IBTM, part of global exhibition organiser Reed Travel Exhibitions, has appointed David Thompson as exhibition director for IBTM World.
He brings with him an international perspective having organised exhibitions and conferences across Europe, the Middle East and the US.
Thompson has spent the last 14 years in the industry producing award-winning events for the likes of Haymarket Exhibitions, BBC, Informa, Daily Mail Group and Clarion Events.
In his previous role at Clarion, Thompson ran a portfolio of security events which each year played host to over 15,000 attendees from more than 100 countries, building strong relationships with government and industry.
IBTM World 2018 takes place from November 27-29 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. This year the event will welcome around 3,000 exhibiting companies from over 150 countries, over 3,500 buyers and thousands of visitors for meetings, networking and educational sessions.
