Why Kenes

Empowering Knowledge
Creating Impact

For over 60 years, Kenes Group - one of the world’s leading Professional Conference Organisers – PCO, has been shaping global medical and scientific exchange.
We go beyond logistics to create spaces where knowledge thrives, and ideas turn into impact. We have delivered more than 4,300 conferences in over 100 cities around the world.

Our mission is to empower knowledge, further quality learning, create cross-disciplinary collaborations through professional events, communities, and educational programmes.

– Ori Lahav, CEO of Kenes Group

World Leaders in Medical & Scientific Events

Kenes Group is the only accredited Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) dedicated to medical and scientific congresses. Our partnerships span decades, with more than 100 long-term clients, including leading healthcare and research organisations and associations. Our reputation for excellence has been recognised globally. In 2024 and 2025, we received the Gold Medal from Eventex as a world-class PCO.

Global Expertise
Local Knowledge

Kenes Group combines global reach with local expertise. Our team of 350+ professionals across 18 offices on four continents bring passion, creativity, and cultural insight to every project. Our multicultural, multidisciplinary teams bring unique perspectives and solutions that adapt to every challenge. Our clients trust us as organisers, as well as strategic partners and advisors who understand their vision, anticipate industry trends, and deliver results that go beyond expectations.

Kenes Group is also proud to be an accredited member of IAPCO (International Association of Professional Congress Organisers) and ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association), with team members active in both PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) and ASAE (American Society of Association Executives). These affiliations reflect our strong commitment to professional excellence.

Our Vision

A world where professional knowledge exchange is reinvented.

Driving Innovation

We consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in international events. From pioneering AI-powered learning journeys that personalise medical education to developing the UNLOK platform, we create smarter, more engaging ways for associations and healthcare professionals to learn and collaborate. By integrating technology thoughtfully into our events and educational programs, we ensure participants have immersive, actionable experiences that enhance knowledge and foster meaningful connections across the globe.

Leading with Sustainability

Sustainability is at the core of our operations. As signatories of the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative, we are committed to minimizing our environmental impact and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Through initiatives like the Kenes Forest, which offsets travel emissions by planting thousands of trees, we transform sustainability from an aspiration into action, setting a new standard for eco-conscious events.

With every congress and community we build, we bring this vision closer — empowering knowledge, connecting people, and creating opportunities that have a lasting impact worldwide.

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