SPIP
Self-HostedOpen-source conference management system for academic and professional events
Overview
SPIP simplifies organizing conferences, workshops, and symposia with tools for paper submission tracking, peer review workflows, attendee registration, and abstract publishing. It supports multi-user roles (organizers, reviewers, authors) and customizable event schedules. Deployable via Docker or LAMP stack, it offers self-hosted flexibility to maintain data privacy and control over event operations—ideal for institutions and societies avoiding proprietary SaaS platforms.
Self-Hosting Resources
Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml.
⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.
version: '3'
services:
spip:
image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
container_name: spip
ports:
- "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
volumes:
- ./data:/app/data
restart: unless-stopped Key Features
- Paper submission and peer review workflow management
- Attendee registration with payment gateway integration
- Customizable conference schedule and abstract library
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is SPIP hard to install?
Yes—SPIP is open-source (licensed under GPL) and completely free to use, modify, and self-host. There are no hidden costs or subscription fees associated with the software itself.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosted solution
- ⊕ No subscription fees or hidden costs
- ⊕ Highly customizable event workflows
Cons
- ⊖ Requires basic server administration skills for setup
- ⊖ Limited third-party integrations compared to SaaS tools
- ⊖ Steeper learning curve for non-technical organizers
- ⊖ Smaller user community than mainstream alternatives