Managing Events
How to create, import, and manage events in Event Karma.
Creating Events
Option 1: Import from Salesforce (Recommended)
If you have Salesforce connected, import Campaigns as events:
- Go to Settings → Integrations → Salesforce
- Click Import Campaigns
- Filter by date range or campaign type
- Select campaigns to import
- Click Import Selected
Imported events automatically sync with Salesforce Campaigns.
Option 2: Create Manually
- Go to Events
- Click New Event
- Fill in event details:
- Name - Event title
- Date - Event date
- Type - Conference, Webinar, Dinner, etc.
- Region - Geographic region
- Click Create
- Link to Salesforce Campaign (optional but recommended)
Event Details
Overview Tab
View and edit basic event information:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Event title |
| Date | Event date |
| Type | Event format (Conference, Webinar, etc.) |
| Region | Geographic region |
| Salesforce Campaign | Linked Salesforce Campaign ID |
Metrics Tabs
Enter performance data for Success Score calculation:
- Sales - Pipeline, opportunities, target accounts
- Marketing - Registrations, attendance, targeting
- Attendee - Survey responses, NPS, satisfaction
Check-in Tab
Configure and manage event check-in:
- Setup Campaign (create Checked-In status)
- View check-in stats
- Generate UPL templates
- Configure device setup QR codes
Success Score Tab
View calculated scores and recommendations:
- Overall score (0-100)
- Component breakdown (Sales/Marketing/Attendee)
- Grade (A-F)
- Recommendation (Run Again, Resize, Investigate, Pause)
Linking to Salesforce
To enable check-in and two-way sync, link events to Salesforce Campaigns:
- Go to event Overview tab
- Find Salesforce Campaign field
- Click Link Campaign
- Search for the Campaign by name or ID
- Select the correct Campaign
- Click Save
Once linked:
- Check-in data syncs to Campaign Members
- Opportunity data syncs from related Contacts
- Success Score can be pushed to Campaign custom fields
Event Types
Event Karma supports various event formats:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Conference | Large multi-day events |
| Webinar | Virtual presentations |
| Executive Dinner | Small high-touch events |
| Roadshow | Multi-city tour events |
| Workshop | Hands-on training sessions |
| Trade Show | Booth presence at industry events |
| Field Event | Local in-person events |
| Partner Event | Joint events with partners |
Select the appropriate type when creating events - this helps with benchmarking and reporting.
Bulk Operations
Bulk Import
Import multiple events at once from Salesforce:
- Settings → Integrations → Salesforce
- Import Campaigns
- Use filters to narrow results
- Check multiple campaigns
- Import Selected
Bulk Actions
From the Events list:
- Check multiple events
- Use the Actions dropdown:
- Export to CSV
- Archive events
- Sync to Salesforce
Archiving Events
Old events can be archived to keep your dashboard clean:
- Go to Events
- Find the event to archive
- Click ⋮ menu → Archive
Archived events:
- Still accessible via filters
- Retain all data and scores
- Don't appear in active event list
- Can be restored anytime
Event Folders
Organize events into folders:
- Go to Events
- Click New Folder
- Name the folder (e.g., "Q1 2024", "EMEA Events")
- Drag events into folders
Use folders to organize by:
- Quarter/Year
- Region
- Event type
- Team ownership
Permissions
Event access is controlled by team membership:
| Role | Permissions |
|---|---|
| Admin | Full access to all events |
| Team Member | Access to team events only |
| Viewer | Read-only access |
To change event ownership:
- Go to event Settings
- Change Team assignment
- Add/remove collaborators
Tips
Naming Convention
Use consistent naming for easy searching:
[Type] | [Event Name] | [City] | [YYYY-MM-DD]
Examples:
Conference | AWS Summit | London | 2024-03-15Dinner | CIO Roundtable | NYC | 2024-04-22Webinar | Security Best Practices | Virtual | 2024-05-01
Complete Your Data
For accurate Success Scores:
- Enter all three metric categories (Sales, Marketing, Attendee)
- Link to Salesforce for opportunity data
- Collect post-event surveys
Regular Reviews
Schedule quarterly event reviews:
- Compare scores across events
- Identify top performers
- Document learnings
- Plan improvements