C ONF M AN : A C ONFERENCE M ANAGEMENT S YSTEM

Abstract

The exponential growth of scientific and academic research has engendered significant challenges in conference organization and management. This is primarily due to the expo- nential growth in submitted papers, which creates a substantial workload for conference committees. Conference Management systems have emerged to provide support to the organizers in managing the conference tasks. While existing conference management software can provide valuable support in spe- cific tasks like paper reviewer assignments, they often prioritize manual operations over the adoption of automated solutions for numerous other tasks. This can hinder both efficiency and user experience and often comes at an additional financial cost. This thesis is dedicated to the design and implementation of ConfMan, a conference management system that leverages the automation of multiple tasks making it almost fully automated. ConfMan elevates conference organization by streamlining the entire event lifecycle. ConfMan automates cumbersome tasks such as call-for-paper (CFP) creation and distribution, a double-blind review verification. Its functionalities also include au- tomated paper scoring, ranking, and reviewer assignment based on expertise, ensuring a meticulous and efficient evaluation process. ConfMan empowers organizers by generating dynamic conference schedules that accommodate attendee preferences and presentation needs. Furthermore, ConfMan prioritizes user-friendly interface.