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EventFlow - Dynamic Event Management System

This is a submission for the Storyblok Challenge

What I Built

EventFlow is a comprehensive event management platform that leverages Storyblok's flexibility to create dynamic, engaging event websites. It handles everything from event listings and registrations to speaker profiles and live updates, providing a seamless experience for both organizers and attendees.

Storyblok Editor Interface

The platform allows event organizers to create beautiful, responsive event sites without technical knowledge while providing powerful management tools for complex events.

Event Management Dashboard

Demo

Storyblok Space: https://app.storyblok.com/#!/me/spaces/678901/stories

Code Repository: https://github.com/devuser/eventflow-storyblok
Licensed under Apache 2.0

Demo Video or Screenshots

Portfolio Design Inspiration

Modern Design Layout

Tech Stack

  • Frontend: Nuxt.js 3, Vue 3, Vuetify
  • Backend: Firebase (Firestore, Functions, Auth)
  • CMS: Storyblok
  • Payment: Stripe
  • Real-time: Socket.io
  • Hosting: Firebase Hosting

Headless CMS Architecture

How I Used Storyblok

Storyblok manages all event-related content through structured components:

  1. Event Pages: Comprehensive event information with schedules, locations, and pricing
  2. Speaker Profiles: Dynamic speaker showcases with bios, photos, and session details
  3. Session Management: Detailed session descriptions with time slots and venues
  4. Sponsor Showcases: Tiered sponsor displays with logos, descriptions, and links
  5. News & Updates: Real-time event announcements and important updates
  6. Registration Forms: Custom registration workflows with conditional fields

The Visual Editor allows event organizers to make last-minute changes and see updates instantly.

CMS Workflow Diagram

AI Integration

Basic AI features for content optimization:

  • Automated event description generation
  • Smart scheduling conflict detection
  • Attendee matching for networking

Learnings and Takeaways

Storyblok's component system was perfect for event management, allowing us to create flexible templates that could adapt to different event types - from small workshops to large conferences.

The biggest challenge was handling real-time updates during live events. I solved this by combining Storyblok's webhook system with Firebase's real-time database to push immediate updates to all attendees.

Headless Architecture

The platform's success came from Storyblok's ability to handle complex, interconnected content relationships while maintaining an intuitive editing experience for non-technical users.

API Architecture

Event organizers particularly appreciated the preview functionality, which allowed them to see exactly how changes would appear to attendees before publishing.

The project reinforced the value of headless CMS architecture for applications requiring both dynamic content management and real-time functionality.

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Nathan Tarbert

pretty cool work tbh, wrangling all those real-time updates is no joke imo you think this kinda system can stay smooth as events scale way up or will messy edge cases always pop in

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