'Ideal event for junior members of staff, 30 years of age or under, who are relatively new to the meetings industry.'

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.

*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.