Event Management Software
2 comments so farA crucial step for an event manager/coordinator/planner is to decide whether she/he will use a software to run the event.
My personal suggestion is that there is nothing that a spreadsheet cannot achieve. Now if you use Office, Excel is the way to go. Microsoft Project is a more complex solution but still effective.
The Openoffice Suite offers with Calc the same functionalities of Excel at no cost.
Should you like the free factor of Openoffice why not having a look at Google Spreadsheets. The good thing here is that you can collaborate and things stay online to protect you from crashes. I suggest the use of Google Spreadsheet to backup your machine work and to share with colleagues. If you are interested in collaboration you might look also at this post.
For complex events with a lot of people involved, registration, accommodation, ticketing etc here is a list of the most famous. Have a look and let me know what you think.
- Eventsoft(My Favourite)
- Eventpro
- Thriva (Online Registration)
- Regonline (Online Registration)
- Wingateweb
- Conftool
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There’s a ton of event management software out there using lots of different technology. I see everything from basic online registration poo to full-on event management software (think CRM/ERP for an event).
What’s the best option for someone managing a large conference with lots of content?
I’m glad you mentioned WingateWeb as they seem to have the most full-featured product set in an on-demand event management platform. Have you had any experience with them?
Jason,
Wingatewb is a good solution for large events. I’ve never put my hands on it but I’ve heard good things.
Among these I’ve used Eventsoft which seems to be the most complete in the offering.
Every event is unique therefore you might have requirements that adapt to a particular software.
My suggestion is to look at your team. It might be that you lack of a budget person, in that case look for a software that covers that “hole”.
Hopes this helps. Should you have any further doubt keep writing. Also click on the software category on the right and see if you find anything interesting.