Sessionize

Sessionize is a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the management of conference content for event organizers. According to the vendor, it caters to a wide range of business sizes, from small community events to large-scale conferences. Professionals and industries such as event organizers, conference planners, content managers, marketing professionals, and the technology industry can benefit from using Sessionize.

Key Features

Call for Papers: According to the vendor, Sessionize allows event organizers to easily create a call for speakers in minutes without online forms or emails. Custom categorization features enable organizers to set up and organize submitted sessions efficiently. The submission process for speakers is designed to be quick and efficient, with the option to set a deadline.

Evaluate Submissions: The vendor claims that Sessionize provides the ability to invite content team members to vote and evaluate submitted sessions using a smart voting mechanism. Multiple types of evaluation, including comparison, star rating, and yes/no, are available. Organizers can create multiple evaluation plans for different groups of sessions.

Manage Content: Sessionize allows event organizers to edit and manage all session and speaker information in one place, according to the vendor. Speakers also have the ability to edit or add their own information. The platform offers features to manage service sessions such as registration, lunches, and coffee breaks. Advanced searching, filtering, and browsing capabilities are provided for submitted sessions.

Communication: According to the vendor, Sessionize provides communication tools that allow event organizers to send congratulatory messages and gentle rejections to speakers. Organizers can also send information, surveys, and reminders. The platform supports arranging travel details and providing updates to speakers. Additionally, unlimited mailings to accepted speakers are available.

Build Schedule: Sessionize offers a drag-and-drop feature that enables event organizers to easily build an event schedule, according to the vendor. Customization options, such as session colors for easy identification, are provided. Organizers can embed the schedule on their website or retrieve it as JSON or XML. The platform also offers a preview feature to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Mobile & Web App: According to the vendor, Sessionize allows event organizers to create a mobile app with the event schedule in seconds. Participants can use the app to favorite sessions and build their own personalized schedule. The app is designed to work on mobile phones, tablets, and desktops, supporting multiple views and formats for easy access.