Trade and MICE.
For a company exhibiting or hosting rather than attending. Stand-side logistics, delegate movement, and the private dinners that run alongside the show floor.
About this event
IBTM World (17 to 19 November 2026) at Fira Barcelona-Gran Via is the global meetings and events industry's leading trade show, connecting 15,000+ professionals. The Hosted Buyer Programme matches qualified buyers with suppliers through a personalised appointment diary, with complimentary travel and accommodation for approved hosted buyers.
Highlights
- ✓Hosted Buyer Programme: pre-scheduled and self-scheduled meetings
- ✓Advanced matchmaking technology for relevant appointments
- ✓Welcome Party, Networking Hour, and Club Night
- ✓Knowledge Programme: conference sessions and workshops
- ✓Innovation Village: event technology startups
- ✓Fira Barcelona-Gran Via: modern exhibition venue
- ✓15,000+ professionals from 150+ countries
- ✓Complimentary flights and 4-5 star hotels for hosted buyers
- ✓Curated Barcelona experiences programme
Itinerary
Tuesday 17 November: Opening day. Exhibition opens. Pre-scheduled appointments begin. Knowledge Programme sessions. Welcome Party in the evening.
Wednesday 18 November: Full programme. Appointments continue. Innovation Village. Networking Hour. Club Night in the evening.
Thursday 19 November: Final day. Last appointments. Closing sessions. Exhibition closes.
What's Included
- ✓Hosted Buyer pass (flights, hotel, appointment diary, networking events)
- ✓Exhibitor pass
- ✓Visitor registration
- ✓Knowledge Programme sessions
- ✓Welcome Party, Networking Hour, Club Night
- ✓Curated Barcelona experiences programme
Ready to attend?
For a company exhibiting or hosting rather than attending. Stand-side logistics, delegate movement, and the private dinners that run alongside the show floor.
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