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Be our guest!

IMEX is the ultimate, high-value event for busy event professionals like you!  You are invited to apply to be a hosted buyer for this year's IMEX Conference.

IMEX is where the North American and global industry comes together in one energetic, connected marketplace to write business, forge new contracts and touch base on trends, research and event innovations.

Hosted Buyer Program Details

  • Complimentary Airfare (reimbursed by IMEX).  See details here
  • Complimentary Hotel Stay (organized by IMEX and matched to your group program dates)
  • Complimentary transfers between airport - hotel - show
  • Opportunity to network with 5,000+ other buyers and 15,000+ show participants 
  • Hundreds of Expert Educational sessions complete with CE credits
  • Access to the top suppliers in the industry - 3,000 + companies, 100+ countries
  • VIP Access to Special Events
  • Priority Meeting Appointment Booking

What IMEX asks of our Hosted Buyers

  • You book multiple international events per year

  • You are attending with purchasing power

  • You attend the show for each FULL DAY of your hosted program

  • You schedule six to eight individual meetings of your choice, per day

 

Hosted Buyer's applications will be reviewed by IMEX Hosted Buyer Review Board.  You must have the potential to research, organize, influence, or make budgetary decisions for international events (outside your home country). You also must have three confirmed or planned events taking place in the next three years. 

Acceptance is Simple!

It is simple!  If you frequently organize or contract business events or meetings abroad, you are eligible for a place on our coveted hosted buyer program.  There is no catch (nor other daily commitments if you are hosted directly by IMEX)!

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Robert Burke, III
President & CEO
eGroup & The X-Change®

rburke@egroupcommunications.comegroupcommunications.com

Stella Horan
Chief Executive Officer
eGroup & The X-Change®
stella@egroupcommunications.com
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Mark Osenga
Vice President Finance and Operations
eGroup & The X-Change®

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Luvin Ariza
CTO
eGroup & The X-Change®

fernando@egroupcommunications.com
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  • LinkedIn - Mark Osenga
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