Creating a parent event with required or optional sub-events

In the Events app, you have the ability to create a parent event with required or optional sub-events. This functionality is ideal for use cases such as a conference where an individual must register for the entire event and can then register for additional events within the conference itself.

When a parent event and sub-events are created, the following is true:

1. At least one ticket for the parent event must be included in the reservation;
2. Any sub-event designated as required by the administrator must have at least one ticket included in the reservation; and
3. Only the parent event will be visible in Upcoming Events or Past Events views. Any event included as a sub-event will not be included in these views.

To create a parent event with required or optional sub-events, first, create each event individually in the Events Manager. Once you have done so:

• Open the event you wish to designate as the parent event
• Click the Edit tab
• Go to the Sub-Events section of the page
• Click Add Sub-Event
• In the popup, select an event you wish to include as a Sub-Event
• Click Add
• In the main event edit view, if you wish to make this Sub-Event required, click the red X icon in the Required column to change it from optional to required
• If you wish to add other Sub-Events, click the Add Sub-Event and repeat the process
• If you wish to reorder the Sub-Events after adding them, click the + icon in the Order column and drag the Sub-Event to the order in which you wish it to be display
• Click Save

Current functional limitations

The following are current functional limitations:

1. Parent events with sub-events can only be used with the standard event registration process. They are not supported by the Events shopping cart or Events enhanced shopping cart.
2. Restrictions to a ticket type based on logged in user status is supported for parent events but not sub-events.
3. Confirmation page and confirmation email details show only parent registration details and not sub-event details.