AIBTM is the leading global exhibition for the U.S. meetings and events industry. Each June Reed Travel Exhibitions - RTE brings together the world's entire meetings and events industry in the U.S.A. for three days of focused business. One of the newest additions to the Reed Travel Exhibitions' global portfolio, RTE delivers individually qualified Hosted Buyers and eligible Trade Buyers from the U.S. and around the world.  
 
The aims are simple...to promote the best business-to-business exhibition floor, supported by the best networking and best professional education, underpinned by a unique global Hosted Buyer Programme.®

The AIBTM Hosted Buyer Programme will bring together global VIP Buyers to the show.  AIBTM will provide their flights and accommodation to the event and in return the Buyers will carry out one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments with exhibitors.

Starting in 2013, AIBTM, The Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition will rotate annually between the cities of Chicago, Illinois and Orlando, Florida. Choose Chicago will host AIBTM from June 11 - 13, 2013 at McCormick Place, and in 2014 AIBTM will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from June 10 - 12, 2014. The rotation will continue into 2015 (Chicago) and in 2016 (Orlando) respectively.

Rotating between Chicago and Orlando will offer our global portfolio of customers new business opportunities, new connections and diversity.
♦ Both cities have exceptional infrastructure and facilities to host AIBTM and cater to the needs
      of all of our stakeholders.
♦ The rotation between two premier convention destinations will provide a fresher and more
      exciting annual meeting for the global meetings community.
♦ AIBTM will attract new exhibitors and new attendees which will further expand the richness 
      and diversity of the event and build on the momentum of the first two editions in Baltimore.
♦ The rotation will allow AIBTM to showcase more meeting facilities, attractions and hotels.

AIBTM is excited to follow the lead of many U.S. associations that move their events to different locations each year. Our focus will continue to be on providing exceptional business and educational opportunities whilst delivering new business connections through both the trade show floor and outstanding networking opportunities.

ICCA activities at AIBTM
ICCA is planning many diverse activities at AIBTM and is excited to welcome its members and other visitors to its stand. 

ICCA Seminar Tuesday 11 June 0930-1100
Understanding the North American meetings buyer
Featuring a “crowd panel” of US meeting planners and ICCA members with decades of experience working in the North American market who will stimulate and lead Round Table discusssions, this is the ideal chance for international exhibitors to prepare for the next few days on the AIBTM trade show floor.  Exploring such varied themes as buyer psychology, their preferred ways of working, and the best PR and marketing channels to promote your destination or company brand, this interactive best-practice and knowledge-exchange session will boost your ability to become more successful in this super-competitive market.
 
ICCA Seminar Tuesday 11 June 1400-1530
Going global – answers to North American planners’ toughest questions
A “crowd-panel” of ICCA members from around the world, the most experienced international meetings destinations and suppliers, will lead Round Table discussions between North American planners and international suppliers from other regions.  We’ll be covering where to find the most accurate information; how to set up successful partnerships; cultural do’s and don’t’s; how best to communicate your meeting needs and objectives; security and risk management; and any other burning questions and concerns that you have relating to your future international meetings programmes and strategies. Planners: whether you’re an experienced globe-trotter or a newcomer to offshore meetings, you’ll be certain to find great answers to your international questions during this session!  US Association planners are particularly welcome to join us: ICCA and its members have specialist expertise in the international association congress sector.

ICCA Data Training
During the exhibition, ICCA is providing one-on-one ICCA Association Database training sessions at the ICCA stand.

ICCA Member Reception
All members are invited to join us for a drink to celebrate the upcoming ICCA Congress in Shanghai, China-P.R. 2013.
When: Wednesday 12 June 2013
Where: ICCA stand
Time: 15.00 – 17.00