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Ishrath Fathima
Ishrath Fathima writes about event management, attendee experience, and the digital tools that help organizers run smoother events.
Handling Conflicts of Interest in Abstract Review Processes
If you’re a researcher, you’ve probably submitted abstracts to conferences and wondered how the selection process works. More importantly, you might have questioned, at some point in your journey, if the system is truly fair.
12 Design Elements for a Terrific Conference Website In 2026
If you are an academic or researcher who attended an event in 2025 or are an organizer who planned one, you may acknowledge how an effective website is now as important as planning the event itself. And, for obvious reasons, it’s the first point of contact for potential attendees and serves as the primary information hub throughout the event lifecycle.Â
Simplifying Abstract Collection for Multi-Disciplinary Events
Organizing a multi-disciplinary event sounds like the most exciting thing in the world initially. The excitement begins to wither as event professionals hit the abstract collection phase. Abruptly, you find yourself drowning in submissions coming in from physicists who use heavy jargon, sociologists who are presenting complex data in patchy paragraphs and artists who are quite literally ‘abstract’ in their submissions.
11 Creative Rewards for Engaged Academic Event Attendees
Ever wondered what drives people to be fully involved in academic events, ask pertinent questions, and be an active listener? It’s this feeling of being valued, of knowing that their presence and input will have a meaningful impact beyond just those keynote speakers or methodically designed programs. Introducing rewards for attendees as part of your engagement strategy can set the tone for any event.
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12 Features to Look for in an Online Event Ticketing System
An online event ticketing system, in 2025, is not just a nice addition to have as an event manager. Rather, it is now an extension of your event or conference itself. Such is the importance of an online event ticketing system, wherein almost 90% of entry passes to your event are sold.
10 Ways to Improve Your Event Website for More Registrations
For event organizers looking to fill seats and improve attendance, a good and discoverable event website is the holy grail. Whether that be planning an academic conference or even something as leisurely as a community meetup for bakers, the way you present your event online can either make or break your registration numbers.
AI Matchmaking and Its Promising Impact on Academic Conferences
Attending an international academic conference should feel like finding your tribe and not wandering through a crowd of strangers hoping someone notices your research. According to EDU Ledger, approximately 4.5 million researchers worldwide present their work at academic conferences each year. Pointing at this substantial figure, the reality of these events has become increasingly hit-or-miss. Continue reading
Unlock the Power of SEO to Rank Your Event Listings Higher
It is essential to recognize the critical role that search engine optimization (SEO) plays in effectively promoting events. If you are not yet acquainted with its advantages, it is crucial to explore how mastering SEO can substantially enhance your event’s visibility and success.
12 Time-Saving Hacks for Multi-Track Conference Planning
In planning a simple, ‘straightforward’ conference, event professionals, well into planning, realize that even the most uncomplicated of gatherings are tough in execution. On that note, imagine having to plan a conference with not a single but multiple tracks leading into and across a number of sub-domains or niches. The task grows harder and multiplies with each additional track you add. But here’s what we must do, apart from acknowledging the madness of it all: acknowledge the professionals and the tech that make this possible.
How to Create a Marketing Plan for Academic Events
Let’s be honest, getting people excited about your event isn’t always the easiest thing. You are supposed to make all the buzz. However, many attendees will never know about the behind-the-scenes problems of having to deal with decision-makers when a large chunk of those who RSVP’d are not coming. Granted, while you’re busy mixing it up across multiple marketing channels to reach your target audience, the question of ROI can linger in the back of your mind and maybe keep you awake at night.
How Push Notifications Drive Engagement in Academic Events
Students juggling classes, part-time jobs, extracurricular activities and social commitments greatly appreciate and benefit from the existence of what we call ‘day notifications’. For the students who’ve missed information about an important seminar simply because an email got buried in their inbox. And for the professors who’ve seen only empty lecture halls despite weeks of meticulous event planning, the answer might be sitting right in everyone’s pocket.