Congrex

17/07/2025

Our Sponsorship and Exhibition team plays a key role in building connections between associations and industry partners.

In 2024, they supported 12 congresses, managed over 21,000 square metres of exhibition space and worked with 759 sponsors – always with a focus on collaboration, consistency and service.

They bring together a diverse mix of nationalities, languages and expertise, making every partnership feel personal and every event a success.

Thank you to the entire team for your energy, professionalism and dedication throughout the year.

10/07/2025

Join our team!

We are looking for a Hotel Department Assistant (80–100%) to support our hotel services for large international medical congresses across Europe.

As a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO), we manage hotel bookings for event participants, and your role will be key in coordinating hotel room procurement and sales.

Do you enjoy working with data, negotiating deals, and being part of a dynamic team in an international environment? Then we’d love to hear from you!

📍Based in Basel | Hybrid work possible
Details & application:

Als Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) organisieren und managen wir grosse medizinische Kongresse in ganz Europa und verkaufen dazu Hotelzimmer an die Teilnehmer. Wir suchen eine Kollegin / einen Kollegen für unsere Hotelabteilung, die/der unser Team beim Einkauf und Verkauf von Hotelzimmern u...

03/07/2025

Summer is for hiking, swimming, relaxing – and maybe a little reflecting. 🌱☀️

At Congrex, we believe sustainability is more than a trend, it’s a responsibility. Even in conference planning.

Let’s keep doing better. This article is an old favourite, and still just as relevant:
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Discover eco-friendly practices for sustainable conferences, reducing environmental impact while delivering engaging, green events for attendees.

01/07/2025

Empathy isn’t just powerful leadership, it’s essential.

🎙️ In the latest episode of the Boardroom Association Podcast, our Naomi Smith explores empathy, burnout prevention, and redefining success in associations.

Insights from:
Martina De Sole, Director at ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs), on cultivating radical trust in the workplace.

Birgit Poniatowski, Executive Director at the International AIDS Society, on nurturing communities built on care.

Ole Petter Anfinsen, on practical ways to turn empathy into impactful leadership actions.

Congrex Switzerland proudly supports this meaningful conversation.

🎧 Listen now:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vb89iu9w4go0M7eqFNsF7
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/the-superpower-of-empathy/id1798733361?i=1000712535163

24/06/2025

We are hiring, and you might be the one we are looking for.

Join our international team and help us create seamless, high-impact congress experiences across Europe. Whether you love working with data, negotiating hotel deals, or coordinating scientific programmes – we have got a place for you!

🎯 Current openings:

🔹 Hotel Department Assistant (80–100%)
🔹 Abstract & Scientific Programme Coordinator (80–100%)
🔹 Hotel Room Specialist (60–100%)

We are a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) with a passion for science, events, and teamwork. Sounds like you? Let’s talk!

👉 Apply now: https://congrex.com/jobs/

20/06/2025

Wrapping up the final day of medArt Basel 2025, and what a week it’s been!

Five days, over 1,800 delegates, and a fantastic team onsite at the University Hospital Basel.

At the same time, the Cardiomyopathy Course is underway in Geneva, where Martina is supporting participants at this specialised event.

A big thank you to both teams – you make us proud! 💙

16/06/2025

medArt Basel 2025 hat begonnen, mitten in unserer Heimatstadt!

Wir freuen uns, dieses besondere Event zur Inneren Medizin mit dem Universitätsspital Basel begleiten zu dürfen.

5 Tage, über 240 Sessions, ein starkes Team vor Ort 💙

Danke an alle, die im Hintergrund mit vollem Einsatz dabei sind!

30/05/2025

🟠 It’s EasyGrill season at Congrex!

Each month during the warmer months, one of our departments hosts a BBQ lunch, a chance to relax, enjoy good food, and connect with colleagues across teams.

Here are a few snapshots from our May edition 🍔☀️

16/05/2025

Basel is buzzing with Eurovision 2025 energy, and we’re proud to be in the heart of it all!

As the Official Housing Agency, our Accommodation Team has been working behind the scenes for months, ensuring seamless stays for delegations and guests.

While they were still on the ground keeping things smooth, a few of our other Congrex Switzerland colleagues had the chance to celebrate at the VIP Lounge at the Eurovision Village, thanks to an exclusive invite from Messe und Congress Center Basel.

It’s teamwork in every sense, from hotel bookings to memorable nights out. Thank you all! 💙

15/05/2025

📍 We’re live in Geneva!

The Congrex Switzerland team is proudly supporting the SSP/SSTS – SSSSC Joint Annual Meeting 2025, bringing together leading minds in pneumology, thoracic surgery and sleep research.

From set-up to smiling faces at registration, our crew is making sure everything runs like clockwork.

💬 Big hugs to the amazing team on-site – your hard work shines through!

📅 15–16 May 2025
🔗 More about the event: https://www.pneumo-congress.ch/sgp2025/general-information/welcome.html

17/04/2025

As we hop into the Easter break, the Congrex Switzerland team enjoyed a sweet surprise, chocolate bunnies for everyone. A small gesture that brought big smiles across the office.

Wishing all our clients, partners and colleagues a joyful and restful Easter holiday. May it be filled with peace, renewal and just the right amount of chocolate.

🐣🌷 Happy Easter from all of us at Congrex Switzerland

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22/10/2024

📢 We're hiring! 📢

Congrex Switzerland is looking for a Payroll Specialist (40%) to join our team in Basel. If you're skilled in payroll processing, pay close attention to detail, and enjoy working in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect role for you! You’ll work closely with our HR team, managing payroll and social insurance for 70 employees.

🌍 Flexible work options
📍 Location: Basel, Switzerland

Interested?