Overview

Event Platform is a collection of Drupal modules designed specifically for creating event websites such as Drupal Camps, conferences, and similar gatherings. It provides a complete solution for managing all aspects of an event including session proposals, sponsor listings, featured speakers, and detailed scheduling.

The module includes a robust workflow system for session management, allowing speakers to propose sessions which can then be reviewed, accepted, waitlisted, or rejected by session moderators. Accepted sessions can be scheduled using a drag-and-drop interface that assigns sessions to specific rooms and time slots.

Event Platform also provides functionality for attendees to create personal schedules by flagging sessions they want to attend, rate sessions after the event, and browse job listings from sponsors. The module supports multiple events with different workflow states (Save the Date, Sessions Open, Sessions Closed, Scheduled, Underway, Complete).

Install

Drupal 11, 10 v2.0.2

composer require 'drupal/event_platform:^2.0'

Features

Complete event management system with configurable event details page at /admin/event-details
Session proposal and approval workflow with states: Proposed, Accepted, Waitlisted, Rejected, Confirmed, Declined
Interactive drag-and-drop session scheduler for assigning sessions to rooms and time slots
Sponsor management with configurable sponsorship tiers (In Kind, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum)
Featured speakers content type for highlighting keynote speakers
Job listings functionality allowing sponsors to post job opportunities
Personal schedule feature allowing attendees to flag sessions they want to attend
Session evaluation and rating system using Webform integration
Event planning workflow with states: Draft, Save the Date, Sessions Open, Sessions Closed, Scheduled, Underway, Complete
Automatic email notifications when session proposals are accepted or rejected using ECA
Birds of a Feather (BOF) session type for informal discussions
Homepage hero block, header CTA block, and copyright block for theming
Time slot bulk generation tool for quickly creating event schedules
SEO optimization with Schema.org metatags for events, sessions, speakers, and organizations
Olivero theme integration with automatic block placement

Use Cases

Drupal Camp Session Management

Create a DrupalCamp website where attendees can propose sessions during an open submission period. Session moderators review proposals, accept or reject them, and schedule accepted sessions into rooms and time slots. Speakers receive automatic notifications and must confirm their session before it's published on the schedule.

Conference with Multiple Tracks

Organize a multi-track conference using the Session Category taxonomy to categorize sessions (e.g., Development, Design, Site Building). Use the scheduler filters to view and schedule sessions by track, ensuring balanced content across all rooms.

Event Sponsor Showcase

Display event sponsors organized by sponsorship tier on a dedicated sponsors page. Each tier (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, In Kind) is displayed in its own section. Sponsors can also post job listings that appear on a careers page.

Community Event Series

Manage multiple events (annual camps, regional meetups) using the Event vocabulary. Each event has its own workflow state tracking where it is in the planning process. Switch between events using the Current Event setting to manage sessions and details for each event independently.

Attendee Personal Schedule

Allow registered attendees to build their personal conference schedule by flagging sessions they want to attend. The My Schedule view shows their selected sessions organized by time slot, helping them plan their conference experience.

Post-Event Session Evaluation

Collect feedback on sessions after the event using the Session Evaluation webform. Session moderators can view aggregated ratings to identify the most popular sessions and speakers for future events.

Tips

Install event_platform_olivero if using the Olivero theme to automatically place all blocks in their intended regions
Use the Time Slots generator to quickly create your entire event schedule - set start/end dates, list your session start times, and specify duration
Configure the Header CTA block to show different calls-to-action based on event state (e.g., 'Submit a Session' during open submission, 'Register Now' when registration opens)
The scheduler highlights scheduling conflicts when dragging a session - it shows when the same presenter already has a session at a different time slot
Session moderators can use bulk operations (Accept, Reject, Waitlist) from the Session Moderation view to process multiple proposals quickly
Speakers automatically receive the 'create session content' permission when sessions are open for the current event, and lose it when sessions close

Dependencies

Add Content By Bundle Required Add to Calendar Augment Required Auto Entity Label Required BPMN.io Required Config Pages Required Content Moderation Link Required ECA: Event-Condition-Action Required ECA Tamper Required ECA VBO Required Field Group Required Field Permissions Required Focal Point Required Hide Revision Field Required Inline Entity Form Required Maxlength Required Pathauto Required Schema.org Metatag Required Simple XML Sitemap Required Smart Date Required Smart Menu Links Required Storage Required Token Or Required Taxonomy Views Integrator Required Views Argument Token Required Views Summary Tabs Required Webform Required Webform Views Required Flag Views Flag Refresh

Related Projects

ECA (Event-Condition-Action)

Used extensively for automation including: sending email notifications when sessions are accepted/rejected, automatically setting the current event on new content, managing speaker registration, processing confirmation deadlines, and bulk operations for session moderation.

Config Pages

Provides the Event Details configuration page at /admin/event-details for managing event information, current event selection, and homepage content.

Content Moderation

Powers both the Event Planning workflow (for event terms) and Session Acceptance workflow (for sessions) with custom states and transitions.

Flag

Enables the personal schedule feature allowing users to flag sessions and BOFs they want to attend.

Webform

Provides the session evaluation form for collecting ratings after sessions are presented.

Smart Date

Handles date/time formatting for time slots and event dates with intelligent display of date ranges.

Storage

Provides CTA (Call-to-Action) entities for configurable header buttons and stat entities for homepage statistics.

Schema.org Metatag

Adds structured data markup for SEO, with Schema.org types configured for events, sessions, speakers, and sponsors.

Admin Pages

Title	Path	Description
Event Details	`/admin/event-details`	Config page for managing core event information including the current event, organization name, homepage description, homepage media CTA, event program, and event statistics. This is the central hub for configuring your event website.
Session Schedule	`/admin/event-details/scheduler`	Interactive drag-and-drop interface for scheduling sessions. Displays a grid of rooms (columns) and time slots (rows) where sessions can be dragged from the sidebar and dropped into appropriate slots. Sessions already assigned to slots are displayed in their positions and can be moved or unassigned.
Schedule Settings Form	`/admin/event-details/scheduler/settings`	Configure which content types, workflow states, and filters are available in the session scheduler interface.
Generate Time Slots	`/admin/event-details/scheduler/time_slots`	Bulk generate time slot taxonomy terms for your event schedule. Specify date range, start times, and duration to automatically create all necessary time slots.

Permissions

Permission	Description
	Required to access the session scheduler and assign/unassign sessions to rooms and time slots
	Required to access the scheduler settings form
	Required to access the time slots bulk generation tool
	Allows users to add sessions to their personal schedule
	Allows users to remove sessions from their personal schedule
	Allows viewing the room assignment on sessions
	Allows viewing the time slot assignment on sessions
	Allows editing the room assignment on sessions
	Allows editing the time slot assignment on sessions
	Allows accepting proposed sessions
	Allows rejecting proposed sessions
	Allows placing sessions on the waitlist
	Allows speakers to confirm they will present an accepted session
	Allows speakers to decline presenting an accepted session
	Allows speakers to submit session proposals
	Allows viewing the event details configuration page
	Allows editing the event details configuration page

Hooks

Hook	Description
`hook_query_moderation_state_alter`	Alters entity queries tagged with 'moderation_state' to filter by specific workflow states. Used by the scheduler to filter sessions by moderation state.