Creating an Event
Creating an Event
Section titled “Creating an Event”
1. Go to the Events Page
Section titled “1. Go to the Events Page”Click Events in the left sidebar.
2. Create a New Event
Section titled “2. Create a New Event”Click the + New Event button in the top-right corner.
3. Fill in the Details
Section titled “3. Fill in the Details”| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Event Name | Yes | Conference, seminar, or panel name |
| Description | No | Brief info about the event |
| Start Date | Yes | Date and time the event begins |
| End Date | No | Date and time the event ends |
4. Save
Section titled “4. Save”Click Save. The event is created with DRAFT status.
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”After creating the event:
- Add speakers — Follow the Adding Speakers guide
- Upload images — Add a background image (optional)
- Update status — Set to SCHEDULED when a date is confirmed, ACTIVE when it starts
Changing Event Status
Section titled “Changing Event Status”In the events list, click the … menu next to the event and select a new status:
- DRAFT → SCHEDULED: Date has been confirmed
- SCHEDULED → ACTIVE: Event has started — you can now go live
- ACTIVE → COMPLETED: Event has ended
Important: An event must be in ACTIVE status to be displayed on a podium screen.