The OpenWater Blog

3 Primary Benefits of Real-Time Event Technology

Abstracts conferences take months of work and careful coordination to plan. But regardless of how skilled your staff is or how much time goes into the conference, there will always […]

Learning Series: Sizing Up Entrants

In order to have any semblance of an awards program, you must first have entrants. But, does the number of entrants matter? What about the quality of the entries? And, […]

The Beginner’s Guide to Event Technology

Technology has simplified life in a number of different ways. When it comes to abstracts conferences, the same holds true. In fact, many organizations credit event technology with their ability […]

Are You Relying on DIY Event Technology?

DIY projects are more popular than ever thanks to websites like Pinterest. And, while it’s possible to DIY your wedding, furniture, and countless other projects, your event software should not […]

Learning Series: Deciding What Your Program Will Recognize

Your awards program is a direct reflection of your organization, what you stand for, and what you want the public to know you for. And, while every organization is unique, […]

Post-Event Surveys and How to Use Them

As a conference manager, it’s your job to plan abstracts conferences. It’s also your job to solicit feedback after the conference is over because without it, you’ll have limited guidance […]

3 Reports You Should Generate From Your Conference Data

You’re going to accumulate a significant amount of data both before and during your abstracts conference. And while data is useful to have, it doesn’t mean much if you aren’t […]

Learning Series: Administrative Task Preparation and Planning

No matter how prepared you feel or the number of administrative hassles you’ve anticipated, new ones always creep up. Although proper planning can reduce some of these administrative hassles, it […]

3 Strategies for Ongoing Attendee Engagement After the Conference

When you throw a really great conference, attendees are likely to leave feeling great about the content and the new knowledge they’ve attained. In the weeks that follow, they’re likely […]

Learning Series: Program Wrap-Up and Goal-Setting

This year’s program has just ended and the next cycle is months away. This may not seem like the ideal time to begin thinking about next year’s program, but for […]