Roadiz

Self-Hosted

Open-source headless CMS tailored for conference management & content-driven events

Overview

Roadiz is an open-source headless CMS built with Symfony components, ideal for managing conference websites, speaker profiles, session schedules, and sponsor listings. It supports multi-language content for global events, custom content types (like workshops or attendee tracks), and REST/GraphQL APIs to integrate with event apps or frontend interfaces. Deployable via Docker or traditional web servers, it offers extensibility through plugins and flexible theming, letting organizers maintain full control over data privacy and self-hosting options.

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

Key Features

Custom content models for conference assets (sessions, speakers, sponsors)
Multi-language support for international events
REST/GraphQL APIs to power event apps & frontend interfaces
Dockerized deployment for quick self-hosting setup

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Roadiz hard to install?

Roadiz offers Docker images for simplified deployment, accessible to users with basic server knowledge. Traditional setups require PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, and Symfony environment setup—step-by-step guides are available in the documentation.

? Is it a good alternative to proprietary conference tools?

Yes, if you value flexibility and data control. Unlike closed tools, Roadiz lets you customize every aspect of your conference site/app and avoid recurring fees—though it needs more initial setup than turnkey solutions.

? Is it completely free?

Roadiz is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host. There are no hidden costs for core functionality, though you may pay for server hosting.

Top Alternatives

Eventbrite (proprietary event management platform) Search Google

ConfTool (proprietary conference management software) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Conference Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data control via self-hosting
⊕ Flexible customization for unique conference workflows

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server administration skills for setup
⊖ Needs initial configuration (not a turnkey conference solution)