A strong program is more than just an agenda. It structures the day and influences how much participants retain, whether discussions get going, and whether your conference leaves a positive impression.

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

As a subsidiary of the University of Hamburg, Universität Hamburg Marketing GmbH has been offering the entire spectrum of conference organisation since 2002. This is well received by organisers, as the services of the full-service agency are in great demand for both small specialist conferences and large congresses. However, as a large proportion of the events are in the academic sector, one problem has arisen time and again.

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.

What might go wrong when organizing conferences? Spectacular events, accolades pouring in from every direction and the good feeling of orchestrating something of great significance – all these expectations often fall short of reality. The reality of event planning could not be further from the truth and can best be summarized as “boundless exhaustion”. It’s high time for a few rays of hope and solutions to five problems that you, as an organizer, don’t take with you when planning your next event.