Overview

Events allow you to host meetups, webinars, workshops, or community gatherings directly inside your space.

You can create events from the Events section of your space or a sub-space.

The event creation flow consists of two steps:

1. Basic event details

2. Event options and settings

Once published, your event will appear in the Events section where members can register and attend.

Step 1 — Add Event Details

Start by filling in the core information about your event.

Select the Section

Choose the Events section where the event will appear.

Events can be created in:

• the space-level Events section

• a sub-space Events section

This determines who can see the event.

Event Name

Enter the title of your event.

Choose a name that clearly explains what the event is about.

Examples:

• Founder AMA with Sarah Chen

• AI Builders Meetup

• Startup Pitch Practice

  
  

Event Description

Add a description explaining the event.

Include:

• what the event is about

• who should attend

• what participants will gain

You can also use Suggest with AI to automatically generate an event description and edit it afterward.

Hosts

Add one or more hosts for the event.

Hosts are responsible for running and managing the event.

You can search and select members from your connections.

Co-hosts will be able to accept or decline their role once the event is published.

Event Date & Time

Set the date and start time for the event.

Also configure:

• time zone

• event duration

The duration helps attendees understand how long the event will last.

Event Location

Choose where the event will take place.

Available options include:

• EKOS Virtual

• URL (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.)

• In-person

• Hybrid
  
  

Depending on the location type, you may need to add:

• venue name

• venue address

• external meeting link

• event format (video or audio)
  
  

After completing the required information, click Next to continue.

Step 2 — Configure Event Options

In the second step, you configure how the event works for attendees.

Event Cover Image

Upload a cover image for your event.

Recommended image size: 1040 x 520

This image appears on the event page and in event listings.

Access

Choose who can see and join the event.

Community Space

The event is visible only to members of your community.

Public

The event is visible to all EKOS users.

Private (Invite Only)

Only invited participants can access the event.

Tickets

Choose the ticket type for the event.

Free

Attendees can register without payment.

Best for:

• community gatherings

• networking sessions

• onboarding calls

Paid

Participants must purchase a ticket to attend.

Used for:

• workshops

• premium sessions

• masterclasses

Donation

Attendees choose how much they want to contribute.

Used for:

• community-supported events

• fundraising events
  
  
  

Event Settings

These options control how attendees interact with the event.

Require Approval

Enable this option if attendees must be approved before joining the event.

This is useful for:

• limited events

• curated groups

• invite-based sessions

  
  

Hide Attendee List

If enabled, the attendee list will not be visible on the event page.

This may be useful for private or sensitive events.

Add Attendees to Community Space

When enabled, people who register for the event will automatically become members of the community space.

This is helpful for converting event participants into community members.

Allow Attendees to Share the Event

When enabled, attendees can share the event link and invite others.

This helps your event spread organically.

Allow Participants to Join as Guests

Participants can attend the event without creating an account.

This lowers the barrier for external attendees.

Capacity

Set the maximum number of attendees.

If no limit is set, the event capacity will remain unlimited.

Category

Assign a category to help organize events.

Examples:

• Online Webinar

• Community Seminar

• Networking Event

• Online Class

Categories help members filter and discover events more easily.

Tags

Add tags to help classify your event.

Tags improve searchability and help members find relevant events.

Example tags:

• #AI

• #Networking

• #Startup

• #PitchPractice

You can also create custom tags.

Registration Questions

You can optionally add questions that attendees must answer during registration.

This is useful for:

• collecting attendee information

• understanding participant goals

• qualifying attendees for specific events

  
  

Publish the Event

Once everything is configured, click Create event to publish it.

Your event will immediately appear in the Events section and will be visible according to the access settings you selected.

Best Practices

Use clear titles

A strong event title improves registration rates.

Add a cover image

Events with images are significantly more visible in event lists.

Use categories and tags

These help members discover relevant events quickly.

Set the right access level

Use Public for large events and Private for curated sessions.