With over 3,300 suppliers from 160 countries, and 7,500 visitors, EIBTM 2008, the global MICE industry’s leading exhibition due to held in Barcelona from 2-4 December, has organized its most comprehensive professional education programme ever, including presentations, seminars, workshops and networking events.
Among the novelties in this year’s programme are the keynotes by Maarten Vanneste on the subject of “Meeting Architecture” and Graeme Godrington on “Making the Most of the Millennial Generation”, together with Spanish association workshops and seminars in Spanish, and the “Global Meetings Management Masterclass”.
In addition, Technology Hour, sponsored by Eventex, will be highlighting the latest in technology trends in the meetings and events industry, with keynotes given by Corbin Ball CMP, Corbin Ball Associates, and Sam Smith, ShockFish SA.
EIBTM will also see a larger number of companies from the States, with first-time exhibitors – including the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association, and Texas Tourism – and others with an increased stand space, like for instance Visit Florida. Likewise, the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau will be returning to the show after a six-year absence.
As in previous years, Ultramar Express Event Management is the show’s official agency.
Event Planner Spain at EIBTM
For the fourth year running, Event Planner Spain will be attending the show. Those wishing to fix an appointment with Sandra Berbee, director of the portal, should her should ring her on +34 610 520 838 or e-mail her at info@eventplannerspain.com.
