How to use widgets?

Widget types and use cases

Supported content types

Widgets can be used to embed the following types of content:

• Event Agenda

• Pre-filtered Agendas

• List or Grid Views (e.g. speakers or exhibitors)

• Floorplans

• Embedded or External URLs

• Website Links (in Full Event Widgets only)

How to set up widgets

1. Make content public

1. Make content public

   • Navigate to your event platform's Navigation setup page

     

   • Ensure that the items you want to display in the widget are marked as Public.

2. Access the Widgets section
   •  Go to Event details >  Widgets 
     
3. Configure the full event widget
   • By default, you will land on the Full Widget tab
   • Use toggles to enable or disable specific content areas.
   • Drag and drop the enabled items to define the order in the sidebar.

1. • Click Preview to view how the widget will appear once embedded.

   • If everything looks correct, click Save.

     
     
   
   5. Generate and embed the code
   • Click the Embed Code button to copy the code to your clipboard.
   • The code will look something like this: <iframe src="https://example.com" style="width:100%;height:100%;" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
   • You can adjust the width and height in the code if needed
   • Embed the code once - any future changes will automatically update in the widget after saving
   
   6. Embedding an individual widget
   • If you prefer to embed a single widget, first set the relevant navigation items as Public (Step 1)
   • Then, go to the Individual Widgets tab, preview it before embedding, and then copy the embed code
     
     
   
   7. Configuring primary and secondary buttons
   • You can control whether Primary and Secondary Buttons appear on:
     1. Session Details Page
     2. Profile Details Pages
   • Toggle them on or off as needed
   • Define the button text and destination link for each
     
     
     

Customization options

Widgets offer several customization features:

• Sidebar Navigation (Full Widget only): Choose and order which items appear.

• Call-to-Action Buttons: Show or hide action buttons depending on your event status or campaign goals.

• Brand Styling:

  • Match the widget’s colors and fonts to your website.

  • Some platforms may offer an optional upgrade to remove default platform branding.

• Privacy Controls: Only content marked as public can be displayed. Personal user data is never included in widgets.

Widget examples: how event platforms use widgets

Widgets are commonly used across event websites to create an integrated, user-friendly experience. Below are some typical examples of how event organizers incorporate widgets into their platforms:

• Homepage Promotion
  Embed the event agenda or speaker list directly on the homepage to give visitors a preview of what’s happening and encourage registration.

• Microsites for Tracks or Themes
  Use pre-filtered agenda widgets to create dedicated pages for specific topics, audience groups, or session types.

  

• Exhibitor and Sponsor Hubs
  Display searchable lists of exhibitors, sponsor representatives, or product showcases, embedded within partner or sponsor pages.

• Venue and Floorplan Overviews
  Embed interactive venue maps or floorplans to help attendees plan their visit or navigate on-site events.

• Speaker Lineups
  Showcase speakers or moderators using grid or list view widgets, linked from promotional or program pages.

• Login or Networking Landing Pages
  Include call-to-action buttons in widgets that link to networking tools or login portals for attendees.

FAQs

Q: Under the Navigation Items menu in the dashboard, what does "Private" mean under Widgets visibility?
A: If a Navigation Item is marked as Private, it will not be visible within a Widget. Only Navigation Items marked as public can be displayed externally. Personal event data—such as networking matches, personalized agendas, or custom profile fields—cannot be shown in widgets for privacy and security reasons.