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Trade visitors can now register for ibtm world (www.ibtmworld.com) using their LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter profile. The enhanced registration function will enable attendees to directly connect via their social media profiles ahead of the event.
\nUpon completion of successful registration, participants will also be able to see who else in their network has registered using the same social media channel to connect, see who else outside of their network has registered using the same social media channel, invite their social network to attend the event and share their attendance with their social networks.
\nGraeme Barnett, Senior Exhibition Director, ibtm world commented: \u201cAt ibtm world, connections mean everything and now we’ve made it easier for our trade visitors to connect, even before the event.\u201d
\nThe benefits of pre-registering as a trade visitor include: free fast-track entry, flexibility to arrange personal schedules, discounted travel and accommodation, opportunities to attend a range of networking events and education sessions and pre-show information updates that will enable registered attendees to effectively plan their visit.
\nibtm world will facilitate opportunities for attendees to establish meaningful business connections and meet over 3,000 international meetings and events industry suppliers. The event will also provide valuable opportunities for attendees to develop further business contacts in a more leisurely atmosphere and to learn about the latest trends and key issues in the industry.
\nTo find out more about the benefits of attending ibtm world as a trade visitor and to register, please visit:\u00a0www.ibtmworld.com/visit2015
\nThe post Meetings industry professionals invited to register via social media for ibtm world 2015 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Platforms will facilitate additional networking and communication\nTrade visitors can now register for ibtm world (www.ibtmworld.com) using their LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter profile. The enhanced registration function will enable attendees to directly connect via their social media profiles ahead of the event.\nUpon completion of successful registration, participants will also be able to see who else in their network has registered using the same social media channel to connect, see who else outside of their network has registered using the same social media channel, invite their social network to attend the event and share their attendance with their social networks.\nGraeme Barnett, Senior Exhibition Director, ibtm world commented: \u201cAt ibtm world, connections mean everything and now we’ve made it easier for our trade visitors to connect, even before the event.\u201d\nThe benefits of pre-registering as a trade visitor include: free fast-track entry, flexibility to arrange personal schedules, discounted travel and accommodation, opportunities to attend a range of networking events and education sessions and pre-show information updates that will enable registered attendees to effectively plan their visit.\nibtm world will facilitate opportunities for attendees to establish meaningful business connections and meet over 3,000 international meetings and events industry suppliers. The event will also provide valuable opportunities for attendees to develop further business contacts in a more leisurely atmosphere and to learn about the latest trends and key issues in the industry.\nTo find out more about the benefits of attending ibtm world as a trade visitor and to register, please visit:\u00a0www.ibtmworld.com/visit2015\nThe post Meetings industry professionals invited to register via social media for ibtm world 2015 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-10-19T16:18:17+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-29T16:07:34+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/EIBTM_2014-300.jpg", "tags": [ "barcelona", "ibtm 2015", "ibtm world", "social media", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/reasons-for-attending-at-ibtm-world-2015/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/reasons-for-attending-at-ibtm-world-2015/", "title": "Reasons for attending at ibtm world 2015", "content_html": "[quote_box_center]The overwhelming reasons why Hosted Buyers, exhibitors and trade visitors attend ibtm world every year is to source new business and to research the industry, whether it be to find new venues and destinations for their meetings or to learn about advances and innovation.[/quote_box_center]
\nEach year the exhibition unites a global community of 3,000 suppliers and 9,750 meetings and event planners in the award winning city of Barcelona and their high quality Hosted Buyer\u00ae Programme is the catalyst for over 78,000 face-to-face meetings. They also attend to participate in the dynamic Knowledge Programme.
\nWhat are some of the highlights for trade visitors at ibtm world?
\nFirst of all, to attend as a trade visitor you need to go online at www.ibtmworld.com and register to attend.\u00a0 This way you will be able to fast track into the show \u2013 if you choose to show up then there is a charge to enter.\u00a0 Also early registration means you can take advantage of the travel and accommodation options all online at http://www.ibtmworld.com/visit2015.
\nThis year\u2019s ibtm world Knowledge Programme is set to motivate the industry with a series of sessions that have been lined up to challenge existing thought models and raise the bar when it comes to organizing and planning events and conferences around the globe.
\nIn addition this year\u2019s Spanish ibtm knowledge programme will be presented in partnership with leading industry bodies including ICCA Iberia, Site and MPI Spain.
\nThe programme combines five sessions that will build on topics including; best practices of engaging events, economic efficiency and the value of professional awards and the role they play towards improving organisations.
\nThe Innovation Zone this year will have its own education sessions with live interactive presentations that are full of inspiration. A highlight will be a dedicated area for Top Ten Innovators, chosen out of sixty applicants by an independent panel of judges.
\nIbtm world is, of course, as much about business as it is about networking. The official ibtm world Welcome Reception takes place onsite on Tuesday 17 November with the theme of SPORT this year.
\nIs there still time to attend as an exhibitor at ibtm world?
\nYes \u2013 providing there is space!\u00a0 If your company wants to be part of THE industry event, then make contact http://www.ibtmworld.com/exhibit/.
\nWith over 15,500 professionals from across the globe, over 85 nationalities represented and over 3,000 global leading brands showcased,\u00a0ibtm world is the best place to reach a global audience and raise your company profile worldwide.
\nHaving listened to exhibitors\u2019 feedback, we\u2019ve enhanced our appointment system to give them the opportunity to further influence their pre-scheduled appointments through mutually matched appointments.
\nIn the past, only Hosted Buyers could select Exhibitors they wanted to meet with. Now, both Hosted Buyers and Exhibitors can select their preferences. Exhibitors can select up to 30 Hosted Buyer Preferences \u2013 buyers they specifically would like to meet at ibtm world- and will also receive pre-scheduled appointments relevant to their business needs, enabling them to benefit from access to a global network of powerful meetings industry buyers.
\nApplications at the beginning of August were 88% up on the same time last year and 47% of those qualified so far are new to the show and represent 52 countries across the globe. 72% of the new Hosted Buyers signed up to attend organise more than 5 international events per year.
\nExhibitors will also have access to all sessions of the ibtm knowledge programme, as well as the Innovation Zone.
\nWant to be a Hosted Buyer at ibtm world?
\nIn order to improve the experience of our Hosted Buyers, the look and feel of the HB zone has been enhanced following user testing feedback and follows the portfolio website and registration pages. Buyers will have the opportunity to view and select key knowledge sessions designed to enhance their experience, access additional online visa support documentation and submit travel change requests direct to the travel team (BCDME).
\nThere will be two Hosted Buyer lounges on the show floor, one located next to the Knowledge Village (sponsored by Argentina) and the other in Europe close to the Hosted Buyer Management office (sponsorship TBC). Both lounges will provide a relaxing environment for buyers between appointments and offer complimentary wi-fi, refreshments and lunch.
\nWith access to Hosted Buyer lounges for refreshments and lunch every day and a whole range of networking
\nevents, ibtm world provides focused and dedicated opportunities that give real business advantage to their events for the coming years.
\n![\"EIBTM](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/EIBTM_2014-243.jpg\")
This year we welcome the largest number of new exhibitors to date \u2013 it\u2019s great news for the meetings industry to see it so buoyant.\u00a0 At the same time many returning this year have extended their space to include even more partners on their stands.
\nResearch conducted earlier this year highlighted the continual need for Corporate planners to meet and network peer to peer at the event whilst keeping up to date in all that is new. We have created a new Corporate Networking Reception in the Innovation Zone on Tuesday evening that can provide a backdrop of innovation and ideas.
\nHosted Buyers will also have access to all sessions of the ibtm knowledge programme, as well as the Innovation Zone.
\nThe post Reasons for attending at ibtm world 2015 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "[quote_box_center]The overwhelming reasons why Hosted Buyers, exhibitors and trade visitors attend ibtm world every year is to source new business and to research the industry, whether it be to find new venues and destinations for their meetings or to learn about advances and innovation.[/quote_box_center]\nEach year the exhibition unites a global community of 3,000 suppliers and 9,750 meetings and event planners in the award winning city of Barcelona and their high quality Hosted Buyer\u00ae Programme is the catalyst for over 78,000 face-to-face meetings. They also attend to participate in the dynamic Knowledge Programme.\nWhat are some of the highlights for trade visitors at ibtm world? \nFirst of all, to attend as a trade visitor you need to go online at www.ibtmworld.com and register to attend.\u00a0 This way you will be able to fast track into the show \u2013 if you choose to show up then there is a charge to enter.\u00a0 Also early registration means you can take advantage of the travel and accommodation options all online at http://www.ibtmworld.com/visit2015.\nThis year\u2019s ibtm world Knowledge Programme is set to motivate the industry with a series of sessions that have been lined up to challenge existing thought models and raise the bar when it comes to organizing and planning events and conferences around the globe.\nIn addition this year\u2019s Spanish ibtm knowledge programme will be presented in partnership with leading industry bodies including ICCA Iberia, Site and MPI Spain.\nThe programme combines five sessions that will build on topics including; best practices of engaging events, economic efficiency and the value of professional awards and the role they play towards improving organisations.\nEIBTM 2014\nThe Innovation Zone this year will have its own education sessions with live interactive presentations that are full of inspiration. A highlight will be a dedicated area for Top Ten Innovators, chosen out of sixty applicants by an independent panel of judges.\nIbtm world is, of course, as much about business as it is about networking. The official ibtm world Welcome Reception takes place onsite on Tuesday 17 November with the theme of SPORT this year.\nIs there still time to attend as an exhibitor at ibtm world? \nYes \u2013 providing there is space!\u00a0 If your company wants to be part of THE industry event, then make contact http://www.ibtmworld.com/exhibit/.\nWith over 15,500 professionals from across the globe, over 85 nationalities represented and over 3,000 global leading brands showcased,\u00a0ibtm world is the best place to reach a global audience and raise your company profile worldwide.\nHaving listened to exhibitors\u2019 feedback, we\u2019ve enhanced our appointment system to give them the opportunity to further influence their pre-scheduled appointments through mutually matched appointments.\nIn the past, only Hosted Buyers could select Exhibitors they wanted to meet with. Now, both Hosted Buyers and Exhibitors can select their preferences. Exhibitors can select up to 30 Hosted Buyer Preferences \u2013 buyers they specifically would like to meet at ibtm world- and will also receive pre-scheduled appointments relevant to their business needs, enabling them to benefit from access to a global network of powerful meetings industry buyers.\nExhibitors will have choice of over 4,000 Hosted Buyers who will make more than 78,000 pre-scheduled appointments during the three days of the show.\nApplications at the beginning of August were 88% up on the same time last year and 47% of those qualified so far are new to the show and represent 52 countries across the globe. 72% of the new Hosted Buyers signed up to attend organise more than 5 international events per year.\nExhibitors will also have access to all sessions of the ibtm knowledge programme, as well as the Innovation Zone.\nWant to be a Hosted Buyer at ibtm world? \nIn order to improve the experience of our Hosted Buyers, the look and feel of the HB zone has been enhanced following user testing feedback and follows the portfolio website and registration pages. Buyers will have the opportunity to view and select key knowledge sessions designed to enhance their experience, access additional online visa support documentation and submit travel change requests direct to the travel team (BCDME).\nThere will be two Hosted Buyer lounges on the show floor, one located next to the Knowledge Village (sponsored by Argentina) and the other in Europe close to the Hosted Buyer Management office (sponsorship TBC). Both lounges will provide a relaxing environment for buyers between appointments and offer complimentary wi-fi, refreshments and lunch.\nWith access to Hosted Buyer lounges for refreshments and lunch every day and a whole range of networking\nevents, ibtm world provides focused and dedicated opportunities that give real business advantage to their events for the coming years.\nEIBTM 2014\nThis year we welcome the largest number of new exhibitors to date \u2013 it\u2019s great news for the meetings industry to see it so buoyant.\u00a0 At the same time many returning this year have extended their space to include even more partners on their stands.\nResearch conducted earlier this year highlighted the continual need for Corporate planners to meet and network peer to peer at the event whilst keeping up to date in all that is new. We have created a new Corporate Networking Reception in the Innovation Zone on Tuesday evening that can provide a backdrop of innovation and ideas.\nHosted Buyers will also have access to all sessions of the ibtm knowledge programme, as well as the Innovation Zone.\nThe post Reasons for attending at ibtm world 2015 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-10-09T10:32:37+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-29T16:54:20+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/EIBTM_2014-243.jpg", "tags": [ "barcelona", "hosted buyers", "ibtm 2015", "ibtm world 2015", "News and events" ] } ] }