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When 90% of your abstracts arrive in the last 48 hours — Sessionboard blog
Research & Trends
3
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When 90% of your abstracts arrive in the last 48 hours

Most med/sci abstracts land in the final 48 hours. What breaks and how teams prepare.

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Announcements
8
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Abstract management software: a complete guide for event teams

What abstract management software does — and when you need a specialist.

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Research & Trends
5
min read

LLM visibility: how to structure event content so AI search engines actually cite you

Make event expertise quotable for AI search — structured answers and FAQ.

Migrating off a legacy abstract system without losing your volunteer committee — Sessionboard blog
Research & Trends
3
min read

Migrating off a legacy abstract system without losing your volunteer committee

How to migrate abstract systems without losing volunteer committee trust.

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Industry Reports
6
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Best abstract management software for conferences in 2026

How to shortlist abstract management software — updated for 2026 buyers.

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Research & Trends
4
min read

How to streamline your call for papers in 2026

Streamline CFP intake without breaking committee review habits.

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Research & Trends
2
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AI event transcription for organizers: the complete guide

Transcription is the foundation for search, clips, and reusable event content.

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Marketing
5
min read

AI abstract review: a guide for program committees

Where AI helps abstract review — and where committees still decide.

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Marketing
4
min read

Speaker amplification: how to turn your speakers into a distribution channel

Turn speakers and sponsors into measurable promoters — not accidental shares.

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Research & Trends
3
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Event Knowledge Retention: Keep Expertise From Disappearing

Recordings aren't retention — structured, searchable expertise is.

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Research & Trends
3
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Post-Event Content Strategy: Turn One Event Into A Year Of Content

Plan post-event content before doors open — the window is days, not months.

When your awards program is half your conference, but lives in another tool — Sessionboard blog
Research & Trends
3
min read

When your awards program is half your conference, but lives in another tool

When awards and sessions share speakers but live in different tools, staff pay a…

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Announcements
3
min read

Sessionboard Launches the Industry's First Enterprise Content Marketing Platform, Connecting the Entire Event Content Lifecycle

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Announcements
1
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AI-Powered Content Management in Action

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Webinars
1
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The Future of Abstract Management (Is Here)

Webinars
45
min read

How Event Content Drives Millions In Pipeline with Bryan Funk

Learn the mindsets and tactics event marketing teams can utilize to drive qualified pipeline.

Webinars
60
min read

Master The Call For Papers with Rachel Cohen and Stephanie Wells

Learn how an effective call for papers can drive your event content strategy.

Webinars
50
min read

The Essential Guide To Speaker Training with Bryan Funk

Learn 12 proven tactics that enhance session content.

Webinars
60
min read

A Masterclass In Post-Event Content Syndication with We Are For Good

Learn the world class strategies the We Are For Good team use to syndicate event content into 365 marketing content.

Webinars
55
min read

The Art & Science of Event Design: How Event Content Informs Production with Cara Stahl and Audrey Buchanan

Learn how creative, content, and production teams collaborate to create event magic.

Webinars
30
min read

The Agenda Is The Manifesto with Jody Tropeano

Learn how HLTH builds an innovative, bold, and groundbreaking event program.

Webinars
45
min read

The Art of Speaking Less: Deliver More Value in Less Time with Rachel Morrissey

Learn how Money20/20 limits stage time to maximize content quality.

AI Evaluations: The First AI Powered Tool To Automate The Session Submission Review Process
Webinars
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Introducing: AI Powered Evaluators. The Future of Speaker Evaluation and Session Selection.

Webinars
45
min read

A MarketingOps Perspective: How Speakers Drive Event Impact

Learn how marketing operations can help your event team create more value from your speakers and increase event ROI.

Webinars
50
min read

The Hidden Art of Learning Design: Building for Trust and Open-Minded Exchange

Learn the six-step framework for crafting content that fosters engagement and learning.

Webinars
50
min read

When Speakers Collide at Dublin Tech Summit

Learn how the program team at Dublin Tech Summit curates speaker experiences that drive event ROI.

Webinars
60
min read

Open Discussion: Call For Papers Strategy

26 event content professionals came together to discuss challenges and share solutions for their call for papers strategies.

Webinars
45
min read

A Masterclass In Outbound For Events with Amelia Ibarra

Learn how curating the best session content starts with treating your speaker outreach like a sales strategy.

60
min read

Event Tech Trends That Will Define 2025 with Brandon Wernli

Learn about the key innovations and challenges that shaped 2024 and the trends that will define 2025.

40
min read

Why Are Event Speakers A Marketing Content Goldmine with Neil Patel

Learn why event speakers are the missing link in your marketing strategy with SEO and digital content expert, Neil Patel.

55
min read

Starting From Square One with Hugh Forrest at SXSW

Learn about SXSW's evolving content strategy from President and Chief Programming Officer Hugh Forrest

60
min read

Event Content Strategies For Engaging Audiences Year-Round with Emilie Lewis

Learn how to leverage event and session content beyond the event in your overall 365 marketing strategy.

Latest Articles

When 90% of your abstracts arrive in the last 48 hours

Research & Trends

How to manage abstract submissions for your conference (2026 guide)

Research & Trends

Speaker and content management when registration already 'won the RFP'

Research & Trends

Migrating off a legacy abstract system without losing your volunteer committee

Research & Trends

The credit hour nobody tracked until audit week

Research & Trends

When your awards program is half your conference, but lives in another tool

Research & Trends

AI event transcription for organizers: the complete guide

Research & Trends

How to repurpose conference sessions into content

Research & Trends

Best AI tools for event content: what to look for

Research & Trends

Peer-to-peer marketing for events: a playbook

Research & Trends

Community marketing for events: a complete guide

Research & Trends

APIC Selects Sessionboard to Power Conference Programming and Abstract Management

Customer Stories

Event Knowledge Retention: Keep Expertise From Disappearing

Research & Trends

Event Content Platform: How To Build A Content Hub For Your Events

Research & Trends

Speaker-Led Marketing: How To Get Speakers To Promote Your Event

Research & Trends

Post-Event Content Strategy: Turn One Event Into A Year Of Content

Research & Trends

Sessionboard Agents: the Editor

Announcements

Sessionboard Agents: the Reviewer

Announcements

Sessionboard Agents: the Speaker Coordinator

Announcements

How to streamline your call for papers in 2026

Research & Trends

How to measure speaker ROI at a conference

Research & Trends

Scale your event program

Research & Trends

AI abstract review: a guide for program committees

Marketing

Speaker amplification: how to turn your speakers into a distribution channel

Marketing
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