--- title: Easy to Use and Intuitive Abstract Management Software description: Find exceptional abstract management software that can help you save time and reduce stress, backed by an experienced customer support team. --- [Ex Ordo](https://www.exordo.com/?hsLang=en) - Product - #### [Review Our abstract management software is built for painless peer review.](https://www.exordo.com/product/peer-review-software?hsLang=en) - #### [Register We designed our registration system for research conferences, not rock concerts.](https://www.exordo.com/product/conference-registration?hsLang=en) - #### [Virtual Gather your tribe with a virtual or hybrid conference that's designed for discovery.](https://www.exordo.com/product/virtual-conference-platform?hsLang=en) We've built the best software in the world for [managing a research conference](https://www.exordo.com/product/conference-management?hsLang=en) - Customers - #### [WDA Case Study How Wildlife Disease Association built a long-term partnership with Ex Ordo.](https://www.exordo.com/case-study/wildlife-disease-association?hsLang=en) - #### [ASEM Case Study How the American Society for Engineering Management moved to a hybrid format.](https://www.exordo.com/case-study/american-society-for-engineering-management?hsLang=en) - #### [Customer Stories We understand the value of a second opinion. 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Unlike a lot of abstract management software out there, we’ve designed our system for academic, scientific and medical conferences. ![Abstract Management landing page](https://www.exordo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages%20Screens.png?width=810&height=503&name=Landing%20Pages%20Screens.png) Scholarly Specific Event Tech ## What is Ex Ordo Abstract Management Software? Manage Abstracts for Your Conference: A Painless Process from Call for Papers to Publication. #### Collect Submissions Structure your conference along one single track, or create multiple tracks with their own deadlines and chairs. Customise your submissions form to collect papers, abstracts or panels and anything else you need. #### Allocate and Review Build a clear marking scheme that’s got everything reviewers need. Give them the ability to score individual submissions in your panels. Start allocating submissions to reviewers as soon as you want. #### Manage Communication Add chair comments and when you’re ready, use a dropdown to accept or reject them. Then send letters of acceptance, right from your dashboard. And if you want, ask authors to upload camera-ready copies or to RSVP. #### Physical, Virtual or Hybrid Your event space brings together live sessions, on demand videos, and downloadable resources like PDFs and spreadsheets. And when the event wraps, everything stays available on your conference platform for 60 days. #### Mobile App or Book Let delegates navigate your event, right from their phones. Build and publish an elegant mobile conference app. If you don't want to go digital, save design and formatting hassle with a proceedings book that's ready to go. Abstract Submission and Collection ## Collecting your conference abstracts Ex Ordo helps you efficiently collect submissions for your conference by allowing you to structure it with single or multiple tracks, each with custom deadlines and chairs. You can customise the submission form to gather exactly what you need, such as papers, abstracts, or panel sessions, and set requirements like topics or word counts. Authors benefit from receiving submission receipts and the ability to edit their submission until the specified deadline. [Request a Quote](https://www.exordo.com/pricing?hsLang=en) ![panels-screen](https://www.exordo.com/hubfs/panels-screen.webp "panels-screen") ![allocate](https://www.exordo.com/hubfs/allocate.png "allocate") Automating conference workflows ## Allocating for Review You can effortlessly manage your peer review process to ensure a high-quality program by setting the required number of reviews per submission and limiting the load on individual reviewers. The platform's powerful allocation engine then automatically matches submissions to the best-qualified reviewers based on relevance and expertise. You have full control, allowing you to configure single or double-blind review and test the allocation until you're satisfied. Setting Reviewers up for Success ## Your Reviewer Workspace To make the review process easy, you can create a clear, simple marking scheme that allows reviewers to grade submissions using scores, comments, or both. Reviewers get a user-friendly workspace, allowing them to work online or download submissions for offline review. The system provides helpful prompts to guide them through outstanding tasks and even allows them to score individual submissions within panels. [Watch our Demo Video](https://www.exordo.com/demo-video?hsLang=en) ![reviewer-workspace-3](https://www.exordo.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/reviewer-workspace-3.png "reviewer-workspace-3") ![oversee-1](https://www.exordo.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/oversee-1.png "oversee-1") Peer Review Process ## Oversee your conference workflow You retain complete control over the review process, starting allocation immediately and closely tracking reviewer progress to ensure deadlines are met. You can send targeted reminders to reviewers who are falling behind and have the flexibility to re-assign, close, or disable reviews as needed. Furthermore, the system supports a rolling review process and allows you to skip directly to decisions for submissions that don't require peer review. Conference Communication Hub ## Notify your Authors Once the reviews are complete, you can easily make decisions by browsing them by score or individually, and add chair comments as needed. You can use a simple dropdown to accept or reject submissions, then efficiently notify authors by sending official acceptance letters directly from your dashboard. Optionally, you can also use this feature to request authors to upload camera-ready copies or submit their RSVP. [Request a quote](https://www.exordo.com/pricing?hsLang=en) ![notification](https://www.exordo.com/hubfs/notification.png "notification") POWERFUL FEATURES ## A Powerful Platform for Managing Your Scholarly Event No more manually moving data between systems. Your data is available across the whole platform so you can manage everything from one central point. Just everything you need to manage your conference on a single, connected platform. #### Communication hub We’ve created a single place where you can reach anyone connected to your conference. Choose your audience, write your message, test it and send. No CC chains, no limits. #### Connected System No more shifting data between systems. Everything stays connected across the platform, giving you one central place to manage your entire conference. #### Single Sign-On From direct integrations with card networks and banks to membership integration, we operate on and optimise at every level of our customer workflows. #### Panels/Symposia Our panels feature (or special session or symposia or whatever you choose to call it) gives more power to organisers who want to run seamless panel sessions at your conference. #### Easy Insights Access real time stats and reports at any point in your conference. See how everything is performing and share insights with your team, so you always know you’re on track. #### Security Our software is PCI compliant. Encryption (HTTPS) means any information you/your delegates upload is secure. Each piece of data you store with us is owned by you. #### 99.97% Uptime Our uptime means the amount of time we're available and operational. We're pretty proud of our 99.97% uptime track record, proven over our 12 years. #### GDPR Compliant Our conference management software is fully GDPR compliant. And we host your data on our secure hosting servers within the EU, as standard. TESTIMONIALS ## What do Ex Ordo customers say? We couldn’t be happier with the submissions product. It has made our conference life so much easier. It’s just incredible. We love it. Anyone we’ve worked with loves it. We have tons of volunteers and they say it’s super easy, it’s intuitive, and assigning reviewers is simple. American Marketing Association Monica Gerhardt We were drawn to Ex Ordo’s abstract management system because its interface is very user friendly, not just for the submitter, but also for the administrator. It has been easy to customise the submission site for our needs, and we appreciate its versatility in accommodating different submission types. Society of Scholarly Publishing Mary Beth Barilla The platform is so incredibly user-friendly and the customer service is very responsive and helpful. Ex Ordo made collecting abstracts, biographies, and photos, completing peer reviews, and communicating with reviewers and speakers super easy. American Association of Swine Veterinarians Sherrie Webb OPTIMISE YOUR CONFERENCE ## Manage Abstracts for Your Conference: A Painless Process from Call for Papers to Publication. - #### Abstract Management - #### Conference Registration - #### Virtual/Hybrid System - #### Conference Management ### Complete your peer review Share your call for papers and start collecting abstracts, full papers, speaker proposals or panels through a custom submissions form. Assign each submission to the right reviewers and track progress as it moves through the workflow. When decisions are made, notify presenters directly from your dashboard. LEARN MORE ### Register Delegates, Collect Payments Tailor your registration form to include all essential conference options, such as fees, workshops, and associated events. You can begin securely collecting card payments immediately, or offer delegates the flexibility of payment via bank transfer. Crucially, the system tracks which presenters have paid their fees and which payments remain outstanding. LEARN MORE ### Online Event Space Seamlessly create an online venue for your attendees to gather and connect. Deliver your key sessions, featuring star speakers and event highlights, via live broadcast. Curate a rich  library of on-demand content, encompassing video presentations, posters, and full papers. Finally, enable robust attendee engagement through dynamic discussions and Q&A functionality. LEARN MORE ### Manage Your Conference Eliminate the hassle of managing separate systems. Ex Ordo delivers all the essential tools for conference management within a single, unified platform. Create an elegantly branded conference dashboard by simply uploading your logo and cover image. This serves as the central hub for communicating with all participants involved in your conference. LEARN MORE ![wda-logo](https://www.exordo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wda-logo.webp?width=101&height=89&name=wda-logo.webp) [READ FULL CASE STUDY](https://www.exordo.com/case-study/wildlife-disease-association?hsLang=en) ##### **Overview** The Wildlife Disease Association (WDA) is a global scientific society focused on wildlife health, biodiversity conservation, and One Health collaboration. With members across more than 80 countries, they needed a dependable way to run complex annual and regional conferences. Since 2016, WDA has relied on Ex Ordo to manage submissions, reviews, and registration.   ##### **Efficiency** Using a single, integrated platform allowed WDA to simplify every stage of their event workflow. Staff and volunteer organisers gained clear oversight of abstracts, programme building, and communications, reducing administrative strain. This smoother process enabled them to focus their energy on scientific content and supporting a thriving global research community. ##### **Impact** With Ex Ordo, WDA now runs annual and sectional conferences more efficiently, whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid. The platform improves accessibility for early-career researchers and supports student presentations across continents. By streamlining logistics and communication, WDA can concentrate on connecting experts, sharing emerging research, and advancing wildlife disease science worldwide. FAQ ## Learn more about Ex Ordo Abstract Management ### What is abstract management software, and why do conference teams use it? Abstract management software is a system that helps conference teams collect, review, and manage submissions for papers, posters, and sessions. It replaces manual inbox workflows, scattered spreadsheets, and version-tracking issues. For societies and scholarly events, it helps keep the call for papers organised, reduces admin load, and gives authors and reviewers a consistent, reliable space to work. ### What does Ex Ordo’s abstract management software do differently from other systems? Ex Ordo is designed specifically for scholarly conferences, so the workflows match how conference organisers actually run events. The system adapts to complex tracks, panels, and formats, and it guides authors and reviewers through each step without adding friction. It also keeps the organiser view simple, so you can see progress, gaps, and workload at a glance instead of managing a patchwork of tools. The Ex Ordo platform focuses on solving three core problems impacting event organisers: - Bandwidth and capacity issues - saving your team time and enabling you to turn round an event in as quickly as ten weeks. - Integrating events with wider organisational workflows - including membership and publication workflows - Receiving quality, timely support. Our support team offers robust onboarding for all customers, over 17 years of expertise in event support and a 90 minute response time SLA. ### How does Ex Ordo simplify the peer review? The platform automates reviewer assignments, sends reminders, and supports detailed scoring and commentary. It gives chairs and committees the clarity they need to make decisions quickly, even when dealing with large submission volumes. Once reviews are complete, organisers can move directly into decisions and programme building without exporting data or starting a new workflow. At Ex Ordo, we understand that great conferences are built on solid peer review. So we’ve given you the tools to lay a strong foundation. - Structure your conference along one single track, or create multiple tracks with their own deadlines and chairs. - Configure your peer review process to deliver a high-quality programme. - Build a clear marking scheme that’s got everything reviewers need. - Start allocating submissions to reviewers as soon as you want. Ex Ordo works with many of the world’s leading scholarly societies, associations, and universities, supporting them with the submission and review process of selecting programme content for their conferences. ### How secure is Ex Ordo’s abstract management system and our submission data? Ex Ordo uses modern security practices to protect submission data. Information is encrypted, access is controlled, and the system follows established standards for data protection. For societies handling thousands of author records, this gives event teams confidence that sensitive submissions and personal details stay protected throughout the entire cycle. In 2025, Ex Ordo made significant infrastructure upgrades. The big investment that has been designed to future proof the platform to ensure it remains the most modern, adaptable conference management solution on the market.  This work is about more than technology; it’s about ensuring our partners can continue to depend on a platform that grows with them, not against them. ### Which Ex Ordo features help societies manage conference workload and bandwidth? The system automates many of the repetitive tasks that typically absorb event-team time. Smart reviewer assignments, structured reminders, progress dashboards, and built-in communication tools mean fewer manual touchpoints. Teams can focus on higher-value work, while Ex Ordo keeps the operational pieces moving in the background. Features such as: - Our powerful allocation tool helps you automate the matching of submissions to the best-qualified reviewers. - You can sync your programme to your mobile app with a simple click of a button.  - Our conflict checker helps you ensure presenters are never scheduled in two places at once.   ### How does Ex Ordo provide support before, during, and after our call for papers? At Ex Ordo, we know that not every conference works in the same way. That's why we place a big emphasis on the support element of what we offer. Ex Ordo provides hands-on support from setup through to programme building. The support team helps configure your workflow, tests everything before launch, and stays available during busy submission and review periods. Organisers can rely on prompt, knowledgeable help instead of managing technical questions alone. Our customer Success teams comes with nearly 20 years conference organising and support experience. We've unlimited email support from 9am-6pm GMT, with a 4 hour response time within those hours. ### What integrations does Ex Ordo offer for conference organisers? The Ex Ordo system is a scholarly-specific connected conference system. Our core abstract management connects and enables a smooth transition through each facet of our efficient system. Whether that is our virtual or hybrid system, our mobile app, registration system, session planning or book of proceedings we will help you deliver in a time and stress-saving manner. Ex Ordo also has single sign-on with membership systems and we are working on more integrations to help our customers streamline their workflows. If you have any request please include it when you[request a quote. ](https://www.exordo.com/pricing?hsLang=en) ### How easy is it for authors and reviewers to use Ex Ordo? Authors and reviewers can log in, follow clear steps, and complete tasks without needing instructions from the organising team. The interface is clean and straightforward, so people spend their time submitting or reviewing rather than figuring out how the system works. This reduces support queries and helps the whole cycle move more predictably. Here is a quotes from a author at Ex Ordo customer company ASEM.  *"It is extremely user-friendly. Everything went smoothly and I didn’t feel confused at any stage. Everything was clearly explained, which is so important because usually I’m stressed when submitting and there’s a chance I’ll miss the tiny details. But the software made it so much easier. This has been the best conference submission software I’ve used to date."* *Author at ASEM. *   ### How can peer review software help prevent conflicts of interest? Conflict of interest management works by flagging and excluding reviewers with a declared connection to a submission's authors, institution, or subject area before an assignment is made, not after. Ex Ordo's peer review system checks for conflicts automatically at the point of reviewer allocation, so chairs do not have to manually cross reference author lists and reviewer profiles for every submission. Combined with blind review, this keeps the process fair and defensible, which matters most for societies handling large scale, multi track conferences where manual checking is not realistic. 'Our conferences bring together researchers from many different disciplines, and Ex Ordo handles that complexity very well,' says Jef Verschueren, founder of the International Pragmatics Association. 'The submission and review process is clear and intuitive, and we receive very few complaints from authors or reviewers.' ### Does abstract management software support single sign on (SSO)? Single sign on matters most to societies that want submitters, reviewers, and members to log in with an existing membership account rather than creating a new password. Ex Ordo's abstract management system supports single sign on through both SAML, configured against your identity provider using Ex Ordo's own SAML metadata, and OpenID Connect, which lets people sign in with a "Sign in with \[provider\]" button through any standards compliant OIDC provider. NoviAMS is supported first out of the box, alongside Ex Ordo's existing Naylor integration for member data sync. Once set up, submitters and reviewers authenticate through the identity provider their society already uses, instead of managing a separate Ex Ordo password. Conference Bandwidth ## Download our Guide [READ THE EBOOK](https://www.exordo.com/no-panic-scholarly-event-guide?hsLang=en) EBOOK ### The No-Panic Guide to Organising Successful Scholarly Events Whether you’re an experienced conference organiser or embarking on your first event, our guide can help you streamline your conference journey. 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