People drop out quickly if logging in is slow or a question takes too long to load. ConsensIQ is web based for that reason: participants scan a QR code or click a link and are voting within seconds, with nothing to install.
For the organisers, what matters most is that the moderator keeps control. They run the session from a phone or tablet: previous or next question, freezing a question for discussion on stage, adding or dropping an option live, and revealing the winner. That can be done from the stage or from the side of the room, without anyone needing to sit behind a laptop.
Hybrid works just as well as in the room
Because ConsensIQ works through a link or QR code, it makes little difference to a participant whether they are in the room or watching the livestream at home. Everyone votes at the same moment and sees the same results. That is exactly why ConsensIQ runs on the same platform as PresentersWall: you can use the same interactive layer for open questions and gathering ideas, then switch to ConsensIQ at the moment a real decision needs to be made.
Check which package suits your event, from doing it yourself to a fully managed setup.
The presentation screen as part of the show
At a conference, the presentation screen is more than a tool: it is part of the experience. The room watches live as points shift between options, and options with more support are shown bigger. With custom branding, logo, colours and fonts matched to the event, it looks like a natural part of the programme rather than a bolted-on voting tool.
How to prepare it
Because large events leave little room for mistakes, it is wise to set up questions and options well in advance in the wizard, including any images for the options. Test the link on the type of network available on site, and agree with the moderator who operates which button. With a Fully managed package this is arranged for you, including an experienced facilitator who coordinates the stage and the technology.
How many participants can ConsensIQ handle at one event?
ConsensIQ is built for large groups; day licences for 500 or more participants are available. For even bigger events it is worth discussing the setup beforehand.
Does it still work if part of the audience only has a smartphone?
Yes, that is exactly the starting point. Participants join via a link or QR code on their own phone, with nothing to install.
Can the conference's house style be reflected in it?
Yes, logo, colours and fonts can all be adjusted so the presentation screen matches the rest of the programme.
What if the venue's internet connection is unreliable?
Test the connection on site beforehand and ideally keep a wired backup for the presentation screen; participants only need their own mobile connection.
In short
A large event with ConsensIQ mainly requires good preparation, not complicated technology for the participant. Get that right in good time, and hundreds of votes in the room can feel just as clear as a small working session.