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Live events are gaining popularity in improving sales and driving business value. Studies indicate that companies are willing to spend 30% of their marketing budgets on events. Events are also a brilliant idea for building brand awareness and establishing long-lasting relationships with customers. The events capture the attention of the target audience and provide a […]

Conferences have gained popularity for multiple reasons, including networking and expanding one’s knowledge in their professional field. The focused nature of conferences is excellent for personal and professional development. Apart from the benefits to attendees, the organisers also have objectives for hosting the conferences. Their goal could be to increase membership, improve professional development, and […]

In-person events like conferences, conventions, and trade shows remain crucial to associations and organisations who want to attract new members and draw people to understand the value of their products or services. These events require reliable sources of funding, which means organisers must be willing to work side-by-side with sponsors, who can benefit from enhanced […]

Dear all, I would like to wish you and your beloved ones a joyous, peaceful and restful festive season. This year has been a great year and I would like to thank all clients, partners, suppliers and friends for the cooperation, support and dedication. We will meet again in the New Year with a lot […]

A successful conference requires a lot of planning. You have to pick a venue, create an agenda for the day, and find keynote speakers. After nailing down all the details, you need to figure out how to fill up the empty seats. While many people who attended your previous event will likely participate in the […]

Finding speakers is vital for any conferences, as well as conferences,  are essential for interacting with people within your profession. With the increasing number of congresses, you would think it is easy to find a great speaker. There are thousands of speakers, but most of them do not have what it takes to appeal to […]

We CARE – our clients, participants, employees and planet deserve our care and attention. Although Congrex has a “We care” philosophy for many years, our focus had been on our clients, participants and employees (and that will, of course, continue!). We have also added “planet” to this list and are committed to making the world […]

Conference networking is a valuable takeaway in the form of new relationships and essential contacts. Apart from the learning experience, a conference provides excellent opportunities for networking, business or career development. However, if you want networking to be a game-changer, you need to approach it with the right attitude. Before attending a conference, you need […]

The events industry keeps going from strength to strength. But with growth comes increased competition, which can make it harder for organisations to secure event sponsorships. As the market evolves, so do sponsor and attendee expectations. All this is accelerated by the rise of technology and its application to conference and event planning. A recent […]