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NOTE: Event pages default to be promoted to the front page of the website. If you don't want an event to show on the homepage deselect 'Promoted to front page' under Publishing options.
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Other site templates
Conference
The Events content type is not available for this template.
Publication
The Events content type is not available for this template.
Single page
Although the Events content type is not available, the Remote events block can be added to showcase upcoming events on your Single page site.