AI and digitalisation are becoming part of everyday business at Congrex. Frank Wächter explains why the new Senior AI & Data Governance Manager role was created, how it evolved from Data Protection and why good governance should help ideas move forward rather than hold them back.
Congrex Switzerland supported the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna with professional accommodation management, coordinating more than 20,000 room nights for delegations, sponsors, crew members, media representatives and guests. Building on its involvement in Basel in 2025, the Accommodation & Travel team once again helped ensure smooth hotel operations behind the scenes.
During our Internal Open Office Week, teams across Congrex Switzerland shared their expertise, processes, and challenges, creating new opportunities for collaboration, learning, and stronger connections across the organisation.
Discover how to drive association innovation with our 2026 guide. Based on the latest 2025 benchmarking data, we provide a step-by-step framework for using AI and agile processes to reverse declining membership and increase professional engagement.
Unconscious bias can hinder inclusivity within associations. Learn how to identify and address bias to create a more equitable and welcoming environment.
For their December team event, the Congrex Switzerland Meeting Planning team created a handmade patchwork blanket for a rescued elephant in Northern Thailand. What began as a local initiative in Basel became a meaningful gesture of support for an elephant rehabilitation centre.
The future of the Business Events Industry depends on how we inspire and develop the next generation. This article explores how meaningful training, apprenticeships and industry collaboration can create purpose-driven careers and strengthen long-term sustainability.
Basel, 5th January 2026 | Press Release: Congrex Switzerland announces the expansion and strategic reorganisation of its Top Management Team. With the appointment of Olivia Montanari Bürgin as Chief Key Account Officer and Silvia Agster as Chief Operations & Services Officer, alongside the new role of Chief Innovation & Growth Officer assumed by Sabine Adam, the company strengthens its leadership structure to drive client-centric growth, operational excellence, and innovation in the business events sector.
The Congrex Christmas Cookbook 2025 – a festive Guetzli collection with our team’s favourite recipes.
Congrex is pleased to support Winterhilfe Basel in modernising their IT systems. A financial contribution enabled the organisation to move from a local server setup to a modern remote solution – increasing flexibility, efficiency and cost-effectiveness in their daily work.
A short film created by Congrex Switzerland for ECTRIMS has been recognised at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards – celebrating four decades of scientific progress and the power of community.
Engagement is no longer about attendance, it’s about meaning, authenticity, and lasting connection.