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OpenConferenceWare

Open Source

Open-source platform for managing conferences, talks, and schedules.

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4.6 Editor Rating
Vetted Score
4.6 / 5.0

Earns a strong score for its robust feature set, active community, and zero cost, though limited UI polish compared to commercial rivals.

Key Features
Call for Papers Management

Collect, review, and select submissions through a customizable CFP workflow.

Schedule Builder

Create multi-track schedules with drag‑and‑drop interface and automatic conflict detection.

Speaker & Session Profiles

Maintain detailed speaker bios, session abstracts, and public program listings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it is released under an open-source license and can be used for any type of event without licensing fees.

It runs on any server that supports Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL or MySQL, and a standard web stack (Linux, macOS, or Windows).

Support is community‑driven via GitHub issues; third‑party vendors may provide paid hosting, but the software itself has no official paid support tier.
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Specifications
Pricing Model Completely free and open-source; no paid or enterprise tiers.
Supported Platforms
LinuxmacOSWindows