The Meetings Show’s Hosted Buyer registration OPENS!

Event planners are urged to secure their space on The Meetings Show’s popular Hosted Buyer Programme as it opens for registration.

The UK’s leading event that brings together the world’s meetings and events community returns to Excel London on 25-26 June, giving buyers unrestricted access to high quality educational and networking opportunities, plus the chance to meet hundreds of global event suppliers under one roof.

With hosted buyer spots for The Meetings Show APAC full two months before its April opening in Singapore, planners wishing to attend the London show are advised to submit applications now.

Attending as a hosted buyer unlocks a number of benefits, including support with travel and accommodation.

Securing space on the programme also includes invites to reinvigorated hosted buyer experiences on 24 June, such as Hosted & Exclusive: The Buyer Intelligence Exchange, a dynamic learning experience delivering interactive content, including a keynote by Emmy-winning comedy writer Beth Sherman, and an exclusive, fun evening event at a top venue, soon to be revealed.

Between supplier appointments at the show itself, hosted buyers can gain more insights and inspiration by attending a host of learning experiences, or refresh themselves and network in the Hosted Buyer Lounge.

There are also opportunities to take part in pre-and post-show fam trips to destinations around the UK and Europe. The tours highlight the best hotels, venues and attractions and give buyers valuable first-hand experience of the destinations for future event proposals.

Hosted buyers can select a programme that works for them – attendance can be for just one, or all three days – and they can choose who they wish to meet throughout the show.

Jack Marczewski, portfolio event director at Northstar Meetings Group, said: “Interest in attending The Meetings Show is already incredibly high and we know that places on our Hosted Buyer Programme traditionally fill very quickly, so we’d recommend applying now if you want to take advantage of the benefits of attending as a hosted buyer.”

Hosted Buyers at last year’s show recommended it for others.  

Skevi Constantinou, director, The PA Way, said: “Getting to explore different destinations and suppliers under one roof is great and I enjoyed meeting people. My overall experience was enjoyable and the energy at the event was fantastic!”

Sarah Fitzgerald, director of partnerships, KDM Events, added: “I’ve been many, many times to the show over the years. I like that you can make appointments [with exhibitors], but also the fact that you can just wander around and catch up with contacts – whether they’re attending as a hosted buyer or a visitor.”

All hosted buyers at The Meetings Show, including associations, agencies, PCOs, corporates, incentive houses, venue-finding agencies and charities, are pre-qualified to participate based on the number and scale of events organised, budgets held and decision-making power.

Hosted buyer applications can be made through The Meetings Show Hosted Buyer Programme page.