IBTM World has revealed the Knowledge Programme

# tags: Exhibitions , Meetings Industry

This year’s Knowledge Programme, according to IBTM World, has been carefully designed to provide cutting-edge insights and tangible take-home learnings.

IBTM has announced first details of its Knowledge Programme for IBTM World, which takes place at Fira Barcelona from 29 November to 1 December. The programme features a refreshed format with three keynotes and five targeted tracks.

In partnership with ACS, IBTM World’s Knowledge Programme will focus on the event’s core theme of ‘culture creation' as the business events world adapts to a more disparate working environment post-pandemic, and will include session tracks on connections, business, careers, brands and experiences.

IBTM World’s first keynote speaker will be Anick Beaulieu, VP, Growth and Partnerships at C2 - one of the most forward-thinking business events in the world. Anick and Igor Beuker (futurist, entrepreneur and activist) will discuss how business entertainment can shape culture, using the C2 Montréal event as a case study.

The second keynote is Gareth Kelly, Senior Director and Head of Strategic Events EMEA at Salesforce. Gareth will explore how Salesforce uses its empowering and inspirational events to bring better business results and create meaningful cultural experiences for businesses.

Day three features keynote and futurist Igor Beuker. Known for his foresight on the trends and technologies impacting business, economy and society, Igor will reflect on what will the events look like in 2030?

Another highlight of the event is Despoina Zachariadou, Lead UX Designer – Creative Technologist VR/AR, Jack Morton Worldwide. Despoina will discuss how the Metaverse is shaping communication, behaviours and communities and what implications it may have for the future of events.

David Thompson, Event Director, IBTM World, comments: “Our market-leading Knowledge Programme is the place to be inspired by the best expert speakers from within our industry and beyond, all under one roof. We’ve gathered an amazing schedule of new voices this year, to deliver fresh perspectives, interesting solutions and thought-provoking concepts. This is content that delivers tangible, take-home value, and that will inspire people to think outside the box and help them create their own incredible events.”

A full programme of sessions will take place on the IBTM Accelerate stage. With a combination of interviews, keynotes, panel discussions and highly interactive formats, Accelerate will look at everything from Gamification, the Metaverse, AR and VR, to the changing face of technology in events, and how it fits into a new world of ethical, values driven events. 

Accelerate stage speakers include Influencer and Creative Director at Chorus, Grant Dudson, who will talk about the future for tech innovation at events.

During IBTM World, several sessions will reveal the latest market trends and insights, including the Global Meetings & Events Trends report presented by AMEX. In addition, the annual IBTM World Trends Watch report, presented by its author, Alistair Turner, MD of Eight PR, will explore how current world events are shaping culture, influencing both the events we create, and the people that attend them

On the 28th of November The Association Leaders’ Forum and The Corporate Experiences Day will both take place in exciting venues in Barcelona. The Corporate Experiences Day is a tailored day of learning for Corporate Buyers, designed to provide an interactive look at the latest technology and sustainability developments within the events industry. The Association Leaders’ Forum, curated by Stylianos Filopoulos, International Associations Expert, will consider the role that associations can play in our changeable world.