EIBTM 2007 Sets New Records as the Countdown Continues

The countdown is underway for EIBTM 2007 with just four weeks remaining until the world meets in Barcelona on November 27 to 29.

With over 3,000 suppliers, an increased floor area, an enhanced educational program as well as a range of networking opportunities, EIBTM 2007 will once again be the worldwide forum for the industry.

Pre-registration numbers are very encouraging and have increased in comparison to last year with over 4,000 individuals registering for the Hosted Buyer program and trade visitor pre-registrations 60 percent up, indicating that this year’s event is set to be one of the busiest ever.

Over 80 new Hosted Buyer group coordinators will be bringing groups from the key European markets plus long haul destinations including Australia, Brazil, Argentina, China, South Africa, Canada and the U.S.

The MPI Technology Village and Event Services Village have been sold out for months and with a total of over 40 exhibiting companies, will be the largest collection of specialist suppliers ever seen at EIBTM. As a result, both of these areas will provide a valuable cross section of information and product news from some of the biggest names in the industry.

EIBTM’s educational program will feature over 20 general seminar sessions plus the Association, Agency and Corporate programs for Hosted Buyers. The comprehensive free seminar program is led by some of the most influential industry experts and offers cutting edge professional education opportunities available to all attendees.

The 13 Post Event Tours have received interest from Hosted Buyers and all of the destinations are now fully booked, including the Portuguese capital of Lisbon that was a late addition to the program.

Buyers from over 25 different countries including China, Vietnam, India, Brazil and Australia will be taking part in the program following their visit to EIBTM.

The three Hosted Buyer lounges on the show floor, this year sponsored by Porto Convention Bureau, Thailand Convention & Exhibitions Bureau and Fira de Barcelona, will create a networking place for buyers.