International fairs
The global summit for the meetings and corporate travel industry, IBTM World 2026, will be held at Fira de Barcelona from November 17-19. The event, organized by RX Global, will bring together professionals and buyers from over 100 countries to foster cross-border deals.
Barcelona, epicenter of the MICE business in November
The city of Barcelona is preparing to host a new edition of IBTM World 2026The leading international summit for the global meetings, corporate travel, and trade fair (MICE) industry. The event will take place 17 of the 19 November 2026 in the facilities of the Fira de Barcelona, in its grounds of Gran Viaconsolidating the Catalan capital as a strategic hub for business tourism worldwide.
Organized by the specialized firm RX Global in collaboration with the Fira de BarcelonaThe event is designed to be a catalyst for business opportunities. It is expected to draw qualified suppliers, logistics operators, and buyers from over 100 countries, with the primary objective of closing deals and establishing relationships. cross-border trade synergies that will revitalize the sector during the next fiscal year.
A platform for foreign trade and logistics
Beyond business tourism, IBTM World It represents a crucial platform for Spanish companies providing auxiliary services to foreign trade. The fair brings together a high concentration of logistics operators Specializing in event management and freight transport for trade fairs, as well as technology and marketing service providers, opening new business avenues for the internationalization of their portfolios.
The ability to connect supply and demand in the MICE industry in a single space makes this event a barometer of global market trends and an indispensable forum for signing contracts that will impact supply chains and the planning of corporate events on an international scale.
| Concept | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | IBTM World 2026 |
| Dates | 17, 18 and 19 November 2026 |
| Location | Fira de Barcelona – Enclosure Gran Via, Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona) |
| Organizers | RX Global y Fira de Barcelona |
| Participants | Suppliers, logistics operators and buyers from more than 100 countries |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is IBTM World 2026?
It is the leading international summit of the global meetings, corporate travel and trade fair industry (known as the MICE sector), where the main players in the market meet to generate business.
When and where will the event be held?
It will take place from November 17 to 19, 2026 at the Gran Via venue of the Fira de Barcelona, in Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona).
What is the main objective of this international fair?
The aim is to bring together suppliers, logistics operators and buyers from around the world to facilitate the closing of commercial agreements and the creation of cross-border synergies in the MICE sector.
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