name: zoom-events
description: |
Zoom Events API integration guide for large-scale virtual and hybrid events. Covers multi-session
conferences, expo halls, registration management, speakers, sponsors, and analytics.
Use when building event platforms, conference management systems, or integrating with
Zoom Events (formerly Zoom Webinars Plus).

Zoom Events API

Build large-scale virtual and hybrid event integrations with Zoom Events APIs.

Overview

Zoom Events (formerly Zoom Webinars Plus) enables hosting large-scale virtual and hybrid events with:
- Multi-session conferences with tracks
- Expo halls and sponsor booths
- Networking sessions
- Registration management
- Speaker and sponsor management
- Event analytics and engagement metrics

Key Features

Choose Your Integration

Core Endpoints

Events

Sessions

Registration

Speakers & Sponsors

Expo & Analytics

Common Operations

Create an Event

const response = await fetch('https://api.zoom.us/v2/events', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': `Bearer ${accessToken}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    name: 'Annual Tech Conference 2024',
    description: 'Our flagship technology conference',
    start_time: '2024-03-15T09:00:00Z',
    end_time: '2024-03-17T18:00:00Z',
    timezone: 'America/Los_Angeles',
    type: 'multi_session',
    registration_type: 'required',
    settings: {
      approval_type: 'automatic',
      attendee_limit: 5000,
      show_social_share_buttons: true
    }
  })
});

const event = await response.json();
// event.id, event.registration_url, event.hub_url

Add Session to Event

const response = await fetch(`https://api.zoom.us/v2/events/${eventId}/sessions`, {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': `Bearer ${accessToken}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    title: 'Keynote: Future of AI',
    description: 'Opening keynote presentation',
    start_time: '2024-03-15T09:00:00Z',
    duration: 60,
    type: 'webinar',
    track: 'Main Stage',
    speakers: ['speaker_abc']
  })
});

List Registrants

const response = await fetch(
  `https://api.zoom.us/v2/events/${eventId}/registrants?status=approved&page_size=100`,
  {
    headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${accessToken}` }
  }
);

const data = await response.json();
// data.registrants contains attendee list

Add a Registrant

const response = await fetch(`https://api.zoom.us/v2/events/${eventId}/registrants`, {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': `Bearer ${accessToken}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    email: '[email protected]',
    first_name: 'Jane',
    last_name: 'Smith'
  })
});

Prerequisites

1. Zoom Events license - Account must have Zoom Events enabled
2. OAuth app - Create in Zoom App Marketplace
3. Scopes - Request appropriate event scopes (see Required Scopes)

Common Use Cases

Required Scopes

Event Types

Session Types

Event & Registration Status

Detailed References

• references/events.md - Complete Events API reference

Resources

• API Reference: https://developers.zoom.us/docs/api/rest/reference/zoom-api/methods/#tag/Events
• Zoom Events Documentation: https://developers.zoom.us/docs/zoom-events/
• Event Planning Guide: https://developers.zoom.us/docs/zoom-events/planning/
• Marketplace: https://marketplace.zoom.us/