IAPCO Members Unlock Exclusive Opportunities as Hosted Buyers at IMEX Frankfurt 2025

This exclusive initiative provided IAPCO members with valuable opportunities to expand their networks, develop new business relationships, and access top-tier education within the global meetings and events industry. 

As the largest trade show of its kind in Europe, IMEX Frankfurt is where industry professionals gather to connect, collaborate on creating better events, and discover innovations that would shape the future of the business events sector. 

By facilitating the Hosted Buyer Group, IAPCO ensured that its members gained unparalleled access to international business opportunities, exclusive networking, and cutting-edge education. Through this initiative, IAPCO empowered its members to stay ahead of industry trends and Unlock Education, helping them grow their businesses and strengthen their position within the global meetings community. 

“IAPCO recognises the vital role that destinations and events like IMEX Frankfurt play in supporting the success of the meetings industry. By facilitating our Hosted Buyer Group, we were able to offer our members the chance to engage with industry professionals from all over the world, exchange ideas, and collaborate on solutions that will shape the future of events,” said Martin Boyle, CEO at IAPCO. 

The IAPCO Hosted Buyer Group hosted 35 representatives of IAPCO members, offering them a curated programme that included IAPCO Education Sessions, the Joint Association Partners Workshop by IAPCO, AIPC, AMCI, and IFES, the invitation-only Association Social, the IAPCO Member & Partner Reception, and a series of exclusive IAPCO Partner activities throughout the show. These activities included special sessions and engagements with Destination Partners such as Dubai Business Events, Fáilte Ireland, Frankfurt Convention Bureau, Geneva Convention Bureau, Guadalajara Convention and Visitors Bureau, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Japan National Tourism Organization, Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Destination Toronto. These events served as key touchpoints for Unlocking Community, strengthening professional relationships, and enabling new collaborations that will create lasting value for the global meetings industry. 

IAPCO’s continued commitment to Unlocking New Possibilities for its community was evident in the Hosted Buyer Group programme, showcasing IAPCO’s dedication to offering its members unique opportunities for collaboration, education, networking, and business development.  

As a leading association in the global meetings industry, IAPCO continues to support the growth and success of its members by providing exclusive access to high-profile events like IMEX Frankfurt, helping them strengthen business opportunities, broaden professional networks, and further their professional development. Through its commitment to Unlocking Excellence, IAPCO ensures that its members are empowered with the tools, education, and connections necessary to thrive in the evolving global meetings landscape. 

For more information about IAPCO Membership, visit: https://www.iapco.org/membership.html