Registration is now open for IBTM World 2026.

Taking place at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from November 17th to 19th, this year’s edition will focus on The Age of Disruption, reflecting the real pressures shaping the industry today, including rapid AI adoption, tighter budgets, rising attendee expectations and increasing demand to demonstrate event ROI.

In addition to business meetings and networking events, IBTM World 2026 will feature:

• A dedicated Event Tech and Services zone will bring together AI platforms, registration systems, production technology and experiential suppliers in one place. Instead of spending months researching options independently, planners can explore solutions side by side and speak directly with providers to quickly identify the tools that best fit their events.
• New for 2026, “AI for Events – Demo Day LIVE,” delivered in partnership with Boldpush, will give attendees the chance to see how AI is already transforming event planning through a series of live demonstrations. They will be able to watch AI build an event agenda in minutes, generate sponsorship proposals, automate attendee communications and analyze event ROI live on stage.
• The IBTM Ignite start-up showcase will return in 2026, giving attendees early access to emerging companies developing new approaches to event planning, delivery and measurement. It offers a first look at the tools and ideas beginning to shape how the industry will operate in the years ahead.
• A redesigned conference program comprised of workshops, discussions and practical sessions and focused on the challenges event planners are dealing with today, including how to deliver stronger events with tighter budgets, responding to changing audience expectations, demonstrating clear business impact, and the next generation of event spaces (sustainability, tech integration, accessibility, etc.).

Claudia Hall, exhibition director, IBTM World, said: “IBTM World has always been about doing business and intentional networking, but today’s industry is looking for much more than a traditional exhibition. We’re continually evolving the event to deliver richer experiences and more immersive, engaging environments that reflect the realities of our changing industry. Our role is to create an environment where event professionals can step away from the day-to-day, exchange ideas, discover new approaches and return with fresh thinking that makes a real difference. That’s what we are building for IBTM World 2026.”

Register to attend the event here. Click HERE for information on the IBTM World 2026 hosted buyer program.