Virtual Conference Software Platform

Virtual conference software and support services trusted by over 150 associations.

  • Earn back sponsorship revenue
  • Delight attendees
  • Foster an environment for niche networking

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ASHA uses the OpenWater platform for awards programs, grant and scholarship applications, mentoring enrollment, course registration, volunteer applications and leadership programs. The flexibility of the OpenWater platform functionality is crucial to efficiently and successfully manage these various types of programs, each with unique requirements.

Jill Straniero

Digital Product Manager, American Speech-Language Hearing Association

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Dashboard

Admins have complete oversight of all aspects of their awards program.

Dashboard

Admins have complete oversight of all aspects of their awards program.

Dashboard

Admins have complete oversight of all aspects of their awards program.

Traditional conference management

  • Multiple systems are inevitable.

    Most online award management solutions begin and end with entry collection. Tracking, judging and logistics must be handled by hand, via email or on spreadsheets.

  • Look and feel is random.

    Many awards solutions force entrants to a seemingly unconnected site to upload their materials. This confuses users – and even costs associations revenue if submissions are abandoned.

  • Information is scattershot.

    Who’s started an entry? Who’s completed one? Which judges are finished? Which haven’t started? Without real-time reporting and analytics, it’s almost impossible to tell. And if you’re not informed, you can’t make informed decisions.

OpenWater conference software

  • One system is all you need.

    With OpenWater Awards, all tasks – by entrants, judges, chairs and administrators – are handled in one unified, fully integrated solution. Leave the juggling to kids’ birthday parties.

  • Branding is consistent.

    When you use OpenWater Awards, our team creates a custom-branded upload portal that matches your existing website and visual identity. Users will know they’re in a place they can trust.

  • You’re always in the know.

    OpenWater Awards’ advanced analytics capabilities eliminate confusion and simplify internal and external communication. Key reminders are sent automatically, and it’s easy to tell the status of any action item.

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FAQ

  • What virtual conference services are needed beyond a virtual conference platform?

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  • How do I host a virtual conference?

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  • How does a virtual conference work?

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  • Do you have any examples of a virtual conference?

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  • How to choose the best virtual conference platform?

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  • How to plan for a virtual conference?

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  • What is a virtual conference vs. a virtual event?

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  • What are the basic components of virtual conference technology?

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