10 Actionable Steps for Organising a Science Conference
Organising a science conference presents unique challenges. Discover the steps to mitigate the logistical challenges involved in organising academic conferences. A science conference offers a platform for the science community to present their research findings and...
How to Secure Sponsorship In Times Of Online Events
The meeting industry has undergone a profound transformation since the beginning of the year. The shift from in-person events to online events has involved significant logistical challenges, and organisers must also come to grips with new forms of securing potential sponsors and ensuring sponsorship packages deliver something of value to all stakeholders.
Crisis Communication Beyond Lockdown: Future Outlook
Times of crisis test how well community managers know their communities. This blog explains how crisis communication provides a vital opportunity to teach, to learn and to practise the art of deep listening.
The Ultimate Beginner’s Online Event Planning Checklist
Event and conference attendees’ health and safety is a significant concern for event and meeting planners and will be so even after the pandemic. We all know that many are turning to online conferences. While they do not provide face-to-face interaction like...
5 Tips to Improve the Conference Registration Process
The practical part of organising a conference starts with securing a venue, lining up speakers, and streamlining your marketing campaign. When all the aspects of the event management and meeting design come together smoothly, it is time to register attendees....
Mitigate Online Event Risks by Developing Protocols
Despite the hype surrounding online conferences, many event managers still do not find them an easy replacement to live events. Online event risks are proving hard to navigate. Notwithstanding the recent spike in demand for digital conferences, many event organisers...
Online Event Engagement Strategies
Many associations have moved from live events to digital conferences, and there have been concerns about how it affects networking. The primary objective of events is to interact with other industry players and seek new development opportunities. However, with...
Bringing Diversity and Inclusiveness Into Association Leadership In Times Of Crisis
Association leadership is facing a period of change. Change is a constant in life, and yet, adapting to it is a major challenge for organisations and individuals alike. In that respect, many associations are still notoriously slow to respond to change. This is partly...
Large-Scale Event Accommodation: Eurovision Song Contest 2025
When Basel hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, Congrex Switzerland ensured seamless large-scale event accommodation. By applying proven congress expertise, smart booking tools, and strong local partnerships, the team delivered a reliable foundation behind the scenes, supporting thousands of guests at one of Europe’s biggest live events.
How to Ensure Hybrid Conference Success
How can you achieve a successful hybrid conference? In light of the raging Coronavirus pandemic, many event organisers pivoted to online conference and event services to bring people together. And there is more: recent studies say, even post-COVID-19 pandemic, the future of events and conferences lies in hybrid events and meetings.
