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Event Management

The following platform has been vetted for compliance and is available for academic departments to use for event management services. Platforms for non-academic events are being reviewed.

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Fourwaves is a conference management system and event management platform built specifically for academic conferences, workshops, and symposiums. It works for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events.

Core Features

  • A custom event website builder
  • Online registration and secure payment processing through UNR approved payment gateways
  • Abstract submission and peer-review tools
  • Automated schedule creation and live program updates
  • A dedicated event mobile app
  • Attendee and presenter communications
  • Abstract booklet, badges, certificates and more

Abstract Management and Peer Review

Fourwaves includes dedicated abstract submission software that handles the full call for abstracts: customizable submission forms, multi-file uploads, single or double-blind peer review, reviewer scoring, and a downloadable book of abstracts. Accepted abstracts flow straight into the conference program, so there is no manual re-keying between tools.

Key Benefits

  • Saves time and reduces administrative overhead
  • Streamlines communication with participants and presenters
  • Provides a customizable and branded event experience
  • Offers insightful analytics and attendance tracking

For payments, organizers can set up a Wells Fargo merchant ID compatible with TouchNet Ecommerce, Bambora or Authorize.NET so registrations can run through UNR’s existing payment infrastructure.

Pricing

Fourwaves offers a free plan as well as several paid plans to suit events of all sizes and complexities.

Service fees apply if you collect payments online, and organizers can choose to pass these fees on to registrants. Visit https://fourwaves.com/pricing/ for full details, or book a demo to get started for free.

Support

Fast, professional support is included in all plans, with a median response time of under five minutes.

Custom plans

Tailored plans can also be created to meet unique institutional or departmental needs.

Contact:

Matthieu Chartier, PhD.

Email: matt@fourwaves.com