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IMEX Frankfurt 2025

20 - 22 May, 2025 Messe Frankfurt, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1 60327 Frankfurt Germany

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Event Highlights

IMEX Frankfurt 2025 is set to take place from May 20–22, 2025, at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. As one of the premier global trade shows for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, IMEX Frankfurt brings together professionals from around the world to explore the future of business events.

Objectives

The central theme for 2025, "Impact 2.0 – Activating the Future," underscores IMEX's commitment to fostering meaningful change within the events industry. The event aims to:

Address Industry Challenges: Tackle pressing issues such as rapid technological advancements, demographic shifts, economic uncertainties, and the imperative for sustainability.
Enhance Professional Development: Provide attendees with actionable insights and tools to navigate and adapt to the evolving landscape of the events sector.
Promote Sustainability and Social Connection: Emphasize the importance of sustainable practices and the role of events in combating social disconnection and loneliness.

Opportunities

IMEX Frankfurt 2025 offers a plethora of opportunities for participants:

Global Networking: Connect with over 2,900 exhibitors representing 150+ countries, including destinations, venues, and suppliers.
Educational Programs: Engage in more than 150 expert-led sessions across nine learning tracks, covering topics like experiential event design, marketing and engagement, well-being, leadership and culture, and the newly introduced “Design Matters.”
Hosted Buyer Program: Qualified buyers can benefit from VIP experiences, including pre-scheduled appointments, exclusive networking events, and complimentary travel and accommodation.
Innovation Showcase: Explore the latest in event technology, from AI-driven engagement tools to sustainable event solutions.

Benefits for Participants

Attending IMEX Frankfurt 2025 provides numerous advantages:

Business Growth: Forge new partnerships and discover innovative solutions to enhance event strategies and execution.
Knowledge Enhancement: Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices through comprehensive educational offerings.
Sustainability Insights: Gain practical knowledge on implementing eco-friendly practices and achieving carbon-neutral events.
Community Building: Participate in initiatives aimed at fostering social connections and addressing the global issue of loneliness through well-designed events.

Attend IMEX Frankfurt 2025

Whether you're an event planner, destination marketer, association executive, or corporate buyer, attending IMEX gives you access to:

Over 2,900 exhibitors from 150+ countries — including convention bureaus, hotel groups, tech providers, and destination management companies.
150+ educational sessions — featuring expert speakers across key topics like sustainability, leadership, technology, and event design.
Networking opportunities — including informal meetups, receptions, and specialist events like Association Focus and Agency Directors Forum.
Free registration — The event is open to all qualified industry professionals and attendance is free.

✅ Ideal for: Event planners, marketers, association professionals, and industry newcomers.

Exhibit at IMEX

As an exhibitor, IMEX Frankfurt offers a high-impact platform to showcase your brand to a global audience of decision-makers and influencers with the following benefits;

Pre-scheduled 1-on-1 appointments with vetted buyers.
Access to hosted buyers from top markets — ensuring ROI-driven engagement.
Brand exposure in a globally recognized event.
Tailored stand options — from turnkey pods to fully customized spaces.

Whether you're promoting a destination, a hotel chain, an event tech company, or a venue, exhibiting at IMEX can supercharge your lead generation and partnerships.

✅ Ideal for: Destinations, hotel chains, venues, tech providers, DMCs, and suppliers looking to grow in the international events space.

Hosted Buyer Program

The Hosted Buyer Program is a signature feature of IMEX, offering high-value planners an enhanced, all-inclusive experience with the following benefits;