Test a Bevy Virtual Conference event

This article outlines how to run a test Bevy Virtual Conference event to keep it hidden. Testing an event can be helpful to visualize the attendee experience ahead of time.

1. Create an event using the conference event type.
2. During event creation, select the This is a Hidden Event check box. This option prevents email announcements from being sent out to your members.

   Learn more about Hidden Events.

3. To ensure immediate access, set the start time to match your current time and time zone. You can set it to end an hour or more later.
4. Click Save and Publish once you are done filling out the event details.
5. Once saved, click the Agenda tab at the top of the page to customize your conference agenda with Stage(s), Sessions, Booths, and Networking tables.

   All you need to start is a test stage, session, table, and booth. You don't need to add an elaborate agenda to get a preview for what it looks like for testing purposes.

6. Visit the event page register yourself, and then click the Join button in the banner to start the Bevy Virtual Conference session. You can send your event link to anyone helping you run a test event!
   
   

   You can also test the conference using the Backstage link to see Presenter and Host views.

   

   Learn more about the Backstage