Show entrance across all three days. Full access to the exhibition hall, 2,500+ global suppliers, keynotes, conference sessions, and networking and wellness experiences.

The Explore Pass does not include meetings platform access, lounge access, complimentary lunch, or live entertainment. If those matter to you, the Connect Pass or Connect Plus Pass will deliver more.

The Explore Pass is priced from 100 € + VAT.

No. The Explore Pass is open to all event professionals — no application, no vetting, no commitment required.

Yes. If you hold purchasing responsibility or influence over event budgets, you may be eligible to upgrade to a Connect Pass or Connect Plus Pass. Contact our customer services team to find out more.

Fees are non-refundable once a ticket has been issued. Please review our full Terms and Conditions before purchasing.

The Connect Pass unlocks the meetings platform, giving you the ability to pre-schedule appointments directly with global suppliers, destinations, and venues. It also includes exclusive lounge access, complimentary lunch, and live entertainment — none of which are included in the Explore Pass. For the same three days, your time onsite works significantly harder.

No. There are no fixed meeting commitments and no no-show fees. You are in full control of your schedule. You choose who you meet and when.

It is designed for qualified event planners with real purchasing responsibility — professionals who plan, source, or commission meetings, incentives, conferences, or corporate events, and who have direct or significant influence over event budgets.

Yes. Applications are reviewed by the IBTM buyer team to ensure the audience quality that exhibitors — and fellow buyers — expect. The process is straightforward and does not require references.

The price difference is significant. Booking early is always the better value.

If you are looking for a fully hosted experience with flights, hotel, transfers, and 30 pre-scheduled meetings curated around your priorities, the Connect Plus Pass may be the right fit. Take a look at the next page.

Participation fees are non-refundable if an application is unsuccessful. Please review the qualification criteria carefully before applying.

Return flights, hotel accommodation for the duration of the event, airport transfers on arrival and departure, and venue shuttles on show days are all included. Your travel logistics are managed for you so you can focus entirely on getting value from the programme.

Your meetings diary is built using IBTM's advanced matchmaking platform, pairing you with global suppliers, destinations, venues, and technology providers that align with your sourcing priorities. Every meeting is pre-qualified and mutually matched — so the time you spend is time well spent. At IBTM World 2025, mutually matched meetings accounted for 48% of the total 79,000+ meetings that took place, with an average meeting satisfaction score of 4.75 out of five.

New for 2026, Hosted Buyers have a dedicated three-hour block built into their daily schedule. This time is yours — to attend conference sessions, explore the floor, engage in networking, or simply recharge. It addresses one of the most consistent pieces of feedback from Hosted Buyers: the need for more flexibility within an otherwise full programme.

These are exclusive, new-for-2026 sessions available only to Connect Plus Pass holders. They are designed to combine informal networking with focused learning — giving you a different kind of connection opportunity alongside your formal meetings programme.

Because the Connect Plus Pass is a hosted programme — your travel and accommodation are covered as part of the package. The 100 € + VAT registration fee reflects the serious commitment involved on both sides. It is non-refundable, which helps ensure that approved Hosted Buyers attend and engage fully with their meetings programme.

Hosted Buyers commit to attending 30 pre-scheduled meetings across the three days. This commitment is what makes the programme work: exhibitors invest in IBTM World because they know they will meet qualified, engaged buyers. Your commitment is what guarantees that quality for everyone. If a fixed meetings schedule does not suit you, the Connect Pass offers a flexible alternative with no meeting commitments.

You are likely a strong candidate if you:

• Plan, source, or commission meetings, incentives, conferences, or corporate events
• Hold direct budget responsibility or significantly influence where event spend goes
• Are actively sourcing suppliers, venues, or destinations for upcoming programmes
• Work in corporate, association, incentive, or agency event planning

If you are not sure, the best step is to start your application. The buyer team will review your profile against the qualification criteria and let you know if you are approved.

Review the full qualification criteria →

The 100 € + VAT registration fee is non-refundable if your application does not meet the qualification criteria. Please review the criteria carefully before applying. If you do not qualify for the Connect Plus Pass, the Connect Pass may be the right fit — it offers buyer access and the meetings platform with no vetting required for commitment level.

Apply as early as possible. Connect Plus Pass places are limited and allocated based on qualification and alignment with exhibitor demand. Early applicants have a stronger chance of securing their preferred meetings and programme.