EIBTM 2006 reveals details of Association Programme as Registration Goes Live

The details of EIBTM’s 2006 Association Programme in Barcelona have been released and online registration is now live.

Now in its fifth year, the EIBTM 2006 Association Programme will take place from Monday 27th November to Wednesday 29th November and provides delegates with flights from Europe and the United States (subject to availability); accommodation in Barcelona, networking functions, the educational programme and a personal diary of appointments with EIBTM exhibitors.

Paul Kennedy MBE, EIBTM Exhibition Director, commented, “Following close debate with the key industry associations and our own association committee the EIBTM 2006 Association Programme has been further developed this year to meet the needs of Association meeting planers. Crucial networking time has been added so that planners can learn from each other by sharing issues and problems. Equally, we have a number of roundtable discussions and case studies to stimulate debate.”

Day One of the programme (Monday 27th November 2006) takes place at the Fira Palace Hotel and includes:

- Barcelona city tour for the planners arriving on Sunday 
- “Getting to Know You” - Association roundtable networking lunch

· “Is Anybody Listening?” - Moderated by Martin Sirk, CEO, ICCA. Case studies on today’s most pressing communication issues facing international associations, including roundtable sessions. This session is designed for planners to present their biggest communication challenges and the solutions they came up with. A series of 10-15 minutes case studies will be used to stimulate discussion.

· Peer Group Discussion Sessions – Two 30 minutes sessions to enable planners to discuss specific topics with their peers.

- EIBTM /ICCA Association Networking evening with ICCA members

Day Two (Tuesday 28th November 2006) takes place at the Fira Gran Via exhibition/conference centre and includes:

- “Measuring Your Events and How to Save Money” – Moderated by Vanessa Cotton, Managing Director, Excel London. A morning of case study presentations, roundtable sessions and lively debates on the following issues:

- How can you generate more sponsorship? How can you get good value from your host venue/destination? Does event success mean association success?  What’s the best way to get feedback after an event?

 Informal Networking Lunch

Afternoon - EIBTM exhibition and appointments with exhibitors

EIBTM and Barcelona Welcome Reception

Day Three (Wednesday 29th November 2006)

Solely dedicated for delegates to attend pre-scheduled appointments with exhibitors of their choice at EIBTM. Planners will also attend the EIBTM Technology Debate followed by the EIBTM Worldwide Technology Watch 2006 Winner Presentation.

EIBTM 2006 will take place from 28-30th November 2006, at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona.

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