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The 6 Best Peer Review Software for 2023
Choosing a good peer review software is an important part of planning a research conference. High quality review management tools help you select better applicants faster and save you weeks worth of administrative work. With the growing popularity of online conferences and communities, there are new
22 Feb 2023
7 Steps to Finding the Right Research Collaborator
Conferences are a great way to meet potential collaborators. You’ve likely heard that “two heads are better than one.” This phrase rings true in a variety of settings, but especially in the context of scientific research. It’s been proven repeatedly that cooperation is
23 Nov 2022
The 6 Types of Academic Events (and which one to pick)
Organizing an academic event is a significant investment of time and resources, both for attendees and event organizers. These events can take different forms and as an organizer, you must be cognizant of this when choosing the type of academic event you want to host. The style and format of an acad
19 Oct 2022
The 8 Best Abstract Management Software for 2023
An abstract management software is a platform for event organizers to plan and manage the submission, peer review, and publishing of work that researchers are submitting to present at a conference. These platforms allow you to centralize the entire abstract management process, saving you time and av
22 Sep 2022
The 5 Best Conference Management System You Can Find in 2023
A conference management system is a software platform that helps organizers manage their events. For academic conferences, a conference management system ideally allows users to collect registration fees, communicate with participants, manage abstracts, reviews and content uploads, and facilitate li
14 Sep 2022
How to Spot a Fake Conference in 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Fake Conferences Fake conferences, also known as predatory conferences, are a major problem facing academia. By operating without the peer review and editorial quality requirements of standard academic conferences, fake conferences erode the trust that the public ha
06 Apr 2022
What is a Poster Session? Definition, Guide & Examples
What is a Poster Session? Poster sessions are an integral (and fun!) part of academic conferences or annual meetings, and an important opportunity for researchers at all career stages to present and discuss their work with other researchers in their field. Poster sessions typically take place in a l
31 Mar 2022
The New Era of the Asynchronous Hybrid Events
The term “hybrid event” is on every event organizer’s lips these days. This format, which consists of mixing virtual and in person participants, is often seen as the savior in a world where everyone is tired of virtual events and where participants are hesitant to travel to an on-site venue because
20 Jan 2022
10 Great Examples of Conference Website Designs
Get Ready to be inspired for your conference website A Conference website is a must for multiple reasons. Of course, sharing dates, location, keynote speakers, contact information is essential. But your conference website will also be a powerful weapon to address common challenges like: Attracting
29 Nov 2021
7 Benefits of Virtual Poster Presentations
Let’s face it, in-person poster sessions are memorable: meeting people face to face, walking in a vibrant large physical space, glancing at posters, and starting random conversations that last longer than expected, sometimes with a drink at hand. That being said, organizing a research poster session
19 Oct 2021