--- title: 'McGill event management software - Fourwaves' description: 'The all-in-one platform McGill researchers use to manage abstracts, peer review, registration, and payments for their conferences and events.' url: https://fourwaves.com/mcgill-university-event-management/ lang: 'en-US' --- # Conference management software, used at McGill since 2013 From the 2013 GRASP Symposium, now the Centre de recherche en biologie structurale, to the Research Institute of the MUHC, Fourwaves has powered McGill research events for over a decade. ![McGill Event Management - English](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/mcgill.BKpLjI3n_ZC0viM.webp) Poster presenter at a research day. Photo credit: Faculté de médecine de l’Université Laval. ## Everything you need to run your event From the call for abstracts to the closing certificate, McGill organizers manage every step in one place. ### Event website Launch a polished, mobile-friendly event website in minutes, no coding required. ### Abstract submissions Collect and manage submissions with custom forms, file uploads, and deadlines. ### Registrations Build custom registration forms and track attendees, tickets, and discounts. ### Payments Collect registration fees securely through Moneris, the payment gateway used at McGill. ### Peer review Run single or double-blind review, assign reviewers, and score submissions in one portal. ### Conference program Build a dynamic, searchable schedule with sessions, tracks, and speakers. ### Multilingual support Host events in English, French, or both, ideal for the Canadian research ecosystem. ### Event app Give attendees the full program, their agenda, posters and the participant list in the free Fourwaves Conference App. ### Automations Automate the busywork: book of abstracts, name badges, certificates, and email communications. **Top rated on G2 in Canada** ![G2 badge: High Performer, Canada, Summer 2026](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/high-performer-canada.Du4Fwy7L_1QXUhP.svg)![G2 badge: Leader, Event Registration & Ticketing, Summer 2026](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/leader.E5mMIpHm_1QXUhP.svg) ![G2 badge: Best Support, Event Management, Summer 2026](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/best-support.wuN2sioT_1QXUhP.svg) ![G2 badge: Most Implementable, Small Business, Summer 2026](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/most-implementable-small-business.BhGv8EWV_1QXUhP.svg) Rated 4.9/5 from 86 reviews on [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/fourwaves/reviews) and [Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/p/237345/Fourwaves/) ## Loved by research event organizers From local research days to international congresses, organizers rely on Fourwaves to run their scientific events. ![The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/logo.BtaJ0ynN_Z2adWAO.webp) All the organizing committees love the look of the websites. Compared to WordPress or Squarespace, you can customize a lot, but it's also easy. Anyone could do it. You don't need any expertise. ![Justin Martinez-Rosler - Communication Associate, Events, The Neuro](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/justin-martinez-rosler.DZUXF947_2pv0iA.webp) **Justin Martinez-Rosler** Communication Associate, Events, The Neuro ![Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/mcgill.B_LWz6Wk_ZXJjgA.svg) The platform is user-friendly and easy to use, including for virtual events. The Fourwaves team also offers unparalleled support. They are responsive and attentive, which greatly facilitates our work as an organizer! ![Fanny Toussaint - Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/fanny-toussaint.jEkOH5Tg_2loeyy.webp) **Fanny Toussaint** Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre ![McGill University logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/mcgill.B_LWz6Wk_ZXJjgA.svg) Working with Fourwaves was a great experience from start to finish. The platform is modern and easy to navigate, and the team is incredibly responsive. I highly recommend. ![Grant McKenzie - McGill University](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/image.BE70oOIe_Z2cFDiW.webp) **Grant McKenzie** McGill University ![McGill University logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/mcgill.B_LWz6Wk_ZXJjgA.svg) Fourwaves is a brilliant platform for hybrid conferencing and it can be easily adapted for educational learning and training activities. I am loving Fourwaves, and thank the team for working with us! ![Udunna Anazodo, PhD. - McGill University](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/udunna-anazodo.DR7Zoowg_1lYsKw.webp) **Udunna Anazodo, PhD.** McGill University ![CHU de Québec, Université Laval logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/chu-de-quebec.cuCp91zu_17OWjB.svg) Our annual virtual day was a great success. Participants liked the opportunity of live video conversations with students in front of their posters. I received only good comments on Fourwaves. **Friederike Pfau** CHU de Québec, Université Laval ![McGill University logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/mcgill.B_LWz6Wk_ZXJjgA.svg) I've been using Fourwaves for several years for virtual and in-person events and I'm very satisfied. It greatly facilitates registrations, submissions as well as printing name tags and the booklet. The team is very dynamic and the technical support is always very fast. ![Annick Guyot, PhD - McGill University](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/annick-guyot.YvhSAxl9_P1MIS.webp) **Annick Guyot, PhD** McGill University ![McGill University and Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/mcgill.D8ZCD-9I_Z1UIGW9.webp) You want the conference management platform to be in the background and not creating any trouble. I was personally very grateful that Fourwaves allowed that. ![Dr. Colin Crist - McGill University and Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/colin-crist.Crr9VWdH_kaP3x.webp) **Dr. Colin Crist** McGill University and Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research ![Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/ri-muhc-logo-franc-ais.Dh9Go2gk_uPFVc.webp) The customer support is fantastic. We regularly recommend Fourwaves to others. Fourwaves is a must for organizers of scientific events and symposia. ![Nadim Tawil, Ph.D - Center for Applied Nanomedicine, RI-MUHC](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/nadim-tawil.gZPWiGhC_1M3jGI.webp) **Nadim Tawil, Ph.D** Center for Applied Nanomedicine, RI-MUHC ![Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/ri-muhc-logo-franc-ais.Dh9Go2gk_uPFVc.webp) Fourwaves is extremely responsive. Whenever we have a question, they respond quickly and proactively and always have the solution. ![Inga Murawski - The Institute (RI-MUHC)](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/inga-murawski.DcXLY6NH_2dATyc.webp) **Inga Murawski** The Institute (RI-MUHC) [See all testimonials](https://fourwaves.com/wall-of-love/) ## Trusted by your colleagues for over a decade. From scientific research days to international conferences, see why your peers rely on Fourwaves to elevate their events. [See customer stories](https://fourwaves.com/customer-stories/) [Read testimonials](https://fourwaves.com/wall-of-love/) ![The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/logo.BtaJ0ynN_Z2adWAO.webp) ### Why McGill's Neuro chose Fourwaves for ISCM2026 How the team behind ISCM2026 at McGill's Neuro moved from Eventbrite and ConfTool to a single customizable platform connected to McGill's Moneris gateway. [Read customer story](https://fourwaves.com/customer-stories/mcgill-the-neuro-cholinergic-mechanisms-symposium/) ![CRBS](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/crbs.B__ft1ID_Z104U89.webp) ### A robust long term conference solution Since 2013, when Annick started using Fourwaves for the GRASP meeting, it became instantly clear that Fourwaves would solve the organizational challenges she was facing. [Read customer story](https://fourwaves.com/customer-stories/mcgill-university-crbs-cftr/) ![Ri MUHC Logo English](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/ri-muhc-logo-franc-ais.Dh9Go2gk_uPFVc.webp) ### How the Institute (RI-MUHC) modernized a 28-year tradition and increased scientific exchanges Discover how the Institute (RI-MUHC) moved from 28 years of manual spreadsheets to Fourwaves to power more than 20 scientific research events. [Read customer story](https://fourwaves.com/customer-stories/ri-muhc-research-institute-scientific-event-management/) ## Frequently asked questions ### Which payment gateway does Fourwaves connect to at McGill? McGill uses the Moneris payment gateway. Reach out to our team and we’ll connect you with the right contact in financial services to link your event. You can build your registration form while that setup is taken care of. Contact [sales@fourwaves.com](mailto:sales@fourwaves.com) or [book a time](https://fourwaves.com/book-a-demo/) to chat with our team. ### What are the costs associated with using Fourwaves? Pricing is flat, published, and charged per year, with no per-registrant fee, so you can budget your event before talking to a sales rep. There is also a free plan you can start on, with unlimited events and registrations and 25 abstract submissions per event. Look at our [pricing page](https://fourwaves.com/pricing/). ### How fast can I be up and running? 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. ### Is Fourwaves a company from Quebec, Canada? Fourwaves is a company from Quebec, Canada, 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!