LinkedIn will add Clubhouse-style audio events this month

has been working on the Clubhouse-style audio room feature at least since then . It will now be introduced this month as part of a new platform for events.

The plan is to allow organizers to host virtual roundtables, hearth talks and other types of discussions as they see fit, LinkedIn said. TechCrunch. Hosts will be able to moderate discussions, while participants will be able to talk to each other during and after the event. The events will be run on internal tools developed by LinkedIn.

Initially, LinkedIn hopes to be members of his community of creators (those who develop and share content on topics such as career development) will host the event. About 1.5 million creators are already using LinkedIn’s live video streaming feature, according to the company. Below, LinkedIn seeks to involve larger organizations in event management.

A video version of the feature will be available in the spring. Organizers will reportedly not be able to charge for access at this time, as LinkedIn currently has no plans for ticket events.

exploded in popularity when it debuted during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and people stuck at home were looking for ways to connect with each other remotely (an invitation-only approach also created an impression of exclusivity). Other major technology companies have created their own versions of live audio rooms, including , and . LinkedIn may be a little late for the fun, but its download format could prove successful in the long run, with many of its users eager to learn from those willing to share their knowledge, experience and insights.