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Creating an Event

Set up events for workshops, tours, training sessions, and more

Hayden Zammit Meaney avatar
Written by Hayden Zammit Meaney
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Creating an Event

Events let you run workshops, training sessions, networking events, tours, and other activities that people can register for. Launchpad handles registration, ticketing, and check-in.

Before you start

Think about your event:

  • What type of event is it?

  • When and where will it happen?

  • How many people can attend?

  • Will you charge for tickets?

How to create an event

  • Go to Events Management from the main menu

  • Click Create Event

  • Complete the event setup (see steps below)

  • Click Save or Publish

Event setup steps

Basic information

  • Event Title — what's the event called? (required)

  • Description — explain what the event is about

  • Event Image — upload a cover image

  • Category — select the type (workshop, networking, training, etc.)

Date and time

  • Timezone — select your timezone

  • Event Type — in-person, online, or hybrid

  • Start Date and Time — when the event begins (required)

  • End Date and Time — when it finishes

Location

For in-person events:
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  • Venue Name — where it's being held

  • Venue Address — use the address autocomplete


For online events:
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  • Platform — Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, etc.

  • Meeting URL — link for attendees to join


For hybrid events:
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  • Enter both physical and online details


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Tickets and pricing

Set up one or more ticket types:

  • Click Add Ticket Type

  • Enter ticket details:

- Name — e.g., "General Admission", "Early Bird", "VIP" - Price — the cost (or $0 for free events) - Description — what's included - Quantity — how many available

  • Optionally set sale dates (when tickets go on/off sale)

  • Repeat for additional ticket types

Registration settings

  • Capacity — maximum total attendees

  • Registration Opens — when people can start registering

  • Registration Closes — deadline for registration

  • Approval Required — toggle if you want to manually approve registrations

Custom questions

Collect additional information from registrants:

  • Click Add Question

  • Enter your question

  • Choose the type (text, dropdown, checkboxes, etc.)

  • Mark as required if needed

  • Add answer options for multiple choice questions

Event profile

Save time by using an event profile with pre-set contact details:

  • Select an existing profile, OR

  • Enter custom contact email and phone

Saving your event

Choose how to save:

  • Save as Draft — keep working on it later

  • Publish — make it live and available for registration

After publishing

Once published, your event:

  • Appears in the Events listing

  • Accepts registrations

  • Sends confirmation emails to registrants

Managing your event

From Events Management, you can:

  • View registrations

  • Edit event details

  • Send reminders

  • Check in attendees

  • View analytics

Tips for successful events

  • Write a compelling description — help people understand the value

  • Set clear expectations — what will attendees learn or experience?

  • Add a great image — visuals attract more registrations

  • Open registration early — give people time to plan

  • Use custom questions — gather useful information upfront

What's next?

After creating your event:

Events are a great way to connect with your community — start planning yours today.

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