Abstract and Application Management Software for Associations

Collect, review, and manage conference abstracts, papers, presentations, awards, grants, scholarships, and other application-based programs in one flexible platform.

CATALYST® by Omnipress helps associations and conference teams streamline abstract submission, peer review, reviewer coordination, scoring, and decision workflows—while connecting accepted content to publishing, event, print, and digital delivery.

One Platform for Abstract Management and Application Management

Associations rarely think in silos. They are not just looking for abstract management software or a standalone application tool. They need a better way to manage and distribute content across conferences, awards, grants, scholarships, and related programs.

CATALYST® gives conference directors, association program managers, and directors of education a centralized conference abstract system and application management platform for collecting submissions, assigning reviewers, tracking status, and managing decisions with less manual work.

Whether you are managing a call for papers, abstract submission software requirements, award applications, or grant review workflows, CATALYST® helps your team work from one organized system instead of juggling spreadsheets, email chains, and fragmented tools.

Why Teams Move Beyond Manual Processes

Manual processes create friction for both staff and submitters.

When abstracts, papers, speaker proposals, and applications are spread across inboxes, spreadsheets, and disconnected forms, teams lose time tracking versions, assigning reviewers, chasing deadlines, and compiling decisions. As volume grows, so do the risks of delayed reviews, missed details, and operational bottlenecks.

For many associations, the issue is not just collecting submissions. It is managing the full process with enough visibility, structure, and flexibility to keep programs moving.

  • Common challenges include:
  • submission chaos across email and spreadsheets
  • complex peer review workflows
  • reviewer coordination headaches
  • timeline pressure before conferences
  • limited reporting and visibility
  • poor integration with conference scheduling or publishing
  • fragmented vendors managing separate parts of the workflow

What You Can Manage with CATALYST®

CATALYST® supports abstract and application management across a wide range of association workflows.

Conference Abstract Management

Use CATALYST® as your abstract management software to collect conference abstracts, technical papers, posters, presentations, and speaker proposals in one structured environment. Support call for papers workflows, peer review, scoring, and content selection with better control and visibility.

Application Management

Run application-based programs from one centralized platform. Collect structured submissions, supporting documents, eligibility details, and decision data without relying on separate tools.

Award Management Software

Manage award nominations, judging, scoring, and winner selection with a clearer review workflow for both staff and judges.

Grant Management Software

Collect and review grant applications, track progress across stages, and manage evaluation workflows more efficiently.

Scholarship and Nomination Programs

Support scholarship applications, nomination-based programs, and other structured review processes that require organized collection, reviewer assignment, and status tracking.

Key Capabilities

CATALYST® helps associations manage more than just submission intake.

Structured submission portals

Create flexible submission and application forms built around your program requirements.

Configurable review workflows

Support peer review workflow needs with reviewer assignment, scoring, evaluation tools, and structured decision-making.

Reporting and visibility

Track submissions, reviewer progress, and outcomes with greater visibility across the process.

Conference scheduling support

Help teams organize accepted content for conference planning and downstream program development.

Integrated publishing and distribution workflows

Move beyond submission-only tools by connecting content to publishing, digital, print, and event-related outputs.

Why Omnipress

Many tools focus on one part of the workflow. Omnipress supports a broader association content lifecycle.

Omnipress spans:

SubmissionEventPublishingPrintDigitalFulfillment

That means your abstract management software is not isolated from the rest of your conference content workflow. Accepted submissions can support downstream publishing, event, and content delivery needs through a more connected model.

For associations managing annual meetings, educational content, awards, grants, and conference proceedings, that integration reduces vendor fragmentation and operational complexity. It also creates a stronger story for buyers who need one partner, one solution, not more disconnected tools.

Explore CATALYST® Solutions

CATALYST® Abstract Management Software

Simplify abstract submission, call for papers workflows, peer review, and conference content planning with a conference abstract system built for associations.

Collect speaker, paper, poster, and presentation submissions. Assign reviewers, score abstracts, and organize accepted content with greater efficiency.

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CATALYST® Application Management Software

Manage grants, scholarships, awards, and nomination-based programs in one centralized application management platform.

Collect key applicant details, support structured judging and review, and improve communication throughout the process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is software that helps organizations collect, review, score, and manage conference abstracts, speaker proposals, papers, grants, scholarships, awards, and other structured applications in one centralized workflow.

Conference directors, association program managers, and event teams often need abstract management software when they are managing calls for papers, peer review, and conference content selection at scale.

Application management software can support award applications, grant applications, scholarship programs, nominations, and other review-based programs that need structured collection and evaluation workflows.

Many competitors focus on submission alone. Omnipress connects submission to publishing and distribution, giving associations a more integrated path from intake through final content delivery.

Simplify Abstract Submission and Application Workflows

Whether you need abstract management software for conferences, award management software, grant management software, or a more flexible application management solution, CATALYST® helps your team work more efficiently from one connected platform.