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Hosting virtual conferences is on the rise. The current restrictions imposed on travel and mass gatherings have placed most meeting planners in a tight spot. Some planners were able to reschedule their conferences, but many events had to be cancelled completely. If we can find a positive aspect this is that organisers can still bring […]

Effective Team Building Among Remote Workers. Remote working is surging in popularity amidst the restricted movements. Working from home has its perks like increased focus and better performance. However, most of the employees work in isolation and fail to build trust and rapport with their colleagues. In a traditional office, workers spend over 40 hours […]

Is it possible to achieve engagement in virtual events? With the current travel restrictions and limited in-person interactions, virtual and hybrid events are on the rise. Even though nothing beats attending a physical trade show and networking with attendees, one can achieve a similar experience in an online event. However, keeping an online audience engaged […]

If there is one subject driving the conversation among meeting and event planners and organisers today, that has to be disruption. In a matter of weeks, the global landscape has changed enormously, and professionals in the meetings industry now face the pressing need to make tough decisions quickly. Download this article as PDF: DOWNLOAD It is […]

Dear clients and business partners, Due to the rapid spreading of the coronavirus, we have adapted our business operations to the recommended code of practice. All our employees will work from home and continue to conduct the usual business without interruption. You can reach us by e-mail and from Monday to Friday from 9 to […]

Running an NPO can be difficult work, in dozens of different ways. From the financing to the operation and planning, there’s a reason the words “non-profit” draws gasps from most people who hear them. All of which is exactly where AMCs come in. An association management company, or AMC, is a for-profit operation that lends […]

The exhibition and congress industry is female, its upper echelon is male. On the one hand, I am pleased to be the first female CEO of Congrex Switzerland, on the other hand, I also think that we should be beyond the gender discussion. I never thought that my gender is an issue at our company. […]

Dear Friends, As news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to develop, the impact on the meetings industry is becoming increasingly clear. Fairs, business events and meetings in several countries around the world have already been postponed or cancelled. We need to start thinking about how we can best protect our participants on-site, or – […]

Member retention is the cornerstone of every medical association since it takes more effort to attract a new member. Therefore, if your retention rate is below 75%, you have a severe problem. While marketing can save the day by attracting potential members, you need to ensure that your association has a plan for membership development. […]