Setting up a Call for papers

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To create a new submission template:

Within the template, set up your submission form by adding the relevant fields, such as:

For the reviewers’ form:

Include custom evaluation criteria, such as:
- 5-star rating
- Open comments
Tailor the review criteria to match what needs to be assessed (e.g., originality, feasibility, relevance).

A single submission template can be reused across multiple calls for papers, which saves time when launching similar initiatives.
If you have several categories (e.g., CSR Prize, Innovation Prize), we recommend creating a distinct submission folder for each one to ensure clear tracking.

To create a new call:

Target audience: specify whether the call is for individual participants or exhibitors
Quotas: set a maximum number of submissions (e.g., 50) and/or authors per submission
Dates: define submission and review periods (e.g., April 1 to April 30 for submissions, May 1 to May 15 for reviews)

Reviewers will evaluate submissions based on the review form criteria. You can assign them in two ways:

Make sure to add the Call for Papers templates so they are available in the CMS:

In the event back office:
Go to Website tab > Templates > Add Template > Call for Papers
Go to Website tab > Templates > Add Template > Call for Papers- submission
Then, from the CMS, create a blank page and add a Submission Overview block

Also add the Call for Papers – Detail Page to allow access to individual paper submissions.

In the participant space, add the Submissions and Reviews pages so that:

You can do this from:

The back office:
Website & App > Website Content > Add Page > Call for Papers
The CMS:
Current Page > Add Page > Call for Papers

The Call for papers feature allows you to organize contests, paper submissions, or evaluation sessions. It enables you to create custom forms, assign reviewers, and track submissions efficiently.