10 Challenges in Manual Abstract Review and Their Solutions

10 Challenges in Manual Abstract Review and Their Solutions

Several things have changed, done and undone itself in the academic event management space over the years. As a matter of fact, the industry itself has changed in some fundamental ways. Thanks to the advent of technology such as Artificial Intelligence(AI) and data analytics, which have since taken the world by storm. However, even through the changes, abstracts are perhaps one of the few elements that have stood the test of time and remain relevant still. Continue reading

How to Use Virtual Reality for Your Academic Conference

How to Use Virtual Reality for Your Academic Conference

Virtual Reality(VR) has been showing up more and more in academic events, and not in some far-off sci-fi way either. In 2026, virtual reality is already being used by organizers to host poster sessions, showcase research, and hold meetings that feel more like real spaces than flat video calls.

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Most Common Academic Conference Challenges and Their Solutions

An academic conference is an important part of any university and educational institution. They offer numerous opportunities to connect with other scholars, students, mentors, and fellow researchers. They help to develop one’s skill set that is useful in one’s professional career.

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How to Choose Reviewers for a Scientific Event

How to Choose Reviewers for a Scientific Event

A scientific event in 2026 will either stand tall or fall short on the basis of a number of different factors. However, of utmost importance and central to the very ethos of science and research itself is the abstract review process. When one organizes a scientific event, the reviewers you select become an inextricable part of your academic standards.

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AMS Audit Checklist for Your Next Conference Cycle

AMS Audit Checklist for Your Next Conference Cycle

Let’s face it! Running an AMS audit is usually a little stressful.

Each time an event occurs, there is that moment of hope that everything will go well. We assume the abstract management system (AMS) was updated correctly, although none of us knows for sure. 

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12 Ways to Build Institutional Visibility Through Academic Events

12 Guaranteed Ways To Build Institutional Visibility Through Academic Events

Being an academic institution in 2026 is a lot like taking on the role of a lighthouse. You ought to shine bright enough for ships to find them. These metaphorical ships are your students, researchers, and funding bodies in the literal meaning. And especially so when you find yourself situated in a harbor dense with smog. It is easy to miss out on your academic institution with all the competition and noise around. But as an academic institution in 2026, you cannot just sit there rotating and hope for the best. You need to make waves, and academic events are just the right tools for you.

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9 Steps to Build Inclusivity in Academic and Research Events

9 Steps to Build Inclusivity in Academic and Research Events

If you’re organizing an academic conference or research symposium in today’s world, which also happens to be the time when institutions are expected to have inclusivity all ‘figured out,’ you may be wondering if creating a truly welcoming event is even achievable at this point. Self-doubt and a fear of criticism are enough to force you to confront the reality of overhauling traditional event formats.

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11 WordPress Plugin Tools That Improve Academic Event Sites

11 WordPress Plugin Tools That Improve Academic Event Sites

Feeling lost in a sea of WordPress plugins and not sure which one is actually worth your time? Finding a WordPress event plug-in that is cheap, dependable, and has an intuitive user interface can feel way harder than it should. To prevent the trouble, we have already selected 11 of the best WordPress event plugins for you. Each plugin presents a different feature mix, making it easier to identify the one that suits your event’s website.

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How to Repurpose Event Content for Lead Generation

How to Repurpose Event Content for Lead Generation

Marketing teams perpetually have their noses to the grindstone. They spend months planning a one-day event or conference. The team carries much more on their shoulders, so the effort of the other teams can bear the fruits of their labor. Collectively, event professionals scout venues, coordinate speakers, design materials and send reminder emails until their fingers cramp.

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Multiple Benefits of Adopting Digital Event Schedules

Multiple Benefits of Adopting Digital Event Schedules

It requires time, effort, and coordination to plan an event. Everything from setting agendas to managing speakers and keeping attendees informed is important. Organizers today need tools that lessen the work and make things more convenient. This is the moment when a digital event schedule becomes very important. Continue reading

How to Design Abstract Templates That Are Mobile-Friendly

How to Design Abstract Templates That Are Mobile-Friendly

How much influence do abstract submissions really have on an academic event? Long before sessions are finalized or schedules are published, abstracts set expectations for an event’s quality, scope, and direction. They provide the earliest insight into the research that will be presented.

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10 Signs Your Event Lacks an Effective Engagement Strategy

10 Signs Your Event Lacks an Effective Engagement Strategy

When you’ve spent months on planning and yet it does not add up to actual engagement on the day of the event, then all your efforts are for nothing.  The venue is booked and being prepared to welcome your attendees very soon, your speakers have confirmed and are actively working on their keynote speech and even your registration numbers seem promising.

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