IBTM World 2026 prepares to ‘Meet the Moment’ with expanded tech focus and new highlights

Breaking Travel News - Nov 11, 2026

With less than a week until the eagerly awaited IBTM World 2026 opens in Barcelona, the organisers expect to welcome nearly 12,000 international event professionals for an immersive three days of breakthrough innovations, serious business and quality connections. With a host of new features designed to reflect the evolving needs of the business events industry, IBTM World will bring the global business events community together at the iconic Fira de Barcelona from November 17 to 19.

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