How do organizers manage conference tracks and topics?

Paige Watson

Updated on 10 March 2026

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Conference tracks help organizers categorize submissions based on research areas, themes, or topics. Tracks make it easier to organize papers, assign reviewers with relevant expertise, and manage the overall review workflow.

In PeerSubmit, organizers can create multiple tracks for a conference. Authors select the appropriate track when submitting their paper, ensuring that submissions are reviewed by the most suitable experts.

Step 1: Log in to Your PeerSubmit Account

Start by logging in to your PeerSubmit organizer account.

• Open the PeerSubmit login page.
• Enter your registered email address and password.
• Click Login to access the dashboard.

Step 2: Select Your Conference

After logging in, open the conference where you want to manage tracks.

• Navigate to All Conferences.
• Locate your conference.
• Click Manage Conference to open the dashboard.

Step 3: Open the Call for Papers (CFP)

Tracks are managed inside the Call for Papers section.

• Open the CFP (Call for Papers) module.
• Select the CFP you want to manage.
• Go to the Tracks & Topics section.

Step 4: Create a New Track

You can add new tracks to categorize conference submissions.

• Click Add Track.
• Enter the Track Name (example: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science).
• Add a short Track Description.
• Save the track.

You can repeat this process to create multiple tracks for your conference.

Step 5: Add Topics Under Each Track

Topics help further organize submissions inside each track.

• Select a track you created.
• Click Add Topic.
• Enter the topic name.
• Save the topic.

Topics help reviewers quickly identify papers that match their research expertise.

Why Conference Tracks Are Important

• Organize submissions by research area
• Assign reviewers based on expertise
• Improve the peer review workflow
• Help authors choose the correct submission category

Using well-defined tracks ensures that submissions are reviewed efficiently and the conference program is organized clearly.