Event management software
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Event management software is the generic term for a wide range of software products that are used in the management of professional and academic conference
s, trade exhibitions and smaller events such as Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) meetings.
The most common event management applications are:
Academic conference
An academic conference or symposium is a conference for researchers to present and discuss their work. Together with academic or scientific journals, conferences provide an important channel for exchange of information between researchers.-Overview:Conferences are usually composed of various...
s, trade exhibitions and smaller events such as Continuing Professional Development
Continuing Professional Development
Continuing professional development or Continuing professional education is the means by which people maintain their knowledge and skills related to their professional lives.-CPD research:...
(CPD) meetings.
The most common event management applications are:
- Online registration and delegate management including online payment
- Venue selection
- Procurement, sourcing and RFPs
- Content management including abstract and/or paper managementAbstract managementAbstract management is the process of accepting and preparing abstracts for presentation at an academic conference. The process consists of either invited or proffered submissions of the abstract or summary of work...
, reviewing, programme development and publishing - Exhibition management including floor planning, booking and billing
- On-site operations including registration, badges and networking