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5 Tips on How to Secure Sponsors for Your Event
Your abstracts conference is expensive when you consider the venue, food, and countless other costs that add up quickly. And, while most organizations view this as a drawback to hosting […]
Upcoming Webinar: The Gallery Module
Join us on June 29th at noon (eastern time) – Register Now This webinar is best suited to existing OpenWater customers. Get a deep dive into The OpenWater Gallery and […]
Learning Series: Determining Eligibility Requirements
Above all else, awards programs must be fair and representative. After all, those who enter your program must feel as if they have a chance of winning or at least […]
Event Tech Integrations 101
You already have some technology in place for your organization. Most likely, you have a membership database or customer relationship management (CRM) system that you use whether you’re preparing for […]
5 Questions You Should Ask When Considering Conference Submission Software
You know you need abstract submission software to be both cost- and time-efficient. However, you can’t invest in any abstracts software and expect the same results. Though many abstract softwares […]
Learning Series: Post-Cycle Preparation Checklist
Your awards cycle just ended and you’re trying to wrap your head around what you’re going to do differently next year. But with so many processes and stages in your […]
How to Eliminate the Learning Curve of Abstract Software
You’re right: there is a learning curve in abstract software. After all, there is a learning curve (no matter how big or small) with any kind of new software, right? […]
OpenWater Basics: Organizational Structure and Building Blocks
If you’re going to make the most of OpenWater, you need to understand the platform: organizational structure, building blocks, and all. In this article, we’re going to give you a […]
Print vs. Digital Materials: Why You Need Both
The print vs. digital conference debate is alive and well in the abstracts world. All too often, conference managers believe they must choose one or the other for their upcoming […]
Learning Series: Using Data to Make Decisions
Metrics from your awards program is the most critical and useful data you can collect. Not only does it give you a simple way to compare your program year over […]