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Reduce Conference Cancellations

9 tips for fewer conference cancellations

18. January 2024, Update: 2. September 2026 – Soledad Drago – Finances, Planning

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.

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Konferenzen besteuern

How are event tickets taxed correctly in Germany?

20. February 2019, Update: 1. September 2026 – Soledad Drago – Finances, Planning

In Germany, the standard VAT rate is 19% – quite simple, really. Or so it seems. Except for the rather opaque legal situation, including several exceptions, when it comes to taxing event tickets. Which tax rate is the correct one: 0%, 7%, 19%, or a mix of all of them? Is it true that no VAT is charged to participants from abroad? And can conference software even handle things when things get a bit more complex?

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Q&A-Sessions für Konferenzen planen

How to: 5 tips for successful Q&A sessions at conferences

24. October 2017, Update: 7. September 2026 – Soledad Drago – On site, Planning

How do you design successful Q&A sessions at conferences? Many Q&A sessions fall short of their potential: no questions, unclear procedures, technical glitches. To ensure that Q&A sessions become a highlight of the conference rather than an awkward break, good preparation is essential.

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World Cafe, Fish Bowl und Open Space Alternative Konferenzmodelle

World Cafe, Fish Bowl and Open Space

Alternatives to traditional conference models

29. August 2012, Update: 15. September 2026 – Soledad Drago – Planning

Away with darkened rooms, glaring projector lights, endless slides, one speaker and dozens of passive listeners. Into motivating, interactive conference models that promote interaction, allow for different perspectives and actively involve everyone.

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The Converia team provided valuable support.

Peter Kobel – Universität Bern
Sustainable Consumption 2011
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About this blog

We at Converia are constantly working on solutions to make organizing your conferences easier – not only with our conference software, but also with profound know-how regarding all things conference management. In this blog, we’ll provide you with useful tips and news from our daily conference management work with universities, research institutes as well as Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs).

About Converia

Converia is the conference management software for organizing scientific meetings. With features like online registration, credit card payment, accounting, abstract submission and reviewing, the visual conference planner or the check-in module, our software supports organizers during all phases of organizing a conference.
Major European universities and research institutes rely on the features and the service Converia offers.

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