10 Effective Social Media Tactics for Conference Promotion

10 Effective Social Media Tactics for Conference Promotion

For event organizers in 2025, social media is one of the greatest tools for promotion. And not surprisingly, tons of conferences are now turning to digital platforms to drive registrations and build buzz. At first glance, it may appear that posting updates and hoping for the best is enough, but conference promotion now demands much more than that.

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How to Fix Event Registration Challenges in Universities

How to Fix Event Registration Challenges in Universities

Ever wondered why academic event registration feels so simple for some universities and so stressful for others? The truth is, the registration stage often decides how smoothly the rest of the event will unfold. When the first step feels easy, people move forward with confidence. When it feels confusing, everything slows down.  Continue reading

How to Create the Best Call for Papers for Conferences

Call for Papers

Creating a good Call for Papers (CFP) for your academic conference can have a huge impact. They act as the backbone that makes or breaks your academic event. The CFP is a powerful invitation. They are not just an announcement. They are a doorway to the academic conference. A well-written CFP is your conference’s first impression. As the old saying goes, first impressions matter the most.  It sets the tone, attracts the right speakers for your academic conference, and boosts the overall engagement rates.

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Complete Guide on How to Design Attractive Event Badges

Complete Guide on How to Design Attractive Event Badges

Event​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ badges are more than just a means to identify a name. They shape the first impression of your event, help build your brand, and give your attendees the freedom to move around. The badge of an event not only attracts the attention of people but also enhances the check-in process efficiently and allows people to get in touch with each other. A properly designed badge is a mirror of the professionalism of the event-hosting team. Continue reading

How to Decide the Budget Plan of Your Academic Conference

How to Decide the Budget Plan of Your Academic Conference

Budget plan sits at the heart of every academic conference. A clear plan helps your team see what they can spend and what they must save. This allows you to have a clear picture of your expenditures and make steady choices from day one. Planning a conference involves many different tasks, and each task requires the commitment of time, money, and people. A strong budget plan keeps these tasks organized from the start.

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15 Powerful Academic CRM Systems for Actionable Insights

15 Powerful Academic CRM Systems for Actionable Insights

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has revolutionized the event management industry. A robust CRM tool not only streamlines your event management processes but also enhances your ability to engage with attendees, personalize their experience, and ultimately drive revenue. Continue reading

Dos and Don’ts of Hosting Non-profit University Events This Thanksgiving

Dos and Don'ts of Hosting Non-profit University Events This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just around the corner in several countries around the world, particularly regions like America, Canada and even some parts of Australia. All organizations and entities, corporate, educational and even governmental entities, are gearing up for what is the best time of the year. And non-profit university organizations, too, are jumping on the bandwagon.

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Top 15 Virtual Event Management Tools for Universities

Top 15 Virtual Event management Tools for Universities

Universities need robust virtual event management tools to host successful online events. Today, virtual events have become a big part of university life. Due to the rise in remote work and learning environments, many universities now host online workshops, guest talks, training sessions, interviews, and open house programs. As a result, event management teams need tools that support video streaming, live chat, breakout rooms, and easy check-ins. 

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Strategies to Improve Peer Review for Academic Conferences

Strategies to Improve Peer Review for Academic Conferences

If you’ve been part of academic conferences for a while, you know that managing submissions and reviews can get complex. The peer review component is one of the most important parts of successfully hosting an academic conference. Authors submit their abstracts to be reviewed; reviewers read, score, and share comments for each submission. If the workflow is organized, all parties stay on track. However, when the workflow is disorganized, the entire review process becomes slow and stressful for authors, reviewers, and organizers alike.

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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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