How to integrate Groups with other Cadence features
How to integrate Groups with other Cadence features
Integrate Groups with Other Cadence Features
The Groups feature in Cadence connects with other platform features to create a comprehensive event experience. From the Groups Menu › Settings section, you can configure how your groups interact with other parts of your event, such as schedule items, collections, and communications, enhancing attendee engagement and streamlining content access.
When to use
When creating a comprehensive group strategy across your event
When connecting groups with schedule items and content visibility
When using groups for targeted communications
When integrating groups with registration workflows
Before you start
You must have System Administrator or Event Manager permissions to integrate group information with other features.
How to do it
Log in to your Cadence Admin account.
Navigate to your event dashboard.
Select "Groups" from the left sidebar menu.
Click on "Settings" in the submenu that appears.
Configure the "Allow Users to Create Groups" setting based on your integration strategy.
Enable this setting if you want to encourage organic group formation that can be used across multiple features.
Click "Save" to apply your settings.
Connect groups with schedule items by navigating to Schedule › Settings and configuring visibility options.
This allows you to restrict certain sessions to specific groups only.
Integrate with Collections by assigning group-based visibility to important resources.
Set up targeted communications by selecting specific groups when sending notifications.
Always preview messages before sending to ensure they display correctly for the selected groups.
Link groups to registration forms to automatically assign attendees to groups based on their responses.
Configure menu visibility by group to create personalized navigation experiences.
Use groups in reporting to segment analytics data by attendee type or department.
Integrate with appointment scheduling to allow group-based booking rules.
This is particularly useful for VIP groups or specialized attendee segments.
Review all integrations before your event goes live to ensure proper configuration.
Troubleshooting
If group integrations aren't working as expected:
Verify that users are properly assigned to the correct groups
Check that visibility settings are correctly configured for each feature
Ensure the Groups feature is enabled in your event menu