The AC Forum Annual Meeting 2024 is hosted by the beautiful city of Hamburg and will be held at CCH – Congress Center Hamburg. The Annual Meeting will have a carefully curated, tailored exhibition with a limited number of exhibitors selected for their compatibility with AC Forum’s ethos and values.

We would like to express our thanks to the Annual Meeting exhibitors below for their support.

Our hosts

With its numerous exciting meeting options, Hamburg offers the ideal setting for MICE events of all kinds. Restaurants and hotels in all categories as well as diverse locations and incentive ideas are the cornerstone of Hamburg as a MICE destination. The Hamburg Convention Bureau, part of Hamburg Tourismus GmbH, offers planners, clients and congress organisers a first-stop office for their own event planning. The Hamburg Convention Bureau is focused on raising Hamburg’s profile as an attractive MICE destination and on strengthening the city in the long term through the active acquisition of events. Another important aspect of the work is to show, anchor and promote the topic of sustainability in all its facets in Hamburg’s MICE landscape. The HCB’s portfolio is rounded off by a strong focus on location knowledge, consulting and the expansion of services for partners and customers. The main focus in terms of content is on location knowledge, consulting and the expansion of the service portfolio for partners and customers.

With its numerous exciting meeting options, Hamburg offers the ideal setting for MICE events of all kinds. Restaurants and hotels in all categories as well as diverse locations and incentive ideas are the cornerstone of Hamburg as a MICE destination. The Hamburg Convention Bureau, part of Hamburg Tourismus GmbH, offers planners, clients and congress organisers a first-stop office for their own event planning. The Hamburg Convention Bureau is focused on raising Hamburg’s profile as an attractive MICE destination and on strengthening the city in the long term through the active acquisition of events. Another important aspect of the work is to show, anchor and promote the topic of sustainability in all its facets in Hamburg’s MICE landscape. The HCB’s portfolio is rounded off by a strong focus on location knowledge, consulting and the expansion of services for partners and customers. The main focus in terms of content is on location knowledge, consulting and the expansion of the service portfolio for partners and customers.

Supporters

Conference Compass

Your experience, your programme, your event platform: brought to you by Conference Compass.

  • Personalised programme: choose which sessions you would like to attend and add them to your custom schedule. Get notifications when the session is about to start!
  • Venue floor plan: Every session location is driectly linked to an interactive floor plan that shows you exactly where you need to go. No more wandering around the venue!
  • Effortless networking: drop your virtual business card at exhibitor booths, schedule meetings with other attendees, in-app or in person, all through your phone.

A powerful tool for both online and on-site audiences. Elevate your event with our virtual platform.

ACS Audiovisual Solutions

ACS audiovisual solutions supplies high-end audiovisual- and IT solutions for conferences, congresses and business events throughout Europe. As audiovisual specialists, we are capable of supporting projects at any level of scale. We have extensive experience in temporary rooms-building and a selection of innovative IT technology. We also offer a wide range of digital congress solutions, including presentation management.

bnetwork

bnetwork manages the accommodation of more than 150 events every year, for over 1.5 million room nights in 20 countries and more than 40 destinations with nearly two decades of experience, we possess an exceptional understanding of the global industry. Our efficient information system allows us to promptly map out event requirements and communicate with properties in real-time. Leveraging partnerships with major online travel agencies (OTAs), we access their APIs on an ongoing basis to ensure our rates remain competitive, guaranteeing our clients the best possible deals.

Conferli

Discover the Future of Event Organization with Conferli!

Associations, we know you’re the unsung heroes of the conference world, tirelessly working to bring knowledge and people together. But let’s be honest, event planning can sometimes feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. That’s where Conferli comes in – we’re here to revolutionize the way you organize conferences and make your life a whole lot easier!

Imagine a world where you can effortlessly find the perfect conference destination with just a few clicks. No more endless hours of searching, no more headaches – just simplicity and efficiency. Our data-driven benchmarking tool takes the guesswork out of the equation and delivers safe, relevant options straight to your fingertips. We’re all about making your life easier and your events more successful.

But that’s not all! We offer free RFP (Request for Proposal) support, making it a breeze for you to connect with venues and destinations. It’s like having your personal event planning assistant at your service.

We’re not just another player in the conference game; we’re the game-changer. Our mission is to level the playing field in the event industry, and we do it by arming you with independent benchmarking data, powered by smart technology. Conferli is the key to simplifying the conference world, and we’re not afraid to tease associations like you to change the game.

And the best part? It won’t cost you a dime. That’s right, Conferli is a free tool for associations because we believe in making event planning accessible to all, big or small. We’re bringing innovation, cost-saving, and added support to your doorstep.

So, here’s the deal: Join us at the AC Forum, and let us transform your event planning experience. Say goodbye to the old ways, and say hello to the future of event organization with Conferli. We’re ready to spice up your conference game, add a dash of boldness, and a pinch of humor – because changing the world of events should be fun too!

Confexa

Confexa is an innovative software suite meticulously crafted based on the needs of associations, developed by Gislen Software, a Swedish-Indian firm, to revolutionize the functioning of associations. It is the linchpin for enhancing membership management and event coordination.

  • Member portal
  • Membership system with CRM functionality
  • Conference management
  • Check in kiosk
  • Exhibition support and lead retrieval
  • Analytics and reporting
  • Customisation
  • Integration with various third party systems
  • Transcription of AV content

At the heart of Confexa lies a state-of-the-art Membership System, anchored by a holistic member portal. This portal serves as an essential hub for members to manage their profiles, renew their commitments, and stay abreast of organisational happenings. Confexa includes a sophisticated CRM system that empowers administrative personnel to provide exemplary member support by adopting the perspective of users, thus enabling issue resolution with heightened empathy and efficiency. Backed by comprehensive analytics and reporting modules, it yields critical insights into membership dynamics.

Moreover, Confexa excels in promoting and incorporating events such as conferences and seminars, directly accessible for engagement and purchase within the member portal. This synergy between membership and event management encapsulates the essence of Confexa’s versatility.

To manage the conference, there are apps such as attendance app and to support exhibitors there is an exhibitor apps for tracking visitors to stalls and symposia and has integrations to various third-party systems such as CYIM, Conference Compass and FieldDrive.

Confexa’s Conference Management System epitomises how events are showcased and organised, managed for both web and mobile interfaces. It streamlines the entire event journey from registration to actual attendance. It communicates with members, manages payments and ensures a frictionless experience for users.

Confexa was developed by Gislen Software upon a request by EACTS almost a decade ago. It is now well established and tested to support the needs of large associations. Gislen Software wants to not only be a software provider but a partner in the success of every event managed through.

CYIM

CYIM is the trusted partner of scientific communities since 2001. Our primary mission is making customised and accessible technologies for a better sharing of medical knowledge. We are organised around 3 complementary services:

Association: enhance communication with members and simplify membership management (CRM, websites,…)

Event: Tools that facilitate the management of events (abstract submissions, presentation management platform,broadcast, virtual platform, apps…)

Education: Share know-how and train association member (exams)

At CYIM our strategy for attracting and organizing healthcare meetings is based on a combination of specialized IT solutions, in-depth knowledge of the industry’s challenges, and ongoing support for organizing associations to help associations in their organization.

To begin with, we leverage dedicated software and other technological tools that are designed specifically for healthcare meetings. This allows us to provide a seamless and efficient experience for attendees, organizers, and other stakeholders. For example, we may use online platforms for registration, live-streaming, and presentation management, which help to increase participation and engagement among participants.

Enovation

Enovation is a dynamic team of dedicated professionals, committed to building the next generation of learning solutions that transform the landscape of eLearning by empowering organisations to achieve their goals with excellence. With nearly two decades of experience, Enovation excels in eLearning, open source technology and innovative education solutions globally.

As official Moodle and Totara Learn partners, Enovation are dedicated to understanding the complexities and intricacies of building and designing cutting edge learning environments. The Aura Learning Portal is the next-generation platform created specifically for today’s complex learning requirements among busy professionals.

The Aura Learning portal delivers a modern, differentiated experience for your members, partners and associates. Bringing together Enovation’s deep technical expertise with a focus on the human side of learning. Compared to traditional learning management systems, the Aura Learning Portal has a less linear, directive approach and emphasises an effective focus on learning that curates, coordinates, engages learners with features that enables learners to connect, share knowledge, and collaborate.

Drop by and speak with a member of team Enovation today over at space 10 to discuss how Aura Learning Portal can help your association harness your members’ true potential.

Find out more:

Discover how the Aura Learning Portal took Ireland’s largest sporting organisations’ education platform to the next level. Watch the Enovation and GAA case study on enovation.ie

Interflow Logistics

Interflow Logistics is an award winning global exhibition freight forwarder and onsite material handler. We deliver perfect congress logistics – with a smile 😊. We are very proud to be invited to attend the AC Forum Annual Meeting and here is why.

Interflow was shaped by the associations and event organisers it works with to this day.

Our customer relationships, born from a mutual passion to share ideas and knowledge, has enabled us to refine our skills and deliver some of Europes most prominent medical congresses.

Our advanced technology, customs expertise and delivery solutions are designed to meet the complex demands of todays events, ensuring smooth and efficient handling of exhibition materials, equipment and wetlabs.

At the heart of our company is our environmental responsibility. Interflow engages in sustainable practices aligning with the growing importance of environmental responsibility to the exhibition industry.

We extend a warm invitation to drop by and meet Niall and Anderson. We promise to transform your logistics experience.

meta-fusion – we stream knowledge

Webcasts & content platforms for international meetings! Since 1998

  • Congress video productions & projection management
  • Live streaming & directly on-demand webcast services
  • Live event websites
  • 365 meeting content platforms
  • Webinar productions

New! The Meeting Content Player by meta-fusion

  • One-click scientific citation of video passages
  • Smart slide exploration in larger display
  • Intelligent search in slides & spoken words
  • Automated subtitling and transcript
  • Easy implementation as widget

Your Benefits! Unlock your potentials

  • Offer your participants the complete digital experience
  • Be prepared by integration of absent speakers
  • Use full digital event coverage as fallback and for further usage
  • Turn your existing website into a content platform
  • Get the most out of your meeting content with further AI functionalities

key4events

key4events is an IT supplier for national and international organizers of events since 2004 (Scientific and Medical associations but also PCO & agencies, Corporate companies, Venues).

Our numerous and successful experiences on different event domains (but especially with medical and scientific conferences) have permitted to build and propose online and onsite solutions, before during and after an event, fully digital, hybrid and also in-presence format.

With our 360° offer, we can provide all the solutions requested by a client, but we can also link our solutions with the existing solutions of the clients in place.

We design and build sustainable and configurable solutions with responsibility.

Therefore, our solutions are self-made, robust, scalable, with technical architectures to ensure the future and try to avoid IT re-investments in a short term.

Size of your event is not a limit; our solutions are adapted and performant from small to larger events.

Our values:

  • creativity: to propose to our clients new IT solutions to answer to their needs
  • professional: to offer services with high quality in order to guarantee satisfaction
  • flexibility: to adapt to your specific needs with configurable solutions, and if necessary, adaptations of our solutions
  • respect: of our ecosystem: clients, providers, employees, and respect of commitments in ethics and eco responsibility
  • engagement: at different levels of the company, the business development, the projects delivered to clients and especially in CSR

Our team of +60 employees will contribute to the success of your events!

M – Events Cross Media GmbH

M-Events combines expertise, resources, and innovative technologies to revolutionize the way you can plan, execute, and experience conferences. Visit us at our booth to learn more about the new state-of-the-art conference IT solutions and services! For over 25 years, we have been pioneers in intelligent IT & AV conference solutions. Our engineers work tirelessly to develop new, superior solutions, creating unique added value for our customers. Reliability, cost-efficiency, and sustainable hybrid solutions are key. Some of our outstanding solutions and services – onsite, online, hybrid.