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Create conferences

A conference is an event that can include multiple sessions or smaller events, taking place over several days or even within a single day. Common uses for conferences include workshops, orientations or trainings, festivals, celebrations, and special event series. For a deeper understanding of conferences, please visit Localist's conference guide.

Get started

To start a conference,  click on “Add Conference” from your Admin Dashboard either in the left navigation or on the dashboard page in the “Manage Events” section.

You will be directed to a 5 step/tab process to create your conference and sessions/sub-events.

Create conference: Step 1

Step guide

Step 1: Basic information

Add event details and classifications.

Step 2: Tags and settings

Configure tags and settings.

Step 3: Create schedule

Add individual sessions.

Step 4: Conference registration

Create conference registration.

Step 5: Review and publish

Review conference and session pages.