EventDate
RIXML 2.5 Element
Event-specific date and time information using ISO 8601 format with Zulu time specification. Provides temporal context for various event-related milestones including start dates, registration deadlines, and expiration times.
Describes a date/time relevant to the event, and relative to the type attribute. It is expressed using ISO 8601 as refined by the World Wide Web Consortium's note http://www.w3.org/TR/NOTE-datetime. In addition, RIXML requires the use of Zulu time or Z-time (GMT +/- n hours:minute:seconds). All times are absolute and easier to compute, rather than using a relative (i.e. 08:30 +5) time.
Usage
Optional element within EventVenue requiring type attribute from EventDateTypeEnum to specify the temporal relationship to the event. Must use absolute time representation rather than relative time zones.
Business Context
Essential for event logistics and participant coordination. Supports automated event management systems and helps subscribers understand critical timing requirements for event participation.
Where It Fits
Canonical Path
Definition
| Type | |
| Namespace | http://www.rixml.org/2017/9/RIXML |
| Min Occurs | 1 |
| Max Occurs | 1 |
| Content Model | Text content (string) |
Attributes
typeEventDateTypeEnum |
Describes the relevance of the date/time to the event. required |
Children
Contains text content (type: string)
This element's value is its text content. Attributes provide additional context.
Example
<EventDate type="Value">ABC-123</EventDate>Version History
Unchanged since introduction in RIXML 2.1