EIBTM, the leading global event for the meeting and events industry, has announced that applications are now open for the annual EIBTM Technology Watch Award 2014. The award is the longest running annual global recognition project for technology innovation in the meetings and events sector.
Graeme Barnett, senior exhibition director, Reed Travel Exhibitions, EIBTM, commented, “We are delighted to welcome back world-renowned technology expert Corbin Ball to chair the EIBTM 2014 Technology Watch judging panel and to also welcome some new faces. They will all be looking for products that demonstrate new and innovative technology solutions which can make a significant difference to the industry.” The EIBTM Technology Watch winner will be awarded an exhibition stand in the technology and services zone at the 2014 edition of the show, showcasing their brand to over 15,000 industry professionals and will be invited to present their winning technology in the innovation zone. As the winner is chosen before EIBTM, the prize also includes a pre-show global publicity and marketing campaign and high visibility onsite. The winner will receive coverage in a dedicated article published in the official EIBTM Show Daily distributed to all show attendees, exposure to EIBTM’s extensive database of over 40,000 industry professionals and the world’s industry media, exposure in the EIBTM Show Preview, EIBTM Catalogue, EIBTM website and post show newsletter. Free to enter, the application process for submissions is now open at www.eibtm.com/technologywatch. Entry for the EIBTM 2014 Technology Watch Award will close on September 10. EIBTM 2014 will take place from November 18 to 20.