i-Meet.com, "the professional social network for people who plan meetings and events", announced it is again partnering with the IMEX Group, offering an online community for the attendees of IMEX Europe in Frankfurt and IMEX America in Las Vegas.
The agreement, which includes online group technology and social media marketing services, extends the collaboration window between buyers and suppliers beyond the actual exhibition dates.
Participants can communicate and connect within the IMEX group at i-Meet.com, and leverage new personal connections virtually at any time, transcending the fixed-date nature of the shows.
Of prime importance is the ability to keep dialogues open with suppliers through information requests for future business opportunities, which is enabled by i-Meet’s online Request For Information (RFI) processing engine.
IMEX is also linking to the i-Meet social network by way of a new mobile App (developed by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and QuickMobile. .
“It is a pleasure to again offer i-Meet as the Online Community for attendees of IMEX 2011 in Frankfurt and IMEX America as it launches this year in Las Vegas. As one of the leading world gatherings for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, we’re excited to be working with IMEX to bring social connectivity to all of their attendees,” said John Pino, i-Meet’s Founder and CEO.
“Now more than ever, business continues to be about relationships, and creating a social community where buyers and suppliers can initiate dialogue makes sense for everyone.”
For the first time the IMEX i-Meet Online Group will be open to all IMEX attendees including hosted buyers, visitors and exhibitors to help them make direct contact and connect with peers, prospects and suppliers in advance of the show.
“What our exhibition starts in terms of relationships and business opportunities, our IMEX online group will continue when everyone goes home”, said Carina Bauer, CEO, IMEX Group. “We’re excited about connecting with i-Meet’s global online membership. IMEX always puts a strong focus on building business opportunities, and we believe our partnership with i-Meet will enhance those efforts.”
Meeting and event planners will benefit from the ability to review and share information, photos, videos, blogs, and ratings while connecting with their peers. Members will also be able to request information from hotels, destinations, travel companies, DMCs and other suppliers.
