Ex Ordo

What Ex Ordo does

Ex Ordo is a cloud-based SaaS provider of conference management software purpose-built for scholarly, academic, scientific, and technical events. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Galway, Ireland, the company delivers an integrated platform that connects the full conference lifecycle — abstract and paper submissions, peer review allocation, registration and payment collection, programme scheduling, virtual and hybrid event delivery, and book of proceedings generation — into a single system that replaces the fragmented toolchains typically used by academic conference organizers. As of the most recent disclosure, the platform has managed 1,512 conferences, served 799,187 researchers and professionals, processed 43,745 peer reviews, and delivered 170,888 minutes of content across events in over 60 countries, with a documented 99.97% uptime over 12 years of operation.

The platform is built on AWS infrastructure, integrates Stripe and PayPal for PCI-compliant payment processing, and connects to Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Google Meet, and Restream for live streaming. Its proprietary Peer Review Allocation Engine automatically matches submissions to reviewers based on expertise and supports single- or double-blind review configurations; a built-in Conflict Checker prevents presenter double-booking. Mobile delivery is enabled through a native iOS/Android app powered by Guidebook technology. Data is hosted on EU servers with full GDPR compliance, addressing the regulatory requirements of European university and association buyers. The technology stack is operationally mature but does not disclose AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or developer-facing extensibility.

The business model is subscription-based with quote-based, multi-year contracts tailored per conference — pricing is not publicly disclosed and prospects engage via a 'Get a Price' form. Go-to-market combines product-led growth (self-serve demo videos, webinars, the No-Panic Guide, case studies) with sales-assisted enterprise engagement. Customer segments center on non-profit professional associations (AMA, IPrA, Wildlife Disease Association, ASEM, Society of Engineering Science, Political Studies Association, AASV) and universities/research institutions. In May 2023 the company raised over $3 million from Enterprise Ireland, Hindawi founders, and other scholarly industry figures specifically to fund platform enhancement and North American expansion, establishing the company's first significant institutional capital base.

Name

Ex Ordo

Legal name

Ex Ordo Limited

Website

https://exordo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ex Ordo is a cloud-based SaaS platform that manages scholarly, academic, and scientific conferences end-to-end, including abstract submissions, peer review, registration, payments, virtual events, and proceedings, primarily serving non-profit professional associations and research institutions globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conference Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM)

Keywords

• Conference management software
• Peer review software
• Abstract management platform
• Virtual conference hosting
• Academic event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Galway

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Conference Management Software Subscription: Ex Ordo generates revenue through subscription-based licensing of their integrated conference management software platform. Conference organizers subscribe to use the service for managing their events, paying charges as set out in their Order/Proposal. The service includes abstract management, peer review, registration, virtual events, and related features. Pricing is quote-based and customized per conference.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ex Ordo provides a cloud-based SaaS platform purpose-built for managing scholarly, academic, scientific, and technical conferences end-to-end. The platform combines peer review management, abstract submission, conference registration, programme/scheduling, virtual event hosting, mobile event apps, and proceedings book generation into one integrated suite sold to conference organizers, professional associations, and universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ex Ordo Review Peer review management software for scholarly conferences that handles abstract submission, reviewer assignment, conflict-of-interest checking, and review workflows for academic and scientific events.
• Ex Ordo Register
• Ex Ordo Virtual
• Ex Ordo Manage
• Ex Ordo Programme
• Ex Ordo Mobile
• Ex Ordo Book of Proceedings

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,512 conferences managed on the platform
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, infrastructure and secondary.

• GuidebookcoreTechnology or IntegrationGuidebook's technology powers Ex Ordo's mobile conference app for iOS and Android. Guidebook has powered over 50,000 events to date. The mobile app enables delegates to navigate events, network, receive notifications, and access content on their phones.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)infrastructureTechnology or IntegrationAWS EMEA SARL is listed as a sub-processor for cloud infrastructure services, hosting Ex Ordo's platform and data.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe Payments Europe, Ltd. processes secure card payments (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) for conference registration fees. Integrated for PCI-compliant payment processing with fraud detection.
• PayPalsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPayPal (Europe) SARL is listed as a sub-processor providing alternative payment method for conference registration fees.
• Google IrelandinfrastructureTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Ireland Ltd. is listed as a sub-processor, used for analytics and monitoring website performance via Google Analytics.
• Mailchimp (The Rocket Science Group)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationMailchimp (The Rocket Science Group LLC) handles email marketing automation and newsletter distribution for Ex Ordo's customer communications.
• Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams, Google MeetsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with major video conferencing platforms allows live streaming of conference sessions through Ex Ordo's virtual event platform.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Whova: Whova is an event management platform widely used by academic and professional conferences for registration, abstract management, attendee networking, and virtual/hybrid delivery. It is one of the most direct competitors to Ex Ordo in scholarly events.
• CadmiumCD: CadmiumCD provides an integrated event management platform purpose-built for associations and learned societies, including abstract submission, peer review, and conference apps. It competes head-on with Ex Ordo in the scholarly association segment.
• Oxford Abstracts: Oxford Abstracts is a conference management platform serving academic and scientific events with abstract submission, peer review, scheduling, and registration. It targets a very similar customer base to Ex Ordo.
• EasyChair: EasyChair is a long-established academic conference management system used widely by computer science and engineering conferences for submissions, peer review, and proceedings. It is a free, widely adopted peer that competes with Ex Ordo's Review and Programme products.

Emerging players

• Morressier: Morressier offers a platform for scientific conferences and scholarly content workflows, including abstract management, virtual events, and proceedings. It overlaps with Ex Ordo's scholarly conference focus and brings adjacent research integrity and publishing capabilities.
• vFairs: vFairs provides virtual and hybrid event platforms with registration, exhibitor management, and content hosting. It targets associations and professional events, providing partial overlap with Ex Ordo's Virtual product.

Broad incumbents

• ScholarOne (Clarivate): ScholarOne is a widely deployed peer review and manuscript management platform owned by Clarivate. While primarily focused on journals rather than conferences, it is an incumbent in scholarly submission and review workflows and competes for the same customer relationships.
• Cvent: Cvent is a leading enterprise event management platform covering registration, attendee engagement, venue sourcing, and virtual events. It is a broad incumbent that increasingly overlaps with Ex Ordo in mid-market and association segments.
• Bizzabo: Bizzabo is an enterprise event experience platform offering registration, virtual/hybrid event delivery, and analytics. It serves professional and association conferences as a broader incumbent to Ex Ordo's vertical solution.
• Eventbrite: Eventbrite is a widely adopted self-serve ticketing and event registration platform. While it lacks scholarly-specific features like peer review and abstract management, it is a default alternative for smaller academic and professional events.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/exordo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ex-ordo

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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