Among the typical activities of the congress acquisition, the candidacy is undoubtedly the most important and complex, as it involves multiple resources, deep research and analysis of requirements and procedures to put forward the bid, as well as a great networking activity, both local and international.
In this sense, Lugano Convention & Exhibition proposes itself as an active partner offering its professional services to scientific, cultural and business people, as well as any kind of private and public institution, aiming to bring a conference event to Lugano.
Services
Among the main services that Lugano Convention & Exhibition makes available for the congress acquisition, we can mention:
Historical data research and analysis of past editions of specific events
Feasibility study: proposal of dates, venues, technical and logistic details, transport, hotels, etc.
Quotes regarding the City venues to be used
Contact with local service providers
Help to set up the general budget
Reporting eventual local sponsors to contact
Engagement of public institutions: letters of support, welcome interventions by local authorities, any kind of help and support from the City
Help to prepare the final application document
Organization of the Site inspection (visit by the Association board members to check the destination)
Eventual support during the presentation of the bid in front of the Association
The Ambassador Program is a set of activities, tools and support services designed to provide Ambassadors - relevant and authoritative people, as well as active in their professional field - the necessary know-how and adequate assistance in attracting new conferences to our destination.
The following is a list of some of the most relevant international and national congresses held in Lugano Convention & Exhibition venues, sorted by year.
2020
2019
9th AAAM Congress (Advances against Aspergillosis)(27-29 February 2020)
Fashion Innovation Week - POSTPONED (19-23 October 2020)
App Builders 2020 - CANCELLED
HPC Advisory Council Swiss Conference - POSTPONED (March/April 2021)
7th UNESCO Interregional Meeting of National Commissions - POSTPONED (date to be defined)