Ignite

Where the next generation of event companies meet the investors, partners and customers who can accelerate their growth.
 

In partnership with

IBTM Ignite features

30+

Startups

15+

Investors

2

Pitch training workshops

2

Pitch coaching workshops

3

Months post-event tracking

Why apply?

Showcase your innovation

Pitch live at IBTM World, put your solution in front of international event planners and gain PR exposure.

Meet potential customers

Meet potential customers

Connect with event planners, build commercial partnerships and use your meetings diary to grow your pipeline. 

Get investor ready
 

Access investor-readiness coaching, pitch deck workshops and written expert feedback on your investment deck.

Meet investors

Get introduced to investors actively looking for emerging companies and opportunities across the events industry.

Build your profile

Gain visibility across IBTM World, network with other founders and put your business in front of the wider industry.

Develop your pitch

Develop your pitch

Receive dedicated pitch delivery coaching and training before taking to the stage in Barcelona.

How to get involved

Cost of Participation: €2,500 (excl. VAT)

This includes:

  • 1x pod in the ignite pavilion
  • 1x meetings diary with guaranteed appointment blocks 
  • 2x exhibitor passes 
  • 1x digital lead manager package (lead scanner, exhibitor dashboard) 
  • 1x 5-min pitch on the Future stage
  • Pre pitch coaching

What is included in the pod?

  • Power supply
  • Company logo printed on fascia
  • 1x lockable counter
  • 1x stool

Advisory board 

Alistair Turner

EI8HT PR & Marketing

Richard Morris

Active Media Events

Sonia Serracarbassa

Catalunya Convention Bureau

Alex Martinez

Angel Investo

Nick Marks

Pie Factory