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Top tips when attending IMEX for the first time
We know how daunting it can be to attend a large trade show for the first time.
We’ve put together some top tips for coming to IMEX: from pre-show webinars, to meeting you on the show floor, to restaurant recommendations.
We’ve put together some top tips for coming to IMEX: from pre-show webinars, to meeting you on the show floor, to restaurant recommendations.
Meet thousands of global suppliers
Join the IMEXrun
Discover what Frankfurt
has to offer
has to offer
Meet the friendly IMEX team
Watch lively entertainment
Have meaningful conversations
Where to start
1. Get started: Create your IMEX account and register for the show
Ensure you have plenty of business cards, or a digital version. Update your LinkedIn profile and contact details.
Look out for our 'Attending IMEX for the first time' webinar. You can meet other first-time attendees, chat to us and ask any questions. More details to follow.
2. Know what you want from IMEX
Set some targets for yourself and know why you’re going. Perhaps you want to find new suppliers or destinations, learn about the latest event tech and trends, or grow your contact book?
Once you know why you’re going, you can put together your elevator pitch. This should cover:
Ensure you have plenty of business cards, or a digital version. Update your LinkedIn profile and contact details.
Look out for our 'Attending IMEX for the first time' webinar. You can meet other first-time attendees, chat to us and ask any questions. More details to follow.
2. Know what you want from IMEX
Set some targets for yourself and know why you’re going. Perhaps you want to find new suppliers or destinations, learn about the latest event tech and trends, or grow your contact book?
Once you know why you’re going, you can put together your elevator pitch. This should cover:
- Who: Introduce yourself
- Where: Explain your company and what it does
- What: Describe what you can offer as a solution
3. Book your travel and accommodations
Here you can find out about traveling and staying in Frankfurt—we partner with HotelMap for some great rates on local accommodations.
Planning your time at the show
4. Book your meetings
If you are attending as a buyer, prioritize meetings that could expand your network and further your business. We recommend a minimum of six to eight meetings per day. Learn more about meetings.
Prepare for your meetings and let the exhibitors know your intentions beforehand so each meeting is tailored to you.
5. Attend education and activities
We have over 150 free education sessions. Take your pick of sessions and add them to your schedule.
Prepare for your meetings and let the exhibitors know your intentions beforehand so each meeting is tailored to you.
5. Attend education and activities
We have over 150 free education sessions. Take your pick of sessions and add them to your schedule.
6. Give yourself some free time
We suggest you keep some time free for unexpected meetings. There are also plenty of quiet spaces to recharge, have a coffee, and to catch up on emails while you’re at the show. Or check out the Be Well Lounge for some headspace.
Network like a pro
7. Use your IMEX account
With your IMEX account, everything is in one place. If you're attending as a buyer, you can book meetings with exhibitors, see a full attendee list, plan which education and events to attend, and message other attendees.
8. Embrace the social side
There’s a great social scene at IMEX, so embrace it.
There are lots of exhibitor events on the show floor, plus many other networking activities to take part in—from the IMEXrun in the morning, to the Gala Dinner in the evening.
Check out what's on
With your IMEX account, everything is in one place. If you're attending as a buyer, you can book meetings with exhibitors, see a full attendee list, plan which education and events to attend, and message other attendees.
8. Embrace the social side
There’s a great social scene at IMEX, so embrace it.
There are lots of exhibitor events on the show floor, plus many other networking activities to take part in—from the IMEXrun in the morning, to the Gala Dinner in the evening.
Check out what's on
Getting the most out of IMEX
9. At the show
Make use of the floorplan—it's available in the app two weeks before the show. If you're a buyer, we suggest you book meetings that are close together, so you’re not walking from one end of the exhibition to the other. Top tip: wear comfortable shoes.
Look out for updates on a welcome meet up for first timers at the show. More details to follow.
Our friendly IMEX team will be on the show floor to guide you if you need any help.
You'll find us at the information desks and in key areas of the show. Come and say hello.
Make use of the floorplan—it's available in the app two weeks before the show. If you're a buyer, we suggest you book meetings that are close together, so you’re not walking from one end of the exhibition to the other. Top tip: wear comfortable shoes.
Look out for updates on a welcome meet up for first timers at the show. More details to follow.
Our friendly IMEX team will be on the show floor to guide you if you need any help.
You'll find us at the information desks and in key areas of the show. Come and say hello.
Plan well, have fun and be open to meeting new people. If you have any questions before you arrive you can check our FAQs or contact us.
Top tips from the IMEX team
Check out our team’s top restaurant recommendations in Frankfurt.
Any questions? Check our FAQs page or contact us:
Call: +44 (0) 1273 227311
Call: +44 (0) 1273 227311
Maria Gaillez
Relationship Manager
David Kries
Relationship Manager