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IBTM Ignite 2026: Pitching the Future of Events in Barcelona
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IBTM Ignite returns to Barcelona from November 17 to 19, serving as a dedicated incubator for event industry startups. The program provides participating businesses with specialized coaching, pre-scheduled investor meetings, and live pitching opportunities to accelerate market entry.
- 01Program facilitates mentorship and training for emerging startups and scale-ups within the event sector
- 02Selected participants access pre-scheduled business meetings to foster strategic partnerships
- 03Live pitching sessions allow companies to showcase innovations to industry leaders and investors
- 04Event coincides with IBTM World to maximize networking opportunities for international business travelers
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Host James Dickson speaks with Max Fellows of allpoints about IBTM Ignite returning to IBTM World in Barcelona (17–19 November). The episode explains how the program supports event startups and scale‑ups with training, mentoring, and live pitching opportunities. Ignite acts as an incubator: selected businesses receive coaching, pre‑scheduled meetings, and the chance to pitch to […]