CIBTM 2009 - China’s leading meetings (BT MICE) event - opened in Beijing’s newest exhibition venue on September 8th 2009 and was 35% larger than the last CIBTM in 2007. As one of the first events at the CNCC (China National Convention Centre), participants were in the heart of the Olympic Green and alongside the Bird’s Nest - a venue made famous around the world during the 2008 Olympic Games.

Attendees at CIBTM benefitted from an extensive education programme, which included global trends in the meetings industry, best practise, case studies and guidance for operating internationally and within the China and Asia region - delivered by an impressive mix of international speakers and regional meetings industry experts.