Powerful, Enterprise-Grade Event Management Software
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Full-Service Abstract Management Software: Collect âž© Assign âž© Review âž© Decide âž© Notify
Customizable forms to collect & review abstracts, symposia, proposals & grants
The Complete Event Schedule Builder to Create Virtual & Hybrid Sessions
Create Event Schedule with Slides, Group Chats, Survey forms & more
Engagement Tools to Host Virtual Conferences & Online Community Website
Engage attendees & Produce knowledge with online networking portal
Of all the things that conference organizers wish they had discovered sooner, integrated CRM systems top the list. That being said, this is precisely what successful event professionals have been quietly putting to work behind the scenes. Manual spreadsheet trackers are finally being retired for good, so let’s take a look at what these powerful event management CRM features tell us about managing the most logistically demanding events in academia.
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The advent of digital payment systems has brought with it some remarkable possibilities for conference organizers. This is especially true for managers of research conferences who previously drowned in a sea of payment reconciliation spreadsheets and manual invoice generation. Some payments arrive as wire transfers, while others come through credit cards; most are processed correctly, but some mysteriously vanish into banking limbo.
The choice of payment methods that international attendees prefer also warrants mild interest. Some others pay twice, just to be sure their registration went through.
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If you’re managing abstract submissions for an academic conference, you know the peer review process can feel like herding cats. Reviewers miss deadlines, authors submit incomplete materials, and you’re stuck sending reminder emails at midnight. Manual peer review management creates bottlenecks that delay your entire conference timeline.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM), three words that have taken the event management industry by storm. The shift toward hybrid and virtual events in only a few years has been a fascinating development to watch. Despite CRM systems existing in various forms, they’ve always been fairly misunderstood as far as event management is concerned.
Academia and research sectors have changed incredibly over the last decade. Gone are the days when researchers worked in their labs and rooms without venturing beyond their specific disciplines. Fast forward to today, some of the most decisive discoveries for mankind have happened at the intersection of multiple fields. As a result, interdisciplinary research is booming now more than ever.
All year round, the brightest minds from across the globe come together for the sake of academia. Scientific inquiry brings together researchers, students, faculty members, and industry professionals to share knowledge and progress in their fields. Even when organizing a small departmental symposium or a large international conference, registration and ticketing can quickly become overwhelming.
For most event organizers, one number that truly matters is the number of attendees at the event. One of the most important event success metrics of any event is the number of people in attendance. As an event manager, your joy must be through the roof as registration numbers climb, but when they don’t go as planned, panic sets in.
All event managers, regardless of their experience in work, will admit that planning an academic conference from start to finish is a herculean task. And rightfully, the process can feel overwhelming for all those involved. In such scenarios, it’s easier to make mistakes. More often than not, these mistakes are simple yet overlooked.
You’ve secured world-class speakers, best in the industry. The agenda is packed with variety and depth. The logistics are planned almost flawlessly. All set for the big day, yet the registration desk isn’t nearly as excited, sparse participation has dampened the mood.
Non-profit organisations, regardless of their scope and area of work, find themselves battling the same challenge: raising adequate funds. The challenge of fundraising gets more complicated as NGOs attempt to generate revenue in a manner that’s sustainable and true to their ultimate mission.
Sustainable practices, as defined by the UN back in 1987, may be referred to as ‘meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.’ 24 years into the 21st century, global governments and world leaders have increasingly come to realise the pressing need to make our planet more sustainable to live in in the future.
It’s no secret that an academic event planner’s to-do list is ever-growing. Abstract management happens to be one of the many critical aspects of an academic or scientific event. Having access to a reliable abstract management system simplifies collecting, organizing and reviewing abstracts for these events and ensures their success and credibility.
Speaking of abstract management systems, let’s help you get acquainted with Dryfta, our abstract management automation platform.
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