EIBTM 2008: EIBTM & ICCA'S Forum for Young Professionals
Highlighting their continued commitment to the ‘future’ of the meetings and events industry, EIBTM and ICCA are again searching for young professionals to join them in the annual Forum For Young Professionals at this year’s event in Barcelona.
The two organisations are on the look out for 20 industry professionals, under the age of 30, to join them from Saturday 29 November to Tuesday 2 December. Selection to the Forum is based on country of origin, current employment and a short essay. Applicants must be reasonably fluent in English and either work for an ICCA member or someone within their organisation be registered to attend EIBTM as a Hosted Buyer.
The deadline for applications is Friday 12 September 2008. For full information about the programme and how to apply go to www.iccaworld.com/dbs/fyp or contact Jill Harrison at jill@icca.nl
The four day event is to be facilitated by one of the industry’s well-known trainers Tom Carey, CMM, CMP. He will be joined by Tom Reiser, Executive Director of the International Society of Nephrology. Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP, MS will also return to present his popular ‘Trends in IT’ session. The comprehensive programme will also include a conference project, topical debates, educational sessions, networking events and a preview of EIBTM.
Martin Sirk, CEO for ICCA comments: “The Forum is a unique opportunity for ambitious young professionals, thrown together from different backgrounds and countries, to join together to learn more about the industry and ICCA. It adds up to an experience that past participants consistently enthuse about.”
Mandy Torrens, EIBTM Exhibition Director adds: “This initiative is all about the future of the industry, which relies on young professionals eager to make their mark. Together with ICCA we are committed long term to help educate and develop the obvious talent that exists around the world.”
Key benefits for those chosen to join the Forum for Young Professionals include:
· A fresh perspective on meetings management and the industry
· Familiarisation with the global meetings industry and its potential for young professionals
· 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
· The ability to plan a career in the industry
· Knowledge of ICCA, its organisation and membership benefits
· Continued motivation and enthusiasm for the industry
The Forum for Young Professionals is complimentary and includes three night’s accommodation and a return flight to Barcelona – free flights from within Europe are courtesy of EIBTM, with ICCA covering extra flights up to 1000 Euros for non-European participants. Transfers, lunches, coffee breaks and dinners are included in the package.
EIBTM 2008 takes place at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona from Tuesday 2 – Thursday 4 December 2008.
