Platforms will facilitate additional networking and communication

Trade visitors can now register for ibtm world (www.ibtmworld.com) using their LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter profile. The enhanced registration function will enable attendees to directly connect via their social media profiles ahead of the event.

Upon completion of successful registration, participants will also be able to see who else in their network has registered using the same social media channel to connect, see who else outside of their network has registered using the same social media channel, invite their social network to attend the event and share their attendance with their social networks.

Graeme Barnett, Senior Exhibition Director, ibtm world commented: “At ibtm world, connections mean everything and now we’ve made it easier for our trade visitors to connect, even before the event.”

The benefits of pre-registering as a trade visitor include: free fast-track entry, flexibility to arrange personal schedules, discounted travel and accommodation, opportunities to attend a range of networking events and education sessions and pre-show information updates that will enable registered attendees to effectively plan their visit.

ibtm world will facilitate opportunities for attendees to establish meaningful business connections and meet over 3,000 international meetings and events industry suppliers. The event will also provide valuable opportunities for attendees to develop further business contacts in a more leisurely atmosphere and to learn about the latest trends and key issues in the industry.

To find out more about the benefits of attending ibtm world as a trade visitor and to register, please visit: www.ibtmworld.com/visit2015