How to Test Abstract Forms for Accessibility

How to Test Abstract Forms for Accessibility

Accessibility, when installed only superficially into your event management experience, is merely an oxymoron. It claims to be within reach for all but still falls short in important places, ultimately rendering it futile. This is the story of many abstract forms today. Designers believe they have created it with accessibility and PwD in mind, but only upon use do they realize that there are gaps leaking through. Abstract submission form accessibility is, therefore, only complete when you’ve tested it thoroughly before it goes live for the public. It is certainly not a great feeling for individuals to realize halfway through filling your abstract submission form that the form fields never truly accounted for their special needs.

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From Call for Papers to Published Proceedings: The End-to-End Workflow

From Call for Papers to Published Proceedings: The End-to-End Workflow

The time period between putting out a call for papers to published proceedings can be a few months. But look closer and you’ll see weeks where event planners are burnt out and running on fumes, trying to have it all under control. Managing an academic conference workflow with an entirely manual workforce is like having a lot on your plate and not quite knowing how to empty it. Well, for everyone in academic event management, we have some incredible news. You don’t really have to do it all on your own. Automated software tools and technologies now exist that make end-to-end academic conference management possible. 

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The Hidden Costs of Running Abstracts and Registration on Separate Tools

The Hidden Costs of Running Abstracts and Registration on Separate Tools

Do you like being all over the place? At work? At home? Or at school? Perhaps you are much of the time. But do you truly enjoy it? We reckon you don’t. And it’s likely that you’re taking (or thinking of) actionable steps to change your ways. So why then are you and your team still succumbing to the hidden costs of separate abstract and registration tools? 

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Abstract Management Systems for Conferences in 2026

12 Best Abstract Management Systems for Conferences in 2026

Planning and organizing a conference is no small feat; it involves tedious paperwork, abstract submissions, paper reviews, and numerous other tasks. Organizers are often in need of a platform that supports all these aspects. The right abstract management system(AMS) saves enormous workloads, burnout, and helps produce polished products and abstract books.

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Top Oxford Abstracts Alternatives To Consider in 2026

Top Oxford Abstracts Alternatives To Consider in 2026

The global conference management software market was valued at USD 6.89 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 17.33 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 8.6 percent, according to Grand View Research. Within that broader market, the academic conference segment is undergoing its own particular reckoning. We are witnessing more and more event organizations switching to abstract management tools than ever before.
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How Abstract Management Improves Conference Quality

How Abstract Management Software Improves Conference Quality

A decent venue and good speakers are the bare minimum requirements today to run a successful academic conference. Organizers have to deal with thousands of abstract submissions, with tight timelines and the constant need to deliver a seamless experience. This is where abstract management software comes into action and changes the game entirely. Continue reading

Abstract Rejection: Reasons & How to Manage Communications Efficiently

Abstract Rejection- How to Manage Communications Efficiently

Rejection is one of the most uncomfortable parts of life. Nobody enjoys the feeling of knowing they were not good enough for something. Particularly for abstract submitters and research scholars who have previously had their work rejected, this is a pain that hits close to home.

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Choosing Abstract Management Systems – Important Questions to Ask

 

Choosing Abstract Management Systems- Important Questions to Ask

Every conference starts with an idea, and the quality of that idea depends on the abstracts of the program. Abstract submissions determine the relevance and credibility of the event. Opting for an abstract management system is arguably one of the most important decisions you are ever asked to make.

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Using AMS Analytics to Predict Session Attendance

Using AMS Analytics to Predict Session Attendance

The art of using abstract management systems is knowing what your audiences want. An even more complicated and yet entirely possible task is to determine how many attendees will show up for your event. Yes, the figure is approximate but not speculative. It helps you prepare for your event.

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How to Overcome Abstract Submission Challenges

How to Overcome Challenges in Abstract Management

Abstract management is one of those tasks that appears simpler than it is in practice. The closer one gets to the field, the tougher the process seems. This may be true of perhaps a lot of fields. But abstract management is particularly prone to this kind of underestimation.

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Manual Abstract Management and Its Hidden Costs

Manual Abstract Management and Its Hidden Costs

Conference organizers across the globe share a common headache. The process of managing academic abstracts manually has transformed into an overwhelming burden that drains resources and threatens event quality. Every year, thousands of research conferences struggle with the same problem that refuses to go away.

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9 AMS Platforms with Event CRM Feature in 2026

9 AMS Platforms with Event CRM Feature in 2026

Handling events in 2026 requires more than just registration and ticketing. Event organizers require tools that combine abstract management, speaker review process management, CRM, and engagement. These tools will enable you to host successful academic, scientific, hybrid, and business events efficiently and effectively.

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