EIBTM the global event for the meetings, incentive and business travel industry is urging all meetings industry innovators to submit their EIBTM Technology Watch entries before the deadline of 7th September 2012, for a chance to win their place in the Technology Village at the 25th edition of EIBTM (stand value €3000) and guaranteed exposure to over 15,200 meetings industry professionals and the global meetings industry media.

The winner will also receive a diary of pre-scheduled appointments that have been co-ordinated with Hosted Buyers who have indicated a genuine interest in their products. In addition to this, they will gain global exposure through publicity and marketing support pre-show as well as high visibility onsite through a number of platforms including the opportunity to present their product or service to a live audience of industry professionals. To view a fill list of benefits please visit www.eibtm.com/techwatch.

EIBTM Technology Watch is now the most high profile and longest running award recognition scheme for innovation in the sector worldwide and this year’s expert judging panel will be looking to award an innovative company for their pioneering technology solutions which will make a significant impact on the industry.

The 2012 panel of industry experts will be chaired by Corbin Ball, of Corbin Ball Associates, who was recently voted ‘one of the 25 most influential people in the meetings industry’. The judging panel will also comprise Michelle Bruno, President, Bruno Group Signature Events; Paul Hussey, Business Development Director, BSI Meetings and Events; Ruud W. Janssen, Marketing Entrepreneur, TNOC; Martin Sirk, CEO, ICCA; Bruce MacMillan, former CEO & President, MPI and new addition, Deborah Sexton, President and CEO, PCMA.

Submissions will be judged on a number of criteria including: innovation and uniqueness, impact to the meetings industry as well as completeness of the product of service.

To enter for the EIBTM Technology Watch, visit www.eibtm.com/techwatch