CarbonFreeConf allows you to create online conferences where all participants - presenters, organizers, attendees - are gathered in a virtual classroom. They can then communicate online via audio and video. Each participant can watch the online presentations, and participate interactively, with questions or remarks that can be up-voted by other participants.
Our aim is to create a platform that is useful for researchers and where everyone can contribute to make it more efficient and more suited to the different types of problematics that can be encountered in different fields.
That is why we have decided to make it totally open source and accessible to everyone. One can even use their own servers to run our solution. The ultimate goal is to have a platform that is very easy to use for all researchers across the globe even in some specific fields where the way conferences are prepared or run is not usual.
Everybody can check the entirety of our code here and is free to make changes.
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It is a novel way of bringing our research work to reality, while avoiding the costs of traveling as well as too much carbon emission. Just imagine how much CO2 a single commercial flight releases into the atmosphere? And now 50 or a 100? Attending online conferences can save carbon emissions associated with travelling to meetings, workshops, and schools. Organising virtual conferences will still produce a slight amount of emissions, which you can calculate with our carbon calculator but it is between 100 to 1000 times smaller than for in-person meetings.
We also provide all the tools to make the experience unique and organize your conference as easily as possible by only clicking a few buttons that will create your conference or meeting website, which will be used by your attendees to register or connect to the conference on the big day!
As a conclusion, these online conferences are an efficient way to communicate our research work, save time and money, and most of all, to reduce our carbon footprints!
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As an academic, you are no stranger to the importance of conferences and networking opportunities in advancing your research and career. However, with the current climate situation, traveling for face-to-face conferences is not sustainable. This is where virtual conferences can be a game-changer. By going virtual, you can still engage with the academic community and share your research without incurring the environmental impact of travel.
Virtual conferences are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional, in-person meetings. There are a number of benefits to hosting a virtual conference, including cost savings, increased accessibility, and reduced environmental impact.
One of the biggest advantages of virtual conferences is cost savings. Hosting a virtual conference eliminates the need for expensive travel and lodging expenses for attendees. This can save organizations a significant amount of money, which can be reallocated to other important research initiatives.
Another major benefit of virtual conferences is increased accessibility. With a virtual conference, attendees can participate from anywhere in the world, as long as they have an internet connection. This makes it possible for a wider range of individuals to attend and participate in the conference, including those who may have otherwise been unable to attend an in-person event due to distance, cost, or maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Additionally, virtual conferences have a much lower environmental impact than traditional, in-person meetings. Air travel is a major contributor to carbon emissions, and by hosting a virtual conference, organizations can greatly reduce their carbon footprint.
Finally, virtual conferences are becoming more and more sophisticated, providing a great user experience with interactive features and high-quality video and audio. This allows attendees to fully engage in the conference, regardless of whether they are in the same room or not.
Overall, virtual conferences offer a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional, in-person meetings, while providing an engaging and interactive experience for attendees.
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There is no download to access the conference room, your participants just go on our website and it's done.