Organizing Your First Conference

Organizing a conference can be a daunting task — where to start, managing costs and tracking large amounts of information under the pressure of rapidly approaching deadlines is a challenge even for experienced meeting professionals.

Conference Manager puts you on track

Conference Manager is designed to guide you through the process of setting up your event. The system takes care of the details so that you can be sure that nothing will slip between the cracks.

If you are planning a conference for an association visit our Associations page for association-specific information about managing your event and saving administrative time and budget year-round. If you are planning an academic conference, visit our Academic page for information on special features such as managing an international call for papers.

Helpful Resources

To assist the first-time planner, Keynote Networks has prepared The Keynote Guide to Planning a Successful Conference. The Guide is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to organizing and managing a successful conference. From establishing a committee to developing a timeline and budget, The Keynote Guide offers tried and tested advice to help first time conference planners work smarter.