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Let us focus on the future generation: the congress formats that the Gen Y requires
It is well known that the way to engage with Generation Y attendees is different and that their expectations of a congress include interactivity, new learning formats and state of the art digitalisation. To meet these special requirements, Congrex Switzerland has...
Prof. Tobias Derfuss
“Congratulations on a truly successful financial management of the annual ECTRIMS congress. I realise the whole team invested a huge amount of time and effort regarding taxation and VAT handling. At all times they kept an eye on the budget to ensure the best possible...
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...
The Importance Of A Carefully Planned Exhibition And Sponsorship Strategy
Exhibition and Sponsorhip: Finding funds is one of the key challenges when organising annual conferences or similar events. Recent research shows that 75 percent of sponsors are always on the lookout for new partnerships, which means meeting planners and organisers...
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...
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...
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...
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 Officer to...
