Create an Event

Navigate to the admin dashboard by selecting "ADMIN" from the header

On the left side panel, select "Portfolio Event"

In the top right-hand corner, click "Add New"

Add the event title. This is the name for the landing page and calendar event. The "Body" (below the title) is used for recap materials and will display after the event is over.

On this page, you'll see an "Attendees" section which lists the people who have registered for the event. Since we're just creating this event, it is blank to start. You can check back here to see event attendees and click "Print Details" for a PDF.

Add the event description. This description will be also included in the calendar event.

In the event description, you can use rich text including headings, lists, and links.

Type "I can use bullets or add links"

In "Event Start Date," select the date your event will start.

In "Event Start Time," type or use the sliders to enter the local time your event will start. You will confirm your time zone separately.

In "Event End Date," select the date your event will end. If this event happens only on one day, select the same day as the Start Date.

In "Event End Time," type or use the sliders to enter the local time your event will end.

If the event is at a physical location, enter the location in Event Location (Physical). Please note that this location will be visible on the event registration page. If the event is virtual, enter the location link here. Please note that the virtual location will not be visible on the event registration page, but will be visible on the calendar invite to registered attendees.

(Optional) Add a banner image. This image will be displayed in black & white on the registration page behind the title. A related stock image from Unsplash or Pexels works well. If left blank, a generic conference room photo will be used.

(Optional) Add related content. You can link a Portfolio Post or OneGuide Guide if relevant to an event. This related guide will be linked on the event landing page. Also, if you'd like to manage registrations separately, select "Yes, hide the registration form" and it will not display on the event page.

If adding a related post, add a comment about the guide in the "Notes on this guide or post" field. To select the guide, in "Related Post," start searching for the post title.

Under the "Google Calendar Integration" section, select your local time zone. This will ensure that the event times are accurately displayed.

To add more meta data on the event, select "Portfolio Event" on the right side panel.

Under the "Featured image" section, select "Set featured image" to upload a thumbnail for the event. For most events, the speaker's headshot works well.

Click "Set featured image"