Case Study: SESAM achieves record annual meeting growth with Worldspan

Society for Simulation in Europe boosts delegates 23% with Worldspan

The Society for Simulation in Europe (SESAM), a European association with a global profile, faced the challenge of evolving into a sustainable professional organization and managing its most significant annual meeting to date. To address this, SESAM engaged the vendor Worldspan for comprehensive Association Management, Secretariat, and Professional Conference Organizer (PCO) services.

Worldspan implemented a solution that included innovative networking events like SESAM Speed Connect, a highly effective event app, and a strategic volunteer program. The results were exceptional: delegate attendance increased by 23% to over 1,300, abstract submissions rose by 12%, and the event received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 98% of attendees saying they would recommend it. Worldspan's efforts were also praised by industry partners and the client, who credited the team's coordination for creating a "world-leading event."

Society for Simulation in Europe (sesam)