Testimonials

The 129th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Ophthalmological Society (JOS2025)

Takeo Fukuchi M.D., Ph.D.
President of the 129th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Ophthalmological Society (JOS2025)
Professor, Division of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University

Every year, two major comprehensive conferences are held in the field of ophthalmology: the Japanese Ophthalmological Society (JOS) Annual Meeting in the spring, and the Japanese Society of Clinical Ophthalmology Annual Meeting in the fall. Since incorporating online participation, both events have grown into large-scale medical conferences with over 10,000 registered attendees. This year, we were in charge of the JOS2025 together with Congrès Inc.
We had previously worked with Congrès when we hosted a specialized ophthalmology meeting in Niigata, where they served as the congress secretariat. In addition, they managed the JOS Annual Meeting in both the previous and the year before last. For this reason, from the time it was decided three years ago that we would host JOS2025, we knew we wanted to work with them again.
Managing a large-scale medical conference with over 10,000 participants involves an extraordinary program and budget scale, and there is no doubt that it was thanks to the strong support of everyone involved that the on-site portion of the confernce was successfully completed.
What made working with Congrès so comfortable was their precise and appropriate instructions and responses to our questions, as well as their prompt handling of any requests we made. For JOS2025, one of our key policies was to incorporate as much feedback as possible from all directions and to try new things. Drawing on their extensive experience organizing a wide range of events and conventions, Congrès offered many valuable suggestions, for which we are truly grateful.
Moreover, the on-site operations were flawless—another area in which they clearly demonstrated their strength. Thanks to this, we were able to focus entirely on the academic aspects of the meeting, learning and enjoying the event alongside all the participants.
We understand that for some of the younger, newly hired staff, this was their first experience working on-site at a medical conference. Nevertheless, every one of them contributed to the operation with professionalism and care.
Having participated in numerous medical conferences over the years, I am convinced that science and scholarship advance through these kinds of gatherings. Congrès plays a vital role in supporting this process and is fulfilling an important mission for society.
Finally, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in this meeting and to all those who supported us, including the venue staff.

The 37th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Radiation Oncology

Hiroshi Onishi, M.D., Ph.D.
President
The 37th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Radiation Oncology
Professor, Yamanashi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology

The goal for this medical conference was to create a groundbreaking, unforgettable, and legendary event that would challenge conventional wisdom. To achieve this, we introduced numerous innovative initiatives, including debate sessions with audience voting, multiple awards for active questioners, evaluations and awards for presentations given on the day, a stamp rally in the exhibition area, and the installation of trick art. Some of these were first-time endeavors even for a major company like Congrès Inc., which no doubt presented significant challenges. Fortunately, we achieved a record-high number of participants, and after the conference, we received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from both attendees and corporate participants, with many saying, “This was an incredibly unique and valuable conference unlike any we’ve experienced before. ”

We are truly grateful to Ms. Fujisawa, Mr. Shibuya, Ms. Takeuchi, and Mr. Kato for their dedicated support. As the conference approached, urgent issues arose one after another, yet they responded to our numerous (and sometimes difficult) requests without complaint and with full commitment—far exceeding our expectations. During the event, they were always close by, providing a reassuring presence. Immediately after the closing ceremony, Ms. Fujisawa, who took the lead in operations, shared an honest remark: “It was challenging, but it will be a great reference for the future.” Seeing her fulfilling smile at that moment left a lasting impression on me.
The impression I have of Congrès Inc. is one of sincerity, wholehearted dedication, and reliability. Their contributions went beyond the contractual relationship between the organizer and the operations team, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
Thank you very much.

The 62nd Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Clinical Oncology (JSCO 2024)

Toshiyoshi Fujiwara, M.D., Ph.D.
Congress Chairman of the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Clinical Oncology
Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine

The Japan Society of Clinical Oncology (JSCO) is one of the largest medical conferences in the cancer field, where members from various professions come together across medical specialties. At this conference, I saw participants enthusiastically engaging in the program, interacting, and having discussions, and I truly felt that the efforts made by our department and Congrès Inc. in preparing for the event together had borne fruit. Additionally, as the chairman, it was truly gratifying to see that participants fully enjoyed the culture and attractions of the host city, Fukuoka, and that the conference was very well received.

Moreover, at the social events and exhibition spaces, we were able to showcase the charm of Okayama while in Fukuoka, which felt like a way of giving back to the local community that has always supported us. This was also made possible thanks to the experienced team at Congrès Inc., who creatively designed the stage decorations and smoothly facilitated collaboration with the local tourism association. I also saw participants engaging in friendly exchanges, and I feel that we were able to contribute to their refreshment and immune system boost as they face the challenge of cancer.

Not only during the preparation phase but also throughout the conference, I was deeply impressed by how quickly they responded to even the most difficult requests, saying they would take care of them immediately and truly following through. When I stood in front of the wonderful JSCO2024 photo spot with the view of Hakata Port, I once again realized that this conference could not have been held without the cooperation of everyone at Congrès Inc. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who participated in this medical meeting and to everyone who helped with the venue and other aspects.