Decoding Triple-Blind vs Double-Blind vs Single-Blind Review

In the context of the academic and research ecosystem, the process of abstract review becomes the foundation of discourse in events. Abstract blind reviews come in many different types.  These different forms of reviews serve different goals, and in certain situations, the level of transparency comes into play.

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12 Event Listing Platforms For Academic Event Organizers

12 Event Listing Secrets Every Academic Event Organizer Must Know

It takes blood, sweat and tears to plan and put together a full-scale event or academic conference. The latter is all the more herculean given the nature of it: abstract submissions, their subsequent reviewing and publication for viewing. Just when event planners heave a sigh of relief post-planning, the task of advertising and marketing the conference takes them right back to the grindstone.

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Lessons From Commercial Event Ticketing For Academic Events

Lessons From Commercial Event Ticketing For Academic Events

Academic​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ event organizers put a lot of effort into producing events that not only run efficiently but also have a strong impact. A lot of organisers are constantly on the lookout for new ideas that can help them enhance the way they plan and manage their events. This is the point at which commercial event ticketing can teach a lot of things. The commercial event ticketing process is full of creativity and is very people-centric. When academic event organizers get inspired by the commercial event ticketing practices, it results in a huge number of registrations. Continue reading

Top 10 Event Blogs for Planners and Marketers in 2026

Top 10 Event Blogs for Planners and Marketers in 2026

Do you ever wonder how the best event organisers and marketers in the industry are organising one successful event after another? Simple! They keep themselves updated with the latest news and trends in the sector. And the best way to stay informed in today’s times is by reading blogs. Event blogs are one of the best sources of learning the latest news nowadays. They deliver tips, trends, marketing ideas, case studies, planning tools, and much more. These blogs are a treasure trove of knowledge for event professionals, helping them save time, learn clever event planning methods, and organise events that draw in the crowd. Continue reading

Top 10 Cost-Effective Event Management Platforms in 2026

Top 10 Cost-Effective Event Management Platforms in 2026

An event management platform that meets all the goals of your event, sets it up for success, right from the beginning. Narrowing down on the right event management platform that ticks all the boxes can make or break your event’s performance. That being said, what the right event management platform should not do is break your bank.

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Live Polling and Surveys Turn Audiences into Active Participants

Live Polling and Surveys Turn Audiences into Active Participants

Imagine attending an event with such incredible energy that every attendee can’t help but turn from mere spectators to active participants. They give off the impression that they are not interacting, while, in fact, they are very much immersed. This is what happens when there are efficient feedback systems in place for an event. Indeed, live polls and surveys represent the most convenient and effective instruments to comprehend the preferences of the ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌participants. Continue reading

Event Website Design Elements For A Killer Attendee Experience

Event Website Design Elements For A Killer Attendee Experience

An event or conference website is the first handshake between your event and your future attendees. If it’s awkward, slow, or confusing, people are going to take a hard pass. But if the event website design is clear, fast and easy to use, visitors will sign up faster than you can say ‘keynote speaker.’ Building an event website interface that drives registrations demands some non-negotiable design elements. A smooth one sets the tone and makes the audience eager for more.

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Questions to Ask When Choosing an Abstract Management System

Questions to Ask When Choosing an Abstract Management System

Choosing the ideal abstract management platform (AMS) is possibly the most impactful decision an academic event organiser can face. The platform you select determines the experience for authors and significantly influences the workload for reviewers. Additionally, these systems impact data protection and reporting practices, and often become the central hub for event workflows over the coming months. Making the right choice can enhance engagement, streamline processes, and ultimately elevate the quality of your event.  Continue reading

How Interactive Event Schedules Help in Attendee Retention and Satisfaction

How Interactive Event Schedules Help in Attendee Retention and Satisfaction

Most present-day conference organizers are surprised at the challenge of keeping attendees engaged and satisfied throughout multi-day events. This is a hurdle that is particularly relevant in reaching out to and sustaining the interest of the present generation today. With shorter attention spans and a multitude of things to juggle daily, it is hardly sufficient for conference planners to simply plan and organize said conferences. Hence, it is now just as important to stand out with interactive event schedules.

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12 Post-Event Engagement Ideas to Keep the Community Alive

12 Post-Event Engagement Ideas to Keep the Community Alive

You likely spent a lot of time, energy, and money on this event, and now that it’s over, you think your job’s done. That’s where you’re wrong! The real work is about to begin now. You can deepen relationships, share content again, and convert the attendees into a community of loyal followers after the event. There are post-event engagement strategies that you can instantly implement to keep up with the good vibe of any event, whether it is online, offline, or a combination of both. Continue reading

How to Design a User-Friendly Abstract Submission Form

How to Design a User-Friendly Abstract Submission Form

Academic conferences are highly impacted by the quality of the abstracts they present. The success of the event rests on the shoulders of the researchers presenting their abstracts. These well-researched abstracts provide a glimpse into their hard work, creative ideas that the scholars have perceived. They become a core element that shapes the overall academic conference. The organizers also consider them and design the event that reflects diversity and depth.

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Mobile Event Apps Are Changing Conferences For The Better

Mobile Event Apps Are Changing Conferences For The Better

Research conferences have long depended on printed programs that everyone carries until they start to fall apart midway through the event. It made sense once. Before digital tools took over, a neatly bound program felt like a mark of professionalism. Yet, that routine now feels impractical in a world where schedules shift by the hour and participants expect updates at their fingertips. Universities and academic organizations have begun realizing that mobile event apps can do what printed booklets never could: keep pace with the real rhythm of conferences.

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