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  • The main conference dashboard right after setup — show the event name, date, and key stats (registrations, sessions, speakers)
  • A partially complete schedule or the home overview card with progress indicators
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Conference management that works for you. Not against you.

Every conference tool you've tried was built for someone else. Whova wants you locked into an enterprise contract. Sessionize only does half the job. The rest are clunky form builders with a conference logo slapped on.

None of them were built for organizers who just want to get things done without a procurement process.

That's exactly why we built smallconfs.

Introducing smallconfs: conference management built for independent organizers. Speaker submissions, schedule building, and attendee registration, all in one place, at a price that doesn't require budget approval.

Fast, focused, and pleasant to use. We built this because we ran conferences and hated the tools available to us. You shouldn't need an enterprise contract to run a great event.

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The smallconfs team
Ryan Pletcher
Founder of smallconfs.com

Keep your attendees
in the loop.

A platform that covers your conference, from your first call for proposals to the final check-in, without the large price tag or lengthy onboarding call.

Little things, big difference.

The details that make running a conference feel less like a second job and more like something you actually enjoy doing.

CFP submission form

The public speaker submission form with fields for talk title, abstract, and speaker bio — shown partially filled in

Speaker review dashboard

The internal CFP review list with 4-5 submissions, status badges (Accepted / Pending), and one row expanded showing team scores

Schedule builder

The drag-and-drop schedule grid with 2-3 tracks and a full day of sessions placed in time slots

Attendee registration

The public registration page showing ticket type options (e.g. General / VIP) with prices and a Register button

Check-in on the day

The mobile check-in screen with a search bar, attendee list, and one row showing a green checkmark (just checked in)

Conference overview

The public conference site home page showing the event name, date, location, and navigation tabs (Schedule, Speakers, etc.)

We're building this in the open. Want in early?

Smallconfs is in active development. Join the waitlist and you'll be among the first to use a tool that was actually built for you, not for a procurement committee. Your feedback will shape what we build next.

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Common questions.

How is smallconfs different from Whova or Sessionize?chevron_right

Whova is built for enterprise events and priced to match. Expect a sales call before you see a number. Sessionize only covers speaker submissions, leaving you to stitch together registration and scheduling yourself. smallconfs handles all three in one place, without the contract or the complexity.

Who is smallconfs built for?chevron_right

Independent organizers, community-run events, and teams who want a capable platform without the overhead. If you've ever felt like the tools available to you were built for someone with a much bigger budget and a dedicated events team, smallconfs is for you.

When will it be available?chevron_right

We're actively building. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know as soon as early access opens. Waitlist members get in first.

Will there be a free plan?chevron_right

We're still working out pricing. What we can promise is that it won't require an enterprise contract or a 45-minute sales call to get started.

Do I need technical skills to use smallconfs?chevron_right

Not at all. smallconfs is built for organizers, not developers. If you can fill out a form and send an email, you have everything you need to set up your CFP, build your schedule, and open registration.

Can I run multiple conferences from one account?chevron_right

Yes. You can manage as many events as you need from a single account. Each conference gets its own settings, team, CFP, schedule, and registration page.

What happens to my data if I stop using smallconfs?chevron_right

Your data is yours. You can export your attendee list, speaker submissions, and schedule at any time. If you decide to leave, we won't hold your data hostage.

Yeah, let's run a great conference.

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