[et_pb_section fb_built=“1″ _builder_version=“3.22″ global_colors_info=“{}“][et_pb_row _builder_version=“3.25″ background_size=“initial“ background_position=“top_left“ background_repeat=“repeat“ global_colors_info=“{}“][et_pb_column type=“4_4″ _builder_version=“3.25″ custom_padding=“|||“ global_colors_info=“{}“ custom_padding__hover=“|||“][et_pb_text _builder_version=“3.27.4″ text_font_size=“22px“ header_2_text_align=“center“ text_orientation=“center“ module_alignment=“center“ global_colors_info=“{}“]Coincidentally scheduled for the anniversary of the Gezi Park protests, the Joint Congress of European Neurology in Istanbul, Turkey was conducted without any unexpected events \u2013 due to the foresighted professional conference planning by Congrex Switzerland.
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In a situation with thousands of delegates in a foreign country, a vast array of challenges can arise, sometimes more serious than others. Often there is an indication in advance of a potential issue as was the case at the Joint Congress of European Neurology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In our experience, there are four key steps in preparing for an unexpected issue; anticipate, plan, cooperate,<\/strong> and communicate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In 2014, we organised the EFNS\/ENS Joint Congress of European Neurology<\/strong> in Istanbul, Turkey from 31 May \u2013 3 June. This turned out to be the one year anniversary of the Gezi Park protests. In anticipation of potential unrest in the city, we started to plan early for the worst case scenario.<\/p>\n By referencing the four key steps, we were able to come up with a plan to safeguard nearly 6,000 delegates<\/strong> in case of a complete emergency. Below is a partial check list which was used as a basis for crisis planning in Istanbul. Task: Professional Conference Planning<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=“3.0.86″ global_colors_info=“{}“][et_pb_tab title=“1. Anticipate“ _builder_version=“3.0.86″ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“2. Plan“ _builder_version=“3.0.86″ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“3. Cooperate“ _builder_version=“3.0.86″ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=“3. Communicate“ _builder_version=“3.0.86″ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=“3.25″ background_size=“initial“ background_position=“top_left“ background_repeat=“repeat“ global_colors_info=“{}“ column_structure=“2_3,1_3″][et_pb_column type=“2_3″ _builder_version=“3.25″ custom_padding=“|||“ global_colors_info=“{}“ custom_padding__hover=“|||“][et_pb_text _builder_version=“3.27.4″ global_colors_info=“{}“]<\/p>\n Using the above list as a guideline, we were able to make informed decisions to safeguard delegates and sponsors and promote a positive congress experience. Following the recommendation of police and, in cooperation with our local destination management partner in Istanbul, we ended the networking reception before dark and escorted groups of delegates back to their hotels through the police barricade.<\/p>\n Each group was escorted by a trusted Congrex Switzerland staff member<\/strong> and a member of the destination management company who could communicate with the police if necessary and had a better command of the geography in the event that a road block could not be crossed. Escorts were equipped with printed maps, mobile phones and walkie talkies in an effort to maintain communication. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_team_member name=“Silvano Schaer“ image_url=“https:\/\/congrex.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Silvano-Schaer-345×300.jpg“ _builder_version=“3.0.86″ global_colors_info=“{}“]+41 61 686 77 77<\/a> The local authorities already had more than 20,000 police and first responders in the area and were actively working to prevent anticipated unrest in the city. The cooperation of all involved resulted in a successful implementation of the plan to get all delegates safely out of the congress centre and back to their hotels with zero injuries. Association Management<\/a> We learned that it is important to remain flexible and trust staff and partners in any crisis situation. As the saying goes, you are only as strong as the weakest member of your team. We are proud of our staff for handling this unpredictable event with a high degree of professionalism and competence. Learn how to successfully conduct a conference under unpredictable circumstances\u2026<\/p>\n Download our Client Chronicles_EFNS_ENS<\/a> Let the Pros do it for you! Take advantage of our experience\u2026<\/p>\n [contact-form-7 id=“1686″ title=“Contact form 1_German“]<\/p>\n +41 61 686 77 77 <\/a> Coincidentally scheduled for the anniversary of the Gezi Park protests, the Joint Congress of European Neurology in Istanbul, Turkey was conducted without any unexpected events \u2013 due to the foresighted Professional Conference Planning by Congrex.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":22992955,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"technology-trend":[],"topic-tag":[],"class_list":["post-22995288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
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\nClient: ENS \u2013 European Neurological Society<\/strong>
\nLocation\/Year: Istanbul, Turkey (2014)<\/strong>
\nParticipants: 6,000<\/strong>
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