The announcement pertains to the appointment of Claudia Hall as the new event director for IBTM World, a prominent global trade show in the meetings and events industry. With over 14 years of experience, Claudia brings extensive knowledge and dynamism to the position. Her role involves managing and strategically planning IBTM World, scheduled to be held at the Fira de Barcelona from November 28 to 30.
Expressing her excitement, Claudia aims to contribute to the show’s success and steer the event industry towards greater strength and prosperity. Her experience as Exhibition Director for Informa’s Gulf Traffic & Transpo Tech and Middle East Energy in Dubai showcases her expertise in managing large-scale international trade shows.
Vasyl Zhygalo, IBTM World Portfolio Director, enthusiastically welcomes Claudia, acknowledging her as a champion of the business events sector with boundless enthusiasm and passion for creating exceptional experiences. Claudia takes over from David Thompson, who served as event director for five years.
IBTM encompasses a portfolio of events and products across four continents, including IBTM World, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Africa. IBTM World, the flagship event, is a must-attend for the global meeting, incentives, conference, and events industry, attracting thousands of buyers, suppliers, and trade media annually at Fira Barcelona.
Beyond Claudia’s appointment, the announcement highlights the upcoming events in the IBTM portfolio. IBTM Americas, a two-day event for the meeting industry in North America, Latin America, and Europe, is slated for September 13–14, 2023, in Mexico City. Similarly, IBTM Asia Pacific, catering to the Asia Pacific region, is set for another two-day event.
The parent company behind IBTM, RX (Reed Exhibitions), specializes in organizing face-to-face events across 42 industry sectors and 22 countries. RX is dedicated to leveraging data and digital products to facilitate market learning, product sourcing, and transactions, while also fostering an inclusive work environment.
Overall, Claudia Hall’s appointment as IBTM World’s Event Director signifies a strategic move toward elevating the trade show’s impact in the global events industry. Her vision, combined with IBTM’s global presence and the expertise of its parent company, RX, positions the event to continue as a pivotal platform for networking, business, and industry advancement.
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