by Frank M. Waechter | 22.Nov.21 | Blog
When organising a medical conference, your main goal should always be to create a robust learning and networking experience for your attendees. Without any professional support, you may find it challenging to understand the specific needs of the medical community. Read our blog to learn more.
by Frank M. Waechter | 08.Nov.21 | Blog
In our rapidly changing world, the ability to harness the power of virtual teams is what makes or breaks an organisation. Tremendous advances in communication technologies occur every day, more recently spurred on by global health and supply chain crises. But with or...
by Frank M. Waechter | 25.Oct.21 | Blog
Conference management has undergone profound changes. Learn how to enrich conference environment & create memorable value-driven experiences.
by Frank M. Waechter | 11.Oct.21 | Blog
Community building has become ever more important after in-person events were limited or restricted altogether in 2020. However, the need to build relationships and to foster a sense of belonging remains a central issue. In this post we explore why creating opportunities for building communities is essential to associations today.
by Frank M. Waechter | 27.Sep.21 | Blog
Multi-hub events are quickly gaining terrain as one of the possible future shapes of conferences and other professional meetings. 2020 triggered a sudden transformation in the MICE sector, especially in terms of meeting format and introducing new ways of bringing people together at a distance.
by Frank M. Waechter | 13.Sep.21 | Blog
Corporate sustainability must be coherent if you want to achieve credibility. True sustainability entails changes in how we conduct economic affairs, social life, and even leisure, as proven by the growth of green tourism and a broader awareness of events’ negative impact on the environment.
by Frank M. Waechter | 26.Aug.21 | Press Releases & Congrex News
Since the start of our internal sustainability projects, the Congrex team has again been busy with their new projects. Today we would like to share projects carried out by our staff from the Finance, Association Management, Sponsorship and IT departments.
by Frank M. Waechter | 23.Aug.21 | Blog
A few months ago, we published a blog update on the role of professional conference organisers. The essential premise was the need for Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) to quickly adapt to change, whether change comes from client needs or technological advances. In today’s blog post, it is now time to turn our attention to event marketing.
by Frank M. Waechter | 05.Jul.21 | Blog
Non-profits generate enormous social value, which contributes to stronger communities and more stable economies. These associations operate in a complex environment and can always benefit from expert support and guidance. This article will examine how consulting firms can help non-profit associations better fulfill their role and become more robust.
by Frank M. Waechter | 22.Jun.21 | Blog
Conferences deliver educational and professional value, but generating ROI is another key objective. To do that, it is important to ensure that pricing is high enough to generate revenue without becoming a barrier to registration.
by Frank M. Waechter | 14.Jun.21 | Press Releases & Congrex News
We would like to introduce Timothy, Apprentice at Congrex Switzerland. What is your position at Congrex and what activities are you responsible for? I started my apprenticeship at Congrex in the summer of 2020. Currently, I work in the Registration Department, where I...
by Frank M. Waechter | 11.Jun.21 | Press Releases & Congrex News
At Congrex, one of our most important core values is: We Care. Sustainability is an ongoing, relevant and important concern for all of us.