Oxford Abstracts

What Oxford Abstracts is

Oxford Abstracts is web software for managing academic conference submissions, reviews, decisions, and events. Organisers can customise forms, assign reviewers by category or group, and track review progress; reviewer changes are saved automatically. Scheduled customisable emails support communication with reviewers and submitters. For events, the platform includes a program builder, attendee networking, live and on-demand content, and an interactive poster gallery. Ticketing supports Stripe and PayPal integrations. The free Basic plan costs nothing and includes unlimited submissions, review and decisions, event ticketing, reviewer progress tracking, forms, and emails. Abstract Management costs $890, paid once, billed at $890/event; Conference plans cost $2,290, paid once, billed at $2290/event, and add live conference features. The company lists onboarding support, free video calls, video tutorials, and a knowledge base. Online programs are accessible from any device. Conference data is stored for at least a year after the conference start date unless the customer deletes the event.

Who it suits

Oxford Abstracts suits people organising academic meetings, from small conferences to large events. Its free plan covers submission, review, decision, and ticketing workflows, while the paid plans add event and conference features.

Limits

The free Basic plan covers submissions, review and decisions, ticketing, reviewer tracking, forms, and emails. The Conference plan’s live platform, program builder, networking, and content features are included with the $2,290/event plan.

Getting started

1. Visit the Oxford Abstracts website.
2. Choose the Basic plan or a paid event plan.
3. Customise the submission forms and emails for your event.
4. Set up reviewer assignments and track progress.
5. Use the event ticketing integrations with Stripe or PayPal if needed.
6. Access the online program from a device.

Verdict

Oxford Abstracts combines submission and review workflows with tools for running conference programs and event activities. The free Basic plan covers core management; paid event plans add reporting and conference features.