Beyond Convention

We Are ABTS

ABTS Convention Services is a global leader in providing comprehensive solutions for medical associations, empowering them to expand their international presence and impact. With 30 years of expertise, ABTS offers specialized services tailored to the unique needs of medical professionals, industry sponsors, and associations.

At ABTS, we pride ourselves on our commitment to trust, integrity, and client-focused service. Our success stems from fostering strong relationships, understanding cultural nuances, and delivering world-class experiences. We aim to be the trusted partner for our clients, ensuring their events not only comply with global standards but also create lasting value and impact.

ABTS was founded and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. We also have satellite offices in Belgrade, Serbia and Chicago, Illinois.

Our Mission

At ABTS, we deliver exceptional customer service through trust, expertise, and authenticity. We prioritize the needs of international meeting planners, value feedback to drive improvement, and ensure our care for our team reflects in client relationships. Together, we create meaningful experiences where every client feels valued, supported, and understood.

LEADERSHIP

DAVID VEGLIA
Davide Veglia CEO
Lauren Rangel
Lauren Rangel VP of Housing Operations
Division Manager – Association International Housing Management
Daniel Zgrzemski
Daniel Zgrzemski Executive Vice President of Finance
Patricia Andrade
Patricia Andrade Vice President of Marketing & Compliance
Division Manager – International Compliance & Marketing
Milica Gavrilović
Milica Gravilovic Vice President of Meeting & Convention Services
Division Manager – International Sponsored Group Management
Igor Surev
Igor Surev Vice President of Information Technology
Deborah Sas
Deborah Sas Vice President of Client Services

Our Principles

Trust & Reciprocity At ABTS, we trust and value our employees, encouraging them to mirror this trust by treating clients with the same respect and care they experience.

Client-Centered, our mission prioritizes the client’s needs above financial gain, ensuring authentic, dedicated support throughout every stage of conference planning and execution.

Our Team

Our mission prioritizes the client’s needs above financial gain, ensuring authentic, dedicated support throughout every stage of conference planning and execution.
ADA has been our client since 2003. Initiallly, ADA had no services for international attendees.

Thanks to our continued support, since 2005 ADA has increased international attendee rooms booked on peak by over 400% and continues to expect a growth trend for upcoming years.
AAO has been our client since 2012 and has increased international attendee rooms booked on peak year over year.

We continue to expect a growth trend for upcoming years, specially coming out of the pandemic.
“The notable success of our recent meeting in Munich reflected the hard word and true customer centricity of ABTS Convention Services”
“The Ethical Character aims to streamline industry’s collaboration with HCOs an PCOs by attesting their commitment to uphold our Code. In doing so, we simplify, clarify, and strengthen these relationships” – Serge Bernasconi, CEO of Medtech Europe
ABTS is the seamless partner you always wanted. They work with your selected housing vendor to facilitate international group attendees at your meeting – handling the myriad of requests without any work falling on you or your team. Special buses to the airport? Dinner reservations for 30 people around town? Handholding in French, Italian or one of the other languages their staff speak? Done – and the best part is you didn’t even know about it. You just got the benefit of hundreds of additional attendees at your meeting.
ABTS has been an incredible partner to ASN and Kidney Week, the world’s leading nephrology conference, for more than 10 years. Our event attracts 35-45% international attendees from over 100 countries, and ABTS plays a key role in bringing these participants to our meeting. Their dedication to making international attendees feel welcomed and ensuring they have a positive experience is truly remarkable. ABTS goes above and beyond in ways we simply couldn’t manage without them, and they are an invaluable part of our team. Congratulations, ABTS, on your 30th anniversary!
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