OSEM
Open source event management for community conferences
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Last commit 23 Jun 2026.
OSEM (Open Source Event Manager) is a web application for organizing events, tailored to Free and Open Source Software community conferences. It helps teams manage the full lifecycle of a conference, from content collection to publishing the schedule and handling attendee registration.
Key Features
- Event splash pages for promoting the conference
- Call for Papers workflow to receive, classify, and evaluate submissions
- Session management with detailed public session pages
- Schedule/agenda creation and publishing for attendees
- Registration and ticketing support for tracking attendees
- Administration tools to manage event configuration and operations
- Basic analytics to track program and audience evolution
Use Cases
- Run a community conference with submissions, reviews, and a published agenda
- Maintain a public event website with sessions and speaker information
- Manage attendee registration and ticketing for an in-person or hybrid event
OSEM is a solid choice for teams that want a purpose-built conference manager with a focus on CFP-driven programs and attendee-facing schedules, while keeping full control over event data and workflows.
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