OUR ADVISORY
Four Areas.
One Connected Strategy.
Successful conferences rarely depend on one organisation alone. Our advisory work considers the full ecosystem surrounding the opportunity.
Conference Strategy & Acquisition
For destinations and host institutions seeking a stronger pipeline of international conferences. We help assess opportunities, align bid partners and develop competitive acquisition strategies.
- Conference portfolio strategy
- International conference acquisition
- Conference pipeline development
- Bid strategy and positioning
- Host-destination narratives
- Strategic convening design
- Conference legacy strategy
Secretariat & Association Advisory
For associations ready to strengthen the structures behind their programmes and long-term growth. We advise on governance, secretariat capacity, operating models and organisational development.
- Secretariat diagnostics
- Secretariat establishment and strengthening
- Governance and operating models
- Host committee structures
- Association strategy
- Membership development
- Annual congress strategy
- Institutional capacity development
Stakeholder & Partnership Strategy
For organisations working with several stakeholders whose roles and priorities need to be brought together. We help clarify roles, build agreement and develop partnerships that support conference bids and institutional priorities.
- Stakeholder ecosystem mapping
- Engagement strategy
- Institutional partnerships
- Government engagement
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Sponsorship strategy
- Partner value propositions
- Stakeholder alignment
Destination & Conference Economy Strategy
For convention centres, bureaux and destination partners seeking a more competitive conference economy. We advise on positioning, pipelines, bid readiness and coordination between institutions.
- Destination conference strategy
- International conference acquisition strategy
- Bid readiness
- Conference pipeline development
- Convention ecosystem mapping
- Sector opportunity mapping
- Destination positioning
- Stakeholder mobilisation
- Conference economy strategy
- Legacy and impact
Who we work with
Convention Centres
Host Committees
Convention Bureaux
Governments
Tourism Organisations
Professional Associations
Development Organisations
Institutional Partners
Insights & Perspectives
Not sure where to start?
Let's explore whats possible
Start with the Convene Diagnostic to understand your potential, readiness and priority opportunities.