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.
EIBTM
December 2-4, 2008
Registration is now open!
Click on the links below to learn how you can attend EIBTM as a PCMA Hosted Buyer:
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.
"EIBTM was a great educational experience - almost like traveling around the world under one roof and making all the business contacts one needs for meetings outside the USA in three short days! A great adventure!"
Sue M. Dykema, CAE, Deputy Executive Director, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
2007 EIBTM Hosted Buyer Group
"By attending EIBTM I have expanded my network of industry professionals exponentially. Now when I am asked to plan a meeting in a foreign destination, I have new colleagues to call upon for assistance, opinions, and referrals. My confidence factor in achieving success internationally has been tremendously increased."
Gerald J. "Jay" Donohue, Jr., CAE, CMP, Executive Director, International Association of Defense Counsel
2007 EIBTM Hosted Buyer Group
IMEX
May 26 - 28, 2009
With more than 3300 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.
Find out more about IMEX at: http://www.imex-frankfurt.com
"IMEX is your one stop trade show to travel the world under one roof. I literally touched base with our next five international hoteliers, PCOs and bureau contacts....and developed our Association's membership base at the same time! A must attend event."
Dave Williams, CMP, Executive Director, International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE)
2008 IMEX Hosted Buyer Group
"The PCMA Hosted Buyer Program at IMEX was a great way to learn more about international destinations and network with other meeting professionals. I would recommend to PCMA members."
Karen Sole, Meeting Planner, Starbucks Coffee Company
2008 IMEX Hosted Buyer Group
"The PCMA Hosted Buyer Program at IMEX combined education, networking, and exposure to solution providers in an innovative and efficient way."
Sylin Bynoe, Senior Meeting Manager, Talley Management Group, Inc
2007 IMEX Hosted Buyer Group
"The appointments and hosted networking functions were truly invaluable as I very seldom have the chance to meet with international suppliers face-to-face."
Jenny Gibson, Manager of Meetings and Expositions, National Apartment Association
2007 IMEX Hosted Buyer Group
2008 IMEX Hosted Buyer Group
Pictured from left to right are: Meredith Rollins, PCMA; Dave Williams, CMP, International Association for Energy Economics; Gregg Talley, CAE, Talley Management Group, Inc; Mary Lou Sarmiento, Convene; Robert King, American Academy of Advertising; Lisa Dyson, CMP, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages; Peggy Shepard, Venue West Conference Services Ltd; Karen Sole, Starbucks Coffee Company; Mary Anne Bobrow, CAE, CMP, Bobrow & Associates; Sue Daugulis, Venue West Conference Services Ltd; Jennifer Sombar, CMP, CFA Institute.
PCMA Educational Presence at IMEX
Deborah Sexton participated in an educational session titled "Storm Clouds or Silver Linings" in collaboration with AIPC, ICCA, and MPI. A vastly experienced panel of meetings industry leaders gave their viewpoints on the volatile economic situation and the short-term and long-term implications for our industry. PCMA also had presence in the Professional Development Pavilion on the show floor.
Pictured from left to right are: Geoff Donaghy, AEG Ogden; Deborah Sexton, PCMA; Jurraien Sleijster, MCI; and Bruce MacMillan, MPI
2007 EIBTM Hosted Buyer Group
Pictured from left to right are: Dave Williams, CMP, International Association for Energy Economics; Sian Moynihan, CMP, PCMA; Cici Thompson, CAE Worldwide ERC; Erika Interiano, International Association for Dental Research; Gwynn Breckenridge, CMP, International Association for Dental Research; Jay Donohue Jr, CAE, CMP, International Association of Defense Counsel; Sue Dykema, CAE, CMP, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Stephanie Law, CMP, AMI; Kerry Crockett, International Academy of Pathology; Mary Lou Sarmiento, Convene; Becky Graveney, Visit London
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