About Us
Built to simplify academic conferences, discover our story, our values & our incredible team.
Our Goal
At Oxford Abstracts our mission is simple: to enable anyone to expertly manage and create exceptional academic conferences.
From the UK to Australia our team is a group of passionate, creative individuals from around the globe, committed to delivering best in class software and service.
From Chaos to Clarity
Born from the need to manage academic chaos, our journey at Oxford Abstracts might be familar to yours.
Hi there,
I’m Geoff Campbell, the CEO and founder of Oxford Abstracts. Since our humble beginning back in 2004, around a kitchen table in Oxford, we’ve been on a mission to revolutionise how academic conferences are managed.
Why We Started Oxford Abstracts
Managing abstracts used to be a real headache. Imagine piles of envelopes and faxes being passed around and then having to compile them all into books manually. It was chaos. So, we decided to do something about it and built one of the first online systems to manage abstracts—for a client who's still with us today!
The Early Days
In the beginning, our goal was simple: to eliminate the huge administrative burden and make the whole process smoother, more reliable, and yes, even fun. We knew that submitting and reviewing abstracts wasn’t exactly anyone’s idea of a good time, so creating an intuitive system that inspired confidence and reduced friction was going to be a huge help.
The systems available back then were bulky and complicated, and honestly, many haven't changed much. But with continuous improvement and tons of input from our users, we've managed to stay ahead.
How We Developed Our Solution
Our software's heart is its ability to submit, review, and decide. We made sure it could handle anything thrown its way but kept it simple to use. By 2019, technology had moved on, so we completely rebuilt our application to stay up-to-date. That big investment made our system not only look better but work better too—it's smart and flexible now.
Growth and Evolution
While abstract management remains our core, we understand there’s a lot more to running an academic event. We expanded our suite to include program management, creating elegant online programs accessible from any device, and an easy-to-use delegate registration module designed specifically for academics. We also offer a service to create presentation certificates for your attendees.
What Sets Us Apart
At Oxford Abstracts, we are a bit different, for example, we offer a free package for those with no budget. We believe that money should never be a barrier to scientific research.
Our Vision
Looking ahead, our vision is crystal clear: To enable anyone to expertly manage and create exceptional academic conferences. We will achieve this by constantly improving how easy our abstract management system is to use and by incorporating feedback from our clients.
Thanks for reading, and for considering Oxford Abstracts for your next academic event. You can always reach out to me directly if you have any questions or need advice at geoff.campbell@oxfordabstracts.com. I look forward to speaking with you.
1. Empowerment
We believe in giving our clients the tools and support they need to succeed in creating exceptional conferences.
Our platform is designed to empower event organisers with intuitive, customisable features that put you in control, whether you're running a small workshop or a large international conference.
2. Transparency
Transparency is at the heart of our business. We offer straightforward pricing with no hidden fees, keeping you informed at every step.
Our communication is clear, open, and honest, whether we're guiding you through onboarding or listening to your feedback to enhance our services. Trust is built on transparency, and we strive to maintain it across all our relationships.
3. Client-Focused Innovation
Our commitment to innovation stems from listening to our clients. We consistently improve our platform based on your unique needs, providing tools that are responsive, adaptable, and ahead of industry trends.
By placing our clients at the center of our development process, we create cutting-edge solutions that address real challenges conference organisers face.
4. Expertise
With over two decades of experience, Oxford Abstracts has become synonymous with expertise in the field of academic event management. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with technical proficiency to offer guidance and support.
We are dedicated to helping you leverage our expertise to make your events more impactful and efficient, empowering you to excel in your role.
Our Team
We would not be where we are today without our incredible team.
Geoff
Founder & GM
Sandra
Accounts
Nori
Customer Support
Diego
Customer Support
Rory
Engineering
Finn
Engineering
Sebastián
Engineering
Brad
Engineering
Justin
Engineering
Adrian
Engineer
Conor
Customer Success
Neha
Customer Success
Angela
Customer Success
Jen
Design
Farihah
Product Management
Gareth
Marketing
Kristy
Content Manager
Lou
UX Researcher