Umbraco

Self-Hosted

Flexible open-source CMS for building custom conference management platforms

Overview

Umbraco is an open-source .NET CMS ideal for creating tailored conference management solutions. It supports custom content types for sessions, speakers, attendees, and schedules, with multi-language support for global events. Deployable via self-hosted servers, cloud (Azure/AWS), or Docker, it integrates with registration tools and payment gateways. Its intuitive backoffice lets organizers manage content easily, while developers can extend functionality via APIs or .NET for advanced workflows.

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

Key Features

Custom content models for sessions, speakers, and attendee tracking
Seamless integration with registration and payment systems
Multi-language support for international conferences

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Umbraco suitable for building a conference management platform?

Yes—Umbraco’s flexible content modeling allows creating custom sections for sessions, speakers, registrations, and schedules, making it ideal for tailored conference solutions.

? Do I need coding skills to manage an Umbraco-based conference site?

Basic content updates (schedules, speakers) can be done via the user-friendly backoffice without coding, but advanced integrations or workflows require .NET development knowledge.

? Is Umbraco free to use for conference management?

The core Umbraco CMS is open-source and free. Paid options like Umbraco Cloud (hosted) or enterprise support exist, but self-hosted conference platforms using the core are cost-free.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Conference Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data control via self-hosted deployment
⊕ Highly customizable to fit unique conference workflows

Cons

⊖ Requires .NET expertise for advanced customizations
⊖ Steeper learning curve than dedicated conference tools