Quick Answer
Event Categories are required for event listings. Select up to 10 categories from the hierarchical picker that best describe your event's topic, type, or purpose. Categories help attendees find your event and influence which publications feature it.
Overview
The Event Categories section classifies your event so attendees can find it when browsing or searching. Unlike Profile and Organization listings which use "Industries," events use a specialized category list designed specifically for event types.
Categories are required—you must select at least one before your event can be published.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open the Event Categories Section
Navigate to your Edit Event page and expand the "Event Categories" section.
Step 2: Click Add Event Category
Click the "Add Event Category +" button to open the category picker.
Step 3: Browse or Search Categories
You can either:
Browse: Click a top-level category to see its sub-categories
Search: Type in the search bar to find specific event types
Step 4: Select Your Category
Click on a category to select it. You can select the top-level category, a specific sub-category, or both for broader coverage.
Step 5: Add Additional Categories
Repeat to add more categories. You can select up to 10 total.
Step 6: Submit Your Changes
Click "Publish Draft" to submit for review.
Available Event Categories
Heritage Web offers event-specific categories including:
Top-Level Category | Example Sub-Categories |
Legal Industry Events | Bar Association Meetings, Continuing Legal Education (CLE), Legal Clinics, Legal Conferences |
Entertainment Events | Bar Nights, Club Events, Comedy Shows, DJ Performances, Live Band Performances |
Charity & NGO Events | Charity Galas, Cultural Celebrations, Fundraising Events, Local Festivals, Volunteer Drives |
Educational Events | Educational Workshops, Language Exchange Meetups, School Open Houses, University Fairs |
Health & Wellness Events | Spa Days, Wellness Retreats |
Sports & Fitness Events | Fitness Classes, Running Events, Sports Tournaments |
Technology & IT Events | Coding Bootcamps, Cybersecurity Conferences, Tech Meetups |
Important Notes
Required: You must select at least one category
Maximum 10 categories: Focus on the most relevant classifications
Always visible: The Event Categories section cannot be hidden
No lead matching: Events don't receive referral leads, so categories only affect discovery and publication placement
FAQs
What if my event type isn't listed? Select the closest available category. If nothing fits well, contact support to suggest adding a new category.
Can I select categories from different top-level groups? Yes. A "Women in Tech Networking Night" could select both "Technology & IT Events" and a networking-related category.
Do categories affect which publications my event appears on? Yes. Categories influence publication placement alongside your Community Connections and Languages selections.
How many categories should I select? Select all genuinely relevant categories, but don't overdo it. 2-5 well-chosen categories typically work best.