Imex News
New IMEX TV, App and social media
New IMEX TV, App and social media team set to give new face to IMEX in Frankfurt 2012. The 10th anniversary edition of IMEX in Frankfurt, opening next Tuesday May 22nd at Messe Frankfurt, is set to be the most televised and ‘talked about’ in the show’s 10 year history.
IMEX in Frankfurt celebrates 10th anniversary
After nine years of year-on-year increases in the number of association meeting planners attending the IMEX Association Day, the IMEX team, its association partners and advisors have completely revamped the day’s education programme for 2012.
Sir Rocco Forte to be special guest at IMEX 2012
Sir Rocco Forte will join up to 70 industry leaders and 30 international politicians at the prestigious Rocco Forte Hotel, the Villa Kennedy, for the 10th Politicians Forum at IMEX in Frankfurt on May 22nd. Forte’s presence, together with that of keynote speaker, Nick de Bois, MP, Chair of the UK All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Events, will provide valuable, added authority to the Forum.
IMEX 2012 wild card winners announced
IMEX in Frankfurt 2012 Wild Card winners announced as Sendai and El Salvador – initiative supported by fresh help from GainingEdge
IMEX in Frankfurt – signs strong for great show to mark anniversary year
Continued strong interest from buyers across Europe and the emerging economies of Brazil, China, and India is fueling demand for places on the sought-after IMEX in Frankfurt hosted buyer program. Exhibitor numbers are set to match or exceed 2011, and organizers have taken a new approach to the show’s education program.
MCI joins IMEX and MPI to support growth of FLFs
Leading association management company, MCI, has entered into a new collaboration with the IMEX Group, organizers of worldwide exhibitions for the meetings, events, and incentive travel industry, and MPI (Meeting Professionals International) to support the Future Leaders Forum (FLF).
IMEX invites students around the world to enter essay competition
Organisers of IMEX in Frankfurt, together with research partners, Fast Future Research, are inviting students from all over the world to enter a prestigious new essay competition as part of its important new ‘Power of 10’ research study.
IMEX rolls out waste reduction campaign
A campaign to reduce overall waste output from the IMEX in Frankfurt trade show, whether recyclable or not, has seen waste levels reduce significantly over the past 3 years. The total amount of waste generated went down from 167 tons in 2009 to 121 tons in 2011, a reduction of 28 percent.
Changes afoot for 10th IMEX in Frankfurt
Momentum continues to build for the 10th anniversary edition of IMEX in Frankfurt next May 22 – 24 with planned developments and changes to the IMEX Association Day, the trade show’s hallmark “contact the buyers” system, its education programme and the popular IMEX App.
IMEX in Frankfurt announces new Power of 10 research study
The IMEX Group has announced its intention to undertake a major new research study on the future of the meetings industry to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its IMEX in Frankfurt trade show in 2012.
Global buyers back IMEX
With nearly 3,900 hosted buyers amongst a record of almost 9,000 trade visitors, IMEX in Frankfurt 2011 produced record highs, including over 57,000 appointments across the 3 days of the show. With hosted buyers now travelling from 68 countries both the number and range of business opportunities grew once again.
IMEX survey reveals buyers opinions on social media
Following another busy IMEX in Frankfurt, over 830 international hosted buyers were surveyed after the show to gain valuable insight into their thoughts on social media, industry blogs and new technologies.