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Hybrid and Virtual Events- 6 Best Platforms to Consider
Imagine that your next keynote has fifty people in an event space while 5,000 people attend virtually from all over the world simultaneously. And what if you could ensure both groups are fully engaged in the event from start to finish? Sounds amazing, right?Â
Best RSVPify Alternatives for 2026: Dryfta & 4 More
The event industry is rapidly evolving into a technology-first sector, with the global software market projected to reach approximately $780.93 billion by 2026, according to Statista. Within this expansive landscape, enterprise-grade tools are expected to dominate, accounting for $337.11 billion in market volume.Â
10 Ways CRM Helps in Effective Management of Events
A great and damaging misconception about Customer Relationship Management (CRM), is that many believe that this is something that concerns conventional businesses. The commercial ones. The ones that you purchase from on a regular basis. Hardly does anyone think of customer relationship management when it comes to event management.Â
Challenges in Post-Event Engagement in Academia
Today, a non-negotiable aspect of organizing an academic event is associated with what you do post-event. Yes, you read that right. Post-event. If you’ve signed up to be an event planner in this day and age, well, we’d like to warn you that there are clear boundaries. And perhaps no finish lines. It is a race that continues well after your event officially draws its curtains.
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How to Create Event Registration Forms That Convert
What is one problem almost every event planner secretly hopes to deal with? Too many registrations. Every organizer wants to see sign-ups climb. Many factors influence how people actually register, yet one element carries more weight than most others: your event registration form. A well-designed event registration form can push someone to complete their signup without hesitation. A confusing or overly complicated form can push them away just as quickly.
CRM for Event Planners- Why It’s a Must for Academic Events
Studies suggest that 45% of event planners work more than 50 hours per week during peak planning periods. For academic event organizers, the workload can become even heavier, as responsibilities extend beyond logistics to include abstract submissions, reviewer coordination, and communication with scholars. Adopting a CRM for event planners will help transition the event operations into a more organized workflow.Â
Looking for Cvent Alternatives? Top Picks for 2026
According to Research Nester, about 89% of businesses say switching to integrated event technology helps them save close to 200 hours every year. That shift explains why many event planners now look for faster, more flexible platforms that simplify complex workflows. As a result, more teams are gradually moving away from Cvent and exploring the best Cvent alternatives, including platforms that offer simpler workflows and flexible pricing.
6 Registration Metrics Event Organizers Must Track
Event registration is a live data feed. Statista notes that about 328.77 million terabytes of data are generated daily. Every spike, drop-off and demographic detail in your registration flow is telling you something about how your event is landing with your audience. If you are a proactive organizer, you should be paying very close attention to this data. If not, you are seriously missing out.
How to Reduce Registration Drop-Offs in Academic Events
Studies show that the average form abandonment rate reaches 67.8% when more than seven fields are required in a form. People may show strong interest after seeing a compelling theme or a respected keynote speaker. Yet somewhere between clicking “Register Now” and completing the final payment, many potential attendees disappear, leading to event registration drop-offs.
Informal vs Structured Networking in Academic Events
Everyone who has attended an academic conference has felt the weight of networking. You sit through two days of presentations, collect a dozen business cards, eat the complimentary pastries and leave feeling oddly disconnected. You spoke to people, yes. But did you actually network with them? Probably not.
5 Event Platforms for Hybrid Academic Conferences Compared
The academic event industry has historically faced significant challenges, but the digital world has presented it with a wealth of opportunities. If the conference organizers are stuck between hosting an in-person and virtual conference, then a hybrid format is the perfect option they can choose. The concept of “hybrid” includes the combination of two or more different technologies or approaches.Â