One team for our customers
- since 1964.
The key to success is our personal service.
As an experienced Professional Congress Organiser (PCO), we translate your vision into reality and leave nothing to chance. We are proud to support our customers in reaching their target groups in innovative and effective ways and creating a seamless event with lasting values. Thanks to our deep expertise, we can ensure that your event is always in the spotlight, both nationally and internationally.
As an independent and owner-managed company, we bring over half a century of experience in the event industry. With our presence across Europe, we can provide in-depth advice to our customers beyond national borders. The positive atmosphere when working together and on-site, as well as our focus on individual customer service, set us apart from the competition. Our professional technical infrastructure ensures smooth events, whilst always keeping sustainability in mind.
Team
Team spirit has been our priority for 60 years. Our long-term employees are perfectly in tune and provide an extraordinary service of top quality, which is highly valued by our customers. Team spirit is the heart of the company, and our customers quickly realise that we simply love our work.
Together, let us inspire and bring people together - at unique events that are fondly remembered.
Mazin Al-Obaidi
Bachelor of Arts
Senior Project Manager
The Brit with Arab origins who followed his heart to Germany. It was here he discovered his love for events. Mazin has since been involved with healthcare and automotive events for several years now. From hotel bookings, to registrations, and on to complete project management – he has played a role in smaller trainings to large-scale congresses. The driving enthusiast now expands his role to our Industry and Sponsoring team through his subject and multicultural knowledge.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2023 | Senior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2018 - 2023 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2017 - 2018 | Accountant, chef, janitor and project manager (paternity leave) |
| 2011 - 2017 | Project management in automotive and healthcare events |
| 2010 - 2011 | Backpacking through China and south east Asia |
| 2009 - 2010 | Banking customer service |
| 2008 - 2009 | Casino croupier |
| Qualification: | BA (Hons.) Leisure & Tourism Management, TEFL certified English language teacher, licensed croupier |
| Languages: | English, German |
Marie Arndt
Event Manager
Project Manager
The heart of our junior project manager is not only in event management, but also in soccer: technical skills, team spirit and a hundred percent commitment make her a great member of the team – both in the office and on the field.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2022 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2021 - 2022 | Junior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2019 - 2021 | Apprentice in Event Management at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2018 - 2019 | Internship and student trainee at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2013 - 2018 | Studies of Teaching at the Technical University in Munich |
| Languages: | English, German |
Elisabeth Axthammer
Master of Science (MSc)
Senior Project Manager
Expertise, experience and being quick on the trigger characterize the passionate snowboarder. But even off the slopes she handles unexpected twists of projects with ease. With the same agility she supports the marketing team: sales, websites or congress APPs – she always shows great commitment.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2017 | Senior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2014 - 2017 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2012 - 2014 | Junior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2010 - 2011 | Internship and freelance work at dwif Consulting GmbH, Munich |
| 2009 - 2011 | Master studies in Strategic Management with focus on Service and Tourism Management at Leopold-Franzens-University, Innsbruck, Austria |
| 2008 | Internship at Sun International Resorts (Germany) GmbH, Munich |
| 2006 - 2009 | Tourism Business Studies (Bachelor) at the Management Center Innsbruck, Austria and Dalarna University, Borlänge, Sweden |
| 2006 - 2007 | Internship and freelance work at HOST Meeting and Event Services, Munich |
| 2003 - 2006 | Apprenticeship in Hotel Management at Holiday Inn Munich – City Centre |
| Qualifications: | Asconet Project Managers’ Meeting in Barcelona, Spain |
| Languages: | English, Spanish, German |
Anne Beil
Magister Artium
Senior Project Manager
Her strength is to optimize workflows and to work on several tasks at the same time. Besides her function as a Project Manager, she is responsible for our external staff and always has a sympathetic ear for issues related to human resources. Moreover, our Westphalian with the green thumb makes life easier for the EUROKONGRESS team members by taking care of all the small tasks arising during an average working day.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2021 | Senior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2014 - 2021 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2003 - 2014 | Team Assistentin at EUROKONGRESS |
| 1995 - 2003 | Internship and freelance work at EUROKONGRESS |
| 1996 - 1999 | Tutor at Early Learning Centre, Bangkok, Thailand |
| 1989 - 1990 | Foreign Language Assistant in Luxeuil-Les-Bains, France |
| 1987 - 1994 | Studies of Romance and German language and literature in Bonn and Heidelberg |
| 1986 - 1987 | Au-pair and studies of languages in Paris, France |
| Languages: | English, French, German |
Paolo Benveduti
Master of Science (MSc)
Junior Project Manager
His roots may be from Genoa, but his heart beats for Munich. Paolo enriches our industry and registration teams with his empathy, keen eye for detail and strong communication skills. Whether in contact with industry partners, faculty speakers or participants – his qualities always shine through.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2024 | Junior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2024 | Training at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2021 - 2023 | Research assistant at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University |
| 2020 - 2023 | Studies of Human Geography and Sustainability – Monitoring, Modeling and Management (MSc) |
| 2019 - 2020 | Internship in marketing and social media |
| 2017 | Internship in marketing |
| 2015 - 2019 | Studies in tourism management (BA) |
| Languages: | English, Italian, French, Spanish, German |
Manuela Chiera
Certified Business Economist (BA)
Senior Project Manager
Besides her experience in project management, she also has a profound expertise in registration and IT. Dealing constructively with all challenges, she provides her colleagues with first-line assistance for all technical questions. She manages with great commitment the planning and coordination of the participants’ administration as well as the technical improvement of our registration software.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2019 | Senior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| Since 2009 | Person responsible for IT and member of the management team of the Registration Department at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2006 - 2008 | Head of the Registration Department at EUROKONGRESS |
| Since 2001 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 1998 - 2001 | Training at EUROKONGRESS within the framework of the studies in Ravensburg |
| 1998 - 2001 | Studies in Trade Fair, Congress and Event Management at the University of Cooperative Education in Ravensburg |
| Qualifications: | Asconet Project Managers Meeting, Munich |
| Languages: | English, Italian, German |
Theodor von Froenau
Managing Partner
As CEO and surrogate father of all EUROKONGRESS Project Managers, he is a pro when it comes to event organisation and industry participation. He always has a sympathetic ear for his team and together with Katinka Kramer he ensures a great work climate, highly motivated employees and thus satisfied customers.
Facts & Figures
| Since 1998 | CEO at EUROKONGRESS |
| 1991 - 1998 | Assistant Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 1990 - 1991 | Finance Department of Hilton München Park, Munich |
| 1986 - 1989 | Apprenticeship in Hotel Management at Hotel Königshof, Munich |
| Qualifications: | IAPCO (International Association of Professional Congress Organizers) Convention Management Training, Wolfsberg, Switzerland |
| Languages: | English, French, German |
Christof Gurland
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Freelancer – Special Projects
Short films or director’s cuts; he has been our man on set for the past 20 years. Having received several international awards he works as creatively as possible and as pragmatic as needed – anywhere in the world. In his leisure time he relaxes by skiing and sailing
Facts & Figures
| Since 1990 | Freelancer at EUROKONGRESS |
| Since 1999 | Teaching at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University in the field of trade fair, congress and event management |
| Since 1991 | Film designer and producer for product and corporate presentations and Image Trailer |
| 1988 - 1990 | Production Director for corporate films and TV productions at Bavaria Film, Munich |
| 1984 - 1988 | Production Assistant and Recording Producer at Bavaria Film, Munich |
| 1983 - 1988 | Theatre Studies at L Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich |
| Languages: | English, German |
Tullia Halbmayer-Kahe
Bachelor of Arts in Business (B.A.)
Senior Project Manager
Our Vienna-born passionate dancer steadily guarantees a good performance – not only on the dance floor. Besides her congress and hotel experience, her Italian temper and Viennese charm are a real enrichment for the whole team.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2025 | Senior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2017 - 2025 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2014 - 2017 | Head of Conference Service & Banqueting at Hotel Säntispark, St. Gallen Switzerland |
| 2011 - 2014 | Junior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2010 - 2011 | Assistant to Management at Mondial GmbH & Co. KG, Vienna, Austria |
| 2009 | Internship at Sheraton Nicolaus Hotel, Bari, Italy and Hilton Garden Inn Matera, Italy |
| 2007 - 2010 | Studies in Tourism Management at the University of Applied Sciences, Vienna, Austria |
| 2007 - 2009 | Point of Sales Team at T-Mobile & tele.ring GmbH, Vienna, Austria |
| Languages: | English, Italian, French, German |
Christiane Kayser
Magistra Artium (M.A.)
Senior Project Manager
With a wealth of experience in fair, events and industry handling she is enhancing our project and industry team. With her excitement for hikes and traveling she enjoys to explore new paths and countires. Communicative, diplomatic and solution-focused she always has a solution ready for all project requirements.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2021 | Senior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2014 - 2021 | Senior Project Manager at World Money Fair Berlin GmbH |
| 2011 - 2014 | Executive Assistant des Managing Director at World Money Fair Berlin GmbH |
| 2005 - 2011 | Project assistance for fair, congress and event management |
| 2001 - 2016 | Studies of modern history and art history at Freie Universität Berlin/Universität Potsdam |
| Languages: | English, German |
Katinka Kramer
Master of Business Administration
Managing Partner
As CEO and Head of Sales and Marketing she is our all-rounder in event and conference organisation. Whether it's a national convention or a major international event, the relaunch of our corporate website or a customer presentation - she always stays on top of things and even the most hectic situations don´t rob her of her contagious smile.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2023 | CEO at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2014 - 2022 | Senior Project Manager and responsible for Sales and Marketing at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2012 - 2013 | Administrative Program Specialist at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA |
| 2005 - 2011 | Senior Project Manager and Member of the Management Board at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2003 | Conference Officer at the Bank fund Conference Office of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, Washington DC, USA; Annual Meetings, Dubai |
| 2003 - 2023 | Senior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2000 - 2003 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 1999 - 2000 | Project Manager at the incoming agency Around Australia Tour Service, Sydney, Australia |
| 1996 - 2000 | Internship and freelance work at EUROKONGRESS |
| 1995 - 2000 | Studies in Business Administration with focus on Tourism at the University of Applied Sciences in Munich and Nice, France |
| Qualifications: | Training in the Pharmaceutical Code of conduct (FSA certificate); Asconet Project Managers Meeting, Athens, Greece; IAPCO (International Association of Professional Congress Organizers) Conference Management Training, Wolfsberg, Switzerland |
| Languages: | English, French, German |
Denise Kristof
Management Assistant in Event Organization
Senior Project Manager
One of our youngest team members represents a natural curiosity and a strong IT affinity. She shows great commitment in all parts of the event organization - participants’ administration, speakers’ handling and project management. She also is our in-house training supervisor for our management assistants in event organisation.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2020 | Senior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2017 - 2019 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2014 - 2016 | Junior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2011 - 2014 | Training as Management Assistant in Event Organization at EUROFORUM Deutschland SE, Dusseldorf |
| 2013 | Correspondence Course of sports events, IST-Studieninstitut |
| 2007 | Internship in Hotel Management at Hotel Gasthof Adler, St. Gallenkirch, Austria |
| Languages: | English, Spanish, German |
Florian Muhrer
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Project Manager
During his studies, he already secured his place in the EUROKONGRESS team with his IT knowledge and his eagle eye for detail. Implementing new ideas is Florian's passion as a project manager he uses innovative approaches to meet all requirements in the areas of IT and registration management. Perfection, accuracy and technical know-how allow him to always find solutions that are in tune with the times and enrich the respective project.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2023 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2018 - 2023 | Student trainee at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2018 - 2023 | Studies of Information Systems - Business Information Systems |
| Languages: | English, German |
Julia Ripperger
Master of Science in Business (M. Sc.)
Project Manager
Her love for self-organized themed parties along with her passion for baking characterize our very own project and participant management specialist. Never losing sight of the big picture nor of the minutest detail, Julia is a reliable partner for speakers, participants and project related suppliers alike.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2021 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2018 - 2021 | Junior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2018 | Project Manager at Social Creative Guest with an emphasis on guest management, Munich |
| 2017 | Junior Event Manager at Forever Living Products, Munich |
| 2016 - 2017 | Internship followed by a permanent role at Peter Richerts Events und Incentives, Saarland |
| 2013 - 2016 | Studying business economics majoring on behavioural management and marketing at Saarland University |
| 2013 | Travelling through England |
| 2009 - 2012 | Studying business economics with a focus on marketing at the University of Applied Sciences in Saarland |
| 2008 - 2009 | Travelling through New Zealand |
| Languages: | English, German |
Stefanie Roth
Master of Business Administration
Senior Project Manager
She is our specialist for national and international scientific conferences. Berlin, Brussels, Vienna, Lisbon – she always stays on top of the event. Thanks to her organizational expertise and her attention to detail she is a valued contact person for our customers as well as for our EUROKONGRESS team members.
Facts & Figures
| 2005 - 2007 | Member of the Management Board at EIROKONGRESS |
| seit 2003 | Senior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 1998 - 2003 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 1996 - 1998 | Internship and freelance work at EUROKONGRESS |
| 1994 - 1998 | Studies in Tourism with main focus on the Hotel and Meeting Industry at the Munich University of Applied Sciences |
| 1992 - 1994 | Apprenticeship in Hotel Management at Marriott Hotel Treudelberg, Hamburg |
| 1987 - 1988 | Stay abroad in Montana, USA |
| Qualifications: | Asconet Project Managers Meeting, Leeuwenhorst, Netherlands IAPCO EDGE Advanced Seminar, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Languages: | English, German |
Manuela Schmitt
Bachelor of Business Administration
Freelancer – Special Projects
As one of the few true Bavarians at EUROKONGRESS, she loves the mountains, which she masters either by foot or on skis. She is equally sure-footed on every step of event organization: as a “permanent Freelancer” she is a great support at big events as a member of the team as well as at events where she acts as the Project Manager.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2003 | Freelance work at EUROKONGRESS |
| 1998 - 2003 | Managing Partner of marketing & event design GbR, Munich |
| 1995 - 1998 | Project Manager at RWA-Meeting & Incentive Management GmbH, Munich |
| 1994 - 1995 | Freelance work at RWA-Meeting & Incentive Management GmbH, Munich |
| 1993 | Internship at Meeting Point Conferences, London, England |
| 1991 - 1993 | Internship and freelance work at EUROKONGRESS |
| 1990 - 1995 | Studies in Business Administration with focus on tourism at Munich University of Applied Sciences |
| 1990 | stay abroad in Dinard, France |
| Sprachen: | English, French, German |
Irina Schönfisch
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Project Manager
Our specialist in participants’ administration combines excellent registration qualifications with a great enthusiasm for traveling. Munich, Berlin, Prague or Geneva – she manages the congress office perfectly wherever we take her.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2019 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2016 - 2019 | Junior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2014 - 2016 | Customer Service Management at the International Trade Fair Centre Munich |
| 2010 - 2014 | Studies in Tourism Management at the University of Heilbronn |
| 2012 | Internship at the DRV Service GmbH, Berlin |
| 2009 - 2010 | Stay abroad in Michigan, USA |
| 2005 - 2009 | Apprenticeship in Office Communication at Oventrop GmbH, Germany |
| Languages: | English, German |
Franziska Spörl
Master of Sciences
Senior Project Manager
Our Munich child focuses on congress marketing and project management. She accepts every organizational challenge with a smile managing the delegates’ and speakers’ management as well as the implementation of congress websites and marketing planning with loving attention to detail.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2021 | Senior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2017 - 2021 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2015 - 2017 | Junior Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2012 - 2015 | working student in brand & acquisition marketing at Consorsbank, Nuremberg |
| 2012 - 2015 | Master Program in marketing at Friedrich-Alexander-University, Nuremberg |
| 2012 | Internship at the consulting company vor-sprung, Munich |
| 2008 - 2012 | Bachelor Program in Economics at the University of Applied Sciences, Munich and at the Ecole de Commerce IDRAC, Lyon, France |
| 2008 | Internship at EUROKONRGESS |
| 2007 - 2008 | Internship in the sales and marketing department at the Kempinski Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Munich |
| Languages: | English, French, German |
Ulf Stanko
Master of Business Administration
Head of Operations
As Head of Operations, Ulf oversees the execution of our national and international congresses and events with Hanseatic precision and many years of experience – reliable, detail-oriented, and always committed to flawless delivery. His love for both the North Sea and the Bavarian Alps brings fresh perspectives and a calming presence in even the most hectic moments.
Facts & Figures
| Since 2025 | Head of Operations at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2024 - 2025 | Authorized Signatory at Palliativnetz Travebogen gGmbH, Lübeck |
| 2021 - 2024 | Project Management and Organisation at Palliativnetz Travebogen gGmbH, Lübeck |
| 2016 - 2024 | Freelancer in Congress and Event Management, Lübeck |
| 2011 - 2015 | Senior Project Manager and Member of the Management Board at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2007 - 2011 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2003 - 2007 | Project lead at Congress Center Essen |
| 2000 - 2003 | Training at MESSE ESSEN GmbH within the framework of the studies in Ravensburg |
| 2000 - 2003 | Studies in Trade Fair, Congress and Event Management at the University of Cooperative Education in Ravensburg |
| 1998 - 2000 | Studies in Business Administration at the University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück |
| Qualifications: | Training in the Pharmaceutical Code of conduct (FSA certificate); Asconet Project Managers Meeting, Munich IAPCO (International Association of Professional Congress Organizers) Conference Management Training, Wolfsberg, Switzerland |
| Languages: | English, German |
Karla Urquía
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Project Manager
Originally from Venezuela, she brings an international perspective and a contagious positive energy. With a true passion for project management, she combines organizational talent with dedication and a strong service mindset. As our new colleague, she enriches the team both professionally and personally – warm, helpful, and inspiring.
Facts & Figures
| seit 2025 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2021-2025 | Junior Science Manager at TUM Graduate School |
| 2020-2021 | Academic Assistant at TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning |
| 2019-2020 | Student Assistant at TUM ProLehre|Medien und Didaktik |
| 2017-2019 | Early Childhood Instructor at Gymboree Play & Music Munich |
| 2017-2020 | Master’s degree in Cultural and Cognitive Linguistics at LMU |
| 2015-2017 | Au pair and languages studies in Munich, Germany |
| 2009-2014 | Degree in Mass Communication with focus in Audiovisual Media at UCAB in Caracas, Venezuela |
| Languages: | English, Spanish, German |
Andrea Wachter
Head of Financial Accounting
Numbers, structure and a pinch of humor – Andrea is the perfect blend of precision and warmth. As head of financial accounting at EUROKONGRESS, she brings order to the
finances and a smile to her colleagues‘ faces.
With international experience and extensive knowledge, she masters every challenge with ease. Andrea doesn't hide behind her numbers, but also likes to get active -
whether it's helping out at events or running a few extra kilometres for the company run - she is always fully committed!
Facts & Figures
| since 2023 | Head of Financial Accounting |
| 2022-2023 | Accounting Team Leader at msg global solutions Deutschland GmbH in Ismaning |
| 2014 - 2022 | Tax consultant/financial accountant at Bavaria Film GmbH in Grünwald |
| 2016 | Working abroad in Sweden |
| 2009 - 2014 | Tax assistant in tax consulting firms in Munich |
| 2004 - 2009 | Studied business administration with a focus on taxes, auditing and controlling at the University of Applied Sciences in Rosenheim and at the Universidad de Alicante/Spain |
| 2001 - 2004 | Tax clerk in tax office in Rosenheim |
| 1998 - 2001 | Training as a tax clerk in Rosenheim |
| Languages: | German, English, Spanish |
Viktoria Wagner
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Project Manager
With great dedication and a clear sense of structure, she supports every event with exceptional care. Her studies in Spain not only deepened her intercultural understanding but also strengthened her enthusiasm for open communication. Whether in providing individual onsite support or coordinating details behind the scenes, she ensures that every element of an event integrates seamlessly, creating a harmonious event experience.
Facts & Figures
| since 2025 | Project Manager at EUROKONGRESS |
| 2024 - 2025 | Event Coordinator at Drees & Sommer |
| 2023 - 2024 | Junior Event Manager at DRACOON GmbH |
| 2014 - 2023 | 2023 Double Degree Program (Bachelor & Master) in European Studies at Universidad Complutense Madrid and University Regensburg |
| Languages: | English, Spanish, German |
Behind the scenes
Be part of our team
We are currently looking for:
★ Projekt Manager in der Kongressorganisation verfügbar (m/w/d)
★ Praktikantenstelle zweites Halbjahr 2026 verfügbar (m/w/d)
For detailed information please click on the job description above (in German only).
If you have any further questions, please contact: Stefanie Roth
E-Mail: bewerbung@eurokongress.de
Phone: +49 89/210 98 60
We are looking forward to receiving your application via email.
Sustainability: EUROKONGRESS cares
We at EUROKONGRESS want to use our experience and openness to help shape the future of the event world in a sustainable and responsible way.
We rely on close cooperation with our customers and partners as well as a good dose of curiosity and drive.
What does that mean specifically for our clients?
Every event is unique. Together we will find suitable solutions to make your event sustainable.
What does that mean specifically for everyday business?
- Support for sustainable mobility: subsidies for local and long-distance transport tickets, company e-scooters, an office that is easily accessible by public transport, train travel instead of domestic flights, etc…
- Opportunity for regular home-office work
- Recycling concept
- Process of conversion to paperless office
- Training of all employees to raise awareness of sustainability
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Subsidized lunch
