What is Localist?
Localist is the calendaring software used by Appalachian State University for their University Calendar. Localist populates events via CSV and iCal feeds from 25Live, Sidearm, etc., and provides personalized calendar widgets to campus partners to showcase events on their websites.
Localist helps campus partners by utilizing a standard template for all events. Simply reserve your event space in 25Live, answer the calendar questions, and Localist will format your event to look professional each and every time. You can also utilize Localist’s features to create built-in event registration, professional speaker profiles, and organized conferences.
Keep scrolling to learn more about how Localist can help with your event creation.
- Localist Conferences
- Localist Registration
- Localist Speaker Profiles
Conferences
Localist enables users to create organized, visually engaging conferences with breakout sessions that include individual descriptions, photos, and speakers. Registration can be enabled for the entire conference and/or for individual sessions, and attendees can mark sessions as “Interested” even if registration isn’t required. All registered or marked sessions automatically appear in an attendee’s My Agenda, making it easy for users to track their conference plans.
To build a conference in Localist, begin by entering an event in 25Live and completing the calendaring questions in the Additional Event Information section. Select “Conference - Build in Localist” from the dropdown menu in response to the question, “Please clarify how many rooms you have reserved for this event.” Once submitted, the Calendar Administrator will contact you to begin setting up your event in Localist.
Registration
Localist Registration lets users build registration directly into their event. You can create multiple ticket or registration types, set up registration for different days, collect attendee information through custom questions, and even restrict registration using promo codes.
When a visitor clicks the "Register" button on an event, a pop-up slides onto the screen with registration details and questions. This allows the visitor to complete registration without leaving the event page. When an attendee registers through Localist Registration, they automatically receive an email confirmation with a QR code and key event details (date, time, and location).
You can also manually add registrants, track attendance using check-in, and view attendees who have expressed interest but have not yet registered.
To get started with Localist Registration, begin by entering an event in 25Live and completing the calendaring questions in the Additional Event Information section. Select “Localist Registration For Free Events” from the dropdown menu in response to the question, “Will your event use registration or ticketing?.” Once submitted, the Calendar Administrator will contact you to begin setting up your registration in Localist.
Localist Registration is available only for free events. Events that require ticket purchases must use alternative software, and the purchase link should be entered in 25Live by selecting “External Registration/Ticketing” from the dropdown menu under the calendar question “Will your event use registration or ticketing?”.
Speaker Profiles
Localist Speaker Profiles can be added to any event, creating a professional speaker card that links to a dedicated profile page. Profiles are stored in a speaker library, can be updated at any time, and reused for future events whenever the speaker returns.
Speaker Profiles not only create a professional appearance but also reduce the amount of text in your event description, making it easier for visitors to read and navigate your event.
To create a speaker profile, email the Calendar Administrator at calendaradmin@appstate.edu with your speaker’s details and the event you want to add the speaker to.
Speaker details: Name, Title, Email, Organization, Biography/Description, Photo, Website, and Social Media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
