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Event marks 20 years in Barcelona

Event marks 20 years in Barcelona

Event marks 20 years in Barcelona
November 12
17:22 2024
Registration for IBTM World 2024, which takes place from 19 – 21 November at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, is open.

 

IBTM World is the leading global event for the business events and experiences industry. Designed by event planners, for event planners, IBTM World brings together over 12,000 exhibitors, buyers and attendees to do business, learn from inspirational speakers, and network with peers.

 

New features at IBTM World 2024 include:

  • Exceptional Experiences, is an exciting new addition to our Barcelona event, designed exclusively for in-house events professionals and marketers at brands and corporates. The programme will welcome speakers from Amazon, Amazon Music, WPP, Microsoft, Canva, TikTok, Pinterest and more..
  • Hotel Pavilion, is a dedicated space for independent hotel businesses to showcase their offer in an environment that has a luxury hotel feel and amenities. The new addition will welcome Nobu Shoreditch London, OKU Hotels, Jada Collection, Gothia Towers, The Westin Paris – Vendome, Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, and more!
  • The Forum for Advocacy, the issue of advocacy within our industry has become a highly important topic in recent months, and this invitation-only gathering will bring together senior leaders, politicians, policymakers, industry associations and academics to amplify the existing conversation around advocacy issues.
  • A showstopping welcome party will take place on the first evening of the event, open to all attendees, to mark the 20th anniversary of IBTM World being hosted in Barcelona. Anniversary celebrations will also include regional artisanal pop-up stores, delicious tapas food-trucks and more on the show floor.
  • Conference Programme:
  • Opening the Main Stage on day one of the show is Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Britain’s greatest Paralympic athlete, six-time London Wheelchair Marathon winner and crossbench peer in the House of Lord. Tanni will share her incredible journey, revealing how perseverance and a shared vision can unleash greatness in every individual.
  • Opening the Main Stage on day two is the keynote Simone Heng, human connection specialist and award-winning author. Simone will explain the techniques for forging meaningful relationships across modalities (virtual or terrestrial).
Join 2,500 exhibitors from over 150 countries and more than 4,000 buyers (2,650 hosted buyers) in attendance and over 132,000 business connections made.

 

IBTM World is also offering up to 30% off hotel stays near the venue in Barcelona for anyone registered. Contact them for more information.

 

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