Easy to use, our online appointment system saves you valuable time, helps you see who you need to, and puts you in touch with our exhibitors pre-show.

Frequently asked questions

How appointments work

What is an appointment?

A 30-minute meeting with an exhibitor booked by you, the buyer.

We also make appointments for groups of buyers to attend exhibitor presentations - and some exhibitors offer presentations at certain times that you can book in to. See these as your opportunity to explore new ideas and destinations.

Close to 42,000 1-2-1 appointments were made at IMEX 2022 - they are the lifeblood of our show.

How many appointments do I commit to as a hosted buyer?

When you come to IMEX as a hosted buyer you commit to making appointments with exhibitors, but you're in charge of your schedule at IMEX. We ask that you come to the show with business in hand.
The easiest way to do business and get value from the show is by making appointments. We recommend between six and eight a day.

How are appointments made and who can make them?

All buyers can make appointments, whether you are a hosted buyer or a visitor buyer.

Around four weeks before the show, and once you’ve received your welcome email, you’ll be able to log in, search our exhibitor directory and make appointments directly.

How do I send an appointment request?

Log in, search our exhibitor directory and click the make appointment button which sends your request directly to the exhibitor.

What happens once an appointment is accepted?

You’ll be able to contact the exhibitor, so they can prepare for your meeting before the show.

Will I get a lot of email/marketing messages from exhibitors?

No, our exhibitors can only contact you through our online appointment system, and are limited in the number of messages they can send you. All messages will go into your inbox on this website (not your email inbox, unless you would like them to).

Have any further questions?

Contact us: +44 (0) 1273 227311
Email: enquiries@imexexhibitions.com