10 Ways to Turn First-Time Attendees into Loyal Participants

10 Ways to Turn First-Time Attendees into Loyal Participants

Getting your event attendees to show up once is hard enough, but getting them to come back over and over again is a different challenge altogether. If you are an academic event professional who believes that bringing in as many new faces as you can into the conference room is what equates to success, you may be mistaken.

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12 Best Abstract Management Systems for Conferences in 2026

12 Best Abstract Management Systems for Conferences in 2026

Planning and organizing a conference is no small feat; it involves tedious paperwork, abstract submissions, paper reviews, and numerous other tasks. Organizers are often in need of a platform that supports all these aspects. The right abstract management system(AMS) saves enormous workloads, burnout, and helps produce polished products and abstract books.

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How Virtual Events Are Helping Everyone Access Valuable Knowledge

Virtual Events

The rise of digital solutions has also transformed virtual events immensely. The way knowledge is accessed and shared nowadays has removed several barriers, such as geographical and networking constraints. Globally, anyone from anywhere can get connected and communicate with acclaimed researchers, renowned industry experts, and leaders to share their ideas, collaborate to learn new concepts, and grow in their respective fields without any hassles.

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11 Platforms That Simplify Networking at Academic Events

11 Platforms That Simplify Networking At Academic Events

The true value of conferences and research events lies in effective networking. Engaging with peers and industry leaders can unlock invaluable opportunities and foster collaborations that drive innovation and growth. Researchers might have come for the science, but they stay back for the conversations, live polls, and Q&A sessions. The right platform can transform these events into a high-value connection that benefits your organization in the long run.

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How to Manage Multi-Currency and Localization in Global Events

How to Manage Multi-Currency and Localization in Global Events

Event organizers who took the plunge and went international with their events and conferences were termed reckless. These are individuals and organizations taking a leap of faith and throwing caution to the wind. Why would professionals who have comfortably settled into the local industry want to chart unknown waters and risk losing it all? However, this is until they win.

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Dryfta vs Cvent: Which Event Management Tool Works Best?

 

Dryfta vs Cvent: Which Event Management Tool Works Best?

A good event management tool helps event teams manage registration, check-in, and guest movement. These tools enable teams to complete their work faster and are less likely to make mistakes on busy event days.

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The Role of Event Data to Improve Attendee Satisfaction

The Role of Event Data to Improve Attendee Satisfaction

Effective decision-making is at the heart of every successful event. It’s only possible to make accurate decisions if you have the right set of data at your disposal. Planners and organizers today are relying on data to ensure optimum attendee satisfaction at their events. Without access to timely event data, it’s easy to miss out on opportunities to improve attendee engagement and satisfaction.Β 

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12 Event Check-in Apps Every Organizer Should Know About

12 Event Check-in Apps Every Organizer Should Know About

Event check-in apps help organizers welcome guests in a quick and easy way. Regardless of whether you host an event or attend one, you need the right event tool. Screens, signs, and simple apps help people move from one place to another without stress. Event tech tools have now changed how event teams work each day.

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How to Use Event CRM Analytics to Monitor Attendee Journey

How to Monitor the Attendee Journey Using Academic Event CRM Analytics

Of all the things that conference organizers struggle with, understanding attendee behavior tops the list. That being said, this is precisely what a well-implemented CRM system can help you accomplish. The academic conference world has changed dramatically over the past decade and tracking the complete attendee journey from first contact to post-event follow-up is now simpler than ever.

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Top 10 Academic Event Platforms for Easy Speaker and Session Management

Top 10 Academic Event Platforms for Easy Speaker and Session Management

What do you think organizers look for when organizing an event? If your answer is platforms that simplify speaker and session management, then you are likely correct. Managing an academic event can be challenging, given the multiple important elements that need attention. The appropriate platform effectively prioritizes all these elements. Continue reading

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10β€‹β€β€‹β€Œβ€β€‹β€β€Œβ€‹β€β€‹β€Œβ€β€‹β€β€Œ Leading Event Ticketing Platforms in 2026

An event ticketing platform is the first point of contact that decides how ticket sales will be done, how organizers will manage their attendees, and how they will keep their event flowing. By 2026, event ticketing platforms will have numerous new features that allow more automation, a simpler check-in process, and deeper integrations to offer organizers and attendees a much more convenient experience. Continue reading

10 Hacks for Better Google Scholar Rankings of Your Academic Conferences

10 Hacks for Better Google Scholar Rankings of Your Academic Conferences

Conference proceedings are a lot like a billboard for your academic community. If they look authoritative and are easy to find, scholars will want to publish with you, too. An incredible platform to build your credibility is Google Scholar.

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