Codan Consulting

What Codan Consulting does

Codan Consulting s.r.o. is a privately-held professional services company headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, that operates as a Professional Congress Organizer (PCO), Destination Management Company (DMC), and Association Development Company (ADC). Founded in 2010 as a joint venture between Codan Agentura (a Prague-based DMC) and CAP Partner (a Copenhagen-based association management bureau), the firm delivers integrated event management, destination logistics, and ongoing association administration services to scientific and medical associations. Its core products include end-to-end conference organization, abstract handling systems, virtual and hybrid event delivery, participant registration, accommodation and transport coordination, IT and communication services, fundraising/sponsor management, and strategic association development consultancy.

The company generates revenue through fee-based professional services billed on a project or retainer basis tied to individual congresses and ongoing association management mandates. Its go-to-market is event-driven and relationship-based: it acquires clients through industry conference presence, ICCA membership, and direct outreach to association leadership and boards. Since 2010 it has organized 40+ events across Europe and Canada for clients including EPUAP, ESB, CMBBE, EWMA, EPOS, EBJIS, VPH, DGfB, CARE4, and ESTP, with a forward order book extending through 2030.

Codan Consulting is a small boutique (1-10 employees), relying on a multilingual team with local supplier relationships across European destinations and providing an 'open finance model' with full cost transparency to client local organizing committees. The firm has no proprietary technology platform or disclosed AI capabilities; its technical stack consists of conventional event-management tooling (online registration databases, webcasting, abstract submission systems, and web sharing). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, not publicly disclosed.

Name

Codan Consulting

Legal name

Codan Consulting s.r.o.

Website

https://codan-consulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Codan Consulting is a Prague-based boutique joint venture providing Professional Congress Organizer, Destination Management, and Association Development services to European scientific and medical associations. Founded in 2010, it has organized 40+ conferences for clients including EPUAP, ESB, EWMA, and EPOS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Destination Management (Ground Handling & Onsite Operations) (THAHADAA), Registration, Housing & Travel Desk Services (Delegate Logistics) (THAHACAJ), Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

Keywords

• Professional congress organizing
• Destination management services
• Association development consulting
• Scientific conference management
• Event logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Congress Organizer (PCO) Services: Fee-based professional services for organizing scientific and medical conferences, including abstract handling, venue management, speaker coordination, registration services, and event logistics. Revenue is project-based, typically contracted per conference or association.
2. Destination Management Company (DMC) Services: Fees for comprehensive destination management including venue selection, accommodation booking, transportation, catering coordination, and on-site logistics for events across Europe. Revenue generated through service fees and negotiated supplier arrangements.
3. Association Development Company (ADC) Services: Ongoing management and strategic consultancy services for scientific and medical associations, including administrative support, financial management, membership services, and organizational development. May be structured as retainer or project-based fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Codan Consulting is a Professional Congress Organiser (PCO), Destination Management Company (DMC), and Association Development Company that organizes international conferences and manages associations for scientific and medical organizations. Its services cover full conference lifecycle management including abstract handling, registration, venue selection, on-site logistics, and hybrid event delivery, along with ongoing association administration, financial management, membership services, and strategic growth consultancy. All services are delivered directly to client associations through project-based or retainer engagements.

Product overview

Codan Consulting is a Professional Congress Organiser (PCO), Destination Management Company (DMC), and Association Development Company offering integrated event management solutions for scientific and medical associations. The three core services—PCO Services, DMC Services, and Association Development Services—work together to provide end-to-end event solutions. PCO Services handle conference organization including abstract handling and virtual/hybrid events; DMC Services manage destination logistics including participant registration, accommodation, venues, IT, and financial counselling; and Association Development Services provide strategic growth consultancy, administration, and online education for member-based organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) Services Full-service congress and conference management for scientific and medical associations, handling all aspects from planning to execution including abstract handling, registration, venue coordination, speaker management, and onsite support for international scientific meetings.
• Destination Management Company (DMC) Services Comprehensive destination management across Europe including destination selection, venue contracting, accommodation booking, local transport, catering, IT/communication, participant registration, fundraising/sponsor management, and financial counselling for corporate events, conferences, and group travel.
• Association Development Services Strategic management and growth consultancy for scientific and medical associations, including general administration, organizational development, communication, marketing, financial counselling, membership services, fundraising, and online education support.

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Codan AgenturacoreOthersCodan Agentura is a destination management company based in Prague, Czech Republic. It is one of the two parent companies that formed Codan Consulting as a joint venture, providing local DMC expertise and Prague-based operations.
• CAP PartnercoreOthersCAP Partner is an international Association Development and conference management bureau based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is the second parent company in the joint venture that formed Codan Consulting, contributing international association management expertise.
• International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerICCA is the global industry association for the international meetings industry. Codan Consulting is an official member of ICCA, which provides access to industry networks, knowledge sharing, and credibility within the international congress and convention community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• tmf dialogue marketing: Germany-based association management company and PCO serving scientific and professional associations with congress organization, association administration, and event services. Directly comparable on association management and conference services.
• AIM Group International: Milan-based PCO/DMC with strong European footprint providing congress organization and destination management for associations and corporate clients. Comparable service mix and European market presence.
• Paragon Group: European association management and conference organization firm, now part of the MCI family, serving scientific associations with full PCO/AMC services. Overlaps with Codan in association management and congress delivery for European societies.
• Congrex Switzerland: Long-established Basel-based PCO specializing in scientific and medical association congresses, offering full congress management, association management, and destination services. Direct overlap with Codan's three-service offering and association client base.
• International Conference Services (ICS): International PCO delivering congress management, association services, and event production for medical and scientific associations worldwide. Comparable in client vertical and integrated service model.
• C-IN: Prague-based PCO and DMC offering integrated conference organization and association management services for scientific societies across Europe. Highly comparable to Codan in geography, service mix (PCO/DMC/AMC), and target customer segment.
• Kenes Group: Global PCO with deep specialization in medical and scientific association congresses, providing association management, destination services, and virtual/hybrid event production. Comparable in vertical focus (medical associations) and integrated service model.
• K.I.T. Group: Berlin-based association management and conference organizer specializing in medical and scientific society events across Europe. Directly comparable in client vertical and integrated AMC/PCO service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• MCI Group: Geneva-headquartered global leader in association management, PCO, and DMC services with significantly larger scale than Codan. Overlaps directly in association conference organization and ADC services for scientific/medical clients.

Emerging players

• Congleton Lex: Specialist PCO focused on delivering congress management for medical and scientific associations, similar in size and service profile to Codan with comparable association-client focus in Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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