The Role of Technology in Modern Academic Conferences

Role of Technology in Modern Academic Conferences

Conferences have served as the foundation for academic exchange. This is where scholars, teachers, and practitioners come together to share discoveries, generate new ideas, and lay the groundwork for collaboration. Today, however, the landscape is dramatically different due to technology. Whether for planning and organisation or for audience engagement, conferences have now become fluid, connected, and data-driven experiences.
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Turning Passive Conference Attendees into Engaged Participants

 

Turning passive attendees into engaged participants

Getting attendees to engage during an event is not as simple as it sounds. It takes a humongous amount of effort to plan and organize an academic event that retains the attention of the attendees from start to end. This can be done through polls, questions and answers, live chat sessions, and more. The goal is to make participation less effortless and more rewarding. Continue reading

The Impact of Data on the Future of Academic Events

The Impact of Data on the Future of Academic Events

Academic events are significant for a variety of reasons. These gatherings provide an excellent way to share knowledge. They also offer valuable networking opportunities that promote collaboration and inspire research. By utilizing data insights, universities are changing traditional academic events into smarter and more connected experiences. This shift improves collaboration and helps researchers worldwide.

The growth of digital technologies and easier access to data is bringing in a new era of academic events. This change highlights the significance of data-driven insights for event management. The goal is to improve every part of the academic event cycle.

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Best Practices for Handling Revisions and Re-Submissions in Abstract Management Systems

Best Practices for Handling Revisions and Re-submissions in an Abstract Management System

 

For organizers who breathe a sigh of relief after researchers have inputted their abstracts into the submission software, the next hurdle in the pipeline is  managing revisions and resubmissions. While it may be cumbersome for organizers to sift through submissions and process any revisions, with the advent of automated abstract management systems, such as that of Dryfta, organizes a flexible and automated workflow that greatly simplifies such miscellaneous submission tasks. When handled properly, organizers can turn the revision tall order into an incredible opportunity for attendees to correct any mistakes and upscale their drafts, a process previously onerous and backbreaking.

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Improving User Engagement with Data Collection Tool

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Our latest update to the Data Collection Tool is designed to enhance user engagement and streamline communication with your event’s participants. By introducing a new option in custom form and survey form settings, we’ve made it easier for guest users to receive confirmation of their submissions, ensuring a more transparent and interactive experience.

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Updates to Discount Manager: Enhanced Flexibility and Control

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At Dryfta, we are continually striving to enhance our platform to meet the evolving needs of event organizers. Our latest updates to the Discount Manager are designed to provide greater flexibility and control when creating and managing discount codes. These improvements empower you to tailor discount application more precisely, ensuring a seamless and rewarding experience for your attendees.

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The Complexities of Building an Enterprise Event Management Software

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Building an Enterprise Event Management Software

Building an enterprise event management software is a multifaceted endeavor that requires planning, a deep understanding of the event industry, and a robust tech framework. This process is not just about coding and design; it’s about creating a comprehensive tool that can adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of event management. Let’s break this down and explore the nuanced pros and cons of different development approaches.

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JHPIEGO | Transforming the Attendee Experience with Dryfta

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IMNHC 2023 marks the third major conference from Johns Hopkins University, with over 2,000 attendees, to utilize the Dryfta event platform. The ICFP 2022 and SBCC Summit 2022 are the other two comparable large-scale conferences co-organized by JHU and hosted on Dryfta.

 

JHPIEGO, an international health nonprofit affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, is a global force in healthcare initiatives focused on improving maternal and newborn health. Hosting the International Maternal and Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC) is a critical event for JHPIEGO, attracting healthcare experts, academicians, and enthusiasts globally. Prior to using Dryfta, the event faced intricate challenges, from abstract submission to attendee engagement, often relying on fragmented systems that lacked efficiency and cohesion.

 

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Keep your Contacts Organized with Dryfta Event CRM’s Merge Tool

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In the bustling world of event management, keeping your contact list organized and free of duplicates is not just a matter of cleanliness—it's a matter of professionalism and efficiency. That's why we're thrilled to introduce the latest update to Dryfta CRM's Merge Tool, a feature that significantly simplifies the process of identifying and merging duplicate contacts within the system.

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Attendance Recognition with Participation Certificate Builder

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Recognizing participants for their roles and contributions is a crucial aspect of event management. Dryfta’s latest updates to the Participation Certificate Builder aim to offer a more targeted and flexible approach to creating and distributing certificates. Here’s what’s new:

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Introducing Dryfta’s Revamped Navigation System

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In our constant endeavor to optimize the user experience, Dryfta is thrilled to unveil a brand-new navigation system for our backend tools. This update aims to simplify, declutter, and accelerate how you navigate through various modules and tools within the Dryfta platform, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing effort.

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Resolve Attendee Issues Faster with New Impersonation Tool in Event CRM

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Event organizers often encounter challenges that demand immediate attention and precise solutions. To provide an agile response to such needs, Dryfta is thrilled to introduce a significant update to our People module: the Impersonation Tool. This tool is designed to give you the ability to diagnose and fix issues from the attendee's perspective in real-time, streamlining the troubleshooting process like never before.

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