Education Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Fourwaves
University of British Columbia, Department of Physical Therapy
- Education
- Very Large
Vancouver, Canada
Fourwaves helped the University of British Columbia's Department of Physical Therapy manage event registrations and payments for certification exams and training programs. The department needed... a new system after their old registration tool was discontinued. Fourwaves made it easy to create registration forms and track participant information. Payment and refund processing became simpler and more organized. The new system improved the registration experience for both staff and attendees.
SPARTIE Lab, Michigan State University
- Education
- Large
East Lansing, USA
Fourwaves helped the SPARTIE Lab at Michigan State University run the MXR conference in 2024 and 2026. The team needed... one platform for abstracts, peer review, registration, and payments. Before, they used two systems, which caused extra work and confusion. Fourwaves let them manage everything in one place. Automated reviewer assignment and flexible survey tools saved time for the committee. The all-in-one solution was affordable and let the team focus on advancing research in extended reality.
Département de physiothérapie de l'Université de la Colombie-Britannique (UBC)
- Education
- Very Large
Vancouver, Canada
Fourwaves helped the physiotherapy department at UBC manage registrations and payments for certification exams and training programs. The team switched... from an old event management tool to Fourwaves for a simpler, more reliable process. Staff found the interface easy to use, with no training needed. Payment tracking and participant data management became much easier. Registration forms are now clearer and faster for busy clinicians. Fourwaves supports ongoing professional development events at UBC smoothly.
SPARTIE Lab, Michigan State University
- Education
- Very Large
East Lansing, USA
Fourwaves helped the SPARTIE Lab at Michigan State University run the MXR conference by unifying abstract management, peer review, registration, and payments in one platform. Before, the team... used separate systems, which caused extra work and confusion. With Fourwaves, they managed everything from a single dashboard. Automated reviewer assignments and flexible survey tools saved time for the committee. The platform offered all-in-one features at a reasonable price, letting the team focus on advancing research in extended reality.
McMaster Online CBT Training used Fourwaves to centralize event management for its virtual CBT workshops and annual research day. Before Fourwaves, the... team managed registrations, payments, and communications with multiple tools, leading to manual work and errors. With Fourwaves, they now handle everything in one platform, saving time and reducing administrative tasks. The platform's features, like group emails and payment integration, made daily operations smoother. McMaster also benefited from faster access to funds and lower transfer fees.
McMaster Online CBT Training
- Education
- Very Large
Hamilton, Canada
Fourwaves helped McMaster Online CBT Training centralize event management for virtual CBT workshops and research events. Before Fourwaves, the team... used separate tools for registration, payments, and communications, leading to more manual work and errors. With Fourwaves, they now manage everything in one place, saving time and reducing paperwork. The platform also improved payment workflows, cutting bank transfer fees and speeding up access to funds. Flexible features support both simple workshops and complex academic events.
Symposium du Département des sciences biologiques de l’Université de Montréal
- Education
- Very Large
Fourwaves helped the Symposium du Département des sciences biologiques de l’Université de Montréal manage over 250 participants. Before Fourwaves, student... organizers struggled with disconnected tools and manual processes. Fourwaves unified registration, abstract management, and event communications on one platform. The solution reduced administrative work, improved participant satisfaction, and made the event more professional. The symposium now reaches a wider audience and is easier to organize each year.
University of British Columbia (UBC)
- Education
- Very Large
Fourwaves helped the University of British Columbia streamline alumni and donor event management. UBC eliminated payment integration risks and made... registration easier for guests. Event coordinators used a flexible platform to manage everything from free meetups to large galas. Fourwaves integrated with UBC’s payment systems and improved collaboration for a team of over 350. The platform reduced operational friction and improved guest experience for events serving 370,000 alumni.
McGill University, RI-MUHC
- Education
- Very Large
Fourwaves helped McGill University's RI-MUHC manage the Quebec Extracellular Vesicle Workshop. Organizers used Fourwaves to handle 30 to 50 abstract... submissions, registration, and event payments. The platform's flexibility let them customize the event website and submission process. Exporting abstracts to Excel made reviews easy. Fast support from Fourwaves kept event planning on track. The team now recommends Fourwaves to other scientific event planners.
Fourwaves helped Université de Sherbrooke manage payments for hundreds of academic events. Before, the finance team spent hours manually reconciling... deposits and tracking event payments. With Fourwaves and Stripe, all event payments are centralized and compliance is automated. Organizers now set up events independently, while finance controls tax rules and approvals. Reports are clear and fast, reducing errors and speeding up month-end processes. The support team responds quickly, building trust across the university.
12th Canadian Developmental Biology Conference
- Education
- Small
Fourwaves helped the 12th Canadian Developmental Biology Conference manage 120 registrations and 97 abstract submissions. The platform made it easy... to track attendee categories and process payments securely with TouchNet. Organizers saved time on administrative tasks like refunds and badge printing. Fourwaves' tools let the team build a modern event website and online program. The conference saw higher attendance than usual for the region.
Université de Montréal - Symposium of the Department of Biological Sciences
- Education
- Very Large
Fourwaves helped the Université de Montréal's student-led biological sciences symposium manage over 250 participants. Before Fourwaves, organizers struggled with manual... processes and disconnected tools. Fourwaves provided an all-in-one event management platform, streamlining registration, abstract submissions, and website updates. The platform reduced administrative workload, improved participant satisfaction, and strengthened the university's professional image. Organizers now reuse event setups each year, saving time and boosting efficiency.
Collège de médecine de l’Université de Floride
- Education
- Large
Fourwaves helped the Collège de médecine de l’Université de Floride manage its Celebration of Research event with over 500 academic posters. The college faced... problems with generic event software, including limited abstract length and confusing roles. Fourwaves offered flexible poster management, peer review, and easy integration with the university’s authentication system. Organizers praised the intuitive interface and responsive support. The platform enabled real-time updates, unlimited abstract length, and direct product improvements based on user feedback.
Université de la Colombie-Britannique (UBC)
- Education
- Large
Vancouver, Canada
Fourwaves helped the Université de la Colombie-Britannique (UBC) simplify event registration for over 370,000 alumni and donors. UBC faced challenges... with fragmented event tools and payment integration. Fourwaves provided a flexible platform that made guest sign-up easy and removed barriers. Event teams could quickly customize forms and manage different event types. The platform integrated smoothly with UBC’s payment systems, improving both guest experience and internal operations.
University of Zurich Cancer Biology PhD Program
- Education
- Large
Fourwaves helped the University of Zurich Cancer Biology PhD Program move their annual conference online during the pandemic. The platform replaced... manual tools like FileMaker and Excel, saving the team hours of work. Organizers found Fourwaves easy to use, even with changing committees each year. Features like virtual poster sessions, abstract management, and program creation made planning simple. The team continues to use Fourwaves for both virtual and in-person events, citing major time savings and improved participant engagement.
Université Laval (Service des finances)
- Education
- Very Large
Québec, Canada
Fourwaves helped Université Laval's finance team make bank reconciliation 10 times faster. Before, staff spent hours manually checking event payments... across fragmented tools. With Fourwaves, all event payments are centralized and tracked in a single dashboard. The team now uses custom approval forms and real-time reporting. This reduced manual work and errors, and made compliance easier.
Molecular & Cellular Cognition Society (MCCS)
- Education
- Large
Fourwaves helped the Molecular & Cellular Cognition Society (MCCS) run its 2024 symposium. MCCS needed to manage registrations, payments, and... event logistics for a global group of researchers. Fourwaves provided an all-in-one event management platform. The team used it for online payments, badge creation, and a custom event website. Automation saved time and improved control over finances and updates. MCCS now sees Fourwaves as a key partner for future academic events.
College of Natural Sciences, University of Texas at Austin
- Education
- Very Large
Fourwaves helped the College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin manage its annual undergraduate research forum. The college used to... rely on manual tools like Qualtrics and Airtable, which made event management slow and complex. With Fourwaves, they centralized registration, abstract submissions, and virtual poster sessions on one platform. The team saved time, improved the online experience, and enabled students to update their presentations easily. Over 1,000 participants and 400 presenters benefited from a more professional and user-friendly event.
Virginia Tech, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
- Education
- Very Large
Fourwaves helped Virginia Tech manage the Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy (CHEP) 2025 with over 400 participants and 200 submissions. Before Fourwaves, the... team struggled with fragmented tools and confusing processes. Fourwaves provided an easy-to-use, integrated platform for registration, abstract management, peer review, and scheduling. The platform reduced administrative work and improved communication. Organizers and reviewers praised its simplicity and efficiency.
École de médecine du Nord de l’Ontario (NOSM)
- Education
- Medium
Fourwaves helped the École de médecine du Nord de l’Ontario (NOSM) modernize its event management. Before, NOSM used manual systems... for registrations and paper submissions, causing delays and confusion. With Fourwaves, NOSM now manages about 20 events a year with faster registrations, secure payments, and easy abstract handling. Participants are more satisfied and staff save time. The platform supports hybrid events and adapts to each event’s needs.
European Policy for Intellectual Property (EPIP)
- Education
- Medium
Fourwaves helped EPIP manage its 2025 academic conference with 260 participants and over 200 submissions. One organizer handled all tasks,... including peer review, session creation, and online registration, using Fourwaves' event management platform. The system automated reviewer assignments and tracked evaluation progress, reducing manual errors. EPIP saved time and let academics focus on research, not logistics. Clear dashboards improved communication and budget tracking for future events.
University of Oxford (ASAP team)
- Education
- Very Large
Fourwaves helped the University of Oxford's ASAP team run a virtual poster session for 34 scientists across three countries. The team needed... a professional, easy-to-use platform for global collaboration on Parkinson's research. Fourwaves made it simple to set up the event website and manage registrations. Participants found the virtual format more comfortable and focused than in-person sessions. Feedback was very positive, with plans to use Fourwaves for future annual events.
Fourwaves helped Université Laval's finance department cut bank reconciliation time by 10x. The platform replaced manual data entry with a... secure, automated workflow for event payments. Finance staff now use a centralized dashboard for real-time oversight and reporting. Custom approval forms ensure compliance with tax and university rules. Event organizers gained autonomy, while finance gained speed and accuracy.
Fourwaves helped Université de Sherbrooke's finance team manage event payments and reconciliation. The university faced challenges with manual bank reconciliation... and tax compliance for hundreds of events. Fourwaves, integrated with Stripe, centralized payment processing and automated tax management. The platform provided a real-time dashboard, approval workflows, and reduced manual work. Organizers and finance staff found the system easy to use and support responsive.
European Policy for Intellectual Property (EPIP) Annual Conference / University of Antwerp
- Education
- Large
Fourwaves helped the EPIP 2025 Annual Conference manage 260 registrants and over 200 submissions with just one organizer. The platform streamlined... abstract management, peer reviews, and session building. It enabled centralized tracking of reviews and submissions, reducing errors and saving time. Fourwaves allowed academic committee members to focus on research, not logistics. The event website and registration system handled payments for all attendees efficiently.
Symposium du Département des sciences biologiques de l’Université de Montréal
- Education
- Large
Montreal, Canada
Fourwaves helped the Symposium du Département des sciences biologiques de l’Université de Montréal manage over 250 participants each year. Before Fourwaves, student... organizers struggled with disconnected tools and manual processes. Fourwaves centralized registration, abstract management, and event updates in one platform. This reduced administrative work, improved participant satisfaction, and made scientific content accessible before, during, and after the event. The event now has a more professional image and greater reach.
Molecular & Cellular Cognition Society (MCCS)
- Education
Fourwaves helped the Molecular & Cellular Cognition Society (MCCS) run its annual symposium for researchers worldwide. MCCS faced challenges with... manual event management and outdated tools. Fourwaves provided online registration, payment processing, badge creation, and a customizable event website. The platform automated tasks and improved financial tracking. MCCS saved time, reduced costs, and focused more on participants and speakers.
Virginia Tech, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
- Education
Fourwaves helped Virginia Tech's CHEP 2025 conference manage over 400 participants and 200 submissions. The team faced complex logistics and... communication issues with their old system. Fourwaves provided an easy-to-use, integrated platform for event management, abstract submissions, and peer review. The platform reduced administrative work and improved the experience for both organizers and attendees. Real-time updates and automated reports made coordination simple and efficient.
University of Zurich Cancer Biology PhD Program
- Education
Fourwaves helped the University of Zurich Cancer Biology PhD Program run virtual and in-person conferences. Before, the team used manual... tools like Excel and email, which took a lot of time and caused errors. With Fourwaves, they saved time on registration, abstract submission, and program creation. The platform made it easy for students to connect and for organizers to manage events. The team now uses Fourwaves every year for all event formats.
Fourwaves helped the University of Oxford run a virtual poster session for 34 scientists. The team needed a simple, professional... platform to connect researchers from three countries. Fourwaves made it easy to set up the event website and manage registrations. Participants found the platform interactive and liked the focused, distraction-free environment. The event was a success, with positive feedback and plans to use Fourwaves for future virtual academic events.
University of British Columbia Diabetes Research Network
- Education
Fourwaves helped the University of British Columbia Diabetes Research Network move events online during the pandemic. The team needed an... affordable, all-in-one event management platform. Fourwaves enabled virtual poster sessions, easy abstract management, and automated summary booklets. The platform saved hours of manual work and cost an average of $923 per event. Organizers now plan both in-person and virtual events with more confidence and efficiency.
École de médecine du Nord de l'Ontario (NOSM)
- Education
Fourwaves helped the École de médecine du Nord de l'Ontario (NOSM) improve event management for its continuing education programs. Before Fourwaves, NOSM... used manual systems for registration and abstract submissions, causing delays and confusion. With Fourwaves, NOSM now manages about 20 events a year with faster registration, secure payments, and easier abstract handling. Participants are more satisfied and staff save time. The platform supports hybrid events and automates financial processes.
College of Natural Sciences, University of Texas at Austin
- Education
Fourwaves helped the College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin manage its annual undergraduate research forum. The event draws over... 1,000 participants and 400 presenters. Before Fourwaves, the team used fragmented tools like Qualtrics and Airtable, which made management slow and complex. Fourwaves provided a single platform for registration, submissions, and virtual posters. The team saved time and improved the online experience for students and alumni. The platform allowed real-time updates and easy site management.
Collège de médecine de l’Université de Floride
- Education
Fourwaves helped the Collège de médecine de l’Université de Floride manage its annual Celebration of Research event. The event features... over 500 academic research posters. The team struggled with generic event software that caused confusion and limited poster submissions. Fourwaves provided a flexible platform for academic poster sessions and easy peer review. The solution integrated with the university’s authentication system and required little training. Organizers praised the personalized support and smooth onboarding.
Virginia Tech – Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CHEP)
- Education
Fourwaves helped Virginia Tech’s CHEP conference manage over 400 attendees and 200 abstracts. Before Fourwaves, the team struggled with a... fragmented system and confusing processes. Fourwaves provided an easy-to-use, integrated platform for abstract management, peer reviews, and event scheduling. Organizers saved time with automated reporting and real-time updates. The new system improved communication and made the event smoother for both attendees and staff.
University of Texas at Austin, College of Natural Sciences
- Education
Fourwaves helped the College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin run their Undergraduate Research Forum. The college used to manage... events with manual tools like Qualtrics and Airtable. This made updates slow and hard. With Fourwaves, they combined registration, abstract management, and virtual poster sessions in one place. Students and staff found it easy to use. The event had over 1,000 participants and 400 presenters. Fourwaves saved the team many hours and improved the experience for everyone.
University of Florida College of Medicine
- Education
Fourwaves helped the University of Florida College of Medicine manage its annual Celebration of Research event. The event had over... 500 research posters and needed a better way to handle abstracts and reviews. Previous generic conference software caused problems with abstract limits and confusing roles. Fourwaves offered flexible poster management, easy peer reviews, and smooth onboarding. The platform removed word limits, improved the review process, and made communication easier. Organizers praised Fourwaves for its support and custom features.
Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM)
- Education
Fourwaves helped the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) improve their event management. Before Fourwaves, NOSM struggled with manual registration,... paper-based abstract submissions, and complex workflows. Fourwaves provided a user-friendly platform for registration, abstract management, and secure payments. The team saved time, improved participant satisfaction, and reduced manual financial work. NOSM can now scale events and manage more complex formats easily.
Université de Montréal (Symposium of the Department of Biological Sciences)
- Education
Fourwaves helped the Université de Montréal's student-led biological sciences symposium solve event management challenges. Before Fourwaves, organizers used disconnected tools... and manual processes, making planning hard. Fourwaves provided an all-in-one platform for registration, abstract management, and event updates. The platform reduced administrative work, improved participant satisfaction, and gave the event a more professional look. Organizers could reuse event setups each year, saving time and effort.
Fourwaves helped the University of Zurich run their Cancer Biology PhD program's annual conferences. Before, they used manual tools that... were slow and hard to manage. With Fourwaves, they moved to virtual and in-person events easily. The platform made registration, abstract management, and program creation simple. The team saved time and found it easy to reuse the system each year. They plan to keep using Fourwaves for future events.
Fourwaves helped the University of Oxford's Team Cragg host a virtual poster session for 34 ASAP scientists. The team needed... a way to bring researchers together from three countries to share work on Parkinson's Disease. Fourwaves made it easy to set up the event website and manage registrations. The platform created a focused, interactive space for collaboration. Feedback was very positive, and the team plans to use Fourwaves for future events.
Research Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Fourwaves
The Neuro, McGill University
- Research
- Large
Montreal, Canada
Fourwaves helped The Neuro at McGill University run the 18th International Symposium on Cholinergic Mechanisms. The team replaced Eventbrite and... ConfTool with one platform for registration, payments, and event websites. Fourwaves connected to McGill’s Moneris payment gateway, making payments easy. Organizers liked the modern, flexible system and the support from the Fourwaves team. Committees found the event website easy to build and customize, with no technical skills needed.
PROTEO uses Fourwaves to manage its annual symposium, which rotates between universities. The platform centralizes registrations, submissions, communications, and the... event website. This helps the organizing team keep processes consistent year after year. Fourwaves makes it easy to handle hundreds of participants and over 100 submissions. The solution supports continuity and adapts to each host university's needs.
Fourwaves helps the PROTEO research network manage its annual symposium, which rotates between universities. The platform centralizes registration, abstract submissions,... communications, and the event website. Organizers use Fourwaves to keep event workflows consistent year after year, even as the host university changes. Hundreds of participants and over 100 submissions are handled each edition. This reduces manual work and keeps the event process smooth for everyone involved.
Institut de recherche du Centre universitaire de santé McGill (IR-CUSM), Université McGill
- Research
- Large
Montreal, Canada
Fourwaves helped the IR-CUSM team at McGill manage 30 to 50 abstract submissions and registrations for the Quebec Extracellular Vesicle Workshop. Organizers used Fourwaves... to handle communications, payments, and event logistics. The platform's flexibility let them customize the event website and submission process. Exporting submissions to Excel made review easy. Fast customer support helped solve issues quickly. Fourwaves became essential for running this annual scientific event.
Institut de recherche du Centre universitaire de santé McGill (IR-CUSM)
- Research
- Large
Montreal, Canada
Fourwaves helped IR-CUSM modernize its scientific event management. The team replaced manual processes with an automated platform, saving significant time.... They eliminated Excel files and tracked registrations and submissions in real time. The event cloning feature let them launch new editions faster. As a result, staff focused more on scientific exchange, boosting collaboration among researchers.
University of British Columbia Diabetes Research Network
- Research
- Large
Fourwaves helped the University of British Columbia Diabetes Research Network run virtual and in-person scientific events during the pandemic. The platform replaced... an internal system that could not support virtual sessions or event websites. Fourwaves enabled easy management of abstracts, peer review, and online payments. The automated abstract booklet feature saved hours of manual work. The team paid an average of $923 per event for a complete, user-friendly solution.
United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP)
- Research
- Medium
Fourwaves helped the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) automate and simplify their annual scientific congress. USASP managed 530... submissions and 120 evaluators with ease, replacing stressful manual processes and outdated tools. The platform's evaluation module and AI assistant saved days of work, making the process fast and error-free. Organizers now use Fourwaves for grants, nominations, and volunteer signups, calling it their go-to solution for all submissions.
Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC)
- Research
- Large
Fourwaves helped the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) automate their student research days and symposia. Manual event management... became unmanageable as attendance and abstract submissions grew. Fourwaves enabled event cloning, real-time tracking, and centralized registration. The team saved time, reduced errors, and increased scientific exchanges. Staff praised Fourwaves for responsive support and a scalable, automated system.
Fourwaves helped the Society for Muscle Biology automate event management for their Frontiers in Myogenesis 2025 meeting. The platform handled... nearly 90 abstract submissions and over 100 registrations with online payments. Organizers saved time and reduced stress, letting them focus on science instead of administration. Members and participants reported high satisfaction with the seamless conference experience. Fourwaves enabled easy event cloning for future organizers, making conference setup faster and simpler.
Organisation pour la cartographie du cerveau humain (OHBM)
- Research
- Large
Fourwaves helped OHBM set up a hybrid event in just 12 weeks. The team used Fourwaves' API to migrate registration... and submission data quickly. The event drew 2,880 participants from 49 countries, with 2,494 poster presentations and 11,920 minutes of video conversations. Fourwaves enabled smooth virtual and in-person sessions, with strong support and no technical issues. OHBM chose Fourwaves again for their next annual meeting.
Centre de recherche en biologie structurale (CRBS) à l'Université McGill et Centre de recherche translationnelle sur la fibrose kystique (CFTRc)
- Research
- Large
Fourwaves helped the Centre de recherche en biologie structurale (CRBS) at McGill University and the Centre de recherche translationnelle sur la fibrose kystique (CFTRc) manage academic event planning. Before Fourwaves, event... organizers struggled with hundreds of daily emails and tracking registrations. Fourwaves streamlined abstract submissions, registrations, and communications. The team organized 13 events using Fourwaves, saving time and improving efficiency. The platform made it easy to switch to virtual events and clone previous event sites.
Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC)
- Research
- Large
Fourwaves helped the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) automate their student research days and symposia after 28 years of manual event management. The platform replaced... manual formatting, Excel tracking, and chaotic edits with automated registration, abstract management, and peer review. The event cloning feature saved time for staff, while real-time tracking reduced stress. The team now focuses on scientific exchange, not logistics, and has powered nearly 20 events with Fourwaves since 2018.
Fourwaves helped the Society for Muscle Biology run the Frontiers in Myogenesis meeting. Organizers used Fourwaves to automate abstract management... and payment collection. This saved time for busy researchers and reduced administrative stress. Attendees praised the smooth event experience. Organizers found the platform priceless for efficiency. The event setup can now be cloned for future meetings, making planning easier.
Centre de recherche du CHUM (CRCHUM)
- Research
- Large
Montreal, Canada
Fourwaves helped the Centre de recherche du CHUM manage its annual student research congress. Before Fourwaves, event planning was manual... and stressful, with frequent errors and lost registrations. With Fourwaves, the team reduced manual work by 90%. They managed 350 participants, 144 posters, and 18 oral presentations online. The platform made registration, scheduling, and abstract management easy. Participant satisfaction increased, and the event ran smoothly despite growing attendance.
Association géologique du Canada
- Research
- Small
Canada
Fourwaves helped the Association géologique du Canada manage its national conference with up to 800 participants and 500 abstracts. Before Fourwaves, event... management was slow, manual, and risky due to disconnected systems and security issues. Fourwaves automated abstract submissions, registrations, and secure payments, saving time for volunteers. The platform let the team create event websites in under 30 minutes. Volunteers found the system easy and safe, and the association now relies on Fourwaves for smooth, secure events.
United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP)
- Research
Fourwaves helped the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP) automate and simplify their annual scientific congress. USASP managed 530... submissions and 120 evaluators with ease, replacing manual processes and Excel files. The evaluation module and AI assistant saved days of work, making the process stress-free. Organizers found the platform intuitive and expanded its use to grants and volunteer management.
Centre de recherche en biologie structurale (CRBS) à l'Université McGill et Centre de recherche translationnelle sur la fibrose kystique (CFTRc)
- Research
Fourwaves helped the Centre de recherche en biologie structurale (CRBS) at McGill University and the Centre de recherche translationnelle sur la fibrose kystique (CFTRc) manage academic event planning. Before Fourwaves, event... organizers struggled with hundreds of emails and tracking registrations. Fourwaves streamlined abstract submissions, registrations, and communication. The team organized 13 events using Fourwaves, saving time and improving efficiency. The platform made it easy to switch to virtual events and clone past event sites.
Organisation pour la cartographie du cerveau humain (OHBM)
- Research
Fourwaves helped OHBM set up a hybrid event in just 12 weeks. The team used the Fourwaves API to migrate... registration and submission data from their old system. The event drew 2,880 participants from 49 countries, with 2,494 poster presentations and 11,920 minutes of video conversations. Fourwaves enabled live and virtual sessions, smooth data integration, and strong technical support. OHBM praised the platform's ease of use and responsive assistance.
Fourwaves helped the CHUM Research Center manage its annual Student Congress. Before Fourwaves, event planning was manual and stressful, with... paper-based registration and abstract management. With Fourwaves, the team automated registration, abstract submissions, and scheduling. This led to a 90% reduction in manual work. The 25th congress had record engagement with 350 participants, 144 posters, and 18 oral presentations. Participant satisfaction improved, and event management became much easier.
The Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM)
- Research
Fourwaves helped The Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM) run their first hybrid annual meeting. The team had only 12... weeks to switch to new event software. Fourwaves provided fast setup, API integration, and strong support. The event had 2,880 participants from 49 countries and 2,494 poster presentations. The platform enabled smooth virtual and in-person experiences, leading OHBM to continue using Fourwaves for future events.
BC Diabetes Research Network (BCDRN) at UBC
- Research
Fourwaves helped the BC Diabetes Research Network at UBC manage both in-person and virtual academic events. The team needed an... affordable platform for virtual poster sessions and abstract management. Fourwaves provided easy event website creation, automated abstract booklets, and strong technical support. The platform saved hours of manual work and fit their academic budget. As of October 2022, BCDRN used Fourwaves for two events and planned three more.
The Centre de recherche en biologie structurale (CRBS) at McGill University and the Cystic Fibrosis Translational Research Centre (CFTRc)
- Research
Fourwaves helped CRBS at McGill University and CFTRc manage both virtual and in-person academic events. Before using Fourwaves, event organizers... struggled with hundreds of emails and disorganized registrations. Fourwaves provided tools for registration, abstract management, and website creation, making event planning easier. The team organized 15 events using Fourwaves, saving time and improving efficiency. The support team responded quickly to questions, and the software made switching to virtual events simple during the pandemic.
Le Neuro, Université McGill
- Hospital & Health Care
- Large
Montreal, Canada
Fourwaves helped Le Neuro at McGill run the ISCM2026 symposium. The team replaced Eventbrite and ConfTool with Fourwaves to manage... registrations and payments in one place. Fourwaves connected to McGill's Moneris payment gateway, making payments easy and secure. Organizers liked the modern, flexible platform and the ability to customize event websites. The switch made it simple to handle both free and paid events for an international audience.
Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO/AQIO)
- Hospital & Health Care
- Large
Fourwaves helped the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology save time on event setup by enabling template duplication and automating manual tasks. The platform made... registration and meal preference management easy, improving participant satisfaction. CANO/AQIO used Fourwaves to share research and foster collaboration at academic events. The team values Fourwaves for its flexibility and ongoing updates. Attendees gave positive feedback on the seamless event experience.
Association canadienne des infirmières en oncologie (CANO/AQIO)
- Hospital & Health Care
- Medium
Fourwaves helped the Association canadienne des infirmières en oncologie (CANO/AQIO) run academic events better. Before, they struggled with manual processes... and old systems. With Fourwaves, they now duplicate events, automate tasks, and manage registrations easily. This saves time and boosts participant satisfaction. The team can focus on high-value work and deliver modern, engaging events.
Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec (CRCHUQ)
- Hospital & Health Care
- Large
Fourwaves helped the Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec cut event costs by up to three times. The platform made... it easy to manage scientific days, galas, and conferences with up to 800 participants and 300 submissions. CRCHUQ gained autonomy, reduced manual work, and improved event professionalism. The team now spends more time on content and participant engagement. Fourwaves' flexible modules and cloning feature ensure smooth, consistent events.
Centre de recherche du CHUM (CRCHUM)
- Hospital & Health Care
- Large
Fourwaves helped the Centre de recherche du CHUM run its annual student congress with 90% less manual work. The event grew... to 350 participants, 144 posters, and 18 oral presentations. Fourwaves made registration, abstract management, and scheduling easy and error-free. The team used online tools for submissions, payments, and virtual poster sessions. Participant satisfaction increased thanks to a smooth experience.
CHUM Research Center
- Hospital & Health Care
- Large
Fourwaves helped the CHUM Research Center run its annual Student Congress with 90% less manual work. Before Fourwaves, event planning... was slow and full of errors. The platform made registration, abstract management, and scheduling easy. The 25th congress had record engagement with 350 participants and 144 posters. Students and researchers liked the smooth experience. Fourwaves is now essential for their events.
CHU Sainte-Justine
- Hospital & Health Care
- Large
Fourwaves helped CHU Sainte-Justine manage up to 80 events per year with ease. The hospital faced outdated tools and manual... workflows before switching to Fourwaves in 2018. The platform automated registrations, payments, and abstract submissions, saving time and reducing administrative work. Organizers now enjoy a smooth process and improved participant satisfaction. Direct payments to the hospital reduced financial risk and manual effort.
Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec (CRCHUQ)
- Hospital & Health Care
Fourwaves helped the Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec (CRCHUQ) cut event costs by up to three times. The team now... runs 7 to 8 events a year, including scientific days and large conferences, with less manual work. Fourwaves made event management faster and more professional. The platform improved collaboration and gave the team full control. CRCHUQ uses features like abstract submission, registration, and event cloning for better efficiency.
Fourwaves helped CHU Sainte-Justine manage up to 80 events per year. The hospital faced outdated event management tools and manual... workflows. Fourwaves provided a centralized, easy-to-use platform for registrations, payments, and abstract submissions. The team automated key processes, reduced administrative work, and improved participant experience. Payments now go directly to the hospital, cutting risk and saving time.
Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec (CRCHUQ)
- Hospital & Health Care
Fourwaves helped the Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec (CRCHUQ) improve event management for scientific days, conferences, and galas. Before Fourwaves, CRCHUQ... faced high costs, manual processes, and IT delays. With Fourwaves, they saved up to 3x in costs, gained autonomy, and improved event consistency. The platform made registration, payments, and abstract management easier. CRCHUQ now runs more professional and efficient events, boosting collaboration and satisfaction.
Fourwaves helped CHU Sainte-Justine manage up to 80 events per year since 2018. The hospital faced challenges with outdated event... management tools and manual workflows. Fourwaves provided an all-in-one platform for registration, payments, abstract management, and event websites. The solution automated processes, reduced administrative work, and improved participant experience. The team now saves time, receives positive feedback, and enjoys better operational efficiency.
Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO/AQIO)
- Hospital & Health Care
Fourwaves helped the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO/AQIO) improve their event management. Before Fourwaves, they struggled with manual... registration and outdated systems. Fourwaves made event setup faster and easier. The platform allowed them to reuse templates and automate tasks. Attendees gave positive feedback about the new experience. CANO/AQIO now saves time and plans to keep using Fourwaves for future events.
Canadian Society of Microbiologists
- Non Profit Organization Management
- Medium
Fourwaves helped the Canadian Society of Microbiologists manage over 430 abstract submissions and registrations for 600 attendees. Before Fourwaves, the... team struggled with manual processes and disorganized workflows. Fourwaves provided automated abstract management, registration, and payment processing. The platform saved time, improved participant satisfaction, and reduced administrative burden. The society now plans to use Fourwaves for future events due to its scalability and support.
Société canadienne de microbiologie
- Non Profit Organization Management
- Medium
Fourwaves helped the Société canadienne de microbiologie manage over 600 event participants and 430 abstract submissions. Before Fourwaves, event planning... was slow and used many disconnected tools. Fourwaves gave them one platform for registration, payments, and abstract management. The team saved time and made the process easier for everyone. Participants and organizers reported higher satisfaction and less manual work.
Association canadienne des infirmières en oncologie (CANO/AQIO)
- Non Profit Organization Management
- Medium
Montreal, Canada
Fourwaves helped the Association canadienne des infirmières en oncologie (CANO/AQIO) save time by automating event management. Before, the team struggled... with manual processes and outdated systems. With Fourwaves, they now duplicate events easily, manage registrations smoothly, and automate communications. Participant satisfaction increased, and errors dropped. The team can focus on high-value tasks and deliver better academic events.
Société canadienne de microbiologie
- Non Profit Organization Management
- Small
Ottawa, Canada
Fourwaves helped the Société canadienne de microbiologie manage over 600 event participants and 400 abstract submissions. Before Fourwaves, event planning... was slow and confusing, with manual processes and disconnected tools. Fourwaves made registration, payments, and abstract management simple and fast. The team saved time and improved the experience for everyone. Organizers now plan to use Fourwaves for more events in the future.
United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP)
- Non Profit Organization Management
Fourwaves helped USASP manage their annual scientific meetings. Before, USASP used manual processes and spreadsheets, which caused stress and risked... errors. With Fourwaves, they handled 530 abstracts and 120 reviewers easily. The review module cut work from days to less than two hours. USASP now uses Fourwaves for all their submission processes, saving time and reducing stress.
Geological Association of Canada
- Non Profit Organization Management
Fourwaves helped the Geological Association of Canada run their national conference with up to 800 attendees and 500 abstracts. Before Fourwaves, they... struggled with manual processes, security issues, and high volunteer turnover. Fourwaves provided secure payments, easy abstract management, and a user-friendly system. Volunteers no longer handle sensitive data, and event websites are built in under 30 minutes. The team values Fourwaves for its reliability, security, and strong customer support.
Canadian Society of Microbiologists
- Non Profit Organization Management
Fourwaves helped the Canadian Society of Microbiologists improve their event planning. Before Fourwaves, they struggled with manual abstract submissions and... no central registration. Fourwaves provided tools for abstract management, registration, and event websites. The team saved time and reduced administrative work. Over 600 attendees and 430 submissions were managed easily. Participant satisfaction increased and the team plans to keep using Fourwaves.
Molecular & Cellular Cognition Society (MCCS)
- Non Profit Organization Management
MCCS used Fourwaves to organize their annual symposium for researchers worldwide. They faced challenges with manual event management and outdated... software. Fourwaves provided tools for registration, payment processing, badge creation, and website design. The platform helped MCCS save time, reduce costs, and improve attendee experience. MCCS could focus more on their event and less on logistics.
Events Services Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Fourwaves
Société de microscopie du Canada
- Events Services
- Small
Canada
Fourwaves helped the Société de microscopie du Canada run its annual scientific conference. The platform unified abstract submissions, peer review,... registrations, payments, and communications. Organizers saved time by reusing past event setups and keeping all data in one place. Peer review became easier with customizable forms and clear workflows. Fewer complaints from participants showed the process worked smoothly. The society continues to use Fourwaves for its ease and strong support.
12e Conférence canadienne de biologie du développement (organizing committee)
- Events Services
- Small
Canada
Fourwaves helped the 12th Canadian Developmental Biology Conference manage 120 registrations and 97 abstract submissions for a four-day event. The platform made... it easy to track participant types and process payments securely through UBC’s financial system. Organizers used Fourwaves to build a custom event website, handle refunds, and export attendee data for on-site logistics. The result was higher attendance than previous years and smooth administration. Organizers plan to use more Fourwaves features for future events.
Geological Association of Canada
- Events Services
- Medium
Fourwaves helped the Geological Association of Canada manage national conferences with up to 800 attendees and 500 abstracts. Before Fourwaves, the... team struggled with manual processes, security breaches, and high volunteer turnover. Fourwaves provided secure payment processing, automated abstract management, and easy website creation. Volunteers found the platform intuitive and reduced their workload. The association now runs events more efficiently and securely each year.
Association géologique du Canada
- Events Services
- Medium
Fourwaves helped the Association géologique du Canada manage its national conference with up to 800 participants and 500 abstracts. Before Fourwaves, event... management was hard, with disconnected systems and security issues. Fourwaves made registration, payments, and abstract submissions simple and secure. Volunteers found the platform easy to use, even with little technical skill. The team now creates event websites in under 30 minutes and saves time on manual tasks.