Concrete 5 CMS

Self-Hosted

Open-source CMS with robust conference management capabilities

Overview

Concrete 5 CMS is an open-source, user-friendly platform ideal for building and managing conference websites. It offers tools for session scheduling, attendee registration forms, speaker profile pages, venue maps, and real-time content updates. Deployable via Docker, LAMP stack, or cloud hosting, it supports custom add-ons to extend conference-specific features like ticketing integrations or live stream embedding. Its drag-and-drop editor simplifies page creation without coding, while role-based access control lets admins manage event teams efficiently for self-hosted conference portals.

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:
  concrete_5_cms:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: concrete-5-cms
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Session scheduling & track management
Attendee registration form builder
Speaker profile pages & content customization

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Concrete 5 CMS hard to install?

No—Concrete5 supports easy installation via Docker, LAMP stack, or one-click installers on most hosting platforms. A guided setup wizard helps configure your conference website quickly, even for non-technical users.

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

Yes—It offers full control over conference data (self-hosted) and lower long-term costs. While initial setup is more hands-on than SaaS tools, it’s highly customizable for unique needs (e.g., custom session tracks or attendee portals).

? Is it completely free?

The core CMS is open-source and free. Premium add-ons (like advanced registration or ticketing) may have fees, but basic conference management features (scheduling, profiles, forms) are free to use.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Conference Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosted deployment (full data control)
⊕ No core subscription fees, open-source license

Cons

⊖ Requires server setup (LAMP stack or Docker)
⊖ Advanced conference tools may need paid add-ons