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Organizers have a timing issue - and this doesn't refer to the usual problem of not having enough time when planning a conference. As organizers switch to virtual events, a whole new complication arises: Participants are now no longer in the same place and can log in from anywhere on earth. But to do so, the conference needs to take place when it suits all time zones. Is something like this even possible?

As the most important trade fair and congress for the welfare market, ConSozial has made a name for itself for a very long time. Taking place every fall in Nuremberg, It's a must for anyone interested in current developments in the social economy sector. In 2023, “Innovation x Social: Moving forward together” was the motto. And this time, innovation was also happening behind the scenes.

January 14, 2021 marked the start of the 3rd Swiss Congress on Gifted and Talented Education, organized by the FHNW School of Education. Initially planned as an in-person event, the congress had to be moved to a fully digital format for the first time. This proved to be a real challenge for the organizers of the three-day event, but – without giving away too much too soon – they mastered it successfully in every respect. Our software helped achieve this success.

They come unexpectedly, sometimes far too late, and involve effort and lengthy discussions. Cancellations are therefore undoubtedly one of the less pleasant aspects of a conference. We'll show you nine steps to reduce the number of conference cancellations. And let's get one thing straight: it's not that difficult.

Anyone looking for conference management software quickly encounters an unsatisfying truth: most tools on the market are either too generic or too simplistic. Converia deliberately avoids both. This article explains why event organizers choose Converia – and for whom the software is truly suitable.

Virtual and non-virtual conferences may differ in some respects but the goals set and pursued by participating sponsors and exhibitors are the same: Getting in touch with their target audience and meeting potential clients. In a virtual environment, this only works once you rethink sponsorships beyond analog trade show booths, which can feel out of place in an online setting.