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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 Online 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 That Reduces Abstract Submissions

Many academic teams still struggle with writing a call for papers(CFP) that is easy to act on. Many create CFPs that include too much information, while others create CFPs that don’t include enough. Some leave out key dates for the event or fail to state its primary purpose clearly. These small mistakes reduce trust and cause 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 Listings That Drive Conversion

When creating event listings, 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

How Push Notifications Drive Engagement in Academic Events

Students juggling classes, part-time jobs, extracurricular activities and social commitments greatly appreciate and benefit from the existence of what we call ‘day notifications’. For the students who’ve missed information about an important seminar simply because an email got buried in their inbox. And for the professors who’ve seen only empty lecture halls despite weeks of meticulous event planning, the answer might be sitting right in everyone’s pocket.

11 Strategies for Hosting Cost-Effective Academic Events

It‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ is common for academic event planning to appear as if one is trying to balance it on a tight rope. On the one hand, there is a desire to present a stimulating event to students, faculty, and outsiders, but on the other hand, it is necessary to keep the budget under control. The truth is that an educational event can be a great success without having to spend a lot. What it really needs is thorough planning, wise use of resources, and suitable tools. Continue reading

Common Event Marketing Pitfalls to Steer Clear Of

When organizing an unforgettable event, staying away from marketing missteps becomes the topmost priority. These typical pitfalls will derail your efforts and affect attendance. The process of event marketing has undergone significant changes these days, as more virtual and hybrid formats have taken center stage. This evolution has made event marketing more lucrative for marketers across the globe.

12 Types of Content That Attract Researchers to Your Events

Why do some events draw researchers while others do not? The reason links to the quality of content offered at each event. Researchers often look for valuable content that supports their work. They want to attend sessions that help them learn new techniques, stay up to date on the latest information, or solve problems directly. Also, they tend to work under tight schedules. The pressure to meet deadlines, review manuscripts, conduct lab work, and instruct students requires them to decide how to allocate their limited time. Because of this, they avoid content that feels unclear or invaluable.

10 Must-Have Features in Modern Abstract Management Systems

The academic conferences run on abstracts. These are brief proposals that determine who speaks, what gets discussed, and which research reaches the broader community. When the system for managing them breaks down, everything else falls apart. Deadlines get missed, and even the most potent submissions slip through review cracks.

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