Ignite
Where Investors & Startups Meet
IBTM Ignite is where investors discover the next generation of businesses shaping the future of the events industry.
Connecting ambitious startups with investors seeking fresh ideas, emerging technologies and high-growth opportunities, Ignite creates the conversations that drive innovation forward.
This is where ideas take flight.
In partnership with
IBTM Ignite Features
100+
Startups attending
100+
Investors attending
20
Startups exhibiting
8
Startups per day presenting
1
Ignite Pavilion & Lounge
Showcase Your Innovation
Put your breakthrough ideas in front of 12,000 global planners, partners, and investors. This is where smart solutions become standout success stories.
Find Potential Clients
Find Potential Clients
Build lasting relationships with decision-makers. With $1.2M average event budgets, they’re ready to act - opening doors, sparking growth, and expanding your reach into new markets.
Expert Advice from Investors
Gain 1:1 advice from investors who have built, bought and scaled businesses. Refine your pitch, strengthen your proposition and secure your next opportunity.
Funding and Investment
Meet investors looking to fund innovation. From VCs to angels, this is your opportunity to pitch with purpose - and unlock the support to scale faster.
Global Exposure & Brand Visibility
Get your brand in front of the people shaping tomorrow’s events. Visibility here means real momentum for your next stage.
World Class Education
World Class Education
Discover real-time insight into the trends, market forces, behaviours, and innovations that are shaping the future of events - then position your brand ahead of the curve.
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
