7 Principles To Increase Conference Attendee Engagement
Why The Attendee Experience Matters In Conference Planning Engagement is one of the key themes in the digital era and is equally important in the conference management and event planning industries. If a conference cannot generate engagement, it will impact...
Ten Reasons Why You Should Hire A Professional Conference Organiser (PCO)
If you have been asked to help organise an important event and you have little or no experience in conference planning or event management, what should you do? Well, there is only one answer — you need the help of a professional conference organiser (PCO). Read on for...
She Means Business at EduMonday at IMEX 2018
The gender debate is currently one of the leading topics on the labour market – questions about gender equality or women’s career opportunities are more relevant than ever. Especially in the meeting and event industry, where women make up a large part of...
The Benefits of using a Professional Conference Travel Agency to accommodate Faculty Members
The importance of ensuring a smooth travel experience for conference attendees should never be underestimated. When it comes to catering for faculty members (conference committee members, the president, speakers as well as other VIP attendees), this task takes on an...
Social Engagement: It Concerns Us All
We at Congrex Switzerland value corporate social engagement, the thought that a company should include activities, which benefit the society. Due to our high commitment to corporate social responsibility, we strive to give employment to people of all different kinds...
Press Release: Congrex Switzerland appoints Julia Bicher as new CEO
Congrex Switzerland today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Julia Bicher as new CEO of Congrex Switzerland Ltd., effective 18 December 2017, after the former Managing Director Alain Pittet has left the company, to take on a new professional...
Leadership: Interview with Julia Bicher as new CEO
PCMA Interview with Julia Bicher as new CEO of Congrex Switzerland, January 2018 1. Can you give me some background on your career? I.e. how did you get into the industry? I come from a hospitality industry background. As a child, I admired the...
Defining Leadership for Modern Associations
Why is it important to define leadership for modern associations? In today’s society, associations play an essential role as they possess the combined power needed to tackle issues that matter to the communities they are involved with. Organisations pay much attention...
Unlocking The Value Of Interaction At Conferences
Over the past few years, there has been a qualitative transformation in the events industry, shaped by a growing demand for value and a focus on the attendee experience. While education remains important, interaction is now the lifeblood of events, from form to format...
GDPR – Congrex Switzerland is ready, are you?
On May 25, 2018 – GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) will become fully enforceable throughout the European Union – at which time organisations in non-compliance will face hefty fines. Therefore, Congrex Switzerland is working with a Data Protection...