IBTM Ignite将于2026年IBTM World期间连接初创企业与投资者

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IBTM Ignite will return to IBTM World in Barcelona from 17 to 19 November 2026, connecting emerging event industry businesses with investors and industry leaders. The programme has helped participating companies secure £3.5 million in investment to date.

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Shelby Crisan, Gianluca Sordano & Claire Grecian. Pictures: IBTM World

Delivered in partnership with growth consultancy and M&A specialist allpoints, IBTM Ignite combines investment-readiness training, live pitching and structured introductions. This year, 30 selected start-ups will take part, including Always Friday, co-founded by Gianluca Sordano, which uses AI and technology to streamline corporate event planning, and KNO Events, founded by Shelby Crisan, which is developing software to help planners manage operational data across event portfolios. The programme will also bring together more than 15 investors, offering founders opportunities to present their businesses, receive feedback and build industry relationships.

IBTM Ignite Supports Growth and Innovation in the Events Industry

The programme aims to help early-stage businesses turn new ideas into scalable companies through access to capital, mentorship and industry networks. Selected founders will receive investment-readiness training before pitching live on IBTM World’s Future Stage, where investors and audiences can respond directly. Investors participating in the initiative include Claire Grecian, Founder and CEO of Circle Agency. For the start-ups, the event provides an opportunity to test their business propositions, connect with potential partners and explore investment opportunities within the meetings and events sector.

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