(New York, NY – January 17, 2012)— The Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition (AIBTM) is now inviting industry experts to apply for the opportunity to speak at their annual trade show, taking place June 19 – 21, 2012 in Baltimore, MD. This three day conference brings together the world's entire meetings and events industry to deliver news on the latest advancements and trends in the industry.
Selected speakers would present as part of AIBTM's Professional Education Program on June 19, 2012, kicking off the two-day exhibition taking place on June 20 and 21. The Professional Education Program aims to provide insight into the current innovations and challenges facing the meetings and events industry. Attendees include both international and domestic professionals in the meetings industry who are interested in the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of meeting planners who can help to drive business forward.
"AIBTM is committed to delivering a world-class educational experience. The Professional Education Program is an integral part of AIBTM and America Meetings Week," said AIBTM Project Director Steve Knight.
"In partnership with other leading associations, we deliver a series of trend-driven and cutting edge conferences, forums and workshops which are specifically designed to meet the needs of the industry. As we look ahead to June's conference, we are seeking those speakers who will benefit our audience the most by providing relevant, of-the-moment information to our industry."
The main themes of the Professional Education Program this year include:
- Trends in the meeting industry
- Personal development and accreditation
- Incentive travel and practical case studies
- Event management and event planning
- Technology in the meetings industry
- Marketing and sales
- Sustainability
The deadline for submission is Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Applicants must include their full contact information, as selected speakers will be contacted regarding their proposed topics via e-mail by Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Please visit AIBTM's Submission page to learn more.
For additional information, please contact: Jodi Bannerman – 1.212.871.3020 x. 107,
jbannerman@jgordonassociates.com. Visit AIBTM on Twitter
@AIBTMEvent or
Facebook.
About AIBTM
The Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition (AIBTM) is the leading global exhibition for the U.S. meetings and events industry. The newest addition to the Reed Travel Exhibition's global portfolio, AIBTM delivers individually qualified Hosted Buyers and eligible Trade buyers from the U.S. and around the world. Tailored to the U.S. market, AIBTM serves and guarantees the attendance of top level decision makers. The exhibitions provide time and business efficient matching services for buyers and sellers through unique Hosted Buyer Programs. To join AIBTM, or for more information, please visit www.aibtm.com.
About Reed Travel Exhibitions
Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) is the world's leading provider of exhibitions in the travel and tourism industry. Its wide-ranging portfolio of events around the globe covers leisure travel, luxury travel and the meetings and incentives industry.
The 12 events are; World Travel Market (WTM), Arabian Travel Market (ATM), International French Travel Market (IFTM), La Cumbre, International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), International Luxury Travel Market Asia (ILTMA), Asia Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) (owned by Melbourne Convention Visitors Bureau), the Global Meetings & Events Exhibition (EIBTM), Gulf Incentive Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM), Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition (AIBTM) and China Incentive Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (CIBTM).
RTE is a business unit of Reed Exhibitions. In 2010, Reed Exhibitions held more than 460 events in 36 countries bringing together more than seven million people from around the world generating billions of dollars in business.Reed Exhibitions is owned by Reed Elsevier, the world's leading provider of professional information and online workflow solutions.