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 dinners. As it takes place mainly over a weekend, time out of the office is kept to a minimum.

"The ICCA/EIBTM FYP was an amazing opportunity to collaborate with, and learn from, both experts in our industry and other young professionals. The forum allowed me to build relationships with industry colleagues throughout the world, an opportunity I would have otherwise never had the chance to partake in." 
 
Bethany Teulan - Business Events Sydney

"The Forum is a great opportunity for anyone who is planning a career in our industry. The mix of experienced industry leaders and young ambitious professionals leads to an extraordinary experience with an open and educative atmosphere."
                                                                                        
Arvin Singh - MCI Amsterdam

"It is a great opportunity for exchanging experiences, learning and fun. The person should go with an open mind and prepared to meet great people from around the world. Absorb as much as possible and enjoy!"
                                                                                        
Ângela Silva - São Paulo Convention and Visitors Bureau

These are just some of the ecstatic reviews received by ICCA from participants who attended the 2009 annual Forum for Young Professionals (FYP), the meeting industry’s premier educational event for tomorrow’s leaders.

Why Apply?
Here are some of the reasons given by our 2009 "FYPers":

"To meet young professionals in our industry and discuss timely topics that are of relevance to the whole industry."

"I heard a lot of positive feedback from my colleagues who attended at the Forum already and I wanted to have the possibility to meet other people from the meeting industry to exchange ideas."

"To know much more about the industry, its changing needs, and the upcoming trends. Get to know more people and create industry links for the benefit of all."

And Were Their Expectations Met?
When questioned, 59% of the 2009 FYPer's said their expectations were exceeded, while the remaining 41% said their expectations were met!

What is the Recipe for the FYP’s Success?
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*Flights
ICCA will contribute up to €1000 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 FYP 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 FYP hotel are not included (taxis cost approximately €20-€30).
All transfers during the FYP are included, and the transfer to EIBTM on Tuesday 1 December is included.
Transfers after the show on Tuesday are not included.