While there is a general structure most organizations follow, exactly how you manage your call for abstracts will depend upon the size and complexity of your event and your specific objectives and requirements.

Here is an outline of the basic steps, as well as questions and considerations you and your team should address:

1. Determine how your conference is going to be structured
2. Set your content goals
3. Create your timeline
4. Build your list of submission questions
5. Determine your review process
6. Build and test your abstract submission forms
7. Launch and promote your call for abstracts