Alfresco Community Edition

Self-Hosted

Open-source content management platform for conference organization & document collaboration

Overview

Alfresco Community Edition is an open-source content management system ideal for conference organizers to centralize document storage (speaker slides, agendas, abstracts), collaborate on event logistics, and control access permissions. It supports version control, customizable workflows for abstract approval, and integration with collaboration tools, enabling teams to streamline attendee resources and speaker management. Scalable and self-hosted, it offers privacy-focused solutions for small to mid-sized events needing flexible content coordination.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  alfresco_community_edition:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: alfresco-community-edition
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Centralized storage for conference documents (slides, agendas, abstracts)
Customizable workflows for abstract approval & session scheduling
Role-based access control for organizers, speakers & attendees

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Alfresco Community Edition hard to install for conference use?

Basic installation via Docker is manageable, but customizing workflows for conference-specific tasks (like abstract approval) may require familiarity with Alfresco’s architecture and configuration tools.

? Is it a good alternative to proprietary conference tools like Cvent?

Yes, for teams prioritizing self-hosted content control and open-source flexibility—it excels at document management and collaboration, though it needs integration with external tools for ticketing/registration.

? Is it completely free for conference management?

Yes, Alfresco Community Edition is 100% free under the LGPL license, with full access to core features needed for conference content management and collaboration.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Conference Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosted deployment
⊕ Free open-source core with no hidden costs

Cons

⊖ Requires technical setup & server management
⊖ Lacks native ticketing or attendee registration modules