Quick Answer
Event Categories use a two-level hierarchical system: top-level categories (like "Legal Industry Events") contain specific sub-categories (like "Continuing Legal Education"). You can select either level—or both—depending on how broadly or specifically you want to classify your event.
Overview
The category picker organizes event types into a parent-child structure. This helps you classify your event at the right level of specificity while making it easier for attendees to browse related events.
Understanding this system helps you make strategic selections that maximize your event's discoverability.
How the Two Levels Work
Top-Level Categories (Parent)
These are broad event classifications:
Legal Industry Events
Entertainment Events
Charity & NGO Events
Educational Events
Technology & IT Events
Sports & Fitness Events
Sub-Categories (Child)
Each top-level category contains specific event types:
Top-Level | 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 |
Selecting Categories: Three Approaches
Approach 1: Select Top-Level Only
When to use: Your event fits the broad category but not any specific sub-category, or you want maximum visibility within that category.
Example: A general legal networking mixer → Select "Legal Industry Events"
Approach 2: Select Sub-Category Only
When to use: Your event fits a specific type and you want targeted classification.
Example: A CLE seminar → Select "Continuing Legal Education (CLE)"
Approach 3: Select Both (Recommended for Key Categories)
When to use: You want both broad visibility and specific targeting.
Example: A charity gala → Select both "Charity & NGO Events" AND "Charity Galas"
Navigating the Picker
Step 1: Open the Picker
Click "Add Event Category +" to open the modal.
Step 2: View Top-Level Categories
You'll see a grid of top-level categories.
Step 3: Drill Down (Optional)
Click any top-level category to see its sub-categories. A back arrow lets you return to the top level.
Step 4: Select
Click "Select [Category Name]" to choose the top-level, or click a specific sub-category to select it.
Step 5: Search Alternative
Type in the search bar to find categories without browsing the hierarchy.
Important Notes
Either level counts: Selecting a sub-category doesn't automatically include its parent (and vice versa)
Strategic selection: Consider selecting both levels for your primary category
Maximum 10 total: Your selections across all levels count toward the 10-category limit
FAQs
If I select "Legal Industry Events," does that include all legal sub-categories? No. Each selection is independent. If you want both broad and specific coverage, select both the parent and the relevant sub-categories.
Can I select sub-categories from different parent categories? Absolutely. A "Tech Industry Charity Gala" could select sub-categories from both "Technology & IT Events" and "Charity & NGO Events."
What's better—more specific or more broad? It depends on your event. Specific categories help the right audience find you; broad categories increase general visibility. Many events benefit from selecting both.
Does the category hierarchy affect how my event displays? Categories influence search and browse results, but your event's public listing shows all selected categories equally without hierarchy.