Conference Organisers Limited

What Conference Organisers Limited does

Conference Organisers Limited is a privately held Irish professional conference organiser (PCO) founded in Dublin in 1999. The firm provides end-to-end management of association, scientific, academic, legal, medical, technical and corporate events across Europe and internationally, operating with a stated team of 7 and event sizes ranging from approximately 100 to 800+ delegates. Its core service portfolio covers six pillars — Conference Management, Workshops, Destination Events, Virtual & Hybrid Events, Corporate Events, and BID Support — supplemented by ancillary components such as registration and abstract-submission systems, exhibition and sponsorship management, travel and accommodation coordination, audio-visual production, design and print, and post-event legacy documentation.

The firm has built a proprietary in-house virtual event platform used for its hybrid and remote offerings; it includes custom-branded event portals, virtual exhibition halls, interactive networking (chat, video breakout rooms, meeting schedulers), live polling, real-time Q&A, session recording, ePosters, feedback surveys, and social integration. This platform was developed/accelerated in 2020 under the 'Plan C' programme to deliver fully virtual conferences during COVID-19, the most notable example being the EHC Virtual Conference that scaled participation to 1,145 delegates from 93 countries.

Revenue is generated through bespoke, quote-based professional-services fees and managed-services contracts, billed per event cycle, with multi-year recurring engagements typical for association clients (e.g., EHC since 2012, CONUL since 2017). Customer acquisition is relationship-driven via direct outreach, referrals, and tender processes — including government-sector wins such as the Department of the Taoiseach's Data Summit 2018 and Digital Summit 2019. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and the firm operates entirely direct, with no channel or reseller model and no disclosed external funding.

Name

Conference Organisers Limited

Legal name

Conference Organisers Limited

Website

https://conferenceorganisers.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Conference Organisers Limited is an Irish professional conference organiser founded in 1999, providing end-to-end management of scientific, academic, medical, legal, technical, association and corporate events — delivered alongside a proprietary virtual/hybrid event platform — primarily to associations and government clients across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conference and Event Management Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical, Scientific & Healthcare Congress Organizers (THAHACAD), Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM), Academic & Education Conference Organizers (THAHACAE), Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Conference management services
• Event management
• Virtual event platforms
• Corporate event planning
• Association conference services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dalkey, Co Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Conference Management Services: Full-service conference and event management including planning, execution, venue sourcing, speaker coordination, logistics, and on-site support. Revenue is generated through service fees charged to clients for end-to-end event delivery.
2. Virtual and Hybrid Event Platform Services: Bespoke virtual event platform development and management, including custom website design, registration portals, live streaming, control room management, and on-demand content libraries.
3. Exhibition and Sponsorship Management: Services to maximise exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, including sponsor identification, booth setup, sponsor recognition, and exhibitor relations management.
4. Design and Print Services: Eye-catching signage, programmes, lanyards, and marketing collateral creation from concept to final production.
5. Travel and Accommodation Coordination: Negotiation of preferential rates with airlines and hotels, block bookings, rooming lists management, visa support, and airport transfer arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Conference Organisers Limited is a Dublin-based professional services firm that provides end-to-end conference and corporate event management, including full planning, venue sourcing, speaker coordination, delegate registration, on-site execution, exhibition and sponsorship management, travel logistics, and post-event legacy services. The company also delivers virtual and hybrid events through a bespoke in-house virtual event platform with custom-branded portals, networking tools, live polling, and control room management. Since 1999, it has served scientific, academic, legal, medical, technical, and association events across Europe and internationally.

Product overview

Conference Organisers Limited is an Irish conference and corporate event management company operating since 1999. The company offers a comprehensive suite of event management services organized around six core offerings: Conference Management (full-service congress planning), Virtual & Hybrid Events (bespoke digital event solutions), Corporate Events, Workshops, Destination Events, and BID Support. Supporting these core services are technology-enabled components including Registration & Abstract Submission Systems, Website & Conference App, Audio & Video Production, and a Custom Virtual Event Platform. The portfolio also includes ancillary services such as Exhibition & Sponsorship Management, Marketing & Communications, Travel & Accommodation, Social Programme, and Conference Legacy. The Custom Virtual Event Platform is a notable technology product featuring branded portals, virtual exhibition halls, interactive networking, live polling, and session recording capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conference Management
• Virtual and Hybrid Events
• Corporate Events
• Workshops
• Destination Events
• BID Support
• Audio and Video Production
• Registration and Abstract Submission Systems
• Website and Conference App
• Exhibition and Sponsorship Management
• Marketing and Communications
• Travel and Accommodation
• Conference Legacy
• Custom Virtual Event Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• EHC 2025 Vienna: Brought together delegates and sponsors from over 45 countries with seamless multi-venue execution
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Specialist Suppliers and Venue PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference Organisers maintains strong business alliances with specialist suppliers who share their commitment to excellence. These partnerships enable cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality. The company leverages these relationships for venues, AV equipment, catering, and other event services across Ireland, Europe, and internationally.
• RocheminorOthersPharmaceutical company listed as a conference supporter/sponsor for EHC Annual Conferences and Workshops.
• CSL BehringminorOthersPharmaceutical company listed as a conference supporter/sponsor for EHC Annual Conferences and Workshops.
• uniQureminorOthersBiotechnology company listed as a conference supporter/sponsor for EHC Annual Conferences and Workshops.
• BioMarinminorOthersBiotechnology company listed as a conference supporter/sponsor for EHC Annual Conferences and Workshops.
• Grant ThorntonminorOthersProfessional services firm listed as a sponsor for BICBA Virtual Conference.
• Technical AV and Streaming PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationThe company partners with trusted AV suppliers and technical providers to ensure top-quality audio-visual experiences, live streaming, control room management, and hybrid event delivery. These partnerships enable professional production values and seamless technical execution across all event types.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• cievents: Specialised association and conference management firm delivering PCO services, abstract management, and hybrid event platforms — directly comparable on association PCO and virtual/hybrid event capabilities.
• Congrex: European association and conference management company offering end-to-end PCO and association management services — closely aligned with Conference Organisers on association congress delivery and international event coordination.
• The Conference Forum: Conference production company focused on life sciences and healthcare congresses — overlapping with Conference Organisers' medical/scientific conference portfolio (e.g., EHC, European Seating Symposium).
• MCI Group: Global association and congress management firm headquartered in Switzerland with deep PCO services for medical, scientific, and association clients — overlapping with Conference Organisers' core association conference portfolio.
• Kenes Group: Long-established professional conference organiser specializing in medical and scientific associations — directly comparable on association PCO services, abstract/registration platforms, and international congress delivery.
• Conference Partners International: Boutique-to-mid-size professional conference organiser offering association conference management across Europe — comparable in service breadth and target client base of associations and scientific bodies.

Broad incumbents

• BCD Meetings & Events: Global corporate events and meetings management incumbent — overlapping with Conference Organisers' corporate events arm while operating at substantially larger scale across association-adjacent client work.
• Maritz Global Events: Large-scale global events and incentive travel operator offering corporate and association event services — comparable in end-to-end event delivery and destination event expertise, though broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ConferenceOrganisers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/conferenceorganisers

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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