Getting Started - Creating an Event

Start from the event list and click “+New Event”. I can now create a new event in 4 easy steps.

Step 1- Create Event

First select if the event should be part of a new event group or an existing event group. All events in an event group share the same domain name. If you want to use an existing event group select it from the dropdown options, otherwise type the name of the new event group.

The event name will automatically populate based on the name of the event group and the date. This can be changed as necessary.

Next add the date and time of the event, this is the date of the event itself e.g. the awards ceremony/conference/exhibit. For a multiday event tick “Set a separate end date”.

Lastly select which optional features are requires. This will determine which features are available for this event e.g. by selecting awards, the event will have the awards nomination product type, the ability to set up a judging process and the table booking product type. The options selected can be altered until the event is published. If you require a change after the event has been altered please contact support@evessio.com. Click “Continue”.

Step 2- Select Theme

The themes drive the look and feel of your website. This is easily explained by showing you how collaborators are displayed in the different themes. For example, below you will see a collaborator displayed as part of a compact list in the themes Harmony, Infinity and Essence. You can see that the collaborator images and frames differ, as well as how the information is displayed. This is just one example of how the theme effects the website. You can explore the different themes by visiting https://themes.evessio.com.

Step 3- Select Content

Step 3 is very important, particularly if you wish to copy content from a previous event. To create a brand new event with no previous content under “Create content?” click “No”.

To copy content from another event it is ESSENTIAL that under “Create content” you click YES. This will be your only opportunity to copy content from one event to another.

Then from the dropdown menu select which event you would like to copy. You can then chose to copy all content from the selected event or optionally you can select specific pieces of content you wish to copy.

Please note that although most content will copy including products and awards categories certain types cannot be copied. This includes sponsors, collaborators or exhibitors and product selection lists. Once you are happy with your selection click continue.

Step 4- Timeline

Finally review the dates and ensure the correct country and timezone is selected. Please note these can be changed in event settings at a later date. Click finish and in a few moments you will have a new event ready to customise.