EVENTS THAT WORK FULL SERVICE CONGRESS ORGANIZER WHO WE ARE

We believe that everyone has the power to share knowledge that can change the world and that a memorable sharing experience is decisive in that change.

We create unforgettable experiences through a close and solid relationship with our partners, the privileged knowledge of the local reality and the specialization of all the services necessary to carry out a successful event.

We are a full service professional congress organizer that gives you the confidence and security to dedicate yourself to what you really enjoy and know how to do, that is to share knowledge.

VISION We aim to be a worldwide reference in the organization of events by offering innovative services that constantly surpass customer expectations, contribute to the evolution of the sector and share knowledge that changes the world.

VALUES • Trust • Security • Credibility • Professionalism • Specialization • Versatility • Innovation

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1. VIAGENS ABREU GROUP: A HISTORY OF GREAT EVENTS Founded in 1840, Abreu rhymes with travels and it also rhymes with congresses since 1978. 175 Years later, as a globalized company, Abreu Group continues to maintain its matrix intact, having the founder’s direct descendants as owners and electing the client as its true shareholder.

2. FINANCIAL STABILITY AND NEGOTIATING CAPABILITY The financial stability and recognition in the market, which have been proven throughout our history, offer us a high negotiation capacity that allows us to select the best suppliers as partners and to operate events of any size.

3. SELECTION OF THE BEST PARTNERS The selection of the partners who work with us is also the result of long-term working relationships and trust, sustained by numerous successful projects working together, thus ensuring the best available service.

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4. HIGHLY SPECIALIZED TEAM Working with us, you will have some of the people who help setting events in and in the world by your side. An experienced team, multifaceted and multidisciplinary which guarantees you the best solutions in all the services necessary for your event.

5. DEDICATED PROJECT MANAGER With Abreu Events your event has a dedicated Project Manager, covering its different phases, from the identification of needs to its completion. Throughout this process there is a continuous search for new solutions, constantly monitored, in order to ensure up-to- date, high-quality services that best meet your needs.

6. THE BEST TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS Have the latest technologies at your service, developed by experienced professionals, in a set of solutions designed to promote, create and boost your event, allowing you to get the maximum impact from it.

Abreu Events – Events that Work | 4 STEPS With Abreu Events you have access to all the TO A SUCCESSFULL solutions necessary for your event to be a success.. 8 CONGRESS

1 2 3 4 BIDDING COMMUNICATION REGISTRATION SECRETARIAT AND IMAGE AND ABSTRACTS

SOLUTIONS 5 6 7 8 ACCOMMODATION TRANSPORTATION VENUE SOCIAL FULL SERVICE PROGRAMMES CONGRESS ORGANIZER

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WE MAKE YOUR BID REALITY With Abreu Events you can count on a great deal of experience in bids development and with all the guidance you need to make yours a reality.

BID’S MARKETING PLANNING With Abreu Events you can count on all the necessary support for the development of your congress marketing plan, in order to build a winning bid from the beginning.

BID DOCUMENT DEVELOPMENT Boost your bid by presenting a well-structured written document with all the information you need to stand out. The best content with a modern and appealing design, which guarantees you an effective response to all requirements.

BID PRESENTATION Let us handle the part of the presentation in which we are experts, focus on the area you know best and present the Jury a winning bid.

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CONQUER YOUR AUDIENCE FROM THE FIRST MOMENT Show everyone that you are a professional in your area of specialization by creating a visual identity before you even begin to advertise your event.

VISUAL IDENTITY The logo is the starting point and the basis of the entire brand strategy and communication design of a congress. It is its face to the world and the first step in creating its existence.

WEBSITES We have web solutions developed especially for congresses, which meet your and the participants’ needs. Versatile, intuitive and effective websites that are quickly developed and updated.

MOBILE APPS The world is going mobile and the reality of congresses is no different. Provide quick and easy access to all your congress information and documents and promote networking among congress participants, speakers and guests.

GRAPHIC MATERIAL Promote your congress through effective and appealing communication in strategic media and have a strong presence at the event venue that will allow your congress to remain in everyone's memory.

GIFTS Leave a mark on the participants, speakers and guests that will remain even after the congress is over.

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SUBMISSION AND CONTROL OF REGISTRATIONS AND ABSTRACTS We are prepared to develop, operate and manage all your registrations and abstracts regardless of the size and characteristics of your congress.

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM One of the decisive moments of your congress deserves the best solution and with Abreu Events you are guaranteed to have it. Gain the automatism and effectiveness that only technology can offer you with the Abreu Events online registrations solution.

ABSTRACTS PLATFORM Make the best abstracts management platform available to your congress and its participants. One that allows you to submit abstracts with the most advanced editing and evaluation tools.

ACCREDITATION Abreu Events provides you with a simple, effective and automatic accreditation service that completely streamlines your conference and allows you to better manage it.

REGISTRATIONS CONTROL Have full access to sessions and services of your congress by reading the barcode on the participants’ badge. Data access in real time and final statistical data which allows you to have detailed information on the evolution and final results of your congress.

CERTIFICATE PRINTING Certify your participants in a simple, intuitive and automatic way by printing certificates at kiosks distributed along the congress venue.

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EXPERTISE, PROFESSIONALISM AND FRIENDLINESS ALLWAYS PRESENT Our experts, who are specialized in different areas that complement each other, organize and manage the different stages of your congress, guaranteeing its success.

GENERAL COORDINATION In order to ensure an execution of excellence, our Congress Designers are always present to guide and manage every moment of your event in order to ensure the most efficient execution. The focus on detail and the full knowledge of the congress are decisive elements for a coordination that guarantees a successful event.

HOSPITALITY DESK Whether in the reception of participants or in their assistance throughout the congress, you know you can count on experienced professionals and the best technology to solve any kind of challenges that may arise.

HOSTESSES Whether in the reception of guests, support to the secretariat or in the monitoring and control of rooms, among other tasks, their presence gives you all the confidence and security necessary for your congress.

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THE BEST SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR PARTICIPANTS One of the factors that contributes to a memorable event experience is the indicated accommodation solution that meets the needs of congress participants, speakers and guests.

ACCOMMODATION MANAGEMENT The privileged knowledge of the local reality, experienced team and excellent relationship with our hotel partners, allows us to offer the best options in terms of quality, price and proximity.

Being part of the Abreu Group enables us to provide resources, structure and unique conditions that will make your congress also stand out in this aspect and convey the necessary security to its participants.

ACCOMMODATION ONLINE BOOKING Automate this service by providing the accommodation reservation in the congress participants’ registration form, making it easy and accessible.

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IN DIFFERENT PHASES OF YOUR CONGRESS FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS Offer the participants a differentiating service by providing different types of transfers adapted to each participant.

TRANSFERES From the airport to the congress venue and vice versa, as well as for travels during the event, we have several types of transfers that fit different groups or individual dimensions. A service with all the security and confidence that only the experience of professional drivers can give you.

AIRLINE TICKETS We are prepared to offer reservation, ticketing and delivery of electronic tickets for international participants or others. This service lies on a search for the best flights, rates, schedules and connections which guarantees its participants the best available solution.

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WHERE YOUR MOMENT HAPPENS The venue selection for your event takes into account several criterions, which together result in the best available option..

CONGRESS CENTERS We have the solution wherever you want to hold your congress! From north to south and abroad we are prepared to offer you the best solutions taking into account the characteristics and specificities of your congress.

POSTERS AREA Provide a poster area in your congress venue, giving the opportunity for researchers and students to present their work. We handle all the venue management from its rental and layout to the identification of poster-boards and e-posters.

STANDS AREA From the creation of the exhibitor's manual to space management and additional services, we are ready to offer you a complete management service of stands and exhibition areas.

AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT We are prepared to offer you all the necessary audiovisual solutions with constantly updated high-tech equipment to create the perfect atmosphere for your congress.

FORWARDERS With Abreu Carga, a Abreu Group company, we are ready to transport, deliver and collect all the necessary material for your congress through land, air and sea routes.

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CREATE UNIQUE MOMENTS BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS, SPEAKERS AND GUESTS Promote networking among participants and show the country and the place where your congress is held, through coffee breaks, lunches, cocktails, gala dinners, visits and entertainment.

MEALS Boost networking among your congress participants by organizing coffee breaks, cocktails, lunches and finish big with a gala dinner.

TOURS Raise awareness of the country and the place where your congress is being held through our suggestions of tours. There is also the possibility of holding technical tours to places of interest for your congress as a part of your program.

ENTERTAINMENT Achieve a high level of distinction by organizing shows and hiring artists that may include other services such as cocktails and gala dinners.

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CONTACT US NOW AND DISCOVER EVERYTHING WE CAN DO FOR YOUR EVENT! We act transparency, with rigor and ethics, ruling us through practices that add value to your event while producing results

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