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CATALYST Abstract Management

by Omnipress · Since 1976
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Quick facts
VendorOmnipress
Year launched1976
StatusActive
Location2600 Anderson St, Madison, Wisconsin 53704, US
Countries servedGlobal
Languages68
Integrations5+
Free tier
Free trial
Contact salesYES

About CATALYST Abstract Management

CATALYST Abstract Management is a cloud-based software platform from Omnipress that supports the management of academic and professional conference abstracts. It provides features such as submission tracking, review workflows, and comprehensive reporting tools so users can effectively manage the entire abstract lifecycle. This platform is designed to accommodate various types of events and offers customization options to tailor the submission process to specific requirements. Furthermore, users benefit from built-in communication tools to interact with authors and reviewers. Key capabilities: submission tracking review workflows reporting tools communication features customization options Best for: conference organizers and event planners that need a reliable solution for managing abstract submissions.

Catalyst Abstract Management by Omnipress is a robust event management solution designed specifically for managing abstracts, papers, and speaker submissions for conferences and academic events. It streamlines the entire submission and review process, providing event organizers with tools to collect, review, and schedule content efficiently. Key features include customizable submission forms, automated notifications, real-time progress tracking, and integrated communication tools that enhance collaboration among reviewers, authors, and administrators. Catalyst helps organizations save time while maintaining a professional and organized workflow for large-scale events. Catalyst offers a clean, intuitive, and modern interface tailored for both first-time users and experienced administrators. The dashboard is well-structured, making it easy to navigate between submission tracking, reviewer assignments, and reporting tools. The drag-and-drop functionality simplifies form creation, while the logical menu layout minimizes confusion. Users appreciate the responsive design that adapts seamlessly across devices, allowing access from desktops, tablets, or mobile phones. Catalyst’s standout features include flexible submission management, configurable review workflows, automated scoring systems, and integrated content scheduling. It supports multiple submission types—abstracts, papers, and presentations—and provides real-time status updates.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Users consistently praise the highly responsive and hands-on assistance from the dedicated Omnipress project manager.
  • +The submission and review process is described as being relatively easy for authors and external reviewers to use.
  • +It provides a single platform to manage abstracts, papers, scheduling, and publishing, streamlining the entire workflow.
  • +The software supports complex needs with features like multi-round submissions, custom scoring, and tailored forms.
  • +The system is noted for its dependable functionality, reducing the need for organizers to worry about technical aspects.
What users flag
  • Administrators find the system to be clunky, difficult to navigate, and not very user-friendly on the back end.
  • Essential administrative tasks like adding reviewers and assigning reviews are reported as being too manual.
  • Pulling and extracting data and reports from the system is noted as difficult and not as simplistic as desired.
  • The visualization of reviewer scores and results for papers is reported as needing significant improvement.
  • There is a stated need for more automation in administrative tasks to reduce manual effort for event staff.

Features

Key features

Dedicated Project Management Support
Every project includes a dedicated Omnipress project manager for setup, training, and ongoing support, offering a people-powered solution and ensuring you never have to go it alone: Real Support from Real People.
Flexible Submission and Review Setup
The system allows for a customizable workflow to fit your event's needs, including blind reviews, custom scoring, and multi-round submissions: Flexible Submission and Review Setup.
Simplified Drag-and-Drop Scheduling
An intuitive tool is provided to easily assign sessions, identify conflicts, and build your event agenda with ease: Simplified Scheduling.
Seamless Publishing Capabilities
Accepted content can be directly published to your program book, mobile app, online platform, or digital flipbook, simplifying the final steps of content distribution: Seamless Publishing.
Comprehensive Content Management
The software provides a single centralized system to collect, review, and schedule various content types like abstracts, papers, posters, and speaker proposals, saving time and reducing errors: Collect and Manage Abstracts, Papers, and Speaker Submissions.

Additional features

Direct Publishing
Publish accepted content directly to your program book, mobile app, online conference platform, or digital flipbook: Seamless Publishing.
Multi-Event Management
Manage one or multiple events using a single platform: Designed for Flexibility.
Multi-Round Submissions
Set up one or more submission rounds for content review: Designed for Flexibility.
Tailored Forms
Submission forms can be tailored to unique requirements and environments: Designed for Flexibility.
Conditional Logic/Branching
Guide users through forms with conditional logic and branching pathways: Designed for Flexibility.
Variety of Content Collection
Collect abstracts, technical papers, presentations, posters, speaker details, bios, disclosures, and headshots: Capture Everything You Need.
Secure Payment Collection
The system offers PCI-compliant payment collection for submission fees: Capture Everything You Need.
Batch Email Tools
Streamline communication with users using tools for sending emails in batches: Built for Admin Efficiency.
Status Dashboard
Monitor the status of all submissions at a glance from a central dashboard view: Built for Admin Efficiency.
Integrations
Integrates with systems like Your Membership, NetForum, iThenticate, Authorize.Net, and Bluepay: CATALYST® Integrates With.
Submission Setup Tools
Provides the necessary functionality to set up the entire submission process: Submission Setup.
Review Tools
Offers a suite of tools to manage the entire content review process: Review Tools.
Finalize & Share Tools
Provides functions for finalizing and sharing accepted content: Finalize & Share.
Support for Awards/Grants
Manage awards, grants, and scholarship applications: What Can You Manage with CATALYST®.
Support for Nominations
Manage board nominations and more: What Can You Manage with CATALYST®.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
68
Interface languages
9
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Interface languages

EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanItalianPortugueseChinese (Simplified)JapaneseKoreanRussianDutchTurkishArabicSwedishDanishNorwegianFinnishPolishCzechHungarianGreekSlovakSlovenianRomanianBulgarianCroatianLithuanianLatvianEstonianSerbianAlbanianBosnianMacedonianMalteseIcelandicAzerbaijaniGeorgianArmenianBelarusianMoldovanUkrainianKazakhUzbekTurkmenKyrgyzTajikMongolianChinese (Traditional)VietnameseThaiIndonesianFilipinoMalayKhmerLaoBurmeseNepaliSinhalaTamilTeluguKannadaMalayalamMarathiBengaliGujaratiPunjabiHindiUrdu

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