IBTM has revealed the first details of its flagship event, IBTM World Barcelona , which will take place in person this year in Fira, Barcelona, from November 30 to December 2, 2021.
Under the theme “New Business, New Technology, New World”, IBTM World Barcelona will focus on quality one-on-one business meetings, inspiring educational content and rewarding networking opportunities to help attendees reconnect and thrive in the next chapter of meetings and events.
Visitor registration is now open for the event, which will bring together some of the world's largest international buyers, as well as quality suppliers and destinations.
Association buyers who have confirmed their presence include the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), the European Union of Physicians in Social Security and Insurance, the China Electronic Chamber of Commerce and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Corporate buyers will be present among Engie, Oriflame Cosmetics, Knauf, Citigroup Inc., BBVA France and Saudi Aramco. Agency buyers include HelmBriscoe and HPN Global – World, and First Incentive Travel.
Global suppliers and destinations present include Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, Melia Hotels & Resorts, Conference Compass, Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority, Munich Convention Bureau, Latvia Tourism and Flanders Meeting and Convention Centre.
IBTM World's Knowledge program will explore four topical themes this year: Trends and Technology; gamification and engagement; the future of event planning (to include discussions of sustainability, safety and security, and government support); and career and personal development. There will be separate association and buyer-led elite corporate programs. Further details will be released in due course.
David Thompson, Director of Events, said: “We have had an incredibly positive response to IBTM World so far, which shows that the industry is very keen to get back to meetings and in-person events. We received an exceptionally strong response from exhibitors, many of whom are returning with larger booths than before or additional splitters. We've planned a fantastic event and can't express how excited we are to see the community come together for the first time in two years! »
RX (the organizers of IBTM World) has worked with industry peers to create a safe working standard called 'All Secure' for hosting events in a COVID-affected world, and IBTM is working closely with authorities authorities and Fira Barcelona to implement all necessary precautions. More information to follow.
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About IBM
IBTM is a global showcase for the meetings and events industry with a portfolio of events and products offering business solutions across five continents. The portfolio includes IBTM World, IBTM Africa, IBTM Americas, IBTM Asia Pacific, IBTM Wired and IBTM Connect.
IBTM World , the premier global event for the meetings and events industry, is the must-attend three-day event for the global meetings, incentives, conferences and events industry. Thousands of buyers, suppliers and media from the international meetings and events trade visit Fira Barcelona each December for IBTM's flagship trade show, with over 74,000 business meetings.
Next event: Tuesday November 30 to Thursday December 2, 2021 at Fira Barcelona
https://www.ibtmworld.com/ monitored by IBTM World Online, from December 14 to 15, 2021.
IBTM Americas , the leading event for the meetings and events industry in North America, Latin America, Europe and beyond, is the must-attend two-day event for the meetings, incentives, hospitality industry. conferences and events in the region. Thousands of buyers, suppliers, and media from the international meetings and events trade visit Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City each August.
Asia Pacific , the leading event for the meetings and events industry in Asia Pacific, is the must-attend two-day event for the region's meetings, incentives, conferences and events industry. Thousands of buyers, suppliers and media from the international meetings and events trade are expected to arrive at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore for the inaugural event in June.
Next event: Tuesday April 5 to Wednesday April 6, 2022 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore
https://www.ibtmasiapacific.com/
IBTM Wired is the newest addition to IBTM's global events and intelligence portfolio for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events industry. The event takes place annually online and brings together thousands of industry professionals from around the world for four days of one-on-one business meetings, sparking new connections and renewing existing ones and a program of live training sessions and on demand.
https://www.ibtmwired.com/en-gb.html
IBTM Connect is the leading online knowledge center for the global meetings, incentives, conferences and events industry. Created in 2020, it's packed with cutting-edge content to help inspire and educate the global meetings and events industry, with regularly updated industry news and insights, plus on-demand interviews and webinars. with top industry experts.
About RX (Reed Exhibitions)
RX's mission is to create businesses for individuals, communities and organizations. We elevate the power of face-to-face events by combining data and digital products to help clients learn about markets, research products and transact at over 400 events in 22 countries and 43 industries industrial. RX is passionate about having a positive impact on society and is fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all of our employees. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analysis and decision-making tools for professional and commercial customers. www.rxglobal.com
About RELX
RELX is a global provider of information-based analysis and decision-making tools for professional and commercial customers. The Group serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in approximately 40 countries. It employs more than 33,000 people, nearly half of them in North America. Shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York stock exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX. The market capitalization is approximately £33 billion, €39 billion, $47 billion.*
*Note: Current market capitalization is available at http://www.relx.com/investors
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