The world market has entered into an undeniable state of economic crisis, impacting governments and businesses across the globe. But times of challenge are also times of opportunity, and The Gulf Meetings and Events Conference is an open door to an incredible line-up of educational sessions and powerful connections designed to help you thrive amid uncertainty. All you have to do is take the first step and register.
The experience of previous attendees:
"Attending the Gulf Meetings & Events Conference not only allowed me to meet and be inspired by some of the local talent in our industry, but it also allowed me the opportunity to leverage this event in order to conduct my own assessment of Dubai and possible opportunities for business within the Region. The growth within the region and the opportunity for the meetings and events industry is significant and this conference provides a great opportunity to educate and develop the local talent and connect communities and cultures."
- Angie Pfeifer is the Assistant Vice President of Corporate meetings, Incentives and Travel for one of the leading financial services organizations in Canada.
Luca Favetta, Senior Director Global Events EMEA SAP SA commented: "We chose to attend MPI's Gulf Meetings and Events Conference last year to help establish key contacts within the local meeting, incentive, conference and event industry. This decision proved invaluable as meeting CVBs, local DMCs, hotels and production agencies enabled us to plan and organise a Gulf event for 1,000 people - part of the SAP World Tour. I would recommend that anyone within the Gulf Region looking to target or make contact with the MICE industry, seriously consider attending MPI's Gulf Meetings and Events Conference in Abu Dhabi. In times of justifying return on investment it was time and money very well spent."
Gulf Meetings Week
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For the second year running, the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) will be held immediately after the conference on 31st March-2nd April, creating a Gulf Meetings Industry Week dedicated to the Meetings & Events Industry in Abu Dhabi.
The exhibition is open to all meeting professionals but please note if you are a senior level meeting planner, business travel buyer or incentive travel buyer who organises events outside of your home country, you are able to apply for Hosted buyer Status at GIBTM. As a delegate participating in the MPI Gulf Conference, GIBTM can organise your departure flight to arrive in Abu Dhabi on Friday 27th at no additional cost to you.
Please visit www.GIBTM.com to register or for more information on the exhibition following.
Separating Fact from Fiction: The Truth About the Impact of the Global Recession on the Middle East
For the Opening General Session, moderator Paul Kennedy (MBE), Group Exhibition Director of Reed Travel Exhibitions, led an in-depth panel discussion examining the effects of the global recession on the Middle Eastern economy. Watch the video on the Middle East’s position in the global playing field from the visionaries and strategy-makers who know it best.
Geert Boven
Executive Vice President,
Sales & Services
Etihad Airways
Claus Frimand
Chief Executive Officer
Farah Leisure Parks Management LLC
Lawrence Franklin
Director of Strategy and Policy
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority
Learn what local and international subject experts are thinking and join in discussions about the issues facing the meetings and events industry today.
Knowledge Session PowerPoints
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Connect with the people dedicated to creating a robust meetings and events industry in the Gulf region through networking events which build relationships without borders.
Sponsors
MPI would like to thank our Sponsors for their support at the Gulf Meetings and Events Conference MPI’s Commitment to the Gulf Region
The Gulf region has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, and forward-looking businesses from around the globe are thinking about the Gulf region in new terms which may well define 21st century. With increasing trade and inspiring infrastructure, the Gulf region is attracting attention for both business and pleasure – creating a unique and emerging marketplace for meetings and events.
MPI recognizes the importance that the Gulf region will play in the future of business and has made a long-term commitment to the Gulf Region meetings and events industry.