How to create a LinkedIn event
Last updated on May 11, 2026 by Lusine Sargsyan
Goal
Learn how to create virtual or in-person LinkedIn events without running into unexpected limitations or surprises during the setup process.
In this video
- 00:00Introduction
- 00:25Creating a LinkedIn event
- 05:20Publishing your LinkedIn event
Step-by-step guide
Requirements
A LinkedIn personal profile or admin access to a LinkedIn company page.
A cover image for the event.
An external event/registration link (if hosting an online event).
Access the Events Section
Creating a LinkedIn Event
Navigate to your LinkedIn homepage on a desktop.
Look at the left sidebar and scroll down to the
Eventssection.Click on
Events. If not visible, clickShow moreor go directly tolinkedin.com/events.Click the
Create an eventbutton located in the top right corner of the Events page.Upload your cover image.
Click
alt textto add a description for screen readers then clickApply.Choose between your personal profile or a LinkedIn company page you manage.
Select your
Event TypeandFormat.ChooseOnlineorIn-person. For online events, select the event format (e.g., External event link or Linkedin live).
Enter Basic Event Information
Basic Event Information
Event Name: Enter a name (maximum 75 characters).
Time Zone: Select the appropriate time zone from the dropdown menu.
Start Date and Time: Set when the event begins.
End Date and Time (Optional): Check the box to add an end time or uncheck it to skip this.
If using an online format, paste your external event link into the
External event linkfield.Enter your text in the
Descriptionfield (up to 5,000 characters).
Add Speakers (Optional)
Adding Speakers
Search for LinkedIn members by name to tag them as speakers.
Review and Publish
Publishing a LinkedIn Event
Carefully review the date, time, time zone, and format.
Click
Next.Share the event as a post to your feed.
Common problems and solutions
Who can create a LinkedIn event?
Anyone with a personal LinkedIn profile can create an event. You can also create events on behalf of a LinkedIn Company Page — but only if you are an Admin of that page.
Can I use LinkedIn Live for my virtual event?
Eligibility to create and broadcast a LinkedIn Live is based on a set of criteria.
The criteria to create and host LinkedIn Lives are:
- Audience base: Members and Pages with more than 150 followers and/or connections are eligible to be evaluated for LinkedIn Live access.
- A history of abiding by LinkedIn's Professional Community Policies.
- Geography: LinkedIn Live is not available at this time for members and Pages based in China.
Can I charge participants for joining my LinkedIn event?
LinkedIn Events does not support paid tickets or any built-in payment collection. If you're charging for your event, you'll need to link to a third-party platform like Eventbrite or Luma.
Do I need LinkedIn Premium to run a LinkedIn event?
Creating a LinkedIn Event is free and available to all LinkedIn members — no Premium subscription needed.
I want to publish a LinkedIn event without posting to the feed.
This is not possible; LinkedIn requires a feed post to publish the event.
