--- title: 'Université Laval event management software - Fourwaves' description: 'The all-in-one platform for Université Laval researchers to manage abstracts, peer reviews, and registrations. Collect payments through Stripe and replace manual spreadsheets with automated workflows designed for academic events.' url: https://fourwaves.com/universite-laval-event-management/ lang: 'en-US' --- # The conference management system trusted at Université Laval Fourwaves has powered events at Université Laval since 2013, with 410+ events across roughly 40 departments and research units centralizing abstracts, peer review, and registration. ![Université Laval Event Management](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/universite-laval.CF8Zwkk7_ZXy7II.webp) Student presenting her poster at the Journées de la recherche en santé Mai 2023. Photo credit: Faculté de médecine de l’Université Laval. ## Everything you need to run your event One platform for the full event lifecycle, from the call for abstracts to the closing certificate. ### 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 Stripe, the payment gateway used at Université Laval. ### 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. ![PROTEO](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/logo.CWw-i-5Q_2fCjKH.webp) Because the symposium changes host university every year, we need tools that help us keep the structure consistent while still allowing each edition to have its own identity. ![Marylou Meyer - Coordinator, PROTEO research network](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/marylou-meyer.Bd-abxDd_1wjcFj.webp) **Marylou Meyer** Coordinator, PROTEO research network ![CHU de Québec - Université Laval logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/chu-de-quebec.cuCp91zu_17OWjB.svg) Fourwaves is now an indispensable tool for the management of our scientific events, no matter the size. The interface is very easy to understand, customizable and complete. The team offers excellent support! ![Aline Dumas - CHU de Québec - Université Laval](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/aline-dumas.r4iYg5uA_1O1wjC.webp) **Aline Dumas** CHU de Québec - Université Laval ![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 ![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 ![Financial services, Université Laval logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/ulaval.BJYiTARR_Z1sx876.svg) The platform has considerably reduced the time spent on bank reconciliation. It takes me 10x less time than before. ![Michelle Dufour - Financial services, Université Laval](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/michelle-dufour.p7mZtBBy_1cdWrK.webp) **Michelle Dufour** Financial services, Université Laval ![Université Laval logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/ulaval.BJYiTARR_Z1sx876.svg) An excellent platform that allowed us to carry out our event! Much appreciated by the team and the participants. **Jasmine Nadeau** Université Laval ![Université Laval logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/ulaval.BJYiTARR_Z1sx876.svg) Fourwaves was amazing to help manage abstract submissions, registrations, the booklet, name tags and to promote the event. It helped us be very efficient in our communications. **Claudia Larochelle** Université Laval ![Université Laval logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/ulaval.BJYiTARR_Z1sx876.svg) We often use Fourwaves for our events. In addition to the ease of use, it is well adapted, efficient and above all very reliable. Fourwaves is the perfect tool to save time and succeed in organizing our events. ![Pierre-Yves Savard - Université Laval](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/py.JvfCVMqO_LGist.webp) **Pierre-Yves Savard** Université Laval ![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 [See all testimonials](https://fourwaves.com/wall-of-love/) ## Trusted by your colleagues at Université Laval. 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/) ![10x Faster Bank Reconciliation for Université Laval’s Finance Department](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/u-laval.QbBGV_aA_ZzxHFf.webp) ### 10x faster bank reconciliation for Université Laval’s finance department It takes me 10x less time than before". See how Michelle Dufour transformed financial oversight at Université Laval. [Read customer story](https://fourwaves.com/customer-stories/university-finance-event-payment-management-universite-laval/) ![PROTEO](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/logo.CWw-i-5Q_2fCjKH.webp) ### How PROTEO turns a rotating symposium into repeatable event workflows One of Fourwaves' earliest users, the PROTEO research network relies on the platform to keep its rotating annual symposium consistent from one host university to the next. [Read customer story](https://fourwaves.com/customer-stories/proteo-research-network-uqam-symposium/) ![CRCHUQc](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/crchuqc.DnUjvNDk_2hDUxM.webp) ### How the CRCHUQ increased collaboration and visibility across the research community How CRCHUQ streamlined scientific events, improved autonomy, and reduced costs by adopting Fourwaves for abstract submissions, registrations, and seamless event management. [Read customer story](https://fourwaves.com/customer-stories/centre-de-recherche-du-chu-de-quebec/) ## Frequently asked questions ### Which payment gateway does Fourwaves connect to at Université Laval? Université Laval uses the Stripe 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!