LinkedIn Events help you organize online and offline events. As a LinkedIn member or Page admin, you can create an event, add details regarding the theme and itinerary, and invite members to join.
If you don't see the option to use LinkedIn Live in the event creation form, you may not be eligible. Check the LinkedIn Live access criteria.
Important to know
Once the event is posted, you can't change the Organizer, Event type (Online or In person), or Event format (LinkedIn Live or External event link).
To create an event:
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Click the
Home icon at the top of the page. -
Click Events in the left pane.
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In the events page, click Create an Event.
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Follow the instructions below for each field in the Create an event pop-up window:
Field Instructions Upload cover image You can use different banner sizes including 480x270 or 1280x720 pixels. The minimum width is 480 pixels, and the aspect ratio must be 16:9.
Note: You can upload an image from your device, but uploading images stored in the cloud is not supported.
Add alternative text (Alt text) to the cover image After uploading the cover image, click Alt text to add a description for screen readers. Alt text isn't visible to members who are not using screen readers.
Organizer Select your profile or Page to show who's hosting the event. Event type Select Online for online events
Select In person for offline events. You'll need to add venue and location.
Event format Select LinkedIn Live to stream your video event on LinkedIn using a third-party tool (available only if you have access to LinkedIn Live).
Select External event link, if you plan to stream or host your event off LinkedIn but only want to promote your event on LinkedIn. Add the link to your external broadcast location so attendees can join your event easily. We recommend selecting LinkedIn Live where possible to prevent attendees from dropping off as they switch to other platforms.
Event name Type a unique name that reflects the event's theme. Timezone Select the applicable time zone from the dropdown. Start date/Start time Select the date and time of the event. Add end date and time Select this checkbox if you want your event to end at a specific date and time. You’ll have to select the date and time of the event.
Use a LinkedIn registration form (available for Pages only) Select this checkbox to allow members to register for the event. You’ll have to provide your privacy policy link explaining how attendee information will be used. Description Type a brief description that highlights the theme and purpose of the event. Speakers Type the speaker's name and select them from the suggestions. They'll be auto-invited to the event.
The speaker's name only appears if they are your LinkedIn connection.
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Click Next.
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Write a short post in Share your thoughts... field of the Share box to promote your event.
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Click the dropdown next to your Profile or Page name to select who you want to share the post with.
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Click Post to create the event. The event won't be created until you complete this step.
To create an event:
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Tap
My Network in the navigation bar. -
Tap Manage my network.
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Tap Events.
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Tap Create in the upper-right corner.
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In Organizer dropdown, select your profile or Page to show who's hosting the event.
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Under Event type, you can select:
- Online for online events
- In person for offline events. You'll need to add venue and location.
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In Event format dropdown, you can select:
- LinkedIn Live to stream your video event on LinkedIn using a third-party tool (available only if you have access to LinkedIn Live).
- External event link, if you plan to stream or host your event off LinkedIn but only want to promote your event on LinkedIn. Add the link to your external broadcast location so attendees can join your event easily. We recommend selecting LinkedIn Live where possible to prevent attendees from dropping off as they switch to other platforms.
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Select Use a LinkedIn registration form checkbox to allow members to register for the event. You’ll have to provide your privacy policy link explaining how attendee information will be used.
Note: This option is only available when creating an event on behalf of a page.
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Tap the
Edit icon on the upper-right corner to upload a cover image.- You can use different banner sizes including 480x270 or 1280x720 pixels.
- The minimum width is 480 pixels, and the aspect ratio must be 16:9.
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After uploading the cover image, tap ALT to add a description for screen readers. Alt text isn't visible to members who are not using screen readers.
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Tap Next.
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Write a short post in Share your thoughts... field of the Share box to promote your event.
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Tap the dropdown next to your profile or Page name to select who you want to share the post with.
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Tap Post to create the event. The event won't be created until you complete this step.
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Live-Events-Getting-Started-Guide.pdf
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