To add an event such as a mineral show, conference, etc. to the Event Calendar on mindat.org you need to follow the following steps:

(If you have a registered, approved account skip to step 5)

1. Register an account on mindat.org at https://www.mindat.org/register.php.

2. Log in, and go to the 'My Home Page' link.

3. There is an access request form on this page. Enter in the box that you want to add details about an event, and give the name of the event and your connection with the event organizers. Click the 'Request Access' button.

4. You will need to wait for your account to be manually approved for access at which point you will get an email to say that your account was approved.

5. Log back in to mindat.org and visit this page to add your event.