How to Host a Live Event on LinkedIn
- George Apostolov
How to Host a Live Event on LinkedIn: step-by-step guide
Go to your LinkedIn Page or Profile and click 'Event'.
Upload a cover image for your event.
Click 'Apply'.
Choose the event type.
Add the event name in the empty field.
Select a timezone for your event.
Set and select a start date and time of the event.
Add an end date and time.
Make sure to add an external event link for your meeting.
Add a description of what the event is about.
Add speakers as a guest to your event.
Click 'Next'.
Click 'Post' to publish your event.
By following these steps, you can host a live event on LinkedIn as much as you want.
Quick answer: To host a live event on LinkedIn, go to your page or profile to click 'Event', upload a cover image, apply, and choose the event type. Add the event name, timezone, start and end date and time, external event link, description, and speakers. Finally, click 'Next' and 'Post' to publish.
About this LinkedIn tutorial
Publish and broadcast a live event on LinkedIn by uploading a cover image, adding details, including speakers, and posting your event. This guide shows how to host a Live Event on LinkedIn in 14 steps, starting with "Go to your LinkedIn Page or Profile and click 'Event'" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can host a live event on LinkedIn as much as you want". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real LinkedIn interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to host a Live Event on LinkedIn?
14 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your LinkedIn data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under LinkedIn. Related guides: How to Integrate a SurveyMonkey Form Into LinkedIn Articles, How to Integrate Calendly with LinkedIn and How to Integrate Constant Contact with LinkedIn. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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