The Forum for Young Professionals is open to ICCA members, and organisations who are attending EIBTM as part of the Hosted Buyer Programme (both corporate and association clients).

The Forum for Young Professionals is complimentary and includes three night’s accommodation and a return flight to Barcelona. Free flights from Europe are offered by EIBTM and ICCA will cover extra flights* (up to €1000) for non-European participants. Also included are lunches, coffee breaks, transfers** and diners. As it takes place mainly over a weekend, time out of the office is kept to a minimum.

Rob Davidson over the Forum for Young Professionals 2010

Source: http://meetingsreview.com/clients/eibtmtv/2010/wednesday-6.htm 

Why Apply?

The only investment required is the time and full participation, and as the FYP takes place mainly over the weekend, time out of the office is kept to a minimum. What will you get in return?

- A fresh perspective on meetings management and the industry.
- Familiarisation with the global meetings industry and its potential.
- Enhanced professional skills.
- Connections and networks with peers from around the world.
- Better appreciation of different viewpoints, approaches and cultures.
- The experience of working in multi-cultural and buyer-supplier teams.
- Renewed motivation and enthusiasm.
- The chance to meet and listen to some of our industry’s great speakers.

Application Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the FYP 2012, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be 30 years of age or under, and reasonably fluent in English.
- You must have less than 3 years experience working in the Meetings Industry.
- You must either work for an ICCA member as a paid employee, or you or someone in your organisation must be attending EIBTM as a Hosted Buyer.
- You must be available to attend the full event, which starts on Saturday 24 November, and ends on Tuesday 27 November.
- You must be nominated by your employer as a suitable applicant for the Forum for Young Professionals (see above). We will ask you for the name of the manager supporting your attendance and we will ask for a reason of nomination as part of the application process.

The Forum for Young Professionals 2012 is open for application now! To apply please click here.

“This experience was one of the most rewarding I have had so far in the MICE industry. All young MICE professionals should apply.” Therese Oppegaard, Stavanger Forum (FYP delegate 2011)

“Overall, attending FYP in Barcelona has presented me with a fantastic opportunity for both professional and personal development, increasing my knowledge of the business events industry whilst building contacts on both a national and international level. I strongly recommend anyone who is eligible and considering to apply to do so - it's a once in a life time opportunity!”
Deborah Lonne, Brisbane Marketing (FYP delegate 2011)

*Flights
ICCA will contribute up to 1000 Eur towards non-European flights.
We will work with you to find the most suitable and economical flight.
Flights are subject to agreement by ICCA.
You/your company will be requested to pay for the flight and ICCA will arrange reimbursement after the event.
ICCA will only contribute towards flights which are for the sole purpose of attending the Forum for Young Professionals and EIBTM.
ICCA & EIBTM will only arrange / contribute towards flights departing from and returning to the same airport.

**Transfers
Transfers from the airport to the Forum for Young Professionals' hotel are not included (taxis cost approximately 20-30 Eur).
All transfers during the Forum for Young Professionals are included, and the transfer to EIBTM on Tuesday is included.
Transfers after the show on Tuesday are not included.