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E-invoices for conferences – the devil is in the details
Starting in 2027, most event organizers will be required to issue e-invoices to corporate clients. While the format is easy to switch, the real challenge lies in the fact that conferences often target both businesses and private individuals simultaneously. Because of rounding, the same gross price can result in different invoice totals.
Planning
On-site
Sustainable conference badges
Picture this: You’re at a scientific conference. Brilliant minds are passionately discussing the latest findings. Perhaps there are even a few ideas for greater sustainability in the mix. At the same time, everyone is wearing a plastic name badge around their neck that is destined for the trash as soon as the conference ends. Yet, designing sustainable badges is not that difficult at all.
Planning
On-site
Which badges are the right ones for my conference?
A scientific conference is like a laboratory for ideas, where researchers come together to discover new things. Badges are the key to connecting with like-minded people. But be careful: not every name tag is equally suitable for every event.
Finance
Planning
Technology
Organizing a conference with Excel? A free template solves 3 tasks within limits
Your task: organize a conference. Your tool of choice: Microsoft Excel. Say what? You’re neither a formula wizard nor a master of spreadsheet gymnastics? How many days would you survive in that jungle of tabs?! Better idea: stop worrying about formula errors and broken cell references! Use this well-thought-out Excel template for your conference planning. Available for free download. How can you successfully manage attendee data, payments, and abstracts with it? And where does your conference face the risk of an Excel meltdown? That’s what this post is all about.