Hosted Buyer Programs

PCMA's participation in Hosted Buyer Programs provides professional advancement opportunities for members who plan meetings internationally. If you hold meetings globally, consider attending one of the programs outlined below! Hosted Buyers experience a complimentary VIP business, networking, and educational experience at these outstanding exhibitions.

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For more information about PCMA Hosted Buyer Programs, contact Michelle Stoddard, Specialist, Project Management at 312-423-7267.


The European Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (EIBTM) is a top exhibition for the conference, incentives, events, business travel and meetings industry, held in the fantastic Mediterranean city of Barcelona. EIBTM's aims are to promote the top business-to-business exhibition floor, supported by the best networking and professional education, underpinned by an expanded and global Hosted Buyer Program. The Hosted Buyer Program is custom designed for association and corporate executives who conduct international meetings outside the United States on a regular basis. Learn more about EIBTM.

"The opportunity to meet face-to-face and learn about a destination from the local experts at EIBTM is invaluable. I have established numerous contacts to assist us with our confirmed international events and I was able to share our story and information with potential future event destination partners."

Vivian Leabhart, CMP
Manager-Convention Services & Meetings Logistics
Lions Club International
2009 EIBTM Hosted Buyer Group

"EIBTM proved to be a great investment of my time. The appointment driven tradeshow is an excellent way to drvie productive business meetings with targeted organizations and the collaborative nature of the hosted buyer group was superb."

David Peckinpaugh
Vice President, Business Development
HelmsBriscoe
2009 EIBTM Hosted Buyer Group



IMEX 2010

With more than 3,500 exhibitors representing 150 countries, IMEX provides you with all the inspiration you need for your upcoming events, congresses or incentive travel programs. An unparalleled program of seminars and stimulating new vision initiatives will take you through every aspect of the meetings and incentive travel industry. Add some serious social networking and you have the meeting place for the industry. Learn more about IMEX.

"As I was preparing to leave my office, I was really doubting the wisdom of my decision to go with all the work I was leaving. By day 2, it was clear that the education, the networking and business opportunities had been a wise investment of my time for both my association and me personally."

Leigh Wintz, CAE
Executive Director
Soroptimist International of the Americas

2009 IMEX Hosted Buyer Group

"The value of a face to face meeting with suppliers and peers makes this global gathering a priority on my list of industry events."

Philip Arbuckle, CMP
President
MeetingTrack Inc.
2009 IMEX Hosted Buyer Group