This guide walks you through setting up an event page on Packet Africa – including venue configuration, media, speaker lineups, and payout settings. Ticket tiers are added after the event is created.

Before you begin

You need an active Packet Africa organizer account at app.packetafrica.com.
Have your event banner image, speaker photos, and payout bank details ready before starting.

Step 1: Open the Event Builder

Log in to app.packetafrica.com.
On the left sidebar, click Event Ticketing (the Calendar icon).
Click + Create Event in the top-right corner.

Step 2: Enter Event Details

Fill in the following fields:

Title — the name of your event (e.g. Tech Summit Lagos 2026 or Faculty End-of-Year Dinner).
Category — select from the dropdown: Tech, Entertainment, Campus, Faith, Business, and others.
Description — use the built-in rich text editor to add a formatted event overview, schedule, dress code, or rules.
Custom URL Slug — creates your shareable link: packetafrica.com/events/your-event-slug. The platform checks availability in real time as you type.

Step 3: Set the Date and Time

Precise Dates — set a Start Date & Time and End Date & Time using the date picker.
Date Undisclosed (TBA) — toggle Date undisclosed if the date is not yet confirmed. Use this for early announcement or teaser campaigns before the date is finalized.

Step 4: Configure the Venue

Select your venue type:

Physical Event

Select PHYSICAL.
Enter the Street Address, City, State/Region, and Country.
The address integrates with Google Maps on the public event page.

Virtual / Online Event

Select ONLINE (VIRTUAL).
Enter your Meeting Link (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, YouTube Live).
Choose when the link is delivered to attendees:
- Immediate — sent in the ticket confirmation email right after checkout.
- Scheduled — automatically emailed a set number of hours before the event.
- Manual — you broadcast the link yourself from the dashboard when ready.

Location Not Yet Decided

Toggle Location undisclosed to hide venue details until you are ready to publish them.

Step 5: Upload Media and Add Lineup

Media

Primary Hero Banner — upload a wide landscape image that appears at the top of your public event page. You can also select one from your Image Wardrobe.
Additional Gallery Images — click Show more media to upload up to 3 extra photos (venue shots, previous editions, etc.).
Promotional Video — attach an MP4 trailer or promo clip.

Lineup, Speakers, and Headliners

Scroll to the Lineup section and click + Add Section.
Select a Section Type: Speakers, Artists, or Lineups.
Click + Add Member for each person:
- Choose their Role (e.g. Keynote Speaker, Panelist, Headliner, Performer).
- Enter their Name and Bio.
- Upload their headshot photo.
- Add social profile links (X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp, or Website).
Repeat for each speaker or performer.

Step 6: Configure Settings and Payout

Expand the settings sections at the bottom of the form:

Additional Settings

Allow refunds — enable if attendees can request refunds after purchase.
Collect phone numbers — captures attendee mobile numbers during registration.
Display attendee list — toggles public visibility of who is attending.

Custom Questions for Attendees

Click + Add Question to collect additional information at checkout (e.g. Dietary Preferences, T-Shirt Size, Company or Organization).

Payout Settings

Choose fee bearer: Payer pays fee or Merchant absorbs fee.
Enter your bank details for ticket revenue disbursement.

Click Create Event to publish.

What happens next

After the event is created, you are automatically taken to your Event Details Hub. From here you can add ticket tiers, create discount coupons, manage attendees, and set up check-in staff. See How to Add Tickets to Your Event on Packet Africa to continue.