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IBTM World smashes meeting results for 2021

Event Industry News

IBTM World has announced the results of its bespoke appointment matching process, achieving the same average number of appointments per Hosted Buyer and exhibitor as in 2019. IBTM World 2021 is taking place from 30 November to 2 December at Fira Barcelona. Of the total, 70% are agencies, 20% are corporate and 10% are association buyers.

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UFI European Conference concludes on a high note, characterized by a sense of optimism for the future of the industry

Event Industry News

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, identified key themes of discussion, including post-pandemic recovery, new business models, the talent crisis, net zero and other sustainable questions. It has previously been hosted in Birmingham (2019), Verona (2018), Cologne (2017), Basel (2016) and Istanbul (2015).

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Socio Launches Best-In-Class Virtual Event Suite

Socio Events

Although times are challenging, I think the changes event organizers are making will lead to sustainable and improved business practices when the time comes to pivot back to live events.”. In July of 2019, Socio closed a $6 million Series A funding round led by High Alpha Capital and Greenspring Associates.

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Inside the Bid Process for a Citywide Conference

PCMA Convene

“Everyone seemed excited to see us there, because the conference hadn’t been to the United States since 1967,” said Nathan Hermiston, director of destination sales for Meet Minneapolis, whose colorful booth at Apimondia 2015 was the culmination of an 18-month-long bid for Apimondia 2019. Apimondia 2017 will be held in Istanbul.)