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Many people ask the question, what is a PCO? Basically, PCO is just an acronym for Professional Conference Organiser. This is a company that mainly specialises in the planning of conferences, events and meetings. It is about conferences and events management which serve as their core business activity, not for a secondary service. Because of […]

Have you ever tried to organise a conference? How about attending an international conference? If yes, then you might have an idea of how the conference was successfully held by its organisers. You might even have seen how everything works well in every single detail in delivering the main goal of the conference during that […]

Booking conference accommodation in a foreign country can be problematic; there are language barriers, different cultural aspects, currency issues, as well as varying rules and regulations which can become stumbling blocks in the event organisation process. So how do you ensure you book the right hotels, at the right price with the right conditions, in […]

Today we talk about Digital Marketing for Associations. Associations are the mainstay of the business community, however they encounter many challenges that other organisations and companies do not, mainly membership fluctuation and budgetary constraints. This is why creative and strategic planning is essential, especially when it comes to digital marketing efforts where there are so […]

Many associations and corporate companies are faced with the difficulty of keeping conference attendance figures up. Developing a clear marketing strategy will be your key to success. Researching and understanding your delegates will enable you to be more creative and flexible. It will also allow you to stretch your budget further as you will only […]

Networking ideas for conferences. Conference organisers are increasingly placing networking opportunities at the forefront of their events programmes. The reasoning behind this trend is no secret. Networking is consistently cited as one of the most attractive elements of conferences among attendees: second only to information gathering and the opportunity to learn. Conference organisers appreciate that […]

Organising a one-off conference can be quite challenging. This says nothing in terms of those who must tackle this task on a frequent basis. Although logistics and planning are certainly key concerns, it can be argued that both fall under the broader concept of conference budget planning strategies. The issue here is that such a concern […]

We can envision a conference or meeting much in the same way as we may define the gears of a well-oiled machine. It is only through the integration of each stakeholder that the ultimate goals of success and quality attendance will be met. In essence, effective meeting management often revolves around capitalising on the strengths […]

The tasks involved in conference management can be daunting. Often occurring within a highly competitive landscape, organisations need to focus on numerous metrics to make certain that the conference itself offers a substantial ROI while helping the organisation in question expand its reach within the scientific sector. Meeting these benchmarks is difficult; particularly when in-house […]