Event management software is the generic term for a wide range of software products that are used in the management of professional and academic conferences, trade exhibitions, conventions and smaller events such as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) meetings.
The most common event management applications are:
Event schedule planning
Customized event website creation
Online registration and delegate management including online payment
Venue selection
Procurement, sourcing and RFPs
Content management including abstract and/or paper management, reviewing, programme development and publishing
Exhibition management including floor planning, booking and billing
On-site operations including registration, badges and networking
Audience response solutions, live slide sharing and second screen tools as live polls, Q+A, etc.