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New Feature for October - Conference Homepage
As we shift into Autumn, we unveil our latest feature - a new and improved Conference Homepage. When you're attending a conference, you first need a centralised place to find all the relevant details about the event. A homepage that provides core…
New Features For June 2023 - Administrator & Attendee Amendments & New Ticket Details Page
Back in January, we launched a significant upgrade to our delegate registration, and we have been working behind the scenes to add even more features. For both administrators of academic conferences and attendees to these events, we think you’ll…
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The Top AI Conferences To Attend In 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic of interest over the last few years, with it hitting the headlines this year thanks to the release of ChatGPT. AI is weaving into almost every field and discipline imaginable. Despite some skeptics…
Six Brand New Software Features For April
We’re a quarter of the way through the year already, and with it, we have six new software features to show you. All are live on the software, meaning you can start using them now if you haven't already. What are Oxford Abstracts' new software…
Top Science Conferences To Attend In 2023
The term science covers a range of terms and sectors, which can be split into either chemistry, physics or biology. It’s a fascinating subject and is one where we can learn from past research to help improve the future. From health to space missions…
Top Orthopaedic Conferences To Attend In 2023
The world of orthopaediatrics is complex, covering multiple issues within the body, from bones and joints to ligaments and the musculoskeletal system. There is always a plethora of research and testing happening worldwide in this field, which is why…
Top Sustainability Conferences To Attend In 2023
With sustainability being at the forefront of our minds, we thought we’d put together the top six sustainability conferences to attend in 2023 to help those within this field decide which conferences to attend. Not only will these conferences help…
The Top Biology Conferences To Attend In 2023
We’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list of the top conferences in the Biology realm for you to attend in 2023. Find out below the top five Biology Conferences to attend and the topics they will be delving into and dissecting. A…
The Top Medical Conferences To Attend In 2023
A fresh year means a fresh list of the top worldwide medical conferences you should attend. Conferences are a fantastic way to meet your peers, discover the latest research and to present your own work to the world. From conferences, collaborations…
New for January - Major Delegate Registration Upgrade - More Power & Flexibility
Here at Oxford Abstracts, we welcome 2023 with an immense upgrade to our delegate registration feature, which we know you’ll love. Our new system allows admins to create registrations for even the most complex of events, and it has been tailored to…
The Peer Review Process - A Complete Guide
This article will look at all things peer review. From what it is, its history, what the peer review process contains, what to think about when deciding which peer review software to select, and much more. This guide will be your one-stop shop for…
New features for December - Auto-Assign Reviewers & Change Submission Owner
We round off the year with not one but TWO very exciting new features to Oxford Abstracts. New features: You can automatically assign reviewers to submissions You’re now able to easily change the submission owner Yes, we know, we think they’re pretty…
The Best Abstract Management Software for 2023 (A Comparison)
Easily compare which abstract management system is best for your conference. There are many abstract management software providers on the market, with vastly differing set-ups, packages and features. Many (including Oxford Abstracts) have expanded…
Zoom Integration and Oxford Abstracts
We often get asked which Zoom plan is best to use - Zoom Meetings or Zoom Webinars. Both Zoom plans can conduct webinars but ultimately, there are a few differences between the two offerings. Which one you choose is dependent upon what better suits…
Why you don’t need an app for your conference
To create an engaging in-person conference you may imagine attendees downloading an app for your event on arrival, where an attendee can login, check the conference programme and stay on top of the day's events. This makes perfect sense, that is…
How To Write An Abstract
In this article, we will be looking at the world of abstracts. What they are, the different types and how to successfully write them. Abstracts are the all-important overview of your paper's work. They provide the reader with a summary of your paper…
A Complete Guide to Panel Discussions
In this article we'll be providing you with a complete guide to panel discussions. It will look at different panel discussion formats, as well as tips on preparing and hosting a discussion. The guide will also explore how to choose the right…
New features for July - Updated sign-in flow & a new feature for all accepted submissions
We are thrilled to announce our latest features for July which include: An easier sign-in process Allowing you the opportunity to include ALL accepted submissions that are not attached to any session in the program, to show on the In Titles Listing…
What is a symposium?
This article is the ultimate guide for all information regarding symposiums. We'll be discovering what they are and the different types of symposiums found in the academic world. So without further ado, let us delve into the world of symposiums. What…
How to prepare for and present at a conference in 2023 (8 Expert Tips)
In this article, we’ll provide 8 top tips to help you prepare for and present at a conference in 2023. You’ve opened your emails and there it is in front of you: “Congratulations - you’ve been chosen to present at a conference”. Your research, hard…
New features for May - In-line comments integration
We are excited to launch our brand new feature to our system - In-line comments. This brand new feature enables reviewers to easily add comments to abstracts, with the aim of helping to improve communication between reviewers and submitters. While…
A Complete Guide to Hybrid Conferences
Discover what a hybrid conference is, and the advantages and challenges that come with organising and hosting one. For the last two years, those in the conference industry have become used to the standard in-person conference model transitioning to…
New features for February - including Zoom integration
Discover the latest software features - including: Full Zoom Integration Copy email templates Schedule abstracts in a symposium Submitters' sessions on personal dashboards Zoom Integration We are delighted to announce our newest addition to the…
Why you need to stop using spreadsheets to manage your abstracts
Spreadsheet management of your abstract submissions is a thing of the past. Fast forward to abstract management software to not only save time but to keep track of every stage, with ALL information available at your fingertips. Many customers come to…
New year, new features. Introducing Video Chat and Universal Search
Introducing you to video chat and universal search function - brand new features to our software. Video chat works with Group and Private chat, so as well as messaging, attendees can now connect with each other in the same way as Zoom, but within the…
Conference management: 5 benefits of hosting a virtual conference
If you’re still undecided whether to host a virtual conference, discover below a few of their core benefits. Virtual conferences have been a technical possibility for several years and, while they are sometimes deemed a second rate alternative to…
Why we don't offer discounts
At Oxford Abstracts we make things simple for our customers which is why we, unlike most of our competitors, publish our prices on our website. Our transparent, no-nonsense, no-hidden-extras price list shows exactly what you will be paying and what…
Four simple steps to writing a comprehensive and professional academic peer review
Understanding how to review abstracts and why these processes are important steps in the overall process; will help you to efficiently and effectively review these papers. Take a look at our four simple steps below to help you with your academic peer…
Showcase your exhibitors with Oxford Abstracts
Our fantastic new feature is here, and it will help virtual exhibitors to showcase their services, while easily connecting with attendees. We are delighted to unveil our exciting, brand new feature - the Virtual Exhibitor Space. Not only is it a…
How to avoid Zoom fatigue
Working remotely has some truly wonderful benefits, but have you ever experienced the effects of Zoom fatigue? Here’s our guide to help you avoid this 21st-century problem. The term Zoom fatigue started appearing online around 6 months ago, when most…
Oxford Abstracts selected by CASSS
We're delighted to have been selected, after a detailed procurement process, as the provider of abstract management services to CASSS. CASSS are a global community of industry, academic and regulatory professionals who work together to resolve…
Keep your attendees engaged and connected with the new group chat feature
Our latest feature introduces Group Chats for admins and attendees within the Professional Conference Platform. We're delighted to announce our brand new feature. In addition to private and event-wide chat - both admins and attendees can now create…
I've never managed abstracts before, where do I start?
As with any project, you’ll need a realistic plan, a good team and the right tools. Before we plunge into what managing abstracts involves, here are our top tips: Start early. Typically, the process of abstract management begins many months before…
Which type of mobile app should I create for my event? Native, web or hybrid?
All the pros and cons of each style of app, and how to choose the right one for your event. Once upon a time, about 13 years ago, the term ‘app’ started to permeate public discourse thanks to the launch of the Apple App store, with Google Play…
Top creative tips for designing an academic poster that stands out from the rest
Make your academic poster stand out from the rest, with our simple tips below. Do you want to know how to make your academic poster stand out? Whether for an in-person or virtual conference, we’re here to help with our top poster design tips. Before…
Top tips for organising a virtual academic conference
We're delving into the wonderful world of virtual academic conferences, providing you with our Top Tips on how to organise one; including collecting abstracts and registering delegates. We start with one of our partners, Kirsty Melvin, who has many…
Is Oxford Abstracts the right peer review software for me?
Find out below what Oxford Abstracts can do for your academic conference. Oxford Abstracts provides academic peer review software for any size of academic conference, from 1 to 10,000+ submissions. When we chat to our clients, who range from…
A message from Oxford Abstracts for the Festive Season
From everyone at Oxford Abstracts, we’d like to wish you a Happy Christmas and to thank you for your continued custom and support. It has been a challenging year, to say the least, but sometimes challenges bring out the best in us and are often…
Free package - now with unlimited abstract submission
Unlimited abstracts submissions as standard for all of our packages, including our FREE version. With our largest conference to date receiving over 4500 submissions, we felt it was time to offer unlimited abstracts as standard to all our packages…
5 ways to monetize your virtual conference
Virtual conferences can be expensive to run, even though there aren’t any of the normal out going’s for an in-person event. We take a look at 5 ways to monetize your virtual conference. Even without the high cost of hiring spaces or arranging…
Powerful new features, for outstanding virtual conferences
Discover the latest features on both our Online Conference Program’s. These include; flexible control and visibility of timezones, custom link and QR code creator, downloadable sessions to calendars, comments enabled on abstracts/sessions, plus so…
We’re here to help
In an age of seemingly limitless choices of services and products online, customer service is increasingly a factor when it comes to forming a decision when you make a purchase, so getting it right is crucial for gaining, and retaining, clients. That…
Are hybrid events the future of academic conferences?
**With virtual conferences being the “norm” for everyone during 2020/2021, we want to delve deeper and find out whether hybrid events will be the future for academic conferences.**By now, most of us have become used to virtual conferences and events…
Academic conferences in the post lockdown world: 5 ways they’ll be different
In this article, we take a look at how academic conferencing has changed and how they will work in a post-lockdown world. Discover below the five ways we think these conferences will be different. We’re living in a new world for academic conferences…
So much more than abstract management
Oxford Abstracts is well known as a cost effective and flexible system to manage abstract submission for your academic conferences. However, you can also use it to manage a lot more than just abstracts. Having gone to all the trouble of collecting…
Case study: From physical to virtual conference - a quick and painless journey
Background Furman Engaged is an annual event showcasing the diverse and immersive learning experiences that students participate in at Furman University, South Carolina. Following a successful 2019 event, Oxford Abstracts was delighted to have been…
Want powerful conference management software but don’t have the budget? Here’s how you can.
So you’re about to start planning your academic or research conference. It could be a year away, or you might have decided to host it as a virtual conference, but one thing that is going to figure into your planning is the restrictions we are all…
5 tips for setting up abstract management software
Abstract management software is invaluable to research and academic conference organisers, and that's why we wanted to provide you with 5 top tips to help you set up your system. Reliable and flexible abstract management software is vital to all…
How do I transition to a virtual conference? Your conference management software questions answered.
As the old adage goes: ‘the show must go on’, and though the Covid-19 crisis has shut down borders and left most of us locked in our homes, conference organisers have adapted. Over the coming months several of our clients’ conferences that were…
Staying connected, so that we keep working to assist our clients during Covid-19
Here in the UK, we’re two weeks into lockdown, and the impact that this unprecedented disruption is having on the academic conference industry, both here and overseas, has become very apparent. We are all affected - from researchers, academics…
COVID-19 and your conference management: We’re here to help
The next few months are going to be challenging times for conference planners. Anyone organising an event is trying to make plans in the face of unprecedented uncertainty and it's very hard to know what to do. If your conference is due to take place…
Hindsight is 20/20, according to a conference organiser
Oxford Abstracts has many years of experience supplying abstract management software to PCOs, charities, association management organisations and academic institutions. We are delighted to be able to say we have retained many, many clients over the…
Abstract management: how to deal with late breaking abstracts
Choosing the right abstract management software is a crucial element in the early stages of planning your conference. Being confident that the system you choose will handle the myriad tasks required, as well as having absolute trust in its capacity…
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