LinkedIn Events allow individuals or organizations to create, promote, and host professional gatherings on LinkedIn. Events can be online, in person, or hybrid. LinkedIn members can join events to grow their business, network with others, and learn new information.
Each event has an Event Page, the dedicated hub with all the details of an event, such as the event’s title, date, time, description, speakers, and agenda.
The following types of roles are available for events:
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Organizer – The host of the event is the organizer. They create the event, decide the details, invite attendees, and can add one or more speakers. Organizers can share updates, and post content before, during, and after the event. The organizer can either be an individual profile or a LinkedIn Page (if the organizer is a Page admin).
Important to know
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Attendee – A member who accepted an event invitation or joined an event.
There are two types of events. The type and format can't be changed once the event has been created.
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In person events take place offline in a physical venue and are promoted on LinkedIn. The session is not streamed to audiences online.
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Online events can have two different formats:
- LinkedIn Live events are streamed on LinkedIn, with real-time conversations in the comments and a recording on your Page or profile. To create a live event, the organizer must have access to LinkedIn Live and to a third-party streaming tool. LinkedIn Live events can be either spontaneous or scheduled, but we recommend scheduling the event in advance to maximize attendance. Attendees can network during the event by minimizing the event window without exiting the event.
- External events are still online, and while they are not streamed on LinkedIn, they are still promoted on LinkedIn. The organizer must provide a link to an external broadcast location that attendees can use to join the event. We recommend using LinkedIn Live as it prevents attendees from dropping off as they switch platforms.
After creating an event, the organizer can manage the details at any time, and the attendees will be notified about the important changes. Both organizers and attendees can invite connections to attend an event, but only the organizer can withdraw an invitation or remove an attendee at any time.
After accepting an event invitation, attendees can access a list of LinkedIn members attending the event. This is a great place to start interacting with other attendees, by inviting them to connect.
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Learn all the basics of setting up an online event on LinkedIn and what to expect when you create your first event:
Live-Events-Getting-Started-Guide.pdf
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