ICCA and EIBTM form partnership for Forum for Young Professionals

EIBTM, the European meetings tradeshow organised by Reed Travel Exhibitions, has partnered with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) to deliver the Forum for Young Professionals, which takes place 24-27 November in Barcelona.
 
The ICCA Forum for Young Professionals (FYP) is an initiative that has been developed to reach out and help young meetings professionals to gain a fresh perspective on meetings management and the industry as well as enhance their professional skills and connect and network with peers from around the world.
 
As the industry is constantly evolving, EIBTM and ICCA have invited leading industry experts to deliver innovative, challenging and immersive sessions about technology advancements, infrastructure developments and audiences with higher expectations.
 
This year’s FYP will be lead by Elizabeth Rich, Proprietor at Agenda, Australia and the following industry experts will form the faculty for this year’s FYP: Corbin Ball, Corbin Ball Associates; Graeme Barnett, Reed Travel Exhibitions; Rod Cameron, JMIC; Karen Bolinger, Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau; Mariano Castex, MCI Latin America (INCON Group); Michel Courturier, Marketing Challenges International; Elling Hamso, Event ROI Institute; Christian Mutschlechner, Vienna Convention Bureau; Liu Ping, China Star; Martin Sirk, ICCA.
 
FYP is open to association and corporate meeting planners under the age of 30, who have less than three years experience working in the meetings industry. The FYP is complimentary and delegates selected will also benefit from complimentary accommodation and travel expenses.
 
There are only 20 places available and the deadline for applications is 31st August.
 
EIBTM takes place at Fira Gran Vira, Barcelona, 27-29 November.
 
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