Research, Guidelines and White Papers

Papers

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When asking companies to tender for the organisation of a congress, it is important to give them as much information as possible.
This paper provides a template and guidelines from which organisations can create their own RfP. While it is not exhaustive, it will provide the essential elements required. It is hoped that this will assist with the process and reduce the workload for the Organising Committee.

First steps for the Chair in the preperation of an International Congress

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This paper is primarily designed to assist the Chair of the Local Organising Committee, going through 13 essential steps and providing useful knowledge to volunteers, but also helping all parties defining their unique roles.

How to choose a core PCO

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These guidelines have been produced to assist associations with the appointment of a Core Professional Congress Organiser (PCO). What is a core PCO? What is the role of a core PCO? What criteria to consider to appoint a core PCO?
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