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Professional Congress Organiser

A Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) specialises in organising international congresses and meetings. We therefore recommend that you use a PCO when organising a major international congress. A PCO can take care of all the practical aspects, from bid support to marketing and from logistics to post-congress communications.

Do I need a PCO and how do I select one? 

Whether you need a PCO depends mainly on the size of your congress, your budget and the available manpower and expertise. In most cases, NBTC will advise you to work with a PCO. They take work off your hands and save on costs, which means a good PCO pays for itself.  

When it comes to selecting a PCO, keep in mind that you're looking at a long-term collaboration. You want to have the right ‘click’ with your PCO, on top of relevant experience and a good price. Make it clear what you want from a PCO and draw up a tender, so you can invite and compare the best candidates. NBTC can help you with both your tender and making a preliminary selection. 

Congress by design 

Congress by Design is a state-of-the-art congress organiser for universities, companies, professional associations, governmental agencies and semi-governmental organisations. They have over 20 years of experience and hosted over 500 national and international congresses. As a full-service PCO, they will help you every step of the way with great dedication and an eye for detail. 

Contact: 
Maureen de Graauw 
Flemingweg 18 
2408 AV Alphen aan den Rijn 
Tel.: +31 (0)88 089 8101 
E-mail: [email protected]  
Website: www.congressbydesign.com

Congress Care

Since 1997, Congress Care has been providing professional and affordable support to both national and international medical associations in organising symposia and congresses. They successfully combine their specialistic knowledge of the medical and pharmaceutical world with effective financial management. Their personal approach will make you feel comfortable from start to end.

Contact: 
Pepijn Klerkx 
Reitscheweg 5a 
5232BX 's-Hertogenbosch 
Postbus 440 
5201AK 's-Hertogenbosch
Tel.: +31 (0)73 690 1415 
E-mail: [email protected] 
Website: www.congresscare.com

MCI 

MCI Amsterdam is a leading congress and event management agency with over 35 years of experience in organising more than 2,500 gatherings. They are part of the MCI Group, with headquarters in Geneva. MCI will translate your wishes and goals into tailor-made advice regarding setup, communication and marketing of your congress. 

Contact: 
MCI Amsterdam 
Schipluidenlaan 4 
1062 HE Amsterdam 
The Netherlands 
Phone: +31 20 679 34 11 
E-mail: [email protected] 
Website: www.wearemci.com