Ishrath Fathima

Ishrath Fathima writes about event management, attendee experience, and the digital tools that help organizers run smoother events.

Event Schedule Builder: Create a Conference Agenda Fast

Building a Conference Agenda in Minutes: A Step-by-Step Look at Program Builders

Not too long ago, event organizers and conference managers could only dream of putting a conference agenda together in days left alone minutes. However, with the time and the contrivance of semi-automated and automated software tools for event planning, the industry has zoomed past the curve. Today’s smart event planners know and acknowledge the fact that is a better way: one that takes minutes instead of months and produces professional results that would make even the most seasoned organizer proud.

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Best Practices for Handling Revisions and Re-Submissions in Abstract Management Systems

Best Practices for Handling Revisions and Re-submissions in an Abstract Management System

 

For organizers who breathe a sigh of relief after researchers have inputted their abstracts into the submission software, the next hurdle in the pipeline is  managing revisions and resubmissions. While it may be cumbersome for organizers to sift through submissions and process any revisions, with the advent of automated abstract management systems, such as that of Dryfta, organizes a flexible and automated workflow that greatly simplifies such miscellaneous submission tasks. When handled properly, organizers can turn the revision tall order into an incredible opportunity for attendees to correct any mistakes and upscale their drafts, a process previously onerous and backbreaking.

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