Oxford Abstracts

What Oxford Abstracts does

Oxford Abstracts Limited is a private UK-based SaaS company that builds cloud-based software for managing academic conferences. Its platform covers the full conference lifecycle: abstract submission collection, customisable peer-review workflows, automated reviewer assignment, multi-stage decision-making, program building, delegate registration and ticketing (integrated with Stripe and PayPal), virtual and hybrid event delivery (integrated with Zoom), instant abstract book generation, and branded certificate distribution. The product is sold to academic conference organisers — universities, research institutions, professional associations, and scientific societies — with stated reach across 100+ countries and 1,000+ events managed annually.

The platform is delivered as a multi-tenant cloud application with two primary product lines: Abstract Management Software (submission collection, peer review, decisions, ticketing) and Academic Conference Software (extending into live conference site, program builder, attendee networking, on-demand and live content, interactive poster gallery, and exhibitor options). Modular add-ons address more complex workflows: Multi-Stage ($850 per event) for phased submission journeys with invite-only stages, Symposium ($790 per event) for grouped panel submissions, and Certificates ($150 per event, free with Professional) for branded credentialing. Recent feature additions include a six-template Conference Website Builder (July 2025), Submission Analytics (November 2025), a Reviewer Recruitment Form (May 2025), and a Speaker Management module (March 2026) with customisable forms, bulk upload, and program-session attachments; an Admin Dashboard refresh and a move towards WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility compliance were delivered in mid-2025.

Revenue is generated through event-based subscription pricing rather than per-seat licensing. Tiers include a free plan for small meetings, Abstract Management at $890 per event, and the Professional Conference plan at $2,290 per event, with add-ons priced at $150-$850 per event; pricing is published in GBP, USD, EUR, and AUD. The go-to-market motion is demo-led direct sales targeting event organisers, supported by content marketing (SEO, comparison guides, blog), customer testimonial videos, and a 4.9-star Trustpilot rating across 400+ reviews. The company operates with a small team (1-10 employees) distributed across the UK, Europe, India, Australia, and the Americas, supported by a 24-hour global helpdesk, and reports satisfaction metrics of 95% ease-of-use endorsement and 97% stated repurchase intent.

Name

Oxford Abstracts

Legal name

Oxford Abstracts Limited

Website

https://oxfordabstracts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oxford Abstracts is a cloud-based SaaS platform that provides academic conference management software for abstract submission, peer review, program building, ticketing, and hybrid event delivery, serving universities, research institutions, and professional associations across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Conference Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Speaker, Program & Abstract Management Services (THAHACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Scholarly Societies & Conference Proceedings Publishing (MPAJABAK)

Keywords

• Academic conference software
• Abstract management system
• Conference submission platform
• Peer review software
• Event management tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Acharacle

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event-Based SaaS Subscriptions: Oxford Abstracts generates revenue through event-based subscription pricing. Customers pay per event (not per user or seat) with tiered plans ranging from free to premium conference packages. Additional revenue comes from optional add-ons like Multi-Stage ($850), Symposium ($790), and Certificates ($150) that can be added to base plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Oxford Abstracts provides a cloud-based SaaS platform that enables academic and scientific conference organizers to manage the full lifecycle of their events, including abstract and paper submissions, peer review, scheduling, registration, and publication of proceedings. The platform is offered on an event-based subscription model with optional add-ons such as multi-stage workflows, symposium management, certificates, and website building.

Product overview

Oxford Abstracts offers a comprehensive academic conference management platform with two core products: Abstract Management Software for collecting, reviewing, and making decisions on submissions, and Academic Conference Software for full event management including program building, networking, and virtual/hybrid conferencing. The platform operates on a tiered pricing model (Free, Abstract Management at $890/event, and Conference plans at $2290/event). Optional add-on modules include Multi-Stage ($850/event) for complex multi-phase submission workflows, Symposium ($790/event) for managing grouped panel submissions, and Certificates ($150/event) for branded attendee credentials. Additional features include a Website Builder for creating integrated conference websites, a new Reviewer Assignment Tool for automated reviewer allocation, and Submission Analytics for tracking abstract call performance. The platform integrates with Zoom for virtual events and Stripe/PayPal for payment processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Abstract Management Software: Software for collecting, reviewing, and managing abstract submissions for academic conferences.
• Academic Conference Software
• Multi-Stage Add-On
• Symposium Add-On
• Certificates
• Conference Website Builder

Products and services

• Abstract Management Software Cloud-based SaaS platform for managing abstract and paper submissions, peer review, scheduling, registration, and proceedings publication for academic and scientific conferences. Targeted at universities, research institutions, professional associations, and scientific societies that organize conferences.
• Academic Conference Software End-to-end conference management software for academic events, covering the full event lifecycle including abstract submission, peer review, scheduling, registration, and publication of proceedings. Designed for academic and scientific conference organizers.
• Multi-Stage Add-On Optional add-on module that enables multi-stage submission and review workflows for conferences requiring more complex, phased review processes beyond a single review stage. Targeted at academic conferences with multi-round or tiered review requirements.
• Symposium Add-On Optional add-on module providing symposium-specific management capabilities for events that combine larger conferences with affiliated or satellite symposia.
• Certificates Standalone certificate generation product that produces participation, presentation, and attendance certificates for conference delegates and speakers.
• Website Builder Website builder product that allows conference organizers to create and publish conference websites integrated with the Oxford Abstracts management platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ events managed per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CventcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2025Software integration allowing export of conference sessions from Oxford Abstracts into Cvent software for customers using both platforms.
• SwapcardcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2025Integration enabling export of program sessions from Oxford Abstracts and import into Swapcard for enhanced conference experiences.
• EventsAircoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2025Integration allowing export of registration information from EventsAir and upload into Oxford Abstracts to track submitter/author registrations.
• ZoomcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Fully integrated with Zoom for virtual and hybrid conference delivery, enabling seamless live session hosting within the Oxford Abstracts platform.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing integration for delegate registration, ticketing, and event payments through Stripe.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationAlternative payment processing integration for delegate registration and event payments alongside Stripe.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• All Academic (a2z / Personify): All Academic offers abstract and conference management tools for scholarly associations. It addresses the same abstract-submission-to-publication pipeline as Oxford Abstracts and competes for the same society/professional-association customer.
• Ex Ordo: Ex Ordo is an abstract and peer-review management platform built specifically for academic conferences. Direct functional overlap with Oxford Abstracts across submission, review, and program building, targeting the same organizer personas.
• Cadmium (CadmiumCD): CadmiumCD provides abstract submission, conference, and speaker management software for associations and academic meetings. Closely comparable in target vertical (scholarly/association conferences) and core feature set.

Broad incumbents

• Swapcard: Swapcard is an event and community platform offering registration, networking, and content delivery. Comparable to Oxford Abstracts on program/session handling (and a current integration partner), but broader in scope and scale.
• Cvent: Cvent is a large-scale event-management platform spanning registration, networking, and onsite logistics. It overlaps with Oxford Abstracts on abstract and program workflows but serves a broader corporate/professional event segment as part of a much larger portfolio.
• EventsAir: EventsAir is an event-management platform for large conferences with registration, travel, and content modules. Overlaps with Oxford Abstracts on registration and program workflows; broader enterprise focus and larger installed base.
• Whova: Whova is an all-in-one event management platform popular with academic and association conferences, offering registration, agendas, and networking. Competes for the same academic organizer segment as Oxford Abstracts though with a broader app-centric approach.

Regional players

• Conference Compass: Conference Compass delivers event apps and program content platforms, commonly used in European association meetings. It is an integration partner of Oxford Abstracts and competes for attendee-facing program experience at academic conferences.

Emerging players

• OpenWater: OpenWater is a submissions and review platform for awards, grants, and conference programs. It overlaps with Oxford Abstracts on configurable submission forms and review workflows, though it spans a broader set of program types.
• Submittable: Submittable provides submission management for grants, awards, and academic-style programs. Partial overlap with Oxford Abstracts on submission/review workflows; targets a wider set of use cases beyond conferences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@oxfordabstracts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oxfordabstracts
• Xx.com/AbstractsOxford
• Facebookfacebook.com/oxfordabstracts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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