pretalxConference planning tool: CfP, scheduling, speaker management

pretalx

pretalx is an open-source conference planning tool built with Python that streamlines the entire event management workflow. It handles submission management through a configurable Call for Participation, speaker communication, schedule creation, and post-event content sharing—everything needed to organize multi-track conferences efficiently.

Key Features

• Call for Participation: Configurable submission process with customizable review and selection workflows
• Schedule Management: Create and manage complex conference schedules across multiple tracks and days
• Speaker Management: Handle speaker communications, feedback collection, slide uploads, and recording embedding
• Highly Configurable: Customize appearance and behavior to match your event's needs, with plugin support for advanced customization

Use Cases

• Multi-Track Conferences: Organize large conferences with numerous parallel sessions and speaker submissions
• Community Events: Run smaller conferences and meetups with streamlined speaker coordination and scheduling
• Hybrid Events: Manage both in-person and virtual conference components with unified submission and scheduling systems

Who Is It For

pretalx is designed for conference organizers, event managers, and community leaders who need a self-hosted or managed solution for handling talk submissions, speaker management, and conference scheduling. It serves organizations of all sizes looking for a flexible, open-source alternative to proprietary event management platforms.