The first half of 2007 was a challenging but exciting one for Kenes International. Multiple congresses were held simultaneously and the red suits of our hostesses could be seen across the globe from Abu Dhabi to Thessaloniki! As usual, our staff rose to the challenge and each congress was extremely successful.
In parallel to the congresses keeping our staff busy, we are continuously striving to improve our corporate infrastructure. Currently, we have several projects underway including, among others, the implementation of a 3rd generation bar code registration system, participation at incentive & travel exhibitions to increase and strengthen our venue database, and wide-spread utilization of surveys to receive feedback from congress participants.
We are excited for the second half of the year and will continue serving our clients with the utmost care!
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Dan Rivlin Managing Director Kenes International E-mail: drivlin@kenes.com |
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Avi Rosner, CPA Co-Managing Director Kenes International Email: arosner@kenes.com |
Kenes International Welcomes Two New Long-Term Clients!
Kenes International is pleased to announce the beginning of new relationships with two well established societies in their respective fields. |
In the field of microbiology, Kenes International welcomes the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS). As of 2009, we will become the long term congress organizer of FEMS starting with the 3 rd FEMS Congress in Goteborg, Sweden. |
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In the field of ophthalmology, Kenes International recently won the bid to organize the biennial congress for the International Society for Eye Research (ISER). As of 2010, Kenes International will become the long term congress organizer of ICER starting with the29 th International Congress for Eye Research scheduled to take place in North America. |
Kenes International is committed to ensuring the continued success of these congress and look forward to nurturing these new relationships!
Kenes International Welcomes New Director of Industry Liaison & Sales Department
Dr. Liora Shukovski has joined our company recently to lead the Industry Liaison and Sales Department (ILS). Dr. Shukovski comes to Kenes with a considerable amount of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Along with a Doctorate in Life Sciences, Dr. Shukovski has 15 years of basic science experience in various academic institutions, and has filled senior sales & marketing positions in major international pharmaceutical companies during the last 10 years.
The major role of the ILS Department is to raise sponsorship and exhibition sales, and increase the financial success of each Congress while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction within the industry clientele. The addition of Dr. Shukovski’s experience and knowledge to the existing ILS team is expected to continue and advance this department’s role in sponsorship and exhibition sales. We are confident that she will make a great contribution to the ILS Department and to Kenes International as a whole.
Congress in Focus: 2nd International Congress on “Prediabetes” and the Metabolic Syndrome
April in Barcelona was the perfect location for the 2nd International Congress on “Prediabetes” and the Metabolic Syndrome. This fresh new congress touches on the impact these highly prevalent conditions have on public health. The 1st congress was held in Berlin in 2005 and attracted over 2,400 participants; this year exceeded all expectations and was attended by over 3,000 participants from 90 countries. The next congress in Nice in 2009 is expected to continue this increasing trend.Since 1982, Kenes International has been initiating congresses and many of which have gone on to become successful, established congresses. Many times, Kenes International partners with renowned medical and scientific professionals to organize congresses in a particular medical or scientific niche that is currently underdeveloped or relevant at that particular period of time. Kenes International uses its established ties and contacts in the medical community and pharmaceutical industry to promote the congresses and ensure their success.
To learn more information on the next International Congress on “Prediabetes” and the Metabolic Syndrome visit our website: http://www.kenes.com/prediabetes/
Spotlight on Porto, Portugal
In May 2007, Porto was the host of the 25th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases. One of Europe’s oldest cities, Porto was a unique location for this exciting congress and did not disappoint participants with its breathtaking views, contemporary architecture and World Heritage sites.Located on the northwestern coast of Portugal, Porto is the regional capital and famous for the Port wine that was originally shipped from the area along the Douro River. Today Porto is a major financial and economic center of the northwestern quarter of the Iberian Peninsula and is well known for its enterprising spirit, characteristic culture, friendly people and local cuisine.
Kenes International looks forward to returning to Porto when it will host the 6th International Congress on Autoimmunity on September 3-7, 2008.
3D Viewing at the 6th International Glaucoma Symposium (IGS)
The International Glaucoma Symposium held in Athens, March 28-31,
2007 was an enormous success with over 2,650 participants who
found the scientific program and the sponsored sessions both
stimulating and enriching.
As pictured, stereoscopic 3D glasses were used during one of the
sessions to view stereoscopic optic disc and gonioscopy images.
While viewing stereoscopic images, the attendees were able to learn
to differentiate glaucomatous from on-glaucomatous optic disc
pathology.
Come see us in action at the upcoming congresses (June – August 2007)
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2nd International Congress on Neuropathic Pain – NeuPSIG June 7 - 10, 2007, Berlin, Germany |
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76th Congress of the European Atherosclerosis Society – EAS June 10 - 13, 2007, Helsinki, Finland |
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1st European Congress on the Aging Male June 14 - 16, 2007, Warsaw, Poland |
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3rd International Forum on Pain Medicine – IFPM June 28 - July 1, 2007, Montreal, Canada |
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11th Congress of the European Federation of Neurological Societies – EFNS August 25 - 28, 2007, Brussels, Belgium |
For further details on our future congresses, please visit our website:
http://www.kenes.com/congresses.asp