Exploring Sciforum’s New Features

Sciforum has relaunched with a modern, modular platform that supports conference management at scale. The platform has already hosted more than 1000 events and welcomes submissions and participants from around the world. With a community of more than fifty thousand users, Sciforum continues to strengthen global scientific exchange by offering tools that make academic events easier to organise, manage, and share.

In this article, we explore the new features introduced in the relaunch and explain how they improve accessibility, clarity, and efficiency for organisers and participants. We also look ahead to future developments that will continue to shape Sciforum into a flexible and reliable platform for academic event management.

A platform built for growth

The new version of Sciforum is designed to support conferences of all sizes. It offers a modular structure that allows organisers to select only the tools they need. This approach helps small and mid‑size events manage costs while still benefiting from professional features. Larger events can scale up by adding more modules as needed. The relaunch also sets a foundation for continuous improvement, guided by feedback from the academic community.

Customisable website

One of the most visible changes is the introduction of modular website‑building tools. These tools allow organisers to create event websites without prior technical experience. The templates are easy to adjust, and organisers can change layouts, colours, and content to match their conference’s identity. This helps events present a clear and professional image, whether they are small workshops or large international meetings.

The website builder’s flexibility also supports different academic disciplines. Organisers can highlight the information that matters most to their community, such as keynote speakers, submission guidelines, or programme details. This ensures that participants can quickly find what they need.

Permanent data hosting

Sciforum now offers permanent hosting for all event data at no extra cost. This includes abstracts, presentations, posters, and other conference outputs. Permanent hosting helps preserve scientific work and ensures that materials remain accessible long after the event ends. It also supports transparency and reproducibility by keeping research available to the wider community.

For organisers, permanent hosting reduces the need to manage external storage or maintain separate archives. For participants, it provides a reliable place to revisit past contributions and share them with colleagues.

Streamlined workflows

The platform’s workflows for submission management, peer review, and registration have been redesigned to be clearer and more efficient. Key improvements include:

• Reduced submission steps for authors, making it easier to upload abstracts or full papers.
• Simplified organiser workflows that reduce time spent on administrative tasks.
• Automated invoicing and flexible ticketing options for paid events.
• Clearer revenue flows that help organisers track finances with confidence.

These changes reduce the likelihood of errors and free organisers to focus on scientific content rather than operational complexity.

Role‑specific dashboards

Sciforum now provides personalised dashboards for organisers, reviewers, and authors. Each user sees only the tools and information relevant to their role. This reduces information overload and makes navigation more intuitive. Reviewers can quickly access assigned submissions, authors can track the status of their work, and organisers can monitor the entire event from a single place.

Competitive pricing

The new pricing structure is designed to support small and mid‑size conferences. Instead of paying for a full platform, organisers can choose only the modules they need. This helps reduce costs and ensures that budgets are used efficiently. It also makes Sciforum more accessible to emerging research groups, early‑career networks, and institutions hosting their first event.

What’s next for Sciforum

Sciforum will continue to expand its capabilities. Planned improvements include stronger communication tools, more advanced programme‑building features, additional payment options, and integrations that support both virtual and hybrid events. A transition to the sciforum.com domain is also planned, which will help unify the platform’s identity and improve visibility.

These developments will be guided by feedback from the academic community. As research communication evolves, Sciforum aims to remain a reliable and adaptable platform that supports scientific exchange across disciplines and regions.

Browse our pricing options or submit a proposal and start organising your event. You can also contact our team at info@sciforum.net for more information.