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Why Non-Profits use Consultants?

Non-profits generate enormous social value, which contributes to stronger communities and more stable economies. These associations operate in a complex environment and can always benefit from expert support and guidance. This article will examine how consulting firms can help non-profit associations better fulfil their role and become more robust.

Strategies For Conference Registration Pricing

Conferences deliver educational and professional value, but generating ROI is another key objective. To do that, it is important to ensure that pricing is high enough to generate revenue without becoming a barrier to registration.

Meet Our Team: Timothy Picton (Apprentice)

We would like to introduce Timothy, Apprentice at Congrex Switzerland. What is your position at Congrex and what activities are you responsible for? I started my apprenticeship at Congrex in the summer of 2020. Currently, I work in the Registration Department, where I...

Sustainability Projects

At Congrex, one of our most important core values is: We Care. Sustainability is an ongoing, relevant and important concern for all of us.

What Is Meeting Architecture?

Meeting architecture is a coordinated value-creation process that furthers the goals of every meeting owner. Working in close collaboration with other experts, PCOs are key pieces of the meeting architecture equation. A sound meeting architecture can help organisers tackle complexity, create real impact, and generate value.

The Role of the Professional Conference Organiser (Core PCO) [2021 updated version]

The role of the professional conference organiser used to be our first blog entry in 2015 and this is how it started: “Many people ask the question, what is a PCO? PCO is just an acronym for Professional Conference Organiser. A company that mainly specialises in the...

Your Private Online Community: The Future Of Associations By Owning The Communication

Professional needs have changed, and especially over the past year. Information remains important, but meaningful community building is becoming a priority. Associations can meet this need by redesigning their communication model through the creation of private online membership communities.

Online Learning And Member Engagement For 21st Century Associations

Many aspects of our lives have recently shifted to online solutions, and that includes learning. Educational institutions were among the first to switch to online platforms at the start of the pandemic and were able to provide continuity of service even amidst serious...

Meet Our Team: Jeff Bateman (Account Manager)

We would like to introduce Jeff, Account Manager at Congrex Switzerland. What is your position at Congrex and what activities are you responsible for? My role at Congrex is varied. I am responsible for the successful implementation and running of meetings and events...

Towards A New Understanding Of Hygiene And Infection Prevention

Our article was first published by IAPCO The PCO. IAPCO is the global association for Professional Congress Organisers (PCO) with the mission to raise the excellence of service amongst its members and other stakeholders of the meetings and business event industry...