
pretalx
Conference management tool for CfP, reviewing, and scheduling

pretalx is a conference planning and management tool that supports organisers from call for participation through review, scheduling, and publishing the final program. It is designed for multi-track, multi-day events and is highly configurable and extensible via plugins.
Key Features
- Configurable Call for Participation (CfP) and submission forms
- Reviewer workflows for scoring, selection, and optional anonymised reviewing
- Schedule planning for multi-day, multi-room, and multi-track events
- Publishing and managing schedule releases and program updates
- Speaker management, communication, and post-event feedback collection
- Extensibility through a plugin ecosystem and customizable appearance
Use Cases
- Running a conference or meetup with an open call for talks or workshops
- Organising review committees and selecting submissions transparently
- Building and publishing a public schedule for multi-track events
Limitations and Considerations
- Advanced customisation beyond built-in settings may require plugin development
pretalx fits teams that need a full CfP-to-schedule workflow with strong reviewing and scheduling capabilities. It is suitable for both small community events and large conferences that require structured submissions and multi-track planning.
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