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August 4, 2020August 4, 2020
How is our industry moving forwards?
industry, Trends
With the business events industry starting to reopen in many countries, and the rest of the world lobbying to be ... Read more
August 3, 2020July 29, 2020
IBTM Insights: the latest events industry trends and news
Trends
As our industry begins to rebuild and recover from the pandemic, here we take a look at some the key ... Read more
July 30, 2020July 30, 2020
FAQs with Jordi Estruga from the Fira de Barcelona
Events, IBTM Connect
We recently had the pleasure of hosting Jordi Estruga, Guest Events Operations Director, from the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via ... Read more
July 29, 2020July 29, 2020
Breathing life into the JMIC Manifesto
industry, People In Industry
This blog was written by Paul Cook, Events Content Writer, Hybrid and Virtual Events Producer. It’s all well and good creating ... Read more
July 28, 2020July 28, 2020
Our brand new TechWatch Live competition is now open for submissions!
Events, Tech
This year, we’re launching an exciting new concept for our Tech Watch Awards to reflect the increasing significance of technology ... Read more
July 22, 2020July 28, 2020
The JMIC Manifesto – Economic Recovery Using Business Events Part 2
Events, industry, People In Industry
Welcome to part 1 of the JMIC Manifesto webinar: Economic Recovery Using Business Events. For ease of access, we have ... Read more
July 22, 2020July 22, 2020
IBTM Insights: The latest events industry trends and news
Events, industry
As our industry begins to rebuild and recover from the pandemic, here we take a look at some the key ... Read more
July 16, 2020July 28, 2020
The JMIC Manifesto – Economic Recovery Using Business Events Part 1
Events, industry, People In Industry, Trends
Welcome to part 1 of the JMIC Manifesto webinar: Economic Recovery Using Business Events. For ease of access, we have ... Read more
July 15, 2020July 16, 2020
Quick tips to help you focus your time at tradeshows
Events
This post is written by Paul Cook – blogger, writer, researcher, and founder of Planet Planit, a specialised content consultancy for events ... Read more
July 14, 2020July 14, 2020
What does your future look like after lockdown lifts? INFOGRAPHIC
IBTM Connect
As part of our IBTM Asia Pacific launch, including the launch of our 2021 theme of ‘Inventing The Future’, we ... Read more
July 13, 2020July 14, 2020
Success stories from IBTM World’s Event Business Accelerator 2019
Career Development, Events, People In Industry
Mentoring has myriad benefits for individuals and companies, and for some ‘young’ businesses, can play a key role in scaling ... Read more
July 13, 2020July 16, 2020
Constant Safety Measures and Hybrid Events: Our New Realities (Thoughts from Azerbaijan)
Destination, People In Industry
It feels like we have been living in a movie since March when the coronavirus was declared a pandemic and ... Read more
July 10, 2020July 10, 2020
10 songs to inspire you to #MeetMore
IBTM Connect, People In Industry
The world has stopped moving. We’ve found ways to come together but our global economy is in distress. Business events ... Read more
July 9, 2020July 22, 2020
The future of event tech is in your hands
Events, industry, Tech
What is next on the menu of offerings from technology providers is in your hands. You decide. You are the ... Read more
July 8, 2020July 8, 2020
The IBTM World 2020 Event Business Accelerator is open for applications!
Events, People In Industry
We’re excited to announce that our 2020 ‘Event Business Accelerator’, an investment and mentoring programme for event industry entrepreneurs, is ... Read more
June 25, 2020June 25, 2020
NEW JOB: NEW VISION | IBTM Meets: Sven Bossu
Career Development, Events, IBTM Connect, People In Industry
How is the new CEO at the International Association of Convention Centres looking to the future? Shane Hannam, IBTM Events’ ... Read more
June 23, 2020June 23, 2020
Safe and Sustainable – the future of our events industry
IBTM Connect, People In Industry, sustainability
It feels like we’re at a crossroads in how we think about sustainability and the events industry. The last few ... Read more
June 16, 2020June 10, 2020
Moving forward: post-lockdown wishlists
IBTM Connect, people, People In Industry
Almost everyone has been in a type of lockdown at some point this year, no matter where in the world ... Read more
June 15, 2020June 11, 2020
LONDON CALLING | IBTM Meets: Tracy Halliwell, MBE
Destination, IBTM Connect, people, People In Industry
How has the UK’s capital city become the home of technology events? Shane Hannam, Portfolio Director of IBTM Events, sat ... Read more
May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
How to optimise working from home
IBTM Connect, people
With several weeks of working from home under our belt, many of us have been on a learning curve, working ... Read more
May 15, 2020June 2, 2020
Hobbies and activities we’ve picked up during isolation
IBTM Connect
To cheer everyone up, we thought it would be fun to share some of the hobbies and activities our team ... Read more
May 13, 2020June 2, 2020
How to build an effective crisis communications strategy: FAQs with Steff Berger
IBTM Connect, People In Industry
The second part of Steff Berger’s FAQ series looks more closely at the practical things you need to consider when ... Read more
May 11, 2020June 2, 2020
The inside scoop on COVID-19 crisis communications: FAQs with Steff Berger
IBTM Connect, People In Industry
Steff Berger, who recently appeared on IBTM Connect in her webinar about MICE Crisis Communications, sat down with all your ... Read more
May 6, 2020July 22, 2020
In Person vs Virtual Events: No Contest
IBTM Connect, Tech
Imagine that you are a rock star. You have made a fortune, which has come from many sources, from performing ... Read more
May 5, 2020June 3, 2020
Interview with MICE Crisis Manager, Steff Berger
People In Industry
Ahead of her webinar, we sat down with Steff Berger to get to know more about the world of crisis ... Read more
May 3, 2020July 13, 2020
Managing your mental health at events
People In Industry, Wellness
As the founder of Eventwell, Helen Moon is well placed to understand and assist with mental health issues within the ... Read more
April 30, 2020April 29, 2020
Mental Health FAQs with Helen Moon
IBTM Connect, ideas
A few weeks ago, we were joined on a webinar by Helen Moon, the founder of Eventwell and a mental ... Read more
April 29, 2020July 22, 2020
Pivoting events to virtual is lazy thinking
IBTM Connect, Tech
Pivoting events from physical to virtual has been the cry of some in the events space since the COVID-19 impact ... Read more
April 28, 2020June 3, 2020
Rest and wellbeing
Wellness
I won’t rest until I finish that budget… I won’t rest until I have that application approved… In our culture, ... Read more
April 27, 2020June 3, 2020
Wellbeing in play
Wellness
To introduce their upcoming webinar on Wednesday, we asked our speakers to share the context for their theme: what you ... Read more
April 9, 2020June 3, 2020
Managing your mental health and dealing with stress during unpredictable times
Wellness
To have an understanding of how to manage your mental health and stress during unpredictable times, it is important to ... Read more
April 8, 2020June 2, 2020
How to market your destination during a travel ban
Destination, IBTM Connect
Destinations and destination management companies, such as country convention bureaus and tourist boards, have been hit hard by the travel ... Read more
April 6, 2020June 2, 2020
Make working from home fun
IBTM Connect
Anthony T. Hincks, the writer of “An Author of Life” once said: “When you work from home there is no ... Read more
April 2, 2020June 2, 2020
Three steps to becoming an optimistic leader
Career Development
Staying optimistic during difficult times can be daunting, but it’s doable. In this post, I will describe a three-step process ... Read more
March 26, 2020June 2, 2020
5 ways to make remote meetings successful
IBTM Connect, Networking
In the current situation, a lot of us are turning to video conferencing and remote meetings to make sure we ... Read more
March 16, 2020June 2, 2020
3 top tips for working at home
Career Development, IBTM Connect
As most companies adopt a form of isolation, following announcements from governments this week, you may find yourself working from ... Read more
October 10, 2019June 4, 2020
How can influencer marketing contribute to your strategic plan?
Social Media
At IBTM World’s new immersive zone, IBTM Accelerate, ex-MPI president and Founder of Word of MICE Mariska Kesteloo ran the ... Read more
October 7, 2019June 3, 2020
Virtway Events and the 3D virtual events platform
Tech
How would you feel if we told you that in the future, you wouldn’t have to travel anywhere for your ... Read more
October 2, 2019June 3, 2020
Working towards a more sustainable events industry; Tips and tricks for exhibitors
Social Media
Global concerns about the environment have sparked discussion and debate in the events industry in recent months, and this has ... Read more
August 15, 2018June 3, 2020
Spotlight on stress management
Wellness
There’s no denying that an industry where you’re often working long hours across international time zones, to ensure thousands of ... Read more

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020

How is our industry moving forwards?

industry, Trends

August 3, 2020July 29, 2020

IBTM Insights: the latest events industry trends and news

Trends

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

FAQs with Jordi Estruga from the Fira de Barcelona

Events, IBTM Connect

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

Breathing life into the JMIC Manifesto

industry, People In Industry

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Our brand new TechWatch Live competition is now open for submissions!

Events, Tech

July 22, 2020July 28, 2020

The JMIC Manifesto – Economic Recovery Using Business Events Part 2

Events, industry, People In Industry

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020

IBTM Insights: The latest events industry trends and news

Events, industry

July 16, 2020July 28, 2020

The JMIC Manifesto – Economic Recovery Using Business Events Part 1

Events, industry, People In Industry, Trends

July 15, 2020July 16, 2020

Quick tips to help you focus your time at tradeshows

Events

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

What does your future look like after lockdown lifts? INFOGRAPHIC

IBTM Connect

July 13, 2020July 14, 2020

Success stories from IBTM World’s Event Business Accelerator 2019

Career Development, Events, People In Industry

July 13, 2020July 16, 2020

Constant Safety Measures and Hybrid Events: Our New Realities (Thoughts from Azerbaijan)

Destination, People In Industry

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020

10 songs to inspire you to #MeetMore

IBTM Connect, People In Industry

July 9, 2020July 22, 2020

The future of event tech is in your hands

Events, industry, Tech

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

The IBTM World 2020 Event Business Accelerator is open for applications!

Events, People In Industry

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020

NEW JOB: NEW VISION | IBTM Meets: Sven Bossu

Career Development, Events, IBTM Connect, People In Industry

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

Safe and Sustainable – the future of our events industry

IBTM Connect, People In Industry, sustainability

June 16, 2020June 10, 2020

Moving forward: post-lockdown wishlists

IBTM Connect, people, People In Industry

June 15, 2020June 11, 2020

LONDON CALLING | IBTM Meets: Tracy Halliwell, MBE

Destination, IBTM Connect, people, People In Industry

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

How to optimise working from home

IBTM Connect, people

May 15, 2020June 2, 2020

Hobbies and activities we’ve picked up during isolation

IBTM Connect

May 13, 2020June 2, 2020

How to build an effective crisis communications strategy: FAQs with Steff Berger

IBTM Connect, People In Industry

May 11, 2020June 2, 2020

The inside scoop on COVID-19 crisis communications: FAQs with Steff Berger

IBTM Connect, People In Industry

May 6, 2020July 22, 2020

In Person vs Virtual Events: No Contest

IBTM Connect, Tech

May 5, 2020June 3, 2020

Interview with MICE Crisis Manager, Steff Berger

People In Industry

May 3, 2020July 13, 2020

Managing your mental health at events

People In Industry, Wellness

April 30, 2020April 29, 2020

Mental Health FAQs with Helen Moon

IBTM Connect, ideas

April 29, 2020July 22, 2020

Pivoting events to virtual is lazy thinking

IBTM Connect, Tech

April 28, 2020June 3, 2020

Rest and wellbeing

Wellness

April 27, 2020June 3, 2020

Wellbeing in play

Wellness

April 9, 2020June 3, 2020

Managing your mental health and dealing with stress during unpredictable times

Wellness

April 8, 2020June 2, 2020

How to market your destination during a travel ban

Destination, IBTM Connect

April 6, 2020June 2, 2020

Make working from home fun

IBTM Connect

April 2, 2020June 2, 2020

Three steps to becoming an optimistic leader

Career Development

March 26, 2020June 2, 2020

5 ways to make remote meetings successful

IBTM Connect, Networking

March 16, 2020June 2, 2020

3 top tips for working at home

Career Development, IBTM Connect

October 7, 2019June 3, 2020

Virtway Events and the 3D virtual events platform

Tech

August 15, 2018June 3, 2020

Spotlight on stress management

Wellness

How is our industry moving forwards?

IBTM Insights: the latest events industry trends and news

FAQs with Jordi Estruga from the Fira de Barcelona

Breathing life into the JMIC Manifesto

Our brand new TechWatch Live competition is now open for submissions!

The JMIC Manifesto – Economic Recovery Using Business Events Part 2

IBTM Insights: The latest events industry trends and news

The JMIC Manifesto – Economic Recovery Using Business Events Part 1

Quick tips to help you focus your time at tradeshows

What does your future look like after lockdown lifts? INFOGRAPHIC

Success stories from IBTM World’s Event Business Accelerator 2019

Constant Safety Measures and Hybrid Events: Our New Realities (Thoughts from Azerbaijan)

10 songs to inspire you to #MeetMore

The future of event tech is in your hands

The IBTM World 2020 Event Business Accelerator is open for applications!

NEW JOB: NEW VISION | IBTM Meets: Sven Bossu

Safe and Sustainable – the future of our events industry

Moving forward: post-lockdown wishlists

LONDON CALLING | IBTM Meets: Tracy Halliwell, MBE

How to optimise working from home

Hobbies and activities we’ve picked up during isolation

How to build an effective crisis communications strategy: FAQs with Steff Berger

The inside scoop on COVID-19 crisis communications: FAQs with Steff Berger

In Person vs Virtual Events: No Contest

Interview with MICE Crisis Manager, Steff Berger

Managing your mental health at events

Mental Health FAQs with Helen Moon

Pivoting events to virtual is lazy thinking

Rest and wellbeing

Wellbeing in play

Managing your mental health and dealing with stress during unpredictable times

How to market your destination during a travel ban

Make working from home fun

Three steps to becoming an optimistic leader

5 ways to make remote meetings successful

3 top tips for working at home

How can influencer marketing contribute to your strategic plan?

Virtway Events and the 3D virtual events platform

Working towards a more sustainable events industry; Tips and tricks for exhibitors

Spotlight on stress management