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A great conference program doesn't happen by accident. Anyone planning an academic conference knows that success hinges on the program. Yet, this is exactly where the same mistakes are made time and again—from vague calls for papers to an endless stream of lectures.

Anyone who has ever nervously restructured a panel on the eve of a conference because three speakers canceled at once knows that a smartly planned program is worth its weight in gold. Sometimes, it’s even the difference between "getting through it" and "having a great time."

With the discontinuation of the XING Events EventManager, organizers are now on the hunt for a successor. While there are several options available, they don't always offer the same range of features users are accustomed to. Converia, however, is an event platform that meets these requirements exceptionally well and offers special terms for a successful transition from XING Events.

2025 brings a significant change for event organizers—at least for those who have relied on Connfair until now. New events can no longer be created with Connfair. For which events is Converia a suitable alternative?

Every conference needs badges. What should they look like? How and where are they produced and distributed? Is there a way to be environmentally conscious? Here is a detailed overview of our articles on name badges.

As a subsidiary of the University of Hamburg, Universität Hamburg Marketing GmbH has been providing a full spectrum of conference organization services since 2002. This is well-received by organizers, as the full-service agency’s offerings are in high demand for everything from small specialist symposia to large-scale congresses. However, because a large portion of these events takes place within the academic sector, one problem kept recurring.