> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.caard.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating an event

> Set up a conference, trade show, meetup, or webinar in Caard.

Events tie everything together: leads captured during an event are linked to it, and the event page tracks your goals, activity, and ROI.

## Create an event

From **Events**, select **Create event** and complete the wizard:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Event details">
    * **Name** and **type** — Conference, Trade show, Meetup, or Webinar
    * **Status** — Draft, Upcoming, Live, or Completed
    * **Dates, timezone, location, and venue**
    * **Leads goal** — the number of leads you're aiming to capture
    * Website, description, and tags
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign team">
    Pick the team members working the event. This drives the per-rep breakdown in event analytics.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Deal economics

On the event's **Details** tab you can set:

* **Average deal size** — used as the default deal value for leads captured at the event
* **Event budget** — used to calculate cost-per-lead and ROI

Set these before the event so the analytics are meaningful from day one.

## Event lifecycle

Events move through **Draft → Upcoming → Live → Completed**. The Events page has tabs for each, plus a map view of where your events are.

From an event's **Settings** tab you can duplicate it (handy for recurring shows), export a briefing PDF, favourite it, archive it, or delete it.