Choosing a Session Layout

Overview

Before you can add any sessions to an event, you must configure the Session Layout.

The Session Layout defines how the admin-side Sessions page looks when you add or edit sessions.

The layout can be used as-is or customized.

Customization is done by adding, deleting, or moving standard fields, custom fields, and section breaks.

Two methods exist to configure the Session Layout.

The first method is to navigate to the Sessions page before a planner has configured the session layout on Setup > Session Layout.

A friendly walkthrough appears on that page to help you do so.

The second method is to go to Setup > Session Layout, select your layout option, and configure it.

The choice you make determines what you see and edit when adding and editing sessions.

There may be one or two layout options available.

The Standard Sessions option is always available.

A Conference Sessions option is available if the Conference Sessions sub-module of the Speaker and Session Management module is enabled for the event.

To enable this option, go to Plan > Configure > Options and select “Functional Areas Needed by This Event.”

Standard vs Conference Sessions

Standard Sessions

The Default Layout is simple, with many standard fields.
Standard Fields are all available.
Schedule Instances per Session is One.
Speakers per Session is Multiple.
Publishing Sessions to Attendee Types is Yes.
Auto-Publish Option is Yes.
Review- and Task-Based Workflow is No.
Online Speaker Portal is No.

Conference Sessions

The Detailed layout includes all standard fields.
Standard Fields are all available.
Schedule Instances per Session is Multiple.
Speakers per Session is Multiple.
Publishing Sessions to Attendee Types is Yes.
Auto-Publish Option is Yes.
Review- and Task-Based Workflow is Yes.
Online Speaker Portal is Yes.

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