Using sessions in Invitario

Using sessions in Invitario

The “Sessions” tool can be used to create event series’ and session choices as part of a broader event program, and to integrate them at different points of the registration and communication process.

Typical uses of sessions

You can use sessions in a number of different ways in your event processes: 
  1. Sessions:  Guests can or have to register for one or several sessions such as workshops or other events offered alongside or in addition to the main event.
  2. Dates: When registering for a recurring event or event series such as a roadshow, guest will have to select a date before being able to register for the event.
  3. Slots: This is a more complex version of the “Dates” option which involves offering guests a larger number of choices such as tours given at 15-minute intervals as part of an all-day event or a personal consultation with advisers at a trade show. Guests will furthermore be able to filter the available slots by certain criteria (e.g. time, place) during the registration process.

Integrating sessions into the registration process

Sessions can be integrated into a number of different configurations and registration forms in the form of session calendars: 
  1. As a choice of dates on the homepage: To show and allow guests to select dates or date/time slots before forwarding them to the registration form ( Click here for more information ).
  2. As a session calendar on the event website: For displaying items on an event program such as talks and workshops on the event website ( Click here for more information ).
  3. As a choice of sessions on the registration form: By integrating one or several session-choice menus into the registration page ( Click here for more information ).
  4. As a guest’s personal calendars: This calendar will show all of the sessions the guest has registered for and will be integrated into e.g. the browser confirmation or confirmation email ( Click here for more information ).

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