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Creating Conventions

This guide walks you through the process of creating and configuring a new convention in Spicerack.

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Getting Started

  1. From your admin dashboard, navigate to the Conventions section
  2. Click the Create Convention button in the top right corner
  3. You’ll be presented with the convention creation form

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Basic Information

Fill in the basic convention details:
  • Convention Name: The official name of your convention
  • Short Name/Abbreviation: A shortened version used for display in some areas
  • Start Date: When the convention begins
  • End Date: When the convention ends
  • Banner Image: Upload a horizontal banner image (recommended: 1200x300px)
  • Logo: Upload your convention logo (square format recommended)
  • Description: A brief overview of the convention

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Location Settings

Configure where your convention will take place:
  1. Convention Venue: Select from existing venues or create a new one
  2. If creating a new venue:
    • Enter venue name
    • Provide address details
    • Add any venue-specific information (parking, accessibility, etc.)

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Visibility and Access

Set who can see and register for your convention:
  • Public Convention: Toggle on if anyone can view the convention
  • Registration Access: Choose between:
    • Open to everyone
    • Invite-only
    • Password protected
  • Featured Convention: Toggle on to highlight this convention on your main page

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Registration Options

Configure how attendees register:
  1. Registration Opens: Set date/time when registration begins
  2. Registration Closes: Set date/time when registration ends
  3. Attendance Cap: Set maximum number of attendees (if applicable)
  4. Ticket Types: Create different ticket options:
    • General admission
    • VIP passes
    • Day passes
    • Add custom ticket types as needed

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Additional Settings

  • Website URL: Link to external convention website (if applicable)
  • Social Media Links: Add links to convention social media accounts
  • Organizer Contact Info: Provide contact details for attendee questions

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Saving and Publishing

  1. Click Save Draft to store your convention details without making it public
  2. Use Preview to see how your convention will appear to attendees
  3. When ready, click Publish Convention to make it live
After publishing, you’ll be directed to add events to your convention and manage other aspects of your convention.