Use Import spreadsheet to bring a program into Beventi or update existing sessions. Imports go into your working draft; review and publish them when ready.
Prepare and upload
Open the schedule's three-dot menu and choose Import spreadsheet. An empty schedule also offers an import link.
Use Download template for a new program, or Download current schedule to edit existing items.
Keep one session per row. Upload an Excel
.xlsxor CSV file up to 5 MB, with no more than 1,000 sessions.Choose the correct Sheet and Column names are on row. Rows above the header are ignored.
Match your columns. New sessions need a title, date and start time. Check the date format and name separator, and remember that times use the event timezone.
Choose Preview sessions.
Review before importing
Check the create/update results, new rooms, types, people and tags, and any flagged rows. Match names to existing entries where appropriate rather than creating duplicates. You can correct or skip rows, then choose Refresh preview to check your latest changes.
When the preview is ready, choose Import to draft. Review the resulting schedule and health findings before publishing. Use Download spreadsheet with IDs to keep a file suitable for future updates.
FAQ
How do I update sessions instead of adding duplicates?
Download the current schedule and keep the Session ID column. Match it during import. A matching title alone is not a substitute for a session ID.
Will empty cells clear existing details?
No. Blank cells and ignored columns keep existing values when updating. Removing a spreadsheet row does not delete the session.
What if the import result is uncertain?
Use Retry import safely if shown. Do not start a fresh import until you have checked whether the previous attempt completed.