The worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events
Immersive, inspiring and free professional development
Open to everyone coming to IMEX, this is your opportunity to immerse yourself in an afternoon of free education and networking, in both English and German, before the show opens. From general education open to all, beginning with the keynote at She Means Business, to specialist education such as the Agency Directors Forum and Exclusively Corporate, our expert-led education programme explores different approaches, fresh ideas and new habits using both time-honoured and pioneering new learning methods – all designed to inspire you to create incredible events.
Venue
Messe Frankfurt
Organizer
Messe Frankfurt GmbH
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