Run member conferences, annual meetings, webinars, trade shows, and chapter events with Dryfta’s innovative association event management platform for registration, speaker submissions, scheduling, networking, and sponsor engagement.
A Smarter Event Management Platform for Innovative Association
Transform how your association plans, promotes, and delivers events with flexible tools for registration, agenda management, speaker workflows, member engagement, and sponsor visibility across in person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
Why Associations Choose Dryfta
Trusted by mission driven organizations for streamlined event operations, better member experiences, and flexible tools that support growth.
- Simplified Event Operations: Manage registrations, ticketing, speaker submissions, sponsors, exhibitors, and communications from one platform.
- Stronger Member Engagement: Deliver personalized schedules, speaker profiles, private messaging, and community features that keep members connected.
- Better Visibility into Performance: Track registrations, revenue, attendance, and engagement with real time reporting and analytics.
- Built for Hybrid and Virtual Formats: Run webinars, annual meetings, and hybrid conferences with live streaming, virtual networking, and on demand access.
- Scales Across Chapters and Flagship Events: Whether you are hosting a regional workshop or a global congress, Dryfta adapts to your association’s needs.
Tools Built to Address Your Association’s Unique Challenges
Flexible modules designed to simplify event operations, improve member experiences, and help your team do more with less effort.
Abstract Management
Collect and review speaker proposals, abstracts, award entries, and presentation submissions with ease.
Event Registration
Create flexible registration flows for members, non members, exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers.
Event Scheduling
Build multi track agendas for conferences, workshops, board meetings, and continuing education sessions.
Community Networking
Help members, exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers connect before, during, and after your event.
Participation Certificates
Issue participation, training, and continuing education certificates automatically.
Email Campaigns
Send segmented communications to members, prospects, exhibitors, attendees, and speakers.
Matchmaking & Pre-Scheduled Meetings
Drive meaningful connections between members, sponsors, exhibitors, and partners.
Virtual + In-person Events
Run annual meetings, webinars, and conferences across hybrid, virtual, and in person formats.
Recordings Library
Extend member value with on demand access to recorded sessions, webinars, and learning content.
Donations & Fundraising
Collect donations, manage fundraising campaigns, and support mission driven initiatives.
How Associations Are Using Dryfta
See how associations use Dryfta to run conferences, strengthen member engagement, and simplify complex event workflows.
Annual Conferences and Congresses
Manage registrations, speaker submissions, sponsor deliverables, exhibitor visibility, and multi track session schedules from one place.
Member Webinars and Virtual Workshops
Run online learning sessions with registration, reminders, live engagement tools, and access to recordings after the event.
Chapter and Regional Events
Support local chapters with branded event pages, attendee management, and flexible workflows for recurring events.
Board Meetings and Leadership Retreats
Coordinate executive meetings, leadership summits, and committee sessions with streamlined scheduling and private access.
Certification and Continuing Education Programs
Manage educational sessions, attendance tracking, and certificate distribution for professional development initiatives.
Trade Shows and Sponsor Exhibitions
Create sponsor opportunities, showcase exhibitors, and drive networking through meetings and attendee discovery tools.
Awards Programs and Speaker Calls
Collect submissions, route entries for review, and manage evaluation workflows for awards, scholarships, and speaking opportunities.
Fundraisers and Advocacy Events
Bring together members, donors, and partners for mission focused events with ticketing, donations, and targeted communication tools.
Associations & Nonprofits Thriving with Dryfta
See how organizations use Dryfta to improve event execution, increase engagement, and deliver better experiences to members and attendees.
International Association of Applied Linguistics
“AILA 2021 received 1700+ abstract submissions from over 2000 authors. We can only recommend them with the highest scores. Excellent service and friendly & outstanding support for their top-notch platform!” Read Case Study
Johns Hopkins University
“IMNHC 2023 generated over $0.5M in ticket sales, registered more than 1700 attendees and collected 2100+ abstracts. It received over 159k unique website visits along with 620+ app downloads.” Read Case Study
Memory Studies Association
“This 5-day MSA 2021 conference had nearly 1500 participants from all over the world. The program included 230 panels, roundtables and special sessions. We did not have a single technical glitch during the entire event.” Read Case Study
Johns Hopkins University
“Dryfta is a great piece of software. The flexibility for customization that it has built-in is really incredible compared to other platforms – SBCC SUMMIT 2022” Read Case Study
What Associations and Organizers Are Saying About Dryfta
We believe listening to customers and building around their needs is what makes our platform more useful for every event team.
“We didn’t have a large budget but greatly needed a conference management software that would help us manage our speakers, abstracts, sponsors, ticket sales, website and mobile app in one place. I didn’t think it would be possible to find all of these features in one solution. That is until we found Dryfta!”
Brianna Smith, Executive Conference Director, University of Missouri-Saint Louis
“Dryfta offers tons of great features and it takes a little time to explore everything. Invest the time and really check it out—the results are worth it in time and cost savings. I researched countless platforms for event registration and abstract management, and couldn’t find anything else this robust at this price point.”
Tamye Riggs, Executive Director, Association Typographique Internationale
“I love the fact that Dryfta is well suited for using for conferences, and that academics conferences fit into this just as well as commercial ones. The straightforward flow from start to finish – including easy integration of payments – is a big, big plus.”
Ian Giles, Resident Assistant, The University of Edinburgh
“We have a large academic conference every year which gets bigger and bigger. It can no longer be handled by a few people, so this system was a godsend, since disparate tasks can be split and accomplished together in the same system. Specifically designed for academic conferences, including judging, there are no other products that do all of the things that this system does.”
Tammy Crosby, Executive Assistant, University of Maine
How Dryfta Stands Out for Associations
Key capabilities that make Dryfta a strong fit for associations running conferences, webinars, member events, and sponsor programs.
| Feature | Dryfta | Other Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Submissions & Review | ✓ | Limited |
| Member & Non Member Registration | ✓ | Partial |
| Personalized Schedules | ✓ | Limited |
| Community Networking | ✓ | Basic |
| Hybrid Events | ✓ | Limited |
| Mobile Event App (Android + iOS) | ✓ | Partial |
| Certificates & CE Credits | ✓ | Not Available |
| Affordable Pricing | ✓ | Expensive |
See How Dryfta Can Help Your Association
Schedule a live demo and discover how Dryfta can simplify event operations for your association, members, sponsors, and attendees.
Security & Compliance
Protect member, attendee, and event data with multi layer security and 100% GDPR compliance.
Hosted on AWS servers with industry-leading reliability and uptime
Dryfta leverages industry-leading infrastructure and rigorous security protocols to ensure your event data remains safe, and accessible only to authorized personnel. By adhering to these stringent measures, Dryfta ensures that your event data is always protected, giving you and your attendees the peace of mind you deserve.
Hosting Environment
- Meets ISO 27018 & ISO 27017 requirements for cloud data protection
- Application-level and server-level firewalls to prevent unauthorized access
- Data backups performed hourly, 24 times a day, year-round
PCI Compliance with Regular Security Assessments
- Uses Stripe for secure credit card processing; no card data stored on our servers
- Ongoing scans and testing for common vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top Ten
- Continuous monitoring and swift response to emerging threats
Encryption & Secure Connections
- 256-bit SSL certificates issued by a trusted authority (Comodo)
- AES-256 encryption with separate machines for decryption keys
- Full HTTPS coverage and HSTS implementation for all connections
Priority Support, 7 days a week.
Dryfta has hundreds of video tutorials and articles, a responsive support team, and free training sessions to help association teams succeed.
Email support, 7 days a week
One-click contact button from within the dashboard to submit your questions to our support desk.
Free training sessions
Every subscription comes with 2 free, hour-long live training sessions. With option to purchase more.
Weekly Q&A session
Every Friday we host a live demo of the platform and a Q&A session to answer your questions.
Your Brand, Our Technology
Create and launch fully customized event management software under your own brand, backed by Dryfta’s infrastructure and feature set.
Fully Branded, Fully Yours for Associations
With Dryfta’s white label event software, associations can launch an enterprise-grade event platform with custom domains, logos, colors, and messaging to strengthen brand recognition and deliver polished event experiences without building technology from scratch.
Complete Brand Consistency
Align every part of your event experience, from the URL and logo to colors and messaging, so members, sponsors, and attendees see a consistent branded journey.
Faster Time to Market
Launch a professional event platform quickly without the long development cycle that comes with building your own software.
Cost Effective Scalability
Reduce overhead and operational complexity by using proven technology that can support both recurring and large scale events.
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
Rely on Dryfta for product updates, security improvements, and platform maintenance while your team focuses on members and event delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Dryfta’s association event management software? We’ve got answers.
How does Dryfta support large association conferences with thousands of attendees and submissions?
Dryfta is built to support complex, high volume association events. You can manage large attendee numbers, speaker submissions, abstract reviews, schedules, exhibitors, sponsors, communications, and reporting from one centralized platform.
Can Dryfta manage member and non member pricing?
Yes, Dryfta lets you create different ticket types, access rules, and pricing structures for members, non members, students, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and other attendee groups so your registration workflows stay flexible.
Can Dryfta support multiple events across chapters, committees, or regional groups?
Yes, Dryfta can support multiple events at the same time, each with its own setup, branding, registration logic, and audience. This makes it a strong fit for associations running both flagship events and chapter level programs.
Does Dryfta support hybrid and virtual events for associations?
Yes, Dryfta supports in person, hybrid, and virtual events. Associations can host webinars, annual meetings, and conferences with live sessions, virtual networking, attendee engagement tools, and on demand access to recorded content.
How secure is Dryfta for managing member and attendee data?
Dryfta is committed to strong data protection and compliance. The platform is GDPR compliant and includes encryption, role based access controls, secure infrastructure, and trusted payment processing practices to help safeguard your data.
How customizable is Dryfta for our association’s workflows and branding?
Dryfta offers extensive customization across branding, registration forms, event websites, schedules, communications, and attendee journeys so your platform can reflect your association’s structure and goals.
Can Dryfta handle speaker submissions, abstract review, or awards judging?
Yes, Dryfta can streamline submission and review workflows for speaker proposals, abstracts, awards, scholarships, and similar programs with configurable review forms, reviewer assignments, scoring, and notifications.
What kind of support does Dryfta offer for association teams?
Dryfta provides onboarding, live training sessions, helpful documentation, video tutorials, and direct support throughout setup and event delivery so your team can move quickly with confidence.