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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Complete Comparison Between Workshop and Symposium

Complete Comparison Between Workshop and Symposium

Organizing an academic event in 2026 virtually means that you have to make dozens of important decisions even before you begin to put the planning down on paper. The first and perhaps most challenging part of event management rests in planning. We’re talking about when an incredible idea for a potential academic event dawns on you in the middle of the shower. But when you do sit down to articulate your ideas, you find yourself challenged by structural and logistical questions.

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Planning Networking Sessions Within a Tight Event Schedule

Planning Networking Sessions Within a Tight Event Schedule

Networking is the very foundation of any successful event. People attend the event not only for the presentations and speakers, but also for the networking opportunities. They come to meet peers, business partners, mentors, and clients. They come for the conversations that count. There is little space for networking in a crammed schedule. Sessions are fitted into the schedule. Speaker slots must be included. Break times are reduced. Attendees dash from one venue to the next. In the end, networking becomes an afterthought. Continue reading

Real-Time Ticket Inventory Tips Every Event Team Should Know

Real-Time Ticket Inventory Tips Every Event Team Should Know

Picture empty seats at your sold-out event. Real-time ticket inventory management ends that nightmare. As an event organizer, you know how important every detail is when planning a successful event. And sometimes, ticket inventory is something that seems easy to manage until things get hectic.

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10 Integrations To Simplify Your Academic Event Workflow

10 Integrations To Simplify Your Academic Event Workflow

An academic event involves many moving parts. Each part depends on accurate data and timely action. When tools do not connect, teams lose control. Integrations allow systems to share information. They keep your event data consistent and remove repetitive tasks. They help your team focus on quality, not admin work. A well-integrated event platform creates a single workflow. Everything stays connected. Everything stays updated. Continue reading

9 Creative Poll and Survey Ideas to Increase Participation

9 Creative Poll and Survey Ideas to Increase Participation

What’s a better way to understand your audience than asking them directly while the event is actually happening? As an event organizer, you already have a lot on your plate. You manage speaker schedules, speaker coordination, tech and logistics, and so on. In the middle of all that, polls and surveys often feel like a nice-to-have.

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Creating Event Badges That Make Check-in Process Seamless

Creating Event Badges That Make Check-in Process Seamless

Recall the last major event you ran. Were attendees waiting for a very long time just to get their event badges? Perhaps names on the badges were spelled incorrectly. Or, did unauthorized attendees enter the restricted areas without notice? As an event organizer, these moments sting because they directly reflect your planning. 

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10 Tips for Indexing Conference Papers on Google Scholar

10 Tips for Indexing Conference Papers on Google Scholar  

A‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ conference paper is the author’s demonstration of their research. It is a portfolio of ideas that researchers want to share with the community of a larger audience through academic events. Authors submit their works to the conference with the expectation that their paper will be read, cited, and followed up on.

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12 Design Elements for a Terrific Conference Website In 2026

12 Design Elements for a Terrific Conference Website In 2026

If you are an academic or researcher who attended an event in 2025 or are an organizer who planned one, you may acknowledge how an effective website is now as important as planning the event itself. And, for obvious reasons, it’s the first point of contact for potential attendees and serves as the primary information hub throughout the event lifecycle. 

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