Berlin Office
The Itermediary
Collaborative projects with many stakeholders are no problem for Petra Biermann. She has been mastering complex projects in science management and communication for many years. Formerly a freelancer, she is now a permanent member of the con gressa team as a senior project manager.
The Excel-Pro
Managing data is one of Sophie's passions. With a degree in Digital Data Management and jobs in the fields of data generation and IT management, Sophie brings many years of experience to con gressa, which he uses for participant management, among other things. Previously, Sophie studied German and English language and literature.
The Wild Heart
Raised in the forests of Berlin's art and culture scene, event manager with a master's degree in social and business communication, she has been supporting con gressa since 2019.
Petra Biermann
Senior Project Manager
Phone: +49 176 55211412
biermann[at]congressa.de
Soph Böhme
Project Manager / Data Management
Telefon: +49 176 14269350
boehme[at]congressa.de
Ronja Ewald
Senior Project Manager/Executive Assistent
Phone: +49 176 55206558
ewald[at]congressa.de
The All-rounder
Gabriel has a variety of experience in project and event management: He has worked as IT project manager, technical staff member at re:publica, and director of production for a German festival, among other things. He studied the master program Event Technology and Management at Berliner Hochschule für Technik and was part of a research project which was focusing on soft skills for event management.
The Content Creator
After several editorial internships, Alina has been a trainee in education and science communication since 2024. In the agency's daily routine, the cultural studies graduate focuses on content creation, such as for the Association of Public Libraries in Berlin and the dpa Newscamps.
The Environmentalist
After completing her psychology studies in Innsbruck, Clara moved to Berlin and has been supporting con gressa in the fields of editing and events since April 2022. She loves cycling and wrote her thesis on 'Greenwashing.' Currently, she is pursuing a Master's degree in Gender Studies.
Gabriel Fritz
Project Manager
Phone: +49 176 55210967
fritz[at]congressa.de
Alina Groen
Trainee
+49 155 60568148
groen[at]congressa.de
Clara Händeler
Student Assistant
Phone: +49 160 95773045
haendeler[at]congressa.de
The Go-To Person
After a year in New Zealand, Verena joined con gressa in 2011 for her professional training as an event manager. Ever since, she has been a loyal and experienced employee. In 2018, Verena became a senior project manager.
The Digital Expert
As a cultural studies graduate with experience in education and sustainability communication, our trainee Elias has a passion for digital content production. Since July 2024, the Bonn native has been enriching our Berlin office.
The Dynamic One
In 2001, as a fresh graduate, Delia took the plunge into the unknown and co-founded con gressa with Christine Titel. After almost 15 years as an agency director, the sinologist explored other roles and, most recently, ran a popular café in Berlin. She is passionate about building new projects and structures. Back at con gressa, she primarily works in major projects such as the Humboldt Foundation Annual Meeting.
Verena Häusler
Senior Project Manager
Phone: +49 176 55211081
haeusler[at]congressa.de
Elias Kappler
Trainee
Phone: +49 155 60302196
kappler[at]congressa.de
Delia Lemke
Project Manager
Phone: +49 155 66448051
lemke[at]congressa.de
The Listener
After studying communication, journalism and philosophy in Warsaw and Berlin, Maria joined con gressa in 2009. As a hobby climber, she knows how to achieve goals while remaining solution-oriented and cooperative at all times.
The Helping Hand
Mazin grew up in Oman and moved to Berlin in 2019. He studied Information Technology and has several years of work experience in this field. At con gressa, he is assisting with administrative tasks in office management and IT
The Travelling Saleswoman
Susann Morgner has a degree in journalism and was the head press officer at the HU Berlin. Since 2004, she is a co-owner of con gressa with a special interest in sustainable and smart science communication projects.
Maria Meißner
Senior Project Manager
Phone: +49 176 55211406
meissner[at]congressa.de
Mazin Mahgoub
Assistant for Office Management
and IT Administration
mahgoub[at]congressa.de
Susann Morgner
Managing Director
Project Development/Consulting
Phone: +49 173 2067712
morgner[at]congressa.de
The Buoyant One
Paula has been with con gressa since spring 2024, bringing experience in press and public relations in the Digital Health sector. As a student of health communication, she is familiar with presenting complex topics. In her free time, the native Colombian enjoys moving to the rhythm of salsa or dancehall.
The Booklover
Sophie moved to Berlin in 2019 and has been studying German and Cultural Studies at Humboldt University since 2020. At con gressa, she enjoys learning new things and supporting her colleagues in a variety of ways with everything that comes up in the agency's day-to-day work.
The Curious One
Melanie enjoys maintaining an overview in complex situations and is enthusiastic about exploring new territory. The versatile linguist has a strong passion for creative design and feels particularly at home in international contexts. With extensive experience in association work, Melanie has been strengthening the team since June 2024.
Paula Andrea Riveros Silva
Student Assistant
riveros-silva[at]congressa.de
Sophie Schure
Project Member
Phone: +49 176 55694921
schure[at]congressa.de
Melanie Sokolski
Project Manager
Phone: +49 176 55211317
sokolski[at]congressa.de
The Dual Student
Niclas is enrolled in the dual study program “Business Administration and Event Management” gaining work experience with con gressa while at the same time studying at the Victoria International University of Applied Sciences. Originally from Magdeburg, he moved to Berlin in 2023. He is a natural planner and organizer and a very helpful hand in our agency.
The Explorer
Before Jörg came to con gressa he was a communications manager at Wissenschaft im Dialog (Science in Dialogue). He specializes in online communication and marketing and he is always looking for innovative ideas and formats.
Niclas Sommer
Study Student
Phone: +49 159 01455639
sommer[at]congressa.de
Jörg Weiss
Managing Director
Project Development/Consulting
Phone: +49 176 98268517
weiss[at]congressa.de
Standort Bonn
The Copywriter
Lea has been a project manager at con gressa since 2023. She has a degree in American Studies and is experienced in creating texts for various scientific contexts. She previously worked for the Bonn-based communications agency Trio Medien for more than three years in the areas of corporate publishing, social media and event management.
The Rhinelander
Yorick has been working for con gressa since 2023. Previously, he worked in Bonn for the LVR Institute of Area Studies and Regional History, among others. A traineeship at Trio Medien sparked his interest in event management and social media campaigns. In his free time, this Rhinelander, indeed, enjoys strolling along the Rhine.
The Multilingual Mind
Lara joined the team of con gressa in August 2023. After completing her bilingual A-Levels (German and Spanish) and a marketing internship in Dublin, the lover of languages and a good murder mystery novel is now studying "Language and Communication in the Global Media Society" at the University of Bonn.
Lea Brandes
Project Manager
Phone: +49 163 5151723
brandes[at]congressa.de
Yorick Fastenrath
Project Manager
Phone: +49 176 55211418
fastenrath[at]congressa.de
Lara Korte
Student Assistant
korte[at]congressa.de
The Calm One
With experience and organizational talent, Sabine Pauly has been managing the administrative area at con gressa since October 2022. Finances and human resources are in good hands with her.
The Trainee
After spending a few years at a Cologne start-up focused on B2B lead generation, Anna is now excited to dive into science communication as a trainee at con gressa. In her free time, the English studies graduate enjoys reading a good book.
The Communicator
Katja has been head of con gressa's Bonn office since 2023. She specializes in corporate publishing, media campaigns, interactive events and moderation. She was a trainee and editor at DUZ – Magazin für Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft, and then co-owner of Trio Medien for 20 years.
Sabine Pauly
Executive Administrative Assistant
Phone: +49 176 55211428
pauly[at]congressa.de
Anna Richter
Trainee
Phone: +49 176 55206659
richter[at]congressa.de
Katja Spross
Head of Bonn Office/Senior Project Manager
Phone: +49 152 5351 7312
spross[at]congressa.de
Freelance Collabrators
Torsten Bauschke
Event Technician
t.bauschke[at]congressa.de
Heike Fahrun
Editor
fahrun[at]congressa.de
Christian Langhof
Programmer
langhof[at]congressa.de
Lasar Liepins
Web Development
Sheraz Khan
Graphics and Video
khan[at]con-gressa.de
Sandro Schott
Senior Project Manager
schott[at]congressa.de
