Powerful, Enterprise-Grade Event Management Software
Sell tickets & Collect registration fees online
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
According to studies, over 44,554 event managers are currently employed in the United States, with 63.8% of the workforce identifying as women and 36.2% as men, highlighting the scale and diversity of the profession. Event management continues to grow as a dynamic field that blends strategy, creativity, and execution to deliver impactful experiences.
Reviewing hundreds of abstracts is already a lot to handle. Now add conflict of interest disclosures, late-breaking submissions, embargo policies, reviewer assignments, accreditation rules, and publication deadlines to the mix.
It doesn’t take much for things to feel all over the place.
Medical and scientific conferences have compliance requirements that go far beyond those of a typical academic event. You can’t just deal with them as they come.Â
That’s where a structured abstract management workflow comes in. It helps organizers stay compliant while keeping reviewers on track and giving authors a smoother submission experience from start to finish.
In this guide, we’ll walk through the complete abstract management workflow for medical conferences, one stage at a time.
If you’ve searched for event management software for associations, you’ve probably run into the same issue. Most blogs simply list a few platforms without explaining which one is actually the right fit for your organization.
Associations have very different needs than most organizations. Along with planning events, they also manage memberships, sponsors, exhibitors, and year-round member engagement. That’s why this guide goes beyond a simple list of platforms and helps you understand which one is the right fit.
A public health researcher walks into a meeting with local policymakers. Months of research are summed up in a few slides. The evidence and data are strong. But after the meeting, the research is forgotten and never becomes part of a policy or a real-world program.
Now picture the same research being presented in a better way. It’s backed by policy evidence, reaches the right people, is easy to understand, and is tracked after publication. Before long, it starts showing up in public discussions.
Have you ever received an email inviting you to speak at an international conference that sounded too good to be true?Â
It happens to the best of us.
These days, fake conference invitations are everywhere. Every day, thousands of researchers receive emails promising fast publication and prestigious international conferences, but many exist for one reason only: to collect your registration fee.Â
Think about the last networking session you organized. You likely watched a room full of people with badges on, moving from one conversation to the other. Yet when the event ended, only a small number of those interactions turned into real follow-ups. Most guests would have left having spoken to many people, but connected deeply with very few. That outcome is common in in-person networking. On the flip side, virtual networking has now changed that dynamic. It gives more flexibility to organizers who wish to connect with people more thoughtfully.
Have you ever walked into a store thinking you’ll spend a little, only to leave wondering where all your money went? Conference software shopping can feel exactly the same.Â
At first, every platform seems like a good deal. Then you book a demo, discover a few must-have features aren’t included, or find out the price depends on how many submissions you receive. Before you know it, comparing platforms isn’t nearly as straightforward as you expected.
In December 2025 alone, there were over 3.07 billion DOI resolutions. The importance of DOIs in the worldwide academic community has never been greater. Researchers, students, librarians and publishers rely on DOIs each and every day to locate valid and current scholarly information that they are looking for by avoiding broken links and out-of-date web sites.
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Did you know that, according to Dataintelo’s 2025 industry report, the education sector accounts for 11.9% of the global conference market? That is a huge slice of the pie. Yet, knowing how universities manage research conferences successfully is still unfamiliar to most organizers.
Unlike corporate events, there is no single team making every decision. Universities work across different departments with busy faculty members.
And if you have ever wondered how universities organize research conferences so successfully, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading.
Conference planning has become more complex in recent years. Organizers must handle registrations, speaker schedules, sponsor partnerships, event tech, mobile apps, and event data all at once. At the same time, attendees expect everything to run perfectly. With so many events competing for attention, the pressure to prove your conference is worth the money is higher than ever.
According to a comprehensive study, a staggering 92% of virtual meeting attendees admit to multitasking during online calls. For conference hosts, this highlights an obvious barrier when competing for audience attention. Sending out a video streaming link just doesn’t cut it anymore.Â
While Zoom is a great choice for everyday meetings, multi-track conferences demand much more. Enterprise events now need advanced scheduling, attendee engagement, sponsor management, and networking features that go well beyond basic video conferencing. If you’re planning a large-scale event, these are the best Zoom Events alternatives to consider in 2026.
In 2026, managing a high-stakes enterprise event requires an absolute powerhouse of a system. But you shouldn’t need a computer science degree just to build a custom registration form or run a hybrid webinar. You need an event platform that keeps your data synchronized while giving you total control over your branding.
Whether you’re frustrated by Stova’s transaction fees or missing features that your events depend on, you’re not short on options. Fortunately, today’s market offers hundreds of event platforms built to offer a better experience for both planners and attendees.
Let’s take a closer look at the 10 best alternatives to Stova in 2026.