Short answer: No.

Longer Answer: No, but you should use them.

Creating logical and clear event categories will allow you to grow your events business while maintaining a clear overview of the types of events you have. Who’s attending your events, and what types of events consistently attract a good audience.

As the Admin of your account you can create and organize the categories that are available to your Meeting and Event organizers, you may also temporarily disable certain categories if you no longer want people to set up new events within that category.

They’re easy to use and will help you keep a better handle on your events, so take a few minutes and set them up. You’ll eventually be glad you did.