Blog | Dryfta - Part 21

Strategies to Use Submission Data to Improve Future Events

Every‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ year, conference organizers gather a whole lot of data. Abstracts, papers, author profiles, topic tags, reviewer scores, and session interests all go into the system way before the conference starts. However, what most organizers fail to realize is the power of this data. Abstract submission data is not just a record of abstracts received. It is the loudest signal from your community. It tells what they care about, what they will study next, and how your field might change. Continue reading

AI Matchmaking and Its Promising Impact on Academic Conferences

Attending an international academic conference should feel like finding your tribe and not wandering through a crowd of strangers hoping someone notices your research. According to EDU Ledger, approximately 4.5 million researchers worldwide present their work at academic conferences each year. Pointing at this substantial figure, the reality of these events has become increasingly hit-or-miss. Continue reading

Unlock the Power of SEO to Rank Your Event Listings Higher

It is essential to recognize the critical role that search engine optimization (SEO) plays in effectively promoting events. If you are not yet acquainted with its advantages, it is crucial to explore how mastering SEO can substantially enhance your event’s visibility and success.

Common Hybrid Event Mistakes Organizers Should Avoid

Hybrid events look simple from the outside, but anyone who has planned one knows the pressure doubles fast. You manage a room full of people while keeping your online audience connected and engaged. Even a small mistake can affect both sides of the event.

10 Academic Event App Features That Every Attendee Expects

Academic events are considered a great success when participants are well-informed, engaged, and connected. Nowadays, organisers often rely on mobile apps to guide participants through events. These apps help attendees plan their time and facilitate communication during the event. Participants require the application to be quick, simple, and to meet their needs. If you happen to create a mobile app for an academic event, then it is necessary for you to put user experience first. Continue reading

12 Time-Saving Hacks for Multi-Track Conference Planning

In planning a simple, ‘straightforward’ conference, event professionals, well into planning, realize that even the most uncomplicated of gatherings are tough in execution. On that note, imagine having to plan a conference with not a single but multiple tracks leading into and across a number of sub-domains or niches. The task grows harder and multiplies with each additional track you add. But here’s what we must do, apart from acknowledging the madness of it all: acknowledge the professionals and the tech that make this possible.

How to Create a Marketing Plan for Academic Events

Let’s be honest, getting people excited about your event isn’t always the easiest thing. You are supposed to make all the buzz. However, many attendees will never know about the behind-the-scenes problems of having to deal with decision-makers when a large chunk of those who RSVP’d are not coming. Granted, while you’re busy mixing it up across multiple marketing channels to reach your target audience, the question of ROI can linger in the back of your mind and maybe keep you awake at night.

Top 12 Conference Proceedings Platforms for Research Papers

Where do you publish conference proceedings when the event ends?
This question comes up for every organizer because presenters expect a place to showcase their work. A clear and trusted platform helps the research reach more people. It also helps the event feel complete because the work does not stay hidden in local folders.

How to Build a Mobile-Friendly Academic Event Website

Academic conferences attract several participants, research scholars, and keynote speakers from various time zones, institutions, backgrounds, and organizations. In the current era, many things are done on phones; they have become an important way to get details about any topic. If you want your academic event website to shine and gain more visibility, then you should start focusing on developing a mobile-friendly website. Continue reading

Call for Papers Mistakes to Avoid for Academic Events

Have you ever received a call for papers(CFP) and felt unsure what to send? Lots of authors feel that way. Some teams overload their call for papers with extra details; others create CFPs that don’t include enough details. Many leave out key dates for the event or fail to state its primary purpose clearly. These small mistakes reduce trust and lead to fewer submissions, even when the event itself is solid.

Event Marketing Strategy for a Strong Multi-Channel Approach

Event marketing keeps changing fast as more people move between online and offline spaces. Brands now use many digital tools to reach people and guide them toward an event. Marketing teams are utilizing email, social posts, ads, and websites together because no single channel can hold attention for long. Every channel supports the others, and this mix helps your event reach the right people at the right time.

Tips for Crafting Event Landing Pages That Drive Conversion

When creating event landing pages, the question that organizers often ask is, “How do I get more attendees?” But the real question to ask would be: “How do I make my event irresistible?” Every event organizer’s dream is to conduct an event with a large audience. However, success in engaging an audience often depends on the platforms used to promote the event. An effective event listing strategy helps increase attendance. You don’t have to spend a large budget on advertising or endorsing celebrities for marketing an event. Continue reading

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