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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
Abstract submission criteria have a funny way of deciding the fate of a conference long before the first reviewer logs in. In 2026, with more researchers submitting from more places than ever, those few lines of rules shape which ideas get seen, which voices get heard, and which conversations end up on the program. If the criteria are clear and well-designed, the entire process will feel grounded from the first submission to the last session.
Virtual Reality(VR) has been showing up more and more in academic events, and not in some far-off sci-fi way either. In 2026, virtual reality is already being used by organizers to host poster sessions, showcase research, and hold meetings that feel more like real spaces than flat video calls.
A great speaker bio is important for attendees to decide which sessions they want to attend and for promoting your entire event. Writing one, however, is not always easy. A speaker bio for an event serves a different purpose than a personal website biography. It has to explain who the speaker is, why their work matters, and why their session is worth attending. Thus, when bios are ineffective, they may seem too vague, too lengthy, or out of sync with the conference theme.
Academic conferences possess a vast reach. They actively boost human engagement by offering several opportunities for research scholars to share ideas, get recognition, and celebrate their work achievements. If you are hosting sustainable conferences, they can create more awareness as well as attract a large audience. With growing global awareness of sustainability, many conference planners are increasingly looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact.
Starting an academic journal sounds exciting… until you actually begin. Suddenly there are decisions about scope, peer review models, ISSN registration, editorial workflows, and technology you never knew existed. Many researchers and early-career academics get overwhelmed at this stage, not because the process is impossible, but because reliable and starter-friendly instructions are hard to find.
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
Ever wondered why academic event registration feels so simple for some universities and so stressful for others? The truth is, the registration stage often decides how smoothly the rest of the event will unfold. When the first step feels easy, people move forward with confidence. When it feels confusing, everything slows down. Continue reading
Budget plan sits at the heart of every academic conference. A clear plan helps your team see what they can spend and what they must save. Planning a conference involves many different tasks, and each task requires the commitment of time, money, and people. A strong budget plan keeps these tasks organized from the start.
Abstract submission forms help authors share their work with event teams. Authors work faster when the forms are easy to read. Clear forms reduce delay and help authors understand each step they need to follow.Â
According to a survey by Umbrek, only about 40-70% of your audience are active attendees. The other half leave your event without ever speaking to the speakers they came to hear. This is the grim reality when event planners fail to encourage interaction between attendees and speakers in their events.
Thinking of planning your next hybrid event? We have a statistic that you’ll probably find insightful. According to Statista, 74.5% of event planners prefer hosting hybrid events as of 2025. Hence, you are in the correct direction if you think choosing hybrid events is the way forward.Â