Recall how you spent your time in university? You go to class. You sit there and listen to professors talk for an hour and scribble down as many notes as possible. And then you leave without knowing whether you learned anything from that class.Â
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10 Event Tools with Peer Review Systems Worth Exploring
Academic events depend not only on proper organization but also on a good number of attendees and a proper assessment of the submissions made. In the context of hosting a research conference, a university symposium, or an international meeting of academics, the success of such events relies on having the proper platform, which forms the foundation for their success. Continue reading
11 Signs Your Abstract Management Process Needs an Upgrade
You became an academic conference organizer because you believed in bringing researchers together. You wanted to create spaces where abstract ideas could collide and collaborations could form. You saw yourself shaping programs that would contribute to scaling up a field and subsequently, broader mankind.
Choosing the Right Event Theme for Your Upcoming Events
Choosing the right event theme helps nonprofit and academic conference organizers connect their purpose, audience, and programme before registration opens. A clear theme guides session planning, sponsorship, promotion, and the attendee experience.
When people host events today, most of the effort goes straight into the content side. Booking great speakers, planning smart sessions, lining up activities, and making sure the presentations feel worth showing up for. Content matters, no question. Still, holding an event together will require more than a good set of speakers and some decent slide designs.
Dryfta vs. Eventbrite- Which Ticketing System Is the Best?
A successful event requires more than proper planning and the right footfall. It is also important to have the right ticketing platform for a seamless experience for everyone. The right system helps to sell the tickets smoothly and collect payments without any errors, which saves time for both the organizers and the attendees. Amongst the popular names of event ticketing platforms are Dryfta and Eventbrite. Continue reading
Event Industry Trends in 2026 That Matter
Do you find that event planning forces you to be working in both directions of a seesaw?
One side being attendee experience, as they have expectations for their personal touch to make them feel included, large screens with which they can connect, improved networking opportunities, wellness, purpose, and sustainability. The other side being finance, which wants proof that your events have provided value beyond a packed room. If so, you are not alone.Â
Event Storytelling Strategies for Planners to Follow
Human beings are inherently interested in stories. There’s a mix of nostalgia and excitement that plays out when stories are effectively used in event marketing. Hence, event organizers and marketers have been strategically including storytelling in the events for a while now. According to studies, 55% audiences are more likely to remember a story than a list of facts and theories.Â
7 Registration Mistakes Event Organizers Make
When it comes to event planning, there are loads of things you have to be patient with and pay attention to. Organizers realize that getting people registered and attending is key to a successful event. Still, registration mistakes occur more often than you might expect, even when everything has been thoroughly planned for an event.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Launching an Event App
Planning an event from A to Z is as multifaceted and minute as a task can get. One can never truly map out the process. Seemingly small and miscellaneous subtasks crop up as you seem to complete each milestone. And only after this does an event professional get to building and launching a mobile event app.
11 AI Conferences You Cannot Miss in 2026
Artificial intelligence and its allied manifestations are almost everywhere today. AI is influencing multiple industries either directly or indirectly. If not already, it will be in no time. A few years ago, it was widely professed that the future was AI. Well, the future is here much sooner. Companies are now racing to take the most advantage of upcoming opportunities in AI. Universities and educational institutions are investing heavily in AI-driven programs. The big bucks are finding their way into AI startups more than any other sector today.
Hosting Engaging Panel Discussions – A Complete Guide
Panel discussions are one of the most effective ways to engage the audience who attends an academic conference by exchanging thoughtful conversations and offering the most valuable insights. A panel discussion is the best amalgamation of top industry experts who are curious to share their views, give ideas, exhibit their experiences and expertise, and offer diverse perspectives on a particular theme or topic. Continue reading
How to Drive Event Registrations Through Paid Ads
Paid ads have a strange reputation in the event industry. It is often viewed as nothing more than a fancy banner yelling out to the internet, hoping the right crowd will hear it and take action. In reality, paid ads drive much more than the number of clicks you get for event registrations.Â