IBTM America 2015 Brochure

ANNOUNCING A TRANSFORMATION TO YOUR TRADE SHOW EXPERIENCE

Game-Changing

Experience

Exclusive

Unique

Event

Valu e

Business

Industry

Con nections

Defining Impactful

Innovative

Relationships

Solution

Quality

Intera ctions

COMING TO THE SKYLINE BALLROOM AT MCORMICK PLACE WEST, CHICAGO JUNE 9 -11, 2015 www.ibtmamerica.com Connecting the Meetings and Incentives Industry in America

In response to customer feedback, we have created a fresh new exhibition designed to meet your needs and the demands of an ever changing marketplace.

What is IBTM A merica?

IBTM America is an exclusive and private event where 250 exhibitors and 250 premier meeting planners are carefully selected based on their industry relevance, expertise and business they have to place resulting in an all-important 1 to 1 ratio.

Our #1 focus is on creating an environment for meaningful business connections! We’ve made it simple, removing the hassles and costs associated with exhibiting by designing a unique, turnkey solution.

These important business interactions will take place in an exciting and dynamic show environment complemented by an inspirational IBTM professional Knowledge Forum.

Who will attend?

HOSTED BUYER ORGANIZATION BREAKDOWN Independent Planners

10% Association / Government Organization

35

%

25%

Corporate Company

30%

1 to 1

EXHIBITOR | BUYER RATIO

Incentive House / Third Party

20%

INTERNATIONAL

Planners

80% US

Planners

How does it work?

IBTM America will host 250 premier planners from the U.S. and overseas that place international and domestic business.

These Hosted Buyers and exhibitors will be mutually matched based on their preferences. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to select the buyers they wish to meet with – resulting in a jam-packed schedule of up to 30 appointments over two days. Since Hosted Buyers will stay for the entire duration of the show, exhibitors will have more chances to connect, shake hands and interact in both formal and informal ways, helping to build strong business relationships. Exhibitors will reap the benefits from uninterrupted, back to back meetings ensuring maximum ROI. IBTM America is simple, efficient and offers a hassle-free, plug & play turnkey solution allowing exhibitors to strictly focus on their business meetings, not details related to onsite logistics. One price covers all. No booth costs, no freight costs, no set-up or tear down costs, no drayage costs.

IBTM America goes beyond the average transforming the conventional trade show into a melting pot of ideas; networking events into exclusive parties, seminars into an awe-inspiring knowledge program and booths into unique meeting spaces.

250 Suppliers 250 PREMIER PLANNERS

will be in attendance

Exhibitors receive UP TO QUALITY APPOINTMENTS

30

Take the hassle out of exhibiting and pay one all inclusive price for all these benefits: • 8 ft x 8 ft Turnkey exhibit booth

• One Exhibitor badge

• Fully modular designed walls and flooring

• Access to the Knowledge Program

• Printing and installation of booth graphics

• Access to exciting IBTM America networking events

• Furniture, Storage & Carpet • Electric and Lighting • No material handling fees!

• Internet connection • A schedule of up to 30 appointments with key Hosted Buyers

• Complimentary program of marketing support 365 • Web, mobile app and catalogue listing as part of package • Support from the IBTM America Customer Care Team

COMING TO THE SKYLINE BALLROOM AT MCORMICK PLACE WEST, CHICAGO JUNE 9 -11, 2015 IBTM America is an exclusive event. Limited spaces are available.

Speak to our sales team about securing your space today.

Contact: Nancy Walker +1 203 840 5862 IBTMAmerica-sales@reedexpo.com

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