Adding a new company to your Cadence event allows you to showcase sponsors, exhibitors, or partners with dedicated profile pages. From the Companies menu, you can create detailed company profiles with logos, descriptions, contact information, and appointment settings that attendees can view and interact with.
When to use
When adding sponsors or exhibitors to your event
When creating company profiles for networking opportunities
When setting up appointment booking with company representatives
When organizing companies into groups for easier navigation
You must have System Administrator, Event Manager, or Event Scheduler permissions to add companies. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
How to do it
Log in to your Cadence account.
Navigate to your event dashboard.
Click on "Companies" in the left sidebar menu.
If you don't see the Companies option in your menu, an administrator may need to enable it in Event Setup → Menu.
Click the "+" button in the upper right corner of the Companies page.
Upload a company logo by clicking the image upload area.
Logo images are required and should be high-resolution with a square or circular format for best results.
Enter the company name in the "Name" field.
Add a short tagline or motto in the "Motto" field (optional).
Write a detailed description of the company in the "Description" field (optional).
Select company groups from the dropdown if you want to assign this company to specific groups.
Companies can belong to multiple groups, which helps organize them for attendees.
Add website URL and social media links in their respective fields (optional).
Configure appointment settings if you want attendees to book meetings with this company:
Toggle "Enable Appointment Requests" to on
Enter appointment header text
Customize the appointment button label
Specify appointment topics
Enable messaging channel if you want attendees to chat with company representatives.
Click "Save" to create the company profile.
The system will not save if required fields (logo and name) are incomplete.
Verify that your new company appears in the companies list.
Troubleshooting
If you cannot add a new company, check that:
You have the appropriate permissions
The Companies feature is enabled for your event
You've completed all required fields (logo and name)
Your image file meets the size and format requirements