RX, the organizer of IBTM World 2025, reports that free registration for the show will close on Monday, October 20th.

Event professionals and industry visitors attending the show, which will take place November 18-20 at Fira de Barcelona (Spain), will have full access to more than 2,350 exhibitors on the show floor, an education program that includes speakers such as polymath Nathalie Nahai and six-time TEDx speaker Natalia Talkowska, and a range of networking events (Welcome Party, Club Night, etc.).

Tickets will be priced at €100 for trade visitors registering after October 20.

Highlights of the 2025 edition of the show include:

• Exceptional Experiences, a program designed to showcase groundbreaking solutions to help in-house event professionals and marketers create event experiences that fuel business growth. Launching this year with a keynote address by author B. Joseph Pine II, industry heavyweights eager to share their expertise include representatives from WeTransfer, Canva, Shutterstock, Amazon and UTA.
• The Future Stage is where innovation meets action – taking a deep dive into transformative technologies, purpose-driven events, and the power of AI, amongst much else. It will begin with a session by Julius Solaris, founder of Boldpush, who will be joined onstage by Ameca, a humanoid robot, for a candid interview about whether AI is ready to take over events and the future of human-AI interaction.
• IBTM Ignite, a new initiative giving over a hundred new start-ups the opportunity to showcase their bold ideas to an audience of around 30 experienced industry advisors and motivated investors. Helping to shape the events of tomorrow, the start-ups span sectors as diverse as event technology, sustainability and inclusive talent sourcing.
• Hotel Pavillion, a dedicated space for independent and small group hotel businesses, including Obvio Hotels, Millennium Hotels & Resorts, and The Palm Experience Hotels, to spotlight their offer in an environment with a luxury hotel feel and amenities.
• Workplace Revolution is a welcoming space where delegates can hold conversations with inspirational figures in a relaxed, campfire-style setting. This year, these figures include multi-award-winning behavioral scientist Lea Karam, sustainability strategist and climate leader Dana Moore, and president of the Grae Matta Foundation, Dr. Ferron Gray.
• New – Event Tech & Services area, which has attracted nearly 50 organizations including Cvent, Swoogo and vFairs. New companies include MIRAI, Gther, Newhotel Software and vFairs.

“We have so much to offer event professionals joining us at IBTM World this year. Whether it’s trailblazing insights, tangible solutions, dedicated support, unmatched connection opportunities or access to some of the greatest minds in our industry and beyond, our show is a melting pot of innovation, ideas and inspiration. Every element of the show has been designed to empower our community — putting event professionals at the heart of change and equipping them with the tools to lead our industry into a thriving future. I can’t wait to welcome everyone to another incredible edition in just a few short weeks,” says Claudia Hall, exhibition director, IBTM World.