The Scientific Event Management Platform Built for McGill Researchers.
Fourwaves is the academic event platform for McGill University. Centralize abstract management, peer reviews, and registration. Replace manual spreadsheets with automated tools to host professional symposiums.
Built for the McGill Admin Workflow.
Paperwork can be the hardest part of any event. Fourwaves is designed to fit into your existing departmental workflows.
Payment Collection
Fourwaves is recognized by McGill Financial Services for secure payment processing, making reconciliation simple for your finance coordinator.
Bilingual Capability
Easily host events in English, French, or both, essential for the Montreal research ecosystem or for international congresses.
A Decade of Experience
From small student symposiums to international conferences, we’ve supported McGill users for over 10 years.
Trusted by your colleagues for over a decade.
Research Associate, McGill
Associate Professor, McGill University and Lady Davis Institute
Program Manager, The Institute (RI-MUHC)
Program manager, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Assistant professor, McGill University
Assistant Professor, McGill University
Abstract Submissions & Peer Review
Automate the entire submission workflow and assign reviewers in clicks, eliminating the need for complex spreadsheets.
Registration & Payments
Create custom forms to track attendee data while collecting fees through a process already approved by McGill Financial Services.
Event Websites
Launch a professional, mobile-responsive home for your event in minutes without needing any technical or coding skills.
Conference Program
Generate a dynamic, searchable schedule that keeps attendees informed and makes your sessions easy to navigate.
Name Badge and Certificates
Generate ready-to-print name badges and automatically distribute certificates for attendees and presenters.
Simplify your next research event.
Join the many organizers in your community who use Fourwaves to power everything from local symposia to international congresses with pre-recognized financial workflows.
Supporting the Breadth of Research at McGill
Whether you are hosting a small departmental retreat or a global summit, Fourwaves provides a scalable platform that understands the nuances of academic knowledge sharing.
Graduate Student Research Days
Perfect for departmental retreats and poster competitions where student participation and feedback are the priority.
International Scientific Congresses
Manage high-volume abstract submissions and complex multi-track schedules for attendees visiting from around the world.
Continuing Education Events
Simplify registration and automate the delivery of participation certificates for professional development and medical education.
Alumni & Networking Events
Foster long-term engagement with easy registration and professional landing pages that reflect the prestige of your alumni network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Financial services set up a Moneris account (usually takes 48-72 hours). Our team then connects this account to your event.
You can build your registration form with registration options, their costs, taxes, etc. while this process is being taken care of for you.
Contact sales@fourwaves.com or book a time to chat with our team
Get started with our Free Plan for smaller gatherings.
For more complex events, we offer paid plans that are very affordable and scale based on your specific needs, ensuring you only pay for the features and capacity you actually use.
Look at our pricing page.
You can launch your event website and start accepting submissions almost immediately.
While the platform is designed to be intuitive and self-serve, you aren't on your own. As a Canadian company based right here in Quebec, we provide fast, friendly, and fully bilingual support.
Whether you have a technical question or need help with setup, our team is available to ensure your event is a success.
Yes, Fourwaves is a company started by former PhD students at the University of Sherbrooke
Our team of more than 15 dedicated people (and growing) is based in Quebec and on a mission to help research communities!