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Research & Trends
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Abstract management vs. call for papers: what's the difference?

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Industry Reports
6
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Best abstract management software for conferences in 2026

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

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Announcements
6
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How the American Urological Association Modernized Speaker, Abstract, and Content Management for One of the World’s Leading Medical Conferences

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Research & Trends
10
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Generative Engine Optimization (Geo): Why Your Event Content Is The Missing Advantage.

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Industry Reports
6
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Content Marketing Strategy For Events: A Complete Guide

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Industry Reports
8
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4 Simple Ways to Start Building Your Ecosystem of Subject Matter Experts

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Announcements
6
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Sessionboard Announces Launch of the Event Content Lab Series

A New Peer-Driven Workshop Designed for the Professionals Shaping Event Content Strategy

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Research & Trends
5
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Speaker Interest Pipeline: How To Build One That Runs Year-Round

Learn how to build a continuous speaker pipeline with Speaker CRM

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Industry Reports
10
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The Best Awards Management Software: A Comparison Guide for 2026

Compare the best awards management software for 2026.

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Research & Trends
8
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How To Run A Call For Papers That Actually Works

Learn how to run a call for papers that attracts great submissions

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Research & Trends
8
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The Best Speaker Management Software for Conferences: 2026 Comparison Guide

We evaluated the top speaker management platforms on the market for you today.

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Webinars
1
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The Future of Abstract Management (Is Here)

Webinars
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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
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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
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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
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The Agenda Is The Manifesto with Jody Tropeano

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

Webinars
45
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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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.

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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.

50
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How AI Is Redefining The Event Experience with Human[X] CEO Stefan Weitz

Learn how Human[X} is implementing AI to revolutionize the attendee experience.

50
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The Magic Behind Google Cloud's Speaker Training and Readiness Approach

Learn about Google Cloud's magical approach to speaker training and content delivery.

Latest Articles

10 Best Practices for Managing Speakers (and How to Actually Make Them Happen)

Research & Trends

Why Your Call for Speakers Isn’t Delivering the Content You Need

Marketing

The Pros and Cons of Managing Your Conference Agenda in a Spreadsheet

Marketing

What We’ve Built So Far in 2025

Research & Trends

The Hidden Cost of Session Conflicts (and How to Eliminate Them)

Marketing

Scaling with 470 Speakers. How EarthX Simplified Operations Using Sessionboard

Customer Stories

The Evolution of the Agenda: From Sticky Notes to Spreadsheets to AI

Research & Trends

20 Agenda Requirements That Love to Create Conflicts

Marketing

CLOC Selects Sessionboard to Power Call for Speakers at the 2026 Global Institute

Announcements

Event Content Chaos Is Real — Here’s How to Fix It

Marketing

Why Speaker CRMs Are the Future of Event Programming

Marketing

Sessionboard Achieves SOC 2 Certification: Strengthening Trust in Event Content Management

Announcements

The Speaker Experience Matters More Than Ever (And How Portals Can Transform It)

Marketing

From Submission to Stage: Building a Seamless Content Workflow

Research & Trends

How AI Can Support Event Teams Without Taking Over

Research & Trends

Choosing the Right Abstract and Agenda Management Platform for Your Association

Research & Trends

How to Connect Your Event Tools Without Drowning in Data Entry

Research & Trends

How to Keep Evaluation Fair and Consistent Across Hundreds of Submissions

Research & Trends

The Hidden Complexity of Agenda Management (And How Teams Are Rethinking It)

Research & Trends

How to Reuse Event Content Without Starting From Scratch

Research & Trends

The Complete Guide to Organizing Speakers and Sessions at Virtual Trade Shows

Research & Trends

How To Streamline Content Submission Process For Events

Research & Trends

10 Myths About Sessionboard (And Why Event Teams See It Differently)

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Speaker Portals Explained: How They Improve Event Content Management

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