Event Types Configuration

Last Updated: 2026-06-13

# Overview

The Event Types tab lets you define the slot templates used when creating events of each type. This is a pure configuration screen — it controls how many presentation slots, break slots, and time blocks are offered when an organiser creates a new event of a given type.

Navigation: Administration → Tab 0 (Event Types)

Route change: The previous standalone page at /organizer/event-types now redirects to /organizer/admin?tab=0. Deep links to the old route continue to work.

# Event Types

BATbern supports three event formats, each with a different default slot structure:

# Configuring Slot Templates

Each event type has a configurable slot template that defines:

• Number of presentation slots — how many speaker sessions to schedule
• Break slots — coffee breaks, lunch, networking time
• Time block defaults — typical start time and slot duration for the format

# How to Edit

1. Navigate to Administration → Event Types
2. Click the event type you want to configure (FULL_DAY, AFTERNOON, or EVENING)
3. Adjust slot counts and timing defaults
4. Save changes — these apply to all future events created with this type (existing events are not affected)

# How Event Types Are Used

When an organiser creates a new event (Phase A — Setup), they select an event type. The platform pre-populates:

• The expected number of approved speakers needed (quality threshold)
• The slot template for the slot assignment drag-and-drop interface (Phase D)
• Default deadlines and timeline for the workflow

Changes to event type configuration take effect for new events only. Previously created events retain the slot structure they were created with.

# Related

• Phase A: Setup — where event type is selected
• Phase D: Slot Assignment — where slots are filled
• Administration Overview — back to admin hub