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one platform for abstract management

easy to use conference management tools developed by a dedicated team of geeks

years of experience in the event software business
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Our platform and support services make handling abstract management easy.

Our expert system will seamlessly distribute papers, correlate scores, enforce standards and even create the Abstract Book at the press of a button taking away the time and complexity of academic conferences.

 

ps. ask us about our ePoster system too!

abstracts

Streamline your abstract submission process with an easy-to-use platform that helps you collect, review and publish your material online.

accept abstracts

Our portal allows authors to submit their abstract and other required information in a simple “fill in the blanks” format. 

The system guides the author through each step.

ensure standards

We automatically check word count, abstract structure, and the like. 

We ensure all the required information is filled in.  

appoint reviewers

It’s a simple task to appoint Reviewers to the abstract themes.

At a glance stats show where they are in the process.

score and decide

Reviewers are given a list of abstracts to score – either via a 1-to-10 rating scale, or a rubric of your choice. 

It takes no explanation, it’s really intuitive.

send communications

Once you’ve decided which abstracts to accept/reject, you can bulk mail with wording of your choice, directly from our system. 

publish book

With a few clicks, the Abstract Book can be created – built-in flexiblity allows you to sort and select the fields to appear.

Editable in Word.

about us

EXBO is the conference and tradeshow division of a software development company called ATAS.

We started in South Africa back in 2006 with an early version of our abstract management system. It soon became clear that there was demand for other systems, and we went on to develop delegate registration, stand-booking, ePoster and other related systems.

More than 150 academic conferences have used the current version of our software, with authors and reviewers from all over the world, from Austria to Zimbabwe and most places in between.

who are our clients?

 

Our typical clients are PCOs and organisers of medical, academic and business conferences.

Past and current customers include:

Universities

PCOs and Associations

Event Organisers

Expo Organisers

  • Rhodes University
  • University of Cape Town
  • University of Johannesburg
  • University of Pretoria
  • Vaal University of Technology

 

  • Europa Organisation Africa,
  • Eastern Sun Events
  • African Agenda
  • ICE Solution
  • Via Africa
  • Savannah Skills
  • Turners Conferences
  • WIOMSA
  • SAARMSTE
  • Sustainable Seas Trust
  • Global Planners
  • Studio 55 Events
  • Overall Events
  • Event Options

 

  • Reed Exhibitions
  • Harwood Promotions
  • Trueblue Communications
  • Spar EC

support services

 

We are unique amongst our peers as we offer full end-to-end management of the whole abstract process for those organisations who do not have enough staff, or enough time, to install and learn a new system.

The EXBO staff have many years of experience dealing with authors, reviewers and academic committees. 

Not only do we have intricate knowledge of the process but we have templates, procedures
and a bag of tips and tricks  to take the stress off your hands.

This allows us to charge fees far less than a staff member’s salary.

All you need to do is appoint us, and then get on with the rest of the conference planning.

 

pricing

What does it cost?​

We think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Our software is pay-per-use. 

That means there are no annual fees, no sign-up fee, no minimum number of uses. 

Just the fee to use the software for each event.

To add to that, our fees are scaled to make sure we are affordable to both small and large conferences.

Drop us a line if you’d like a quote.

Just let us know approximately how many abstracts you expect, and whether or not you also want us to manage it on your behalf.

cheatsheets

Still finding your feet?​

Completely new to online abstract submission? 

Welcome to the Newbie Corner.
We’ve got you.
 
Here’s an overview of how it works…

Click the image to see a little flowchart.
 
Wait, I am trying to write an abstract!

How do I structure it? Give me an example.

Here you go!

what do our clients say?

Alison - Academic Programme Chair

The Reviewers really liked the abstract system, and commented that it's better than others they have used.

Various (anonymous) Survey Respondents

Would 10/10 recommend.
Extremely responsive - 100% satisfied.
It was an absolute pleasure to work with you!
High level of understanding. 
Knowledge, support and patience.

Tanya - Medical Conference Organiser

You guys are so sharp it is amazing!! What a pleasure to work with you. MANY, MANY thanks.

Lindy - Event Co-ordinator

In a world where good customer care is a rarity, I really appreciate the efficiency and reliability of the EXBO staff. Great work and great coffee. Thanks so much.

Lauren - Marine Science Conference Organiser

You know how much I love you, right?

Jane - Strategic Director

The differentiating factor that separates EXBO from other IT companies is their customer service….quick response, immediate attention and commitment to see the project through to completion makes working with EXBO a real pleasure.

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What was that about ePosters?

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Need a neat, attractive and easy-to-use system for your poster acceptances?

We have a submission and display system that will save you time and headaches.

If you aren’t already convinced, take a look here.

 

contact us

careers

There are currently no open positions at EXBO.