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IMEX Frankfurt 2025

2026 show dates Tuesday, May 19 Wednesday, May 20 Thursday, May 21 Plus a free day of specialist education Monday, May 18

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What's on for corporate planners?

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Exclusively Corporate

Education and networking exclusively for corporate executives


Looking to take your corporate events to the next level? 


Staying up to date with events industry trends has never been more important for corporate event planners. Our program of insightful sessions brings together powerful corporate brands to show you how to elevate your events and stand out from the crowd. Whether you’re a seasoned event planner or just starting out, Exclusively Corporate is the perfect place to gain new insights, make meaningful connections and take your career to the next level.


With thanks to our AV provider, Encore


Attendance is by invitation only. For more information email:

donna.fung@imexevents.com

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Washington DC

Hear what our attendees are saying

"Exclusively Corporate lets you dive into expert fields of experiences, events and hospitality with an informal attitude and welcoming arms. Not only that, it also gives you new ideas and lets you engage with other industry professionals."

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Christoffer Glud Grønlund,

Director of Marketing, XYZ Corp

"As a participant at Exclusively Corporate, I found the experience invaluable. The event offers a unique platform to network with industry leaders and gain insights that are directly applicable to enhancing our event strategies. It's a must-attend for anyone serious about advancing in the corporate event sector."

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Oliver Everling,

Rating Evidence GmbH

"Exclusively Corporate offers a unique opportunity to discuss strategic challenges, new solutions and trends in a closed environment with global marketing and event communication managers from different industries. Gap bridging at its best!"

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Simon Dauenhauer,

Roche Diagnostics Deutschland

"Exclusively Corporate lets you dive into expert fields of experiences, events and hospitality with an informal attitude and welcoming arms. Not only that, it also gives you new ideas and lets you engage with other industry professionals."

User avatar

Christoffer Glud Grønlund,

Director of Marketing, XYZ Corp

"As a participant at Exclusively Corporate, I found the experience invaluable. The event offers a unique platform to network with industry leaders and gain insights that are directly applicable to enhancing our event strategies. It's a must-attend for anyone serious about advancing in the corporate event sector."

User avatar

Oliver Everling,

Rating Evidence GmbH

"Exclusively Corporate offers a unique opportunity to discuss strategic challenges, new solutions and trends in a closed environment with global marketing and event communication managers from different industries. Gap bridging at its best!"

User avatar

Simon Dauenhauer,

Roche Diagnostics Deutschland

"Exclusively Corporate lets you dive into expert fields of experiences, events and hospitality with an informal attitude and welcoming arms. Not only that, it also gives you new ideas and lets you engage with other industry professionals."

User avatar

Christoffer Glud Grønlund,

Director of Marketing, XYZ Corp

Event Leaders Exchange (ELX) Forum

A day of education exclusively for ELX members.


On Tuesday, May 20, the ELX Forum is a full-day, invite-only gathering designed exclusively for global heads of events from the world’s largest corporations. With a carefully curated agenda of thought-provoking sessions, the ELX Forum is a unique space for senior corporate event professionals to tackle pressing industry challenges, exchange insights, and leverage the collective expertise of their peers in an interactive and collaborative environment.


Visit the Event Leaders Exchange for information on becoming an ELX member.

ELX member information

"ELX Forum is not just an event—it's an opportunity for connection, collaboration and learning among people like me. The Forum provides an environment for us to talk about real issues, share how we've tackled real problems, and explore innovative experiences. The Forum fills my soul with knowledge and new connections that will last a lifetime."

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Dean Armintrout,

Sr. Director of Global Event Marketing

"ELX Forum is not just an event—it's an opportunity for connection, collaboration and learning among people like me. The Forum provides an environment for us to talk about real issues, share how we've tackled real problems, and explore innovative experiences. The Forum fills my soul with knowledge and new connections that will last a lifetime."

User avatar

Dean Armintrout,

Sr. Director, Global Event Marketing

"ELX Forum is not just an event—it's an opportunity for connection, collaboration and learning among people like me. The Forum provides an environment for us to talk about real issues, share how we've tackled real problems, and explore innovative experiences. The Forum fills my soul with knowledge and new connections that will last a lifetime."

User avatar

Dean Armintrout,

Sr. Director of Global Event Marketing

"ELX Forum is not just an event—it's an opportunity for connection, collaboration and learning among people like me. The Forum provides an environment for us to talk about real issues, share how we've tackled real problems, and explore innovative experiences. The Forum fills my soul with knowledge and new connections that will last a lifetime."

User avatar

Dean Armintrout,

Sr. Director, Global Event Marketing

"ELX Forum is not just an event—it's an opportunity for connection, collaboration and learning among people like me. The Forum provides an environment for us to talk about real issues, share how we've tackled real problems, and explore innovative experiences. The Forum fills my soul with knowledge and new connections that will last a lifetime."

User avatar

Dean Armintrout,

Sr. Director of Global Event Marketing

Attend IMEX Frankfurt

Your opportunity to meet and do business with 3,100 destinations, venues and suppliers representing 150 countries.


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What's on

Count on expert speakers, brand-new ideas and plentiful inspiration at more than 200+ educational and networking activities.


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Hosted buyer program

If you regularly plan or commission international events, apply to join our hosted buyer program. You'll enjoy free and flexible flights (from Europe—and long-haul too if you're coming as part of a hosted buyer group), free accommodations and our acclaimed VIP treatment. Uniquely flexible, tailored to each group or individual, defined by mutual commitment and supported by our team of dedicated (and devoted) relationship managers, the IMEX hosted buyer program stands apart. Dare we say it? (Yes, we do.) It's simply better!

Find out more about the hosted buyer program



Head to our Knowledge Hub for articles on current trends, issues and opportunities for the global meetings industry, including these three:

What AI means for the event industry

The conversation about AI has accelerated in the last few years, but what exactly is the benefit for the events industry?

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Promote wellness at your events

Dr. Shimi Kang shares her insights into how you can boost your event attendees’ health, happiness and innovation.

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Bring storytelling into your events

The key to truly feeling heard and acknowledged may lie in each of us honing our listening skills.

Read now

Suggested education

We have 200 plus free education sessions designed to help you elevate your industry knowledge.


Many of our education sessions can help you achieve or maintain your industry accreditiation such as:

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)

Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP)

ICCA Skills' Certified International Convention Specialist (CICS) and Certified International Convention Executive (CICE)


We recommend attending:

Good design is good business
Design Matters

Good design is good business

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
2:35 PM - 3:05 PM | Europe/Berlin
Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | IMEX Ocean, Stand 9002
What’s the incentive travel pulse?
Trends and Research

What’s the incentive travel pulse?

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
11:35 AM - 12:15 PM | Europe/Berlin
Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | IMEX Ocean, Stand 9002
Mastering event ROI: The good, better, best framework for measurable success
Leadership and Culture

Mastering event ROI: The good, better, best framework for measurable success

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
1:05 PM - 1:50 PM | Europe/Berlin
Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | Research Pod, Stand 9008
Going global? What factors are affecting international meetings around the world
Trends and Research

Going global? What factors are affecting international meetings around the world

Thursday, May 22, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Europe/Berlin
Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | IMEX People and Planet Theatre, Stand 9007
Meetings outlook: Future predictions for the business of meetings
Trends and Research

Meetings outlook: Future predictions for the business of meetings

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM | Europe/Berlin
Hall 9 | Valley Room, Stand 9006
Travelers on the edge: Wildly inclusive, still sustainable
Impact

Travelers on the edge: Wildly inclusive, still sustainable

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
12:05 PM - 12:50 PM | Europe/Berlin
Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | IMEX Forest, Stand 9002
Good design is good business
Design Matters

Good design is good business

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
2:35 PM - 3:05 PM | Europe/Berlin
Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | IMEX Ocean, Stand 9002
What’s the incentive travel pulse?
Trends and Research

What’s the incentive travel pulse?

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
11:35 AM - 12:15 PM | Europe/Berlin
Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | IMEX Ocean, Stand 9002
Mastering event ROI: The good, better, best framework for measurable success
Leadership and Culture

Mastering event ROI: The good, better, best framework for measurable success

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
1:05 PM - 1:50 PM | Europe/Berlin
Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | Research Pod, Stand 9008
Going global? What factors are affecting international meetings around the world
Trends and Research

Going global? What factors are affecting international meetings around the world

Thursday, May 22, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Europe/Berlin
Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | IMEX People and Planet Theatre, Stand 9007
Meetings outlook: Future predictions for the business of meetings
Trends and Research

Meetings outlook: Future predictions for the business of meetings

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM | Europe/Berlin
Hall 9 | Valley Room, Stand 9006
Travelers on the edge: Wildly inclusive, still sustainable
Impact

Travelers on the edge: Wildly inclusive, still sustainable

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
12:05 PM - 12:50 PM | Europe/Berlin
Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | IMEX Forest, Stand 9002
Good design is good business
Design Matters

Good design is good business

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
2:35 PM - 3:05 PM | Europe/Berlin
Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | IMEX Ocean, Stand 9002
What’s the incentive travel pulse?
Trends and Research

What’s the incentive travel pulse?

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
11:35 AM - 12:15 PM | Europe/Berlin
Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | IMEX Ocean, Stand 9002
Mastering event ROI: The good, better, best framework for measurable success
Leadership and Culture

Mastering event ROI: The good, better, best framework for measurable success

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
1:05 PM - 1:50 PM | Europe/Berlin
Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | Research Pod, Stand 9008
Going global? What factors are affecting international meetings around the world
Trends and Research

Going global? What factors are affecting international meetings around the world

Thursday, May 22, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Europe/Berlin
Inspiration Hub, Hall 9 | IMEX People and Planet Theatre, Stand 9007
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