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.
✅ 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 / 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 |