by Frank M. Waechter | 30.Nov.20 | Blog
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.
by Frank M. Waechter | 16.Nov.20 | Blog
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...
by Frank M. Waechter | 26.Oct.20 | Blog
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....
by Frank M. Waechter | 12.Oct.20 | Blog
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...
by Frank M. Waechter | 21.Sep.20 | Blog
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...
by Frank M. Waechter | 07.Sep.20 | Blog
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...
by Frank M. Waechter | 28.Aug.20 | General
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.
by Frank M. Waechter | 27.Jul.20 | Blog
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.
by Frank M. Waechter | 13.Jul.20 | Blog
With the current health crisis, many organisations are switching to remote work. That means you have to stay in touch with your team through video conferencing. The overnight transformation from in-person meetings to video conferences has thrown many people into the...
by Frank M. Waechter | 22.Jun.20 | Blog
Onboarding of new members to your association is exciting and may feel like the ultimate success, but do not let it get to your head yet. Member retention is just as difficult as getting them to join, and you want to do everything in your power to make the member...
by Frank M. Waechter | 01.Jun.20 | Blog
As for meeting and event planners and all stakeholders of the meetings and events industry, we are still witnessing the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. But little by little, we see the light at the end of the tunnel: Some countries are already easing...
by Frank M. Waechter | 18.May.20 | Blog
Hosting digital conferences is on the rise. The current restrictions imposed on travel and mass gatherings have placed most meeting planners in a tight spot. Some planners were able to reschedule their conferences, but many events had to be cancelled completely. If we...
