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Since implementing X-CD, we’ve experienced significant enhancements in every aspect of our call for speakers, submission reviews, and speaker correspondence. The system’s user-friendly interface makes abstract submission quick and error-free, and its robust review features have streamlined our entire review process, saving us countless hours. Centralizing all speaker information has simplified communications and logistics, ensuring a seamless experience. The customizable platform has elevated the professional appearance of our conference materials, reinforcing our brand identity. With automated emails and notifications, our communication with speakers has improved, leading to higher satisfaction and fewer support questions from submitters. X-CD has become an indispensable part of our conference planning and execution, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to streamline their abstract management and enhance their conference experience.
Security Concerns
Previous system was outdated and clunky leading to privacy issues
Wasted Time & Energy
Inneficient process for collecting and reviewing proposals
Lack of
Features
A rigid system with limited support did not allow for the necesarity data collection and workflows
About ISACA
As a globally recognized leader in IS/IT for over 50 years, ISACA is a professional membership organization committed to the advancement of digital trust by empowering IS/IT professionals to grow their skills and knowledge in audit, cybersecurity, emerging tech and more.
Our members get personalized training, educational resources and can earn the most in-demand credentials —all backed by the support of industry-leading IT experts from around the world. It’s a community designed to guide your career, propel your enterprise and take your organization into the future, while you help advance digital trust
Presence in 188 countries and 225 chapters worldwide
180,000 members across the world
Globally recognized leader in IS/IT for over 50 years
X-CD has revolutionized our submission and review processes! It has significantly enhanced the look and feel of all aspects of our call for speakers, submission reviews, speaker correspondence, and much more. Since we started using X-CD, it has become an invaluable tool for our conferences and speaker management, saving us a tremendous amount of time and effort.
– Chelsey Byrd, Speaker Management Specialist
Challenge #1
Outdated Interface & Privacy Concerns
The previous speaker management interface was outdated and incompatible with modern web browsers, leading to significant privacy issues by exposing users’ submissions to others.
CHALLENGE #2
Cumbersome User Experience
It imposed restrictive limits on upload sizes and lacked any archiving functionality, forcing users to re-enter their information for each submission, which was a cumbersome and time-consuming process. The submission system received numerous complaints due to its complexity and user-unfriendly design.
CHALLENGE #3
Manual Spreadsheets for Reviewing Submissions
ISACA faced inefficiencies in managing and reviewing submissions, as we had to rely on cumbersome manual processes using Microsoft Excel and Word for sorting, reviewing, and grading. This not only increased our workload but also hindered our ability to efficiently manage and evaluate speaker submissions.
Why ISACA Chose X-CD
After a rigorous review, with a heavy emphasis on both functionality and IT security, ISACA chose X-CD as their new speaker management system for all of their annual global events.
ISACA determined that X-CD was the right partner fit due to the robust flexibility of the platform to meet their various and growing needs both in the short and long term. X-CD also had a strong focus on data security and integrity which is a cornerstone of ISACA.
Solutions
Global Speaker Management Database
X-CD is used as ISACAs global speaker database for their multiple conferences each year, including the GRC Conference, LATAM, Europe, Asia, North America and Virtual.
X-CD has revolutionized our submission and review processes! It has significantly enhanced the look and feel of all aspects of our call for speakers, submission reviews, speaker correspondence, and much more.
Since we started using X-CD, it has become an invaluable tool for our conferences and speaker management, saving us a tremendous amount of time and effort.
Speaker Data Collection and Review Process Improvement
X-CD has revolutionized our submission and review processes! It has significantly enhanced the look and feel of all aspects of our call for speakers, submission reviews, speaker correspondence, and much more. Since we started using X-CD, it has become an invaluable tool for our conferences and speaker management, saving us a tremendous amount of time and effort. The user-friendly interface allows speakers to submit their abstracts quickly and easily. It reduces errors and ensures that all necessary information is captured efficiently. We can customize each conference call for speakers to gather conference specific information.
X-CD’s robust review features have simplified the entire review process. Reviewers can easily access submissions, provide feedback, and make decisions, all within the platform. This has drastically reduced the time and effort required for our review team. The ability to customize the platform to match our branding has elevated the professional appearance of our submissions and reviews. This consistency reinforces our brand identity and creates a cohesive experience for our speakers and attendees. X-CD offers comprehensive reporting tools are so easy to use and can be customized for pulling all kinds of information.
The reporting feature is one of my favorite parts of X-CD! Since integrating X-CD into our workflow, it has become an indispensable part of our conference planning and execution. It’s not just a tool; it’s a partner in our success.
Outcomes
X-CD Helped Streamline Operations by 50-75% and save Thousands of Hours per Year
The previous speaker management process was heavily manual, consuming an average of 325 internal resource hours per conference. With the implementation of X-CD, we have dramatically reduced this time by 50-75%, significantly streamlining our operations. X-CD has not only optimized our internal workflows but also enhanced the user experience, making it more intuitive and user-friendly. This improvement has greatly minimized the need for users to contact ISACA with support questions, resulting in a more seamless and efficient process for all involved.
300+ Hours Saved Per Event
50-75% ReductionEvent Operations
Internal WorkflowOptimization
Modules Used
Check out the Modules below that have helped ISACA grow their events, and better manage their processes and data
Abstract Management
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Speaker Manegement
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Peer Review
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