--- title: Get to know Event Rooms description: Everything you need to know about event rooms --- [Skip to content](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/what-is-an-event-room#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![iluminr logo](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/iluminr%20logo.png?width=227&height=48&name=iluminr%20logo.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Log in to iluminr](https://login.catalysttech.co/) [Log in to iluminr](https://login.catalysttech.co/) iluminr Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge base](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [iluminr for Response and Communications](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en) 3. [Critical Event Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#critical-event-management) # Get to know Event Rooms ## Everything you need to know about event rooms An Event Room is a virtual command centre that serves as a **centralized source of truth** for all information related to a specific event. It allows **stakeholders to collaborate** and work together on important action steps, **analyse the impact** of critical events, and optimize their responses through traceable actions and **dynamic [playbooks](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/what-are-playbook-templates?hsLang=en)**. In essence, the Event Room provides an overview or common operating picture that helps stakeholders understand the facts and assumptions surrounding the event, enabling them to act accordingly. --- ### Where can I find an Event Room? 1. [Visit the iluminr website for your region](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-access-iluminr?hsLang=en) 2. Log in with your iluminr credentials. 3. On the Home screen, select **Current Events** or on the menu, click **Event Rooms**. **![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-07-2026-06-29-08-3328-AM.png?width=1928&height=1118&name=image-png-Jul-07-2026-06-29-08-3328-AM.png)** 4. Click the **Event Card** with the corresponding event name. If no event is in progress, see [How do I create an event?](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-create-an-event-iluminr-help-center?hsLang=en) ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-07-2026-06-32-45-0685-AM.png?width=1939&height=1106&name=image-png-Jul-07-2026-06-32-45-0685-AM.png) --- ### What are the components of an Event Room? #### Event Name The event name is located at the top left of the Event Room. Selecting the arrow next to the event name, enables you to switch between event rooms for your existing events. ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-21-2025-07-58-58-2549-AM.png?width=670&height=696&name=image-png-Mar-21-2025-07-58-58-2549-AM.png) #### Timestamp The timestamp when the event room was **created**, which is determined by the timezone of the device used to access iluminr. ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-21-2025-07-59-32-2774-AM.png?width=670&height=696&name=image-png-Mar-21-2025-07-59-32-2774-AM.png) #### Private Event Toggle A private event is visible to the team you activated when creating the event. Learn more at [*How do I use Private Events?*](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-use-private-events?hsLang=en) #### Share Event Dashboard The share feature enables you to send a link to the recipient(s) providing read-only access to the board. The link will expire based on the time frame selected. *Learn more: [How do I share read-only event information?](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-share-event-information-iluminr-help-center?hsLang=en)* ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-21-2025-08-00-25-4564-AM.png?width=670&height=277&name=image-png-Mar-21-2025-08-00-25-4564-AM.png) #### Impact Assessment Incident Assessments assist in identify the incident level of an event and should be one of the first things you do when you are alerted about a potential threat. Impact Assessment Impact Assessments assist in identifying the future consequences of an event and should be one of the first things you do when you are alerted about a potential threat. *Learn more at [How do I complete an Impact Assessment?](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/get-to-know-impact-assessments?hsLang=en)*   *![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-21-2025-08-09-43-4589-AM.png?width=670&height=520&name=image-png-Mar-21-2025-08-09-43-4589-AM.png)* *![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-21-2025-08-06-22-6967-AM.png?width=670&height=281&name=image-png-Mar-21-2025-08-06-22-6967-AM.png)* ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-21-2025-08-08-29-6332-AM.png?width=670&height=569&name=image-png-Mar-21-2025-08-08-29-6332-AM.png) ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-21-2025-08-07-51-9350-AM.png?width=670&height=681&name=image-png-Mar-21-2025-08-07-51-9350-AM.png) --- #### Event Actions - **Activate Teams** see [*Activate Teams process*](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-create-a-new-message-and-notify-contacts?hsLang=en) - **Activate Playbooks** *see* [*How do I Activate and Use Playbooks?*](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/using-activated-playbooks?hsLang=en) - **Access Documents** see*[Get to know the Documents and resources](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/what-is-the-documents-panel?hsLang=en)* - **Notify Contacts** *see [How do I create a new message and notify contacts?](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-create-a-new-message-and-notify-contacts?hsLang=en)* - **Close Event** see*[How do I close an Event?](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-close-an-event?hsLang=en)* - **Create Feedback Loops** *see* - **Share Feedback Loops** *see* [*How do I share Learning Loop insights?*](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-share-learning-loop-insights-iluminr-help-center?hsLang=en) ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-21-2025-08-06-53-6223-AM.png?width=670&height=683&name=image-png-Mar-21-2025-08-06-53-6223-AM.png) #### Information Board The Information Board is an interactive component of the ***Event Room***, that enables you to collate, categorise and manage information to successfully manage critical events. *Learn more: [Get to know the Information Board](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/how-do-i-use-the-information-board?hsLang=en)* ![Information Board](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Information%20Board.png?width=670&height=691&name=Information%20Board.png) #### Event Tasks Event Tasks is an interactive component of the ***Event Room,*** that enables you to allocate key activities across your organisation, stay abreast of their progress and successfully manage critical events. *Learn more: [Get to know Event Tasks](https://5853449.hs-sites.com/knowledge/where-do-i-find-the-task-board?hsLang=en)* 1. ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-21-2025-05-39-32-2232-AM.png?width=670&height=679&name=image-png-Mar-21-2025-05-39-32-2232-AM.png) #### My Playbook Tasks & All Playbook Tasks My Playbook Tasks is an interactive component of the ***Event Room,*** that provides each user with a consolidated view of all tasks assigned to them across all activated playbooks. *Learn more: [how-do-i-activate-and-use-a-playbook](https://5853449.hs-sites.com/knowledge/how-do-i-activate-and-use-a-playbook-iluminr-help-center?hsLang=en)* All Playbook Tasks consolidates all tasks from all Activated Playbooks, enabling a user the ability to filter by Status and Priority across all playbook activities. [![](https://help.iluminr.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/downloads.intercomcdn.comio82209111897a9d543edfa2f709b595a2fimage.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/822091118/97a9d543edfa2f709b595a2f/image.png) #### Activate Playbooks Playbooks can be easily activated from event rooms, ensuring the right people and activities are brought in at the right time to manage the situation. [![](https://help.iluminr.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/downloads.intercomcdn.comio8220892977786d796f71ab04548236061image.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/822089297/7786d796f71ab04548236061/image.png) #### Active Playbooks Activated playbooks will appear on the event room dashboard, providing you with a snapshot of their progress, including playbook owner, number of tasks, and status. 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