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Organizing a conference

In case you can’t find a conference on your subject area, it is also possible to organize one yourself. Usually, conferences are organized by a scientific society or a group of researchers, sometimes even by students. When you don’t have time for all the time consuming organizational aspects this might involve, hiring a professional conference organizer (PCO) might also be an option.   

Do it yourself:

Hire a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO):

Overview of PCO members of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO):  

What responsibilities do you want to assign to a PCO? Checklist