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Many people ask the question, what is a PCO? Basically, PCO is just an acronym for Professional Conference Organiser. This is a company that mainly specialises in the planning of conferences, events and meetings. It is about conferences and events management which serve as their core business activity, not for a secondary service. Because of […]

Meeting management. Every conference or event is different and requires experienced organising committees in order to manage everything needed for its success. Since there are various roles to play, organisers have to clearly define their responsibilities so that every requirement is met on time. The host organisation should ensure that every member is aware of […]

You can really decide to appoint a PCO or Professional Conference Organiser at any stage during the conference planning process, it really will depend on the type of support or services you feel you need from a PCO. If for example you simply want a Professional Conference Organiser to assist with management of abstract management […]

Organising a one-off conference can be quite challenging. This says nothing in terms of those who must tackle this task on a frequent basis. Although logistics and planning are certainly key concerns, it can be argued that both fall under the broader concept of conference budget planning strategies. The issue here is that such a concern […]

When it comes to technology trends in the meetings industry, there is no doubt that the entire industry has entered into the digital domain. Attendees have come to expect nothing less, and in turn, organisers need to be able to employ all of the latest technology trends available. What are some of the most innovate […]

Member engagement is the cornerstone of all associations. When it comes to maintaining and expanding their member association base, membership schemes, conferences, and special events are considered a traditional form of keeping existing members engaged and attracting potential supporters. However, in today’s current environment, resorting to traditional member engagement methods is not enough. When planning […]

Many professionals tend to focus upon travelling to conferences about the day of the event itself. This is perfectly fine for local associations and organisers. However, the majority of delegates will likely have to travel (sometimes great distances) as opposed to only turning the corner and walking into the venue. Not only can conference travel […]

Conferences provide invaluable opportunities for networking, exchanging innovative concepts, and establishing gold standards. Conference technology can help take the conference experience to a new level by adding a layer of innovation and interactivity that benefits everyone involved. Below are three ways in which various conference technology tools can be used by anyone in the meeting […]

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 present our clients an all-in-one package to be compliant with the EU GDPR change as […]