Sessions List

The event sessions page is structured to offer intuitive navigation and flexibility, allowing attendees to explore and select sessions tailored to their interests.

It contains these key elements:

1. Search Options

• Search by Name: Enables direct access to sessions by typing the exact session title, beneficial for attendees with specific sessions in mind.

• Search by Speaker Name: Allows users to find sessions by preferred speakers, a valuable tool for following industry leaders or specific experts.

• Search by Description: Enables keyword-based exploration within session descriptions, helping attendees discover new topics or themes related to their interests.

2. Recommendations and Top Picks

The Recommendations block can be expanded or collapsed after the user has opened the sessions list page. If the organiser would like to hide the Recommendations block, this setting can be managed in Management → Sessions → Config → Checkbox “ Hide Recommendations” .

• Recommendations: Tailored suggestions based on user activity or interests, making it easier to uncover content that aligns with attendees’ personal preferences. (May include past sessions)

• Top Picks: Highlights popular or trending sessions. These are typically curated or based on participant engagement, offering a glimpse into the must-attend sessions. (Only includes session that are in Active and Featured statuses)

3. Date Picker

The date picker feature is essential for events spanning multiple days. It helps attendees view and filter sessions by specific dates, making it easy to plan a personalized daily schedule and avoid overlapping commitments.

4. Filters

Filters managed for the sessions list page can be managed under Event setup → Display filters → Sessions. For additional details please visit this article.

The standard filters are:

• Tracks

• Type

• Tags

• Format

• Product categories

• And 5 custom managed filters

5. Session Information

• Session Cards: Each session card contains fundamental details like the session title, time, speaker(s)/Moderators/ Sponsors / location etc , and a description if the setting under Management → Sessions → Config → Checkbox “ Show session description in session list ” has been turned on

• Detailed View: By clicking on a session card, users can access expanded information as outlined in the Session Page article

6. Switch Views and View Configurations

Switchable views allow users to toggle between layouts, typically a list or grid. This customization enables users to choose the most comfortable view for their browsing habits, whether they prefer compact lists or visually rich grid layouts.

7. Session List Configurations

• Sessions Management main visibility settings

  • Show Session Descriptions in Session List: Allows session descriptions to be visible in the list view, giving users a preview of session content without additional clicks.

  • Show On-Demand Sessions in All Sessions List

    • If this setting is turned off then on-demand sessions will display in a separate tab

• Location Settings

  • Allow Other Location & Manage Location List: Flexibility to manage multiple session locations

  • Hyperlinking Custom Locations:

  • Allow Address: Enables detailed address information for physical venues, supporting easier navigation

• Show Moderators in Speaker List: Moderators will be included on the Speakers page, in addition to displaying in the Delegates page

• Tracks as Part of Content Session Filters: Track will displayed s an option in the “Filters” area

• Hide Recommendations: Recomendations block will be collapsed by default

8. Default view setting (List / Grid / Calendar)

As of August 2026, organisers can now set the default display view for the Sessions page from the Admin Panel — no custom code or engineering ticket required.

Setting path: Management → Sessions → Config → Sessions

Setting name: Default view

Options: List / Grid (card view) / Calendar

Default value: Grid — preserves the existing behaviour. No visual change for existing events unless the organizer explicitly opts in.

Behaviour:

• The selected view is applied when an attendee visits the Sessions page for the first time (before making any manual view choice).

• Once an attendee manually switches to a different view, their preference is saved in the browser (localStorage) and persists for future visits. The organizer's default no longer overrides for that attendee.

• Setting changes take effect immediately for new first-visit attendees on next page load — no cache-clear, engineering involvement, or event republish needed.

Exhibitor Events in Sessions: When "Include Exhibitor Events in Sessions" is enabled (Meeting Formats → Exhibitor Events → Config), those exhibitor events appear within the Sessions results and automatically follow the Default view setting.

Not affected by this setting:

• Marketplace Exhibitor Events tab — retains its existing default behaviour.

• Mobile app — the app has a single session view and is unaffected. Mobile calendar view integration is a planned separate follow-up.

• Round Tables — separate config section, not governed by this setting.

To configure:

1. Navigate to Management → Sessions → Config → Sessions in the Admin Panel.

2. Locate the Default view control and select List, Grid, or Calendar.

3. Click Save. The change takes effect immediately for all attendees on their next first-visit page load.