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.
by Frank M. Waechter | 07.Jun.21 | Blog
Meeting architecture is a coordinated value-creation process that furthers the goals of every meeting owner. Working in close collaboration with other experts, PCOs are key pieces of the meeting architecture equation. A sound meeting architecture can help organisers tackle complexity, create real impact, and generate value.
by Frank M. Waechter | 25.May.21 | Blog
Where can a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) help you make your live easier? Learn more about the professional services a PCO offers.
by Frank M. Waechter | 03.May.21 | Blog
Professional needs have changed, and especially over the past year. Information remains important, but meaningful community building is becoming a priority. Associations can meet this need by redesigning their communication model through the creation of private online membership communities.
by Frank M. Waechter | 19.Apr.21 | Blog
Many aspects of our lives have recently shifted to online solutions, and that includes learning. Educational institutions were among the first to switch to online platforms at the start of the pandemic and were able to provide continuity of service even amidst serious...
by Frank M. Waechter | 05.Apr.21 | Press Releases & Congrex News
Our article was first published by IAPCO The PCO. IAPCO is the global association for Professional Congress Organisers (PCO) with the mission to raise the excellence of service amongst its members and other stakeholders of the meetings and business event industry...
by Frank M. Waechter | 22.Mar.21 | Blog
The switch to online and hybrid events has come with challenges and advantages. Within this model, conference organisers can set up a studio at nearly any given location. This could be a venue, a hotel, a university or research facility, or even in the own office space, which leaves a more ample budget for alternative event design. Green screen production for online events is an emerging trend due to the technique’s ability to create higher engagement levels.
by Frank M. Waechter | 08.Mar.21 | Blog
The events industry is still grappling with the uncertainty that led to mass cancellations and postponements of in-person events. Moving forward into 2021 and beyond, virtual meetings like conferences and trade shows will either take place in fully virtual environments or as hybrid events. Therefore, conference organisers must be ready to handle new challenges, as well as develop new strategies to cope with existing ones.
by Frank M. Waechter | 08.Mar.21 | Blog
The events industry is still grappling with the uncertainty that led to mass cancellations and postponements of in-person events. Moving forward into 2021 and beyond, virtual meetings like conferences and trade shows will either take place in fully virtual environments or as hybrid events. Therefore, conference organisers must be ready to handle new challenges, as well as develop new strategies to cope with existing ones.
by Frank M. Waechter | 22.Feb.21 | Blog
Hygiene plans for business events have existed for a long time. Some of them took the form of occupational health and safety regulations But their relevance was usually overshadowed by other aspects of event organisation. However, from 2021 onwards, it will be essential for professional event organisers to be directly involved with hygiene and infection prevention actions in order to design and manage safe events.