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Conference schedule template for MS Project

The Converia team has long relied on this tool to plan client projects. We are now making our MS Project template available to you for planning your own events.

Rainer Kretzer
Rainer Kretzer
Managing Director

Has been supporting scientific conferences and congresses for twelve years. Writes regularly on program and abstract management, reviewer processes, and conference logistics.

Rainer Kretzer
May 24, 2012
September 30, 2026
Free download for your conferences

The file includes detailed planning steps for all key focus areas, such as attendee registration, abstract submission and review, check-in, and the production of print materials. Task dependencies and realistic time estimates are already built in.

We provide the template file in .zip format as part of our continuously growing collection of conference preparation resources. We will send the download link directly to the email address you provide.

You can find further valuable tips on scheduling in our article on deadline planning.

About the author

Rainer Kretzer
Rainer Kretzer
Managing Director

Managing Director. On board since the early days. Bridges the gap between software development and the real-world needs of conference teams.

Rainer Kretzer
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