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# Convert Draft to Event

> Convert a draft event into a real event to send RFPs

Convert a draft event into a real event. This allows you to send RFPs to venues and begin the booking process.

### Path Parameters

<ParamField path="draft_event_id" type="number" required>
  The unique identifier of the draft event to convert
</ParamField>

### Request Body

<ParamField body="event_status" type="string">
  Initial status for the event (default: "in-progress")
</ParamField>

<ParamField body="currency" type="string">
  Currency for the event (default: "USD")
</ParamField>

### Response Format

Returns the newly created event with an `event_id`.

```json theme={null}
{
  "event_id": 789,
  "org_id": 123,
  "name": "Annual Conference 2027",
  "event_status": "in-progress",
  "event_status_last_update": "2025-11-21T12:00:00Z",
  "created_at": "2025-11-21T12:00:00Z",
  "venue_type": "hotel",
  "num_people": 400,
  "formatted_locations": [
    {
      "city": "Austin",
      "state": "Texas",
      "country": "United States",
      "formatted_address": "Austin, TX, USA",
      "place_id": "ChIJLwPMoJm1RIYRetVp1EtGm10",
      "coordinates": {
        "lat": 30.267153,
        "lng": -97.743057
      }
    }
  ],
  "event_dates": [
    {
      "startDate": "2027-03-15",
      "endDate": "2027-03-17"
    }
  ],
  "is_multi_day": true,
  "currency": "USD",
  "user_email": "planner@company.com"
}
```

### Notes

* Once converted, the draft event is archived and a new event record is created
* The new event can now receive RFPs and venue proposals
* Event status options: "in-progress", "quoted", "booked", "completed"
* All draft event data is transferred to the new event