--- title: 'UQAM event management software - Fourwaves' description: 'The all-in-one platform UQAM researchers use to manage abstracts, peer review, registration, and payments for their conferences and events.' url: https://fourwaves.com/uqam-event-management/ lang: 'en-US' --- # Conference management software adopted at UQAM Organizers at UQAM manage abstracts, peer review, and registration on Fourwaves, with payments connected to the university’s Global Payments gateway. ![UQAM Event Management](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/uqam.CR66U-z__Gnqfi.webp) Poster session in the atrium. Photo credit: Faculté de médecine de l’Université Laval. ## Everything you need to run your event A single platform for the whole event, from submissions to networking on the event app. ### 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 Global Payments, the payment gateway used at UQAM. ### 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) What works well for us is that Fourwaves understands academic events. It is not just a registration tool. It is instrumental in the way a symposium actually needs to be organized. ![Marylou Meyer - Coordinator, PROTEO research network](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/marylou-meyer.Bd-abxDd_1wjcFj.webp) **Marylou Meyer** Coordinator, PROTEO research network ![UQAM logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/uqam.0s_QMCNJ_jHsfY.svg) Our event was a success thanks to the services of Fourwaves! The team is very responsive and available to help as needed and listen to improve their service. I recommend 100%! **Hermance Beaud** UQAM ![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 ![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 ![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 ![UQAM logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/uqam.0s_QMCNJ_jHsfY.svg) The Fourwaves platform is very easy to use, simple, efficient and fast. It's easy to switch from a face-to-face event to a hybrid or virtual one. The support team is always available to answer our questions. **Steve Bourgault** UQAM ![UQAM logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/uqam.0s_QMCNJ_jHsfY.svg) It's the simplest and most pleasant platform we've worked with, especially for conference-style events. **Karine Gélinas** UQAM ![CHU Sainte-Justine logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/chu-sainte-justine.l7eyExiJ_Z18raNi.webp) Fourwaves is indispensable to our operations for nearly 80 events per year. The platform is easy to use, fast, well-structured, enhancing our reputation. ![Viki Bernard - CHU Sainte-Justine](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/vikibr-sept2023-final.0XqaV3DZ_28ghKf.webp) **Viki Bernard** CHU Sainte-Justine ![CRCHUM logo](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/crchum.MoUtXAsn_2a7w6U.svg) For me, Fourwaves is a must-have for our large student congress. I couldn't do without it anymore, it would be disastrous. ![Joanne Auclair - CRCHUM](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/joanne-auclair.D9Tmmmv1_GY6IV.webp) **Joanne Auclair** CRCHUM [See all testimonials](https://fourwaves.com/wall-of-love/) ## Trusted by your colleagues at UQAM. 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/) ![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/) ![How Saint-Justine Coordinates Nearly 80 Events per Year Efficiently](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/chu-saint-justine.BeMBU-2M_IP8FS.webp) ### How Saint-Justine coordinates nearly 80 events per year efficiently The CHU Sainte-Justine is the largest mother and child center in Canada and one of the four most important pediatric centers in North America. They host a large number of events and trust Fourwaves since 2018. [Read customer story](https://fourwaves.com/customer-stories/chu-sainte-justine/) ![How a Student-Led Symposium Leveraged Fourwaves to Bring Researchers Together](https://fourwaves.com/_astro/udem-sciences-biologiques.gcpXNvkj_yIceq.webp) ### How a student-led symposium leveraged Fourwaves to bring researchers together This student-led symposium on biological sciences at the Université de Montréal has been using Fourwaves for many years to showcase research through oral and poster presentations for over 250 participants [Read customer story](https://fourwaves.com/customer-stories/symposium-of-the-department-of-biological-sciences/) ## Frequently asked questions ### Which payment gateway does Fourwaves connect to at UQAM? UQAM uses the Global Payments 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!