What ERASMUS Conferences & Events does

ERASMUS Conferences & Events S.A. is a Professional Congress Organizer (PCO) headquartered in Athens, Greece, founded in 1993 by Georgia Tsatsou and Olga Dimopoulou. The company delivers four integrated service lines: Congress Planning & Management (full-service scientific congress organization including scientific program development, abstract management, venue selection, registration, and on-site execution), Association Management (ongoing governance and membership support for professional societies, ISO-certified since 2016), Destination Management Solutions (DMC — on-the-ground logistics, accommodation, and social programs in Greece and abroad), and Virtual & Hybrid Meetings (digital event delivery for remote participation). It serves international and national medical, scientific, and professional associations across disciplines including dermatology, urology, allergy/clinical immunology, psychiatry, pediatric neurosurgery, neuroendoscopy, orthopedic oncology, and organizational studies, with a roster of named clients such as EADV, EAACI, EAU, WPA, ISOLS, ESPN, IFNE, SIU, and EGOS. The business model is professional services fee-based, priced per event, with revenue derived from PCO contracts, association management retainers, DMC engagements, and housing/exhibition services.

ERASMUS operates with a team of approximately 22–25 dedicated multilingual professionals and delivers 50+ projects annually across more than 19 countries spanning Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. The company holds IAPCO accreditation and ISO 9001:2008 certification from TÜV CERT, is a member of ICCA, HAPCO, and the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau, and is affiliated with Kyvernitis Travel S.A. for travel logistics. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales combined with industry exhibition presence (IBTM World, IMEX, EIBTM) and IAPCO network development. Underlying technology consists of third-party conference management platforms for registration and abstract handling, an Amadeus-powered flight booking integration, and virtual/hybrid event delivery infrastructure — with no proprietary AI or ML capabilities disclosed.

Name

ERASMUS Conferences & Events

Legal name

ERASMUS CONFERENCES & EVENTS S.A.

Website

https://erasmus.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ERASMUS Conferences & Events is an Athens-based Professional Congress Organizer founded in 1993 that delivers full-service PCO, association management, destination management, and virtual/hybrid meeting services to international medical and scientific associations globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Congress Organization & Event Management

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical, Scientific & Healthcare Congress Organizers (THAHACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Speaker, Program & Abstract Management Services (THAHACAI), Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM), Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK), Registration, Housing & Travel Desk Services (Delegate Logistics) (THAHACAJ)

Keywords

• Professional congress organizing
• Association management services
• Destination management solutions
• Virtual hybrid meetings
• Scientific event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellinikón

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Congress Organization (PCO) Services: Fees for organizing international scientific congresses including planning, management, registration, scientific program coordination, and on-site execution for medical and scientific associations
2. Association Management: Ongoing management services for international medical and scientific associations including governance support, communications, and event organization
3. Destination Management Solutions (DMC): On-site logistics, transportation, accommodation booking, venue coordination, and social programs for congress delegates in Greece and internationally
4. Exhibition Management: Exhibition space planning, exhibitor management, and exhibition logistics for congress events
5. Housing Agent Services: Official housing agent services for congresses, managing delegate accommodation bookings

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ERASMUS Conferences & Events S.A. is a Professional Congress Organizer (PCO) that plans, manages, and executes international scientific and medical congresses end-to-end for associations and corporate clients. Core services include full congress planning and management, ongoing association management, on-the-ground destination management (DMC) primarily in Greece, and virtual/hybrid meeting delivery.

Product overview

ERASMUS Conferences & Events is a Professional Congress Organizer (PCO) offering an integrated suite of four core services: Congress Planning & Management (full-service conference organization), Association Management (governance and membership services for professional societies), Destination Management Solutions/DMC (local logistics and venue coordination in Greece), and Virtual & Hybrid Meetings (digital event delivery). The company primarily serves medical, scientific, and professional associations organizing international congresses across multiple disciplines including urology, dermatology, pediatric surgery, allergy/immunology, and organizational studies. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Athens, Greece, with approximately 22 professionals, the company delivers over 50 projects annually with a track record of managing major international events exceeding 12,000 participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Congress Planning & Management Full-service professional congress organization including scientific program development, venue selection, logistics coordination, abstract management, registration, exhibition management, and on-site execution for international and national conferences.
• Association Management Comprehensive management services for medical, scientific, and professional associations including governance support, membership management, recurring event coordination, communications, and strategic planning.
• Destination Management Solutions (DMC) On-the-ground destination management services including local transportation, venue sourcing, social events, tours, accommodation coordination, and local supplier management primarily in Greece.
• Virtual & Hybrid Meetings Virtual and hybrid event solutions enabling remote participation, live streaming, virtual poster sessions, and hybrid-format conferences combining in-person and digital attendance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered 6 major events across 6 cities in 15 days (Brasov, Dubrovnik, Thessaloniki, Chios, Athens, Alexandria)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor, core and major.

• Athens Convention Bureau - IAPCO 2026flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025As part of a dynamic four-member PCO organizing team with support of Athens Convention Bureau, Erasmus is collaborating with competitor PCOs to bring IAPCO 2026 Annual Meeting & GA to Athens. A flagship event hosting the global meetings industry.
• IAPCO Pledge - Single-Use Plastic ReductionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Erasmus took the IAPCO pledge to rid the meetings industry of single-use plastic, demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability in event management.
• International Federation of Neuroendoscopy (IFNE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2017Erasmus appointed as official PCO and Association Management Company for IFNE. Manages IFNE's biennial congress in 2019 (St. Louis, USA), 2021, and 2023. Agreement signed in Napoli with Prof. Giuseppe Cinalli and Dr. Spyridon Sgouros.
• AFEA and ERA (Greek PCOs)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Joint cooperation with Greek PCOs AFEA and ERA for hosting and organizing IAPCO EDGE Athens 2017. Collaboration to promote Greece as a top congress destination. Dynamic four-member PCO organizing team for IAPCO 2026.
• Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) - TBEX Europe 2014majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014Official DMC Partner for TBEX Europe 2014 held in Athens, organized by the Municipality of Athens with ACVB. Erasmus organized the congress and hosted 850+ travel bloggers from 53 countries.
• Endourological SocietymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partner for Endourological Society's global education initiative, organizing 'Skills Courses in Endourology, Laparoscopy and Robotics' in Hong Kong, Chengdu, Buenos Aires, and other locations.
• BOROUME (Food Waste NGO)minorOthers · 1 January 2014Partnership with non-profit BOROUME to fight food waste by donating remaining food from congresses and events to charities throughout Greece. Part of Erasmus's corporate social responsibility commitment.
• International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Active member since 2008 with IAPCO accreditation achieved. Participates in annual IAPCO meetings, EDGE seminars, and advisory boards. Erasmus team member Georgina Alexopoulou participated in IAPCO debate panel. Greece officially took baton for IAPCO 2026 Annual Meeting & GA in Athens as part of 4-member PCO organizing team.
• Kyvernitis Travel S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company that provides travel and transportation services. Erasmus S.A. is an affiliated company to Kyvernitis Travel S.A., enabling combined congress organization and travel services. Joint participation in corporate events including charity initiatives like NO FINISH LINE and annual team celebrations.
• International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial member of ICCA, the global association for the international meetings industry, providing access to industry standards and networking.
• Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of HAPCO, the Greek association of professional congress organizers. Participates in annual HAPCO & DES conferences and joint initiatives to promote Greece as a congress destination.
• Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipated in official ACVB Roadshow delegations including London stop. Partnered with ACVB for showcasing Athens as a convention destination. Erasmus acts as DMC partner promoting Athens and Greece through ACVB initiatives.
• European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner4+ year partnership with EAACI for PAAM and FAAM meetings. Erasmus appointed PCO for PAAM 2015 (Berlin), PAAM 2017 & 2018, FAAM 2016 (Rome), FAAM 2017 & 2018. Multiple consecutive congress appointments demonstrate strong strategic partnership.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AIM Group International: AIM Group International is an Italian-headquartered PCO offering congress organization, association management, and event services across Europe. Direct competitor to Erasmus in the European medical/scientific congress market with overlapping service offerings and client base.
• MCI Group: MCI Group is the world's largest Professional Congress Organizer, headquartered in Switzerland with global operations across association management, congress organization, and events. It directly competes with Erasmus for international medical/scientific association mandates and offers similar PCO + DMC + association management service lines at greater scale.
• Congrex Switzerland: Congrex is a Switzerland-based PCO providing association management and congress organization primarily to medical and scientific societies. Closely comparable to Erasmus in target customer, service portfolio, and European geographic focus.
• Kenes Group: Kenes Group is a leading global PCO specializing in medical and scientific associations, with offices in Europe and Asia. Highly comparable to Erasmus given its association-management focus and similar customer base of medical societies; both firms compete for the same international association RFPs.

Others

• ICCA (International Congress & Convention Association): ICCA is the global trade association for the international meetings industry, of which Erasmus is a member. Not a competitor but an industry body that shapes PCO standards, provides networking, and influences RFP preferences—directly relevant to Erasmus's competitive positioning.

Emerging players

• C-IN: C-IN is a Czech Republic-based PCO offering association management and congress organization services across Europe. Comparable mid-sized European PCO that competes with Erasmus for international association mandates in the medical and scientific verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Maritz Global Events: Maritz Global Events is a major North American-based meetings and events management company. Comparable to Erasmus in event design and execution capabilities, though primarily serves corporate rather than association clients.
• BCD Meetings & Events: BCD Meetings & Events is a large global meetings, incentives, and events management provider. Overlaps with Erasmus in corporate event management and DMC services but operates at a much broader scale with corporate-focused rather than association-focused delivery.
• HelmsBriscoe: HelmsBriscoe is the world's largest hotel sourcing and meetings management firm, providing accommodation and venue procurement services. Comparable to Erasmus's housing agent and DMC services, though it focuses on sourcing rather than full PCO delivery.

Regional players

• AFEA Travel & Congress Services: AFEA is a Greek-based PCO and DMC providing congress organization, travel, and event services in Greece. Direct regional competitor and joint partner to Erasmus for events like IAPCO EDGE Athens 2017; highly comparable on geography, service portfolio, and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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