--- title: 'McMaster event management software - Fourwaves' description: 'The all-in-one platform McMaster researchers use to manage abstracts, peer review, registration, and Moneris payments for their events.' url: https://fourwaves.com/mcmaster-university-event-management/ lang: 'en-US' --- # Academic event management relied on at McMaster From the psychiatry CBT unit to departments and offices across McMaster, organizers run their research events on Fourwaves, with payments connected to the university’s Moneris gateway. ![McMaster University Event Management](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/mcmaster.UTKKvHWA_Z1XhIQW.webp) Participants discovering new research during a poster session. Photo credit: Faculté de médecine de l’Université Laval. ## Everything you need to run your event Manage the complete event lifecycle in one place, from abstracts to certificates. ### 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 McMaster. ### 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. ![Microscopical Society of Canada](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/logo.BIcd4v39_skECT.webp) The real challenge is keeping submissions, reviews, registration, and communications from turning into separate workflows. ![Dr. Mouhanad Babi - Facility Manager, Centre for Advanced Light Microscopy (CALM), McMaster University](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/mouhanad-babi.6xMkMkk9_ZDA8d3.webp) **Dr. Mouhanad Babi** Facility Manager, Centre for Advanced Light Microscopy (CALM), McMaster University ![McMaster Online CBT Training](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/logo.JfVO7eqU_Z1jSSwM.webp) The combination of flexibility, support, and continued improvement made it an easy platform to adopt. ![Annalee Flint-McClung - Program Coordinator, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/annalee-flint-mcclung.F_SVMB6f_ZUvb3c.webp) **Annalee Flint-McClung** Program Coordinator, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University ![University of British Columbia logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/ubc.C1xGVi4X_1opfOr.webp) Fourwaves is customized to academic science meetings. I don't have to educate them on what I'm doing before I can ask for help. ![Meg Hughes - University of British Columbia](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/meg-hugues.DYsHhMEy_Z2bwUoo.webp) **Meg Hughes** University of British Columbia ![Acadia University logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/gac.HKEndjJ8_2aEBAC.webp) The ability to centralize everything has been a game changer for us. Our process is finally streamlined. ![Dr. Deanne van Rooyen - Acadia University](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/deeanne.251Bdg_i_ZBIg6V.webp) **Dr. Deanne van Rooyen** Acadia University ![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 ![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 ![McMaster University](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/mcmaster.BoaJUSpK_1QlnLj.webp) Keep being amazing! ![Karla Martinez Pomier - McMaster University](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/karla-martinez-pomier.D7fxR7uZ_ZWUrMG.webp) **Karla Martinez Pomier** McMaster University ![McMaster University](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/mcmaster.BoaJUSpK_1QlnLj.webp) We use Fourwaves for registrations and it has been well received by participants and its features have been helpful in organizing our registrant data. We appreciate all the help Fourwaves has continued to provide us. **Navroop Gosal** McMaster University ![University of Manitoba and the Canadian Society of Microbiologists logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/csm-scm.T8Cz-YvR_ZYA2ik.webp) Fourwaves simplified all aspects of our event management, from abstracts to registrations — saving us time and improving the participant experience. ![Dr. Denice Bay - University of Manitoba and the Canadian Society of Microbiologists](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/dr-denice-bay-e1701446439473.DpUyvmUB_Z1L9Sns.webp) **Dr. Denice Bay** University of Manitoba and the Canadian Society of Microbiologists [See all testimonials](https://fourwaves.com/wall-of-love/) ## Trusted by your colleagues at McMaster University. From 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/) ![McMaster Online CBT Training](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/logo.JfVO7eqU_Z1jSSwM.webp) ### How McMaster Online CBT Training simplified academic workshop management with Fourwaves How McMaster Online CBT Training centralized registration, payments, and communications, and saved time, after moving its workshops and Research Day to Fourwaves. [Read customer story](https://fourwaves.com/customer-stories/mcmaster-online-cbt-training/) ![Microscopical Society of Canada](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/logo.BIcd4v39_skECT.webp) ### How the Microscopical Society of Canada runs its academic conference with Fourwaves Since 2019, the Microscopical Society of Canada has used Fourwaves to bring its website, abstracts, peer review, registration, payments, and yearly handoff together in one place. [Read customer story](https://fourwaves.com/customer-stories/microscopical-society-of-canada/) ![NOSM](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/nosm.q4X7Y5bL_Z5OvDe.webp) ### How the Continuing Education Office at NOSM revolutionized their event management Learn how the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) revolutionized its Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) events by adopting Fourwaves, eliminating inefficiencies and streamlining workflows. [Read customer story](https://fourwaves.com/customer-stories/northern-ontario-school-of-medicine/) ## Frequently asked questions ### Which payment gateway does Fourwaves connect to at McMaster? McMaster 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 Canada? Fourwaves is a Canadian company, started by former PhD students at the University of Sherbrooke, in the province of Quebec, Canada. Our team is based in Quebec and on a mission to help research communities and academic events!