Editing Events
If you created an event or have the appropriate permissions, you can edit it to update information or correct errors.
Who Can Edit Events?
You can edit events if:
You created the event
You have management permissions at the event's scope level
Editing a Published Event
From the Event Details
Open the event you want to edit
Tap the edit icon (pencil) in the top-right corner
The edit screen opens with your event content
Making Changes
You can update any of the following:
Event Image:
Tap the image to change it
Choose a new photo from camera or gallery
Crop as desired (16:9 aspect ratio)
Or remove the image entirely
Event Type:
Cannot change after creation (Regular Event vs Conference)
Event Format:
Change between In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid
Appropriate location fields will appear based on selection
Title:
Tap the title field
Edit the text
Keep it clear and descriptive
Date and Time:
Update start date and time
Update end date and time
Ensure end time is after start time
Location Details:
For In-Person: Update address, venue name, room number
For Virtual: Update virtual meeting URL
For Hybrid: Update both location and virtual details
Pricing:
Update minimum and maximum prices
Leave blank if event is free
Event Links:
Add new links with title, URL, description
Edit existing links
Remove links by tapping X
Description:
Tap the description section
The rich text editor opens
Make your changes using the formatting toolbar
Tap Done when finished
Event Contacts:
Add new contacts
Remove contacts by tapping X on each
Contacts show name, email, and phone
File Attachments:
Add new files with the Add button
Remove files by tapping X on each
Files display with file type and size
Saving Your Changes
Review your edits
Tap the Update Event button at the bottom
A loading indicator appears
You'll see "Event updated successfully!"
The updated event is immediately visible to members
Editing Conference Sessions
For conference events with sessions:
Open the conference event details
Tap the edit icon
Scroll to the Conference Events section
Each session has an edit button
Tap to edit a specific session
Make changes to the session
Save the session
Return to the main conference edit screen
Tap Update Event to save all changes
Editing a Draft
Drafts can be edited before publishing:
Go to My Drafts from the drawer menu
Tap on the draft you want to edit
Make your changes
Choose an option:
Save Draft - Keep as unpublished draft
Publish - Make it live immediately
See Managing Drafts for more information.
What Happens When You Edit?
Published events - Changes are immediately visible to all members
Drafts - Changes are saved but remain unpublished
Interest count - Preserved (not reset)
View count - Preserved (not reset)
Existing attachments - Preserved unless you remove them
Interested users - Their interest status remains unchanged
Best Practices for Editing
Review before saving - Double-check your changes
Update virtual links - Verify meeting URLs still work
Test attachments - Make sure new files uploaded correctly
Notify members - For significant changes, consider posting an announcement
Keep details current - Update location, time, or format changes promptly
Tips
Minor edits - Fix typos and update information as needed
Major changes - For significant modifications, consider the impact on interested members
Draft first - For substantial updates, save as draft to review before publishing
Add information gradually - Update event details as more information becomes available
Troubleshooting
Can't find the edit icon
You may not have permission to edit this event
You can only edit events you created or have management access to
Changes aren't saving
Check your internet connection
Ensure title is not empty
Ensure end time is after start time
For virtual events, ensure virtual URL is provided
Try again in a few moments
Lost my changes
If you navigated away, changes may not have been saved
Always tap Update Event before leaving the edit screen
Virtual URL field missing
Check that event format is set to Virtual or Hybrid
Only Virtual and Hybrid events show the virtual URL field
Address autocomplete not working
Verify internet connection
Try typing more of the address
You can manually type the full address if autocomplete fails
Last updated: October 2025
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