Curated Listings: All events are automated and curated by our staff to ensure they provide genuine value to our users. We verify event details and filter out spam or irrelevant listings.
Event Sources: Our events are aggregated from major platforms including Eventbrite, Meetup, Facebook, Google Events, and other leading event platforms, providing comprehensive coverage of relevant opportunities.
Geographic Coverage:
- Events within radius of major cities
- Clear location information and directions
- Online and hybrid events included
- Local networking and professional development focus
Types:
- Free Events: No-cost opportunities for learning and networking
- Virtual or Hybrid: Online participation options available
- Weekend Only: Events scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- WordPress: Content management (mostly meetup events)
- Technology: Tech industry events, conferences, and workshops
- Networking: Professional networking and relationship building
- Business: Entrepreneurship, business development, and industry events
Formats:
- In-Person: Traditional venue-based events with physical location
- Online: Fully virtual events and webinars
- Hybrid: Combination of in-person and virtual participation
Information:
- Descriptions: Truncated or excerpts from event source information
- Schedule: Dates including start and end times with timezones
- Pricing Information: Clear cost structure and registration fees
- Capacity Limits: Attendee limits and availability status
Location:
- Interactive Maps: Detailed location information and directions
- Venue Details: Information about facilities and amenities
- Source Information: Direct access to event source
- Online Event Link: Link to internal venue page (if physical location)
Subscribe to Events:
- Calendar Integration: Subscribe to our event calendar
- Custom Filters: Subscribe to specific categories or locations through feeds
- Automatic Updates: Receive updates when events change
- Multiple Formats: iCal, Google Calendar, Outlook compatibility
- Sync Across Devices: Access your event calendar anywhere
For Event Organizers: Users with or without registration can submit events to our platform.
Submission Methods:
Email Submission:
- Send event details to [email protected]
- Include all relevant information (date, time, location, description)
- Attach promotional materials if available
Support Ticket:
- Submit a ticket at leadstart.org/support/
- Use “Event Submission”
- Provide event information
Required Information:
- Event title and detailed description
- Date, time, and duration
- Venue information or online platform details
- Organizer contact information
- Registration/ticket information
- Target audience and prerequisites
- Promotional images or materials
Approval Process:
- Staff Review: All submissions reviewed for quality and relevance
- Verification: Event details and organizer information verified
- Approval Notification: Response typically within 24-48 hours
- Live Listing: Approved events published to the calendar
- Promotion: Featured events promoted through our channels