thinkXchange Conferences

End-to-end solution to organize conferences

Vensel Publications offers a professional, cost-effective platform for organizing academic conferences, powered by trusted open-source software. Unlike some commercial platforms, we believe in putting control and affordability back into the hands of academic organizers. 
 
Our conference management system supports abstract and full-paper submissions, peer review, scheduling, and publication of proceedings—all under your institution’s or society’s branding. Whether you're running a small departmental event or an international scholarly gathering, our system is built to scale. 

You can hire our platform to host your conference, including management of participants, time tables, events, Zoom meetings, label printing, and more…! 
 
Please get in touch with us for more details using the following contact form.

Why choose us?

✅ No vendor lock-in – you retain full ownership of your data

✅ Fully customizable and branded to your event

✅ Lower cost without sacrificing functionality

✅ Integrated publishing of proceedings or special issues

✅ Ethical, open-source approach – no hidden charges or upselling

✅ Expert support from our team, with deep experience in open science

We help you design, launch, and manage your academic conference with full transparency and flexibility. Make the switch to a community-first alternative that prioritizes academic integrity, affordability, and openness.

🔍 Feature Comparison

Feature / Service Vensel Publications Other Providers
Platform Ownership You retain full control Often vendor-controlled
Technology Open-source (e.g., OCS, Indico) Proprietary platforms
Branding Fully customizable to your event May include external branding
Cost Low, transparent pricing Often bundled with publishing
Submission System Yes – abstracts & full papers Varies
Peer Review Workflow Built-in May require add-ons
DOI Assignment & Indexing Support Optional & flexible Often tied to specific publishers
Proceedings Publishing Yes – flexible integration Frequently limited or journal-tied
Data Ownership Yours entirely May be stored externally
Open Access Ethos Aligned with open science values Varies by provider
Customization Full – themes, fields, workflows Often limited
Consulting & Setup Support Included or available on request Often not included
Privacy & Ethics GDPR-compliant, researcher-first Depends on provider policies

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