Day 1 of IMEX 2012

What’s Coming Up On Day 1 of IMEX 2012: 22 May

Today at 10:00 in Germany, the doors open at IMEX in Frankfurt and we mark 10 years of business, education and networking.
We have already had a great and successful day, with a record number of association executives taking part in our refreshed Association Day and Evening.

Meanwhile Hall 8 is ready to welcome you, so IMEX will offer:
Over 3,500 exhibitors from more than 140 countries.
More than 140 education sessions across formats and forums.
A host of networking opportunities, including these cocktail events.
Watch IMEX TV for a preview of IMEX 2012 and a review of Association Day here.

There is so much you can do and get done at IMEX.

Some Suggestions For Today
Campfires across the day on subjects such as Sustainability Stories, Winning Ways to Win Bids, Social Media for Beginners , Wanna Hear Some Meeting Design Secrets and more.
Learning Lightning Labs – the ideal place for suppliers in particular to get express learning in on the show floor.
Learn to relax yourself for any business day at Strike A Pose 14:45 on the Sustainability Hub.
Hear champion winning footballer Jean-Marie Pfaff speak (German language seminar).
A day of great stand events on the show floor.

SECC SHOWCASES PROJECT ABILITY AT IMEX 2012

SECC SHOWCASES PROJECT ABILITY AT IMEX 2012

IMEX: 21st May 2012- Frankfurt, Germany: The SECC has partnered with Glasgow based charity Project Ability at IMEX this year as the venue continues its focus on ‘Better Business’ for 2012. The Glasgow based charity, which works with adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues to encourage creativity and expression through art, has been commissioned by the SECC toprovide installations throughout the venue, underlining the venue’s relationship with the local community.

Further supporting VisitScotland’s ‘Year of Creative Scotland 2012’ campaign, the SECC will be showcasing some of the Project Ability imagery at IMEX as part of its commitment to the project and the important work the charity continues to do. The brief that was given to the artists at Project Ability was “What does the SECC mean to you?”

“We pride ourselves in doing business responsibly and better,” comments Ben Goedegebuure, Director of Sales at the SECC. “The focus on responsible business seems to have been lost in the economic downturn. We believe that supporting good business now, when times are a little harder, underlines our commitment to working responsibly across our operation.

“We continue to support a wide variety of charities such as ‘Trees for Life’, the ‘Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy’ charity and the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice,” continues Goedegebuure. “Project Ability provide an amazing service for people with disabilities by using art as a medium to capture and encourage creativity, imagination, and emotion.

“As a venue that plays host to a vast array of creative activity – from conferences, meetings, exhibitions, through to concerts, plays and special events, we want to make sure our space reflects and represents the creativity abundant on our doorstep,” he concludes.

IMEX 2012

IMEX 2012
As a part of the IMEX 10th Anniversary celebrations we are conducting research on the future of business events over the next decade. The survey looks at key aspects such as drivers for change, the delegate experience, event owner priorities, and each stage of the value chain including venues, hotels, CVBs, event agencies and transport providers.

We would love to include your views.
By taking part you will receive a copy of the report and our research partners, Fast Future, will donate $1 to the Save the Children Fund for everyone who completes the survey. All questions within the survey are optional.

Click here or copy and paste this URL into your browser to take part:

SERBIA DESTINATION AT IMEX FAIR 2012

SERBIA DESTINATION AT IMEX FAIR 2012
Visiting the IMEX fair in Frankfurt, from 22 – 24 May, 2012? Do not miss to stop by Serbia Destination Stand E010 to catch up with the latest trends in MICE industry in Serbia. Join group presentations or discuss one -2-one various options for planning the events in the European fastest growing meeting destination.
Book your appointment now!
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NEW SKI RESORT IN SERBIA
If you need to take a break from the busy lifestyle, think about finding a temporary refuge in Eastern Serbia. The Old Mountain (Stara planina) resort reveals pristine nature, fabulous landscapes and challenging ski slopes at 1,723 m above sea level. The recently opened 4-star hotel features prime accommodation and spa facilities, meeting rooms for as many as 100 delegates and all facilities for premier skiing experience, including the artificial snow system, state-of-the-art ski gondola, ski schools and rental store:
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GO 2 SERBIA – NEW WAYS TO DISCOVER SERBIA
With Go 2 Serbia brand you will discover many secrets of Serbia. If you happen to choose the Belgrade underground tour, it will take you to mysterious corridors and catacombs revealing the stories about 7.000 years of the city rich history.
Sign up for the clubbing tour or a bohemian tour and you will understand why Belgrade is the Capital of Cool:
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MEETING STAR AWARD
Milos Milovanovic, Serbia Convention Bureau CEO was presented the Meeting Star award- Kongres Marketing Personality for 2011, at the recently held Conventa Fair in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Implementing wise marketing strategy and targeting the associations market, Serbia has made the significant jump becoming the European’s fastest growing meeting destination:
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