In today’s digital era, scientific conference management has shifted towards automation and efficient online systems. Among the various options available, two platforms that often attract attention are Conftools and Leconfe. Both offer solutions for conference management, from paper submission, review process, to publication. However, when faced with the specific needs of the academic community in Indonesia, which one is more flexible and relevant?
About Conftools
Conftools is one of the conference management systems that has long been used globally. This platform is known for its stability, its comprehensive features for submission management and review, and its support for various types of scientific conferences, including international ones. Some of the main features of Conftools include:
- Paper collection and assessment
- Participant registration system
- Payment management
- Event program template
- Limited multilingual support
However, Conftools is not fully open-source and has a paid model that may be a barrier for conference organizers in developing countries, including Indonesia.
About Leconfe
Leconfe is a conference management platform developed with a focus on the needs of conference organizers in Indonesia and other developing countries. Leconfe is open-source and free to use, with a modern interface and workflows tailored to local conference management habits. Some of Leconfe’s advantages include:
- Free and Open source
- Integrated with online publishing system (similar to OJS)
- Flexible and customizable workflow
- Support for landing page feature for conference promotion
- Supports local and international payments
- Can be used for hybrid or fully online conferences
- Regular support and updates
Leconfe also supports the publication of articles directly within the platform, so that it is not only a management tool, but also a scientific dissemination medium. This is very much in line with the needs of academics in Indonesia who are increasingly focused on dissemination and indexing of publications.
Leconfe’s advantages for conference platforms
Multi-language
Leconfe supports multi-language usage, from the admin panel to the participant interface. This makes it easy for non-technical organizers and participants from various backgrounds.
Integration with Academic Ecosystem
Leconfe can be integrated with OJS and university repository systems, and supports publication schemes that comply with national and international accreditation requirements.
Low Operational Cost
With its open-source nature and no paid license, Leconfe is perfect for small-medium scale conferences or educational institutions with limited budgets.
High Flexibility
Leconfe allows customization of workflows, submission forms, email templates, and public displays according to the branding and needs of each conference.
Conclusion
Both Conftools and Leconfe have their own strengths. However, in terms of flexibility, support for local needs, and cost efficiency, Leconfe appears as a more suitable platform for conference organizers in Indonesia. Leconfe not only offers capable technical features, but also understands the social and administrative context of scientific organization in the country.
If you are part of an institution that wants to organize an academic conference independently and professionally, it’s time to consider Leconfe as a superior alternative that is not only sophisticated, but also supports the spirit of collaboration and open access in the academic world.