IUFRO 2024: Insights from our COO, Andreas

By
Emelie Levin
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September 24, 2024
In late June, IUFRO was held at Stockholmsmässan. In this post, our COO, Andreas, provides insights into the event’s outcomes. Andreas, was essential in guiding IUFRO from its initial stages through to its successful completion. For more on Invajo’s collaboration with IUFRO, check out our previous blog post, “Behind the Scenes at IUFRO 2024: Our Role in Supporting Global Forestry Initiatives.”

‍‍The journey began in 2017 when SLU (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) and Akademikonferens sought to host IUFRO and requested a price quote from us. By 2019, we started setting up the necessary systems and established a detailed timeline. Our involvement has spanned several years, with extensive preparation and planning leading up to the event.

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‍‍Not everything went as expected

We frequently had to follow up with authors, reviewers, and organizers. We also needed to develop the system further to meet evolving needs. Unfortunately, we encountered issues with an external service related to the poster session, which required us to liaise with their support team. Although the first two days were challenging, we resolved the issues for the remainder of the conference.

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‍Looking Back: Are you satisfied with the final outcome?

Andreas is very satisfied with the results and the entire process. The trust we earned from others was particularly rewarding; they listened to and implemented many of our suggestions. What sets us apart is not just our expertise in abstract management but our understanding of the complexity involved in various types of meetings, particularly complex scientific conferences. We addressed challenge sat multiple levels and ensured the success of the event.

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Overall, it was a remarkable journey, and we are proud of our role in making IUFRO 2024a success.
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The IUFRO 2024 Scientific Committee sincerely appreciates the invaluable support from Invajo. Their expertise and knowledge were pivotal to the success of our event. The systems functioned very well, even for a congress of such scale and complexity. Their solution-oriented approach and professionalism ensured a smooth and enjoyable experience. Throughout our collaboration, Invajo proved to be a trustworthy and helpful partner. I can highly recommend Invajo for any future conferences across all fields.

Elena Paoletti, Research Director, National Research Council, Italy, Scientific CommitteeChair, IUFRO 2024
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You delivered top class and you have been one of the corner stones for the success of the Congress! It has been a true pleasure working with you!

Fredrik Ingermarsson, Director of IUFRO World Congress 2024
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It has been a genuine pleasure working with you and your team. Your professionalism, dedication, and collaborative spirit have made this Congress both successful and enjoyable. I appreciate everyone's effort and hard work.

Karin Hornay, Project Manager for IUFRO World Congress 2024 at SLU

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