Getting Started with Events Manager
Welcome to Events Manager! This guide will help you get started with the application.
Accessing the Application
- Navigate to your organization’s Events Manager URL (e.g.,
https://rh-events.org)
- Click the Login button in the header
- Enter your credentials or register for a new account
First Time Login
When you first log in, you’ll be taken to the Events Dashboard where you can:
- View upcoming events
- See events you’re involved with
- Access recent CFP submissions
- Quick actions for common tasks
Main Navigation
The application has several main sections accessible from the navigation menu:
📅 Events
View and manage all events in the system. You can filter, search, and create new events.
📝 CFP Submissions
Manage call for papers submissions for various events. Submit talks, review submissions, and track status.
👥 Attendees
View and manage event attendees, including contact information and roles.
📎 Assets
Upload and manage files associated with events, such as:
- Abstracts and presentations
- Trip reports
- Marketing materials
- Headshots and photos
- Documents and spreadsheets
👤 Profile
Manage your user profile:
- Update your name and contact information
- Add a profile photo
- Set your job title and bio
- Change your language preference
- Customize theme (light/dark/system)
- View your activity history
⚙️ Admin (if you have admin privileges)
- Manage users
- Review and approve submissions
- Configure system settings
- Access analytics and reports
User Roles
There are three main user roles in the system:
👤 User (Default)
- Create and manage your own events
- Submit CFP proposals
- Upload files
- View public events
- Manage your profile
🔍 Reviewer
- All user permissions
- Review CFP submissions
- Provide feedback on proposals
- Access to review dashboards
👨💼 Admin
- All reviewer permissions
- Manage all users
- Approve/reject events
- Configure system settings
- Access all data
Creating Your First Event
- Click Events in the navigation menu
- Click the + New Event button
- Fill in the event details:
- Name: Event title
- Location: Physical location or “Virtual”
- Start/End Date: Event dates
- Priority: High, Medium, or Low
- Type: Conference, Meetup, Workshop, etc.
- Goals: What you want to achieve
- CFP Deadline: If accepting submissions
- CFP Link: Link to submission form
- Click Create Event
Submitting a CFP
- Navigate to Events and find the event you want to submit to
- Click on the event to view details
- Click Submit CFP button
- Fill in the submission form:
- Title: Your talk/presentation title
- Abstract: Detailed description
- Notes: Additional information
- Upload any supporting files (optional)
- Click Submit
Your submission will be reviewed by the event organizers and reviewers.
Uploading Files
Files can be uploaded in several ways:
From Event Details
- Open an event
- Click the Upload Asset button
- Select file type and upload
From Assets Section
- Navigate to Assets
- Click + Upload Asset
- Select the file and associate it with an event or submission
- Click Upload
Supported File Types
- Documents: PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, MD
- Spreadsheets: XLSX, XLS, CSV
- Presentations: PPTX, PPT
- Images: JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, WEBP
- Archives: ZIP
Maximum file size: 50 MB per file
Search and Filters
Searching Events
Use the search bar to find events by:
- Event name
- Location
- Keywords in description
Filtering
Apply filters to narrow down results:
- Status: Planning, Confirmed, Completed, Cancelled
- Priority: High, Medium, Low
- Type: Conference, Meetup, Workshop, etc.
- Date Range: Upcoming, This Month, This Quarter, etc.
Getting Help
- Check the FAQ for common questions
- Review the Troubleshooting Guide
- Contact your system administrator
- Access in-app help by clicking the ? icon
Next Steps
Tip: Hover over form fields to see helpful tooltips and validation requirements.