This article answers key introductory questions about Converia. It provides a concise overview of costs, setup, hosting, check-in and payment methods.

Converia's pricing consists of a small monthly base fee for hosting and operation, as well as a usage-based fee on participation fees.

The pricing model includes:

Free registrations, for example for VIPs or speakers, are not subject to fees.

Individual pricing arrangements are available for large events.

Converia can be made available at short notice. Express setup is possible.

You can complete the setup yourself. Converia can also provide setup advice upon request.

Converia stores all data exclusively in Germany and Europe.

The following applies:

Converia is a German company and is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Converia provides an integrated check-in app that runs on a smartphone or tablet. The app scans the QR code on the ticket or in the confirmation email.

Converia supports various check-in modes:

Room-specific admission with time tracking can be used to provide proof of attendance, for example at continuing medical education events offering CME credits.

For badge management, Converia supports:

Note: In earlier versions of Converia, check-in can alternatively be carried out using connected scanner devices.

Converia supports several payment methods:

Payment processing can be handled through Converia Pay. Converia Pay works with an escrow partner regulated by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).

Alternatively, organisers can manage payments independently through their own bank account. In this case, no additional Converia Pay fees apply.

Note: The availability of individual payment methods may vary depending on the Converia version used.