IBTM Events releases details of virtual IBTM World meeting in December

MICE News
Wednesday, 23 September 2020
IBTM Events has released details of its IBTM World Virtual taking place online 08-10 December 2020.
The on-line event will incorporate three full days of one-to-one business meetings, a comprehensive program of content and many of the key features of the live event, tailored to take place on line. 
 
Trade visitors will be able to register for the on-line event and, as well as accessing education sessions and event features, they will be able to request ‘walk-up’ meetings with exhibitors via a chat function, with the option to convert directly into a video call if required.
 
David Thompson (pictured right), event director, IBTM World commented: “While we’d all hoped we would be able to meet face-to-face in Barcelona, we’re very excited about what we have created with IBTM World Virtual. The on-line event will deliver not only the high quality business opportunities, but also a program of content that will provide attendees with tangible learnings that they can apply to their business as we evolve and rebuild our industry.
 
“As well as business meetings, we are adapting many of our regular event features to take place on line, including exhibitor destination presentations, live on-line pitches and the graduation ceremony for our mentoring program Event Business Accelerator, the Tech Watch Awards and targeted content streams for event planners.”
 
Speakers will include: keynote Pancho Campo, who will speak about the future of events: Lessons learned from working with Barack Obama’; Isabel Bardinet, ceo, European Society of Cardiology, who will deliver her thoughts on ‘going digital: lessons learnt and going forward; Mikael Ek, managing director EMEA, BCD M&E whose session will cover ‘state of the industry: unexpected trends for the future of meetings and events and Patrick Rush, senior regional director, head of Asia Pacific, American Express Meetings and Events who will run a session on 2021 Global Meetings and Events Trends.

IBTM Events releases details of virtual IBTM World meeting in December

MICE News
Wednesday, 23 September 2020
IBTM Events has released details of its IBTM World Virtual taking place online 08-10 December 2020.
The on-line event will incorporate three full days of one-to-one business meetings, a comprehensive program of content and many of the key features of the live event, tailored to take place on line. 
 
Trade visitors will be able to register for the on-line event and, as well as accessing education sessions and event features, they will be able to request ‘walk-up’ meetings with exhibitors via a chat function, with the option to convert directly into a video call if required.
 
David Thompson (pictured right), event director, IBTM World commented: “While we’d all hoped we would be able to meet face-to-face in Barcelona, we’re very excited about what we have created with IBTM World Virtual. The on-line event will deliver not only the high quality business opportunities, but also a program of content that will provide attendees with tangible learnings that they can apply to their business as we evolve and rebuild our industry.
 
“As well as business meetings, we are adapting many of our regular event features to take place on line, including exhibitor destination presentations, live on-line pitches and the graduation ceremony for our mentoring program Event Business Accelerator, the Tech Watch Awards and targeted content streams for event planners.”
 
Speakers will include: keynote Pancho Campo, who will speak about the future of events: Lessons learned from working with Barack Obama’; Isabel Bardinet, ceo, European Society of Cardiology, who will deliver her thoughts on ‘going digital: lessons learnt and going forward; Mikael Ek, managing director EMEA, BCD M&E whose session will cover ‘state of the industry: unexpected trends for the future of meetings and events and Patrick Rush, senior regional director, head of Asia Pacific, American Express Meetings and Events who will run a session on 2021 Global Meetings and Events Trends.