General activity settings
Fill the attendee-facing appearance, description, location, and display settings for an Activity.
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In this article, you'll configure the shared attendee-facing fields of an event Activity: Appearance, Event Details, Location, and the Advanced UI Settings that affect how slots are shown later.
Prerequisites
- The
ActivityTouchpoint already exists inBuild->Touchpoints. - You already know whether the event will use
Booking and Check-InorCheck-In Only. If not, see Event types (Booking + Check-in vs. Check-in Only).
Configuration
Open the General tab
Open Build -> Touchpoints, select the Activity, then open General.
This screen groups Appearance, Event Details, Location, and Advanced UI Settings in one place.
Fill Appearance
Start with the attendee-facing basics:
Banner Imageis required.Titleis required.Subtitleis strongly recommended, especially for quick qualifiers such as age range, venue, or session style.
For example, a kids workshop might use a title such as Kids Robotics Workshop, with a subtitle like Ages 8-12 • Saturday at Paris Centre.
Write the attendee-facing Description
Use the Description field in Event Details to explain what happens during the activity, who it is for, what attendees should bring, or what they should expect on arrival.
A good event description removes uncertainty. For a VIP session, for example, mention the duration, arrival advice, and any limit on companions.
Complete Location
Use Location Area for the written wayfinding cue, then add Location Image for a visual cue.
The two fields work best together. A drop-in activation might say Ground floor, next to the main stage, then show a photo of the booth entrance or nearby landmark.
Review Advanced UI Settings
The bottom section changes how attendees see the schedule later:
Hide Activity Schedule Dates Sectionhides the schedule dates block on the attendee page.Display format for Activity Slot Timeslets you show eitherStart Time OnlyorStart Time and End Time.
Use the hidden schedule option carefully. It can help for a drop-in activation with one simple CTA, but it is usually less helpful for a workshop or VIP session where attendees need to compare time options.
Save and preview the attendee view
Save the Activity, then preview the attendee-facing page or booking flow.
Check that the banner, copy, location, and slot-time formatting now match the tone of the event you are promoting.
Field reference
| Field | Why it matters | Example |
|---|---|---|
Banner Image | Gives the event a clear visual anchor in the attendee flow | A hero image of the workshop room, booth, or stage |
Title | Names the event clearly | VIP Skin Consultation |
Subtitle | Adds fast context without forcing people to read the full description | 20-minute session • Invitation only |
Description | Explains what happens and what attendees should expect | A short paragraph describing the workshop flow and what to bring |
Location Area | Helps people find the event inside the venue | Level 2, near the customer lounge |
Location Image | Shows a visual cue for arrival | A booth photo, store entrance, or wayfinding image |
Hide Activity Schedule Dates Section | Removes the date list block from the attendee page | Useful only when schedule detail would add noise |
Display format for Activity Slot Times | Controls how each bookable slot is displayed | Show both start and end time for fixed-duration VIP sessions |
Validation
If this configuration is incomplete, you'll see validation messages before publishing. The most common are:
| Validation key | Message | What to do |
|---|---|---|
activity.banner.missing | Activity '{{activity_name}}' is missing a banner image | Upload a banner image in Appearance. |
activity.title.missing | Activity title is missing | Enter a clear attendee-facing title. |
activity.subtitle.missing | Activity '{{activity_name}}' has no subtitle | Add a subtitle when attendees need faster context. |
activity.description.missing | Activity '{{activity_name}}' has no description | Fill Description in Event Details. |
activity.location_area.missing | Activity '{{activity_name}}' has no location area specified | Add a written wayfinding cue in Location Area. |
activity.location_image.missing | Activity '{{activity_name}}' has no location image | Add a helpful photo or visual landmark in Location. |
activity.location_image_without_area | Activity '{{activity_name}}' has a location image but no location area text | Pair the location image with a written location cue. |
See Validation & publishing for the full publish workflow.
Related
Configure slots — weekly vs. specific dates
Continue with schedule setup after the attendee-facing basics are in place.
Configure tickets (Booking + Check-in events)
Add ticket types, capacities, and booking-time forms for bookable events.
Configure check-in (Self vs. Scan)
Set the day-of check-in behavior that attendees and staff will use.
Validation & publishing
See how General-tab issues appear before you publish the campaign.