CONVENE is a B2B meeting and event industry marketplace for the countries of the Baltic Sea Region. The annual two-day boutique exhibition showcases the regional industry, accelerating interest in and increasing demand for meetings, conferences and incentives hosted in the region.
The trade show is supported by a series of high-quality business networking events and a major professional Education Programme. CONVENE also organises a number of FAM tours in Lithuania and other regional destinations looking to host international buyers that attend the event.
CONVENE also serves as an exciting platform for invaluable networking and learning opportunities. Launched by the Vilnius Convention Bureau in 2013, the event offers a full Hosted Buyer programme that invites 165+ qualified buyers to CONVENE from across Europe and around the world.
Up to 90 regional exhibitors attend the exhibition to showcase their meeting products and services to buyers. These include convention bureaus, hotels, conference centres, special venues, DMCs, PCOs, and specialist suppliers. With a strong focus on education and knowledge, CONVENE aims to equip both buyer and supplier communities with the tools needed to facilitate more effective and valuable meetings and events.
HOSTED BUYERS PROGRAMME
Looking to broaden your horizons and bring your events to exciting new destinations? Do you value accessibility, safety and sustainability, in addition to modern venues operated by professionals who are easy to work with? If so, you are invited to become a Hosted Buyer at CONVENE 2020 and discover what the Baltic Sea Region has to offer.
Taking place on 12-13 February 2020, CONVENE is the Baltic Sea Region’s premiere boutique trade show for the meeting, event and incentive industry, and serves as an exciting platform for invaluable networking and learning opportunities. Dedicated to industry professionals who plan, influence and manage meetings, incentives and conferences, CONVENE’s Hosted Buyer programme offers numerous exclusive benefits.
HOSTED BUYER BENEFITS
- Complimentary air travel to Vilnius from the designated European destinations plus all transfers including to and from the venue and to networking events.
- Complimentary accommodation in a CONVENE partner hotel in Vilnius including complimentary breakfast.
- Personalised online diary of appointments chosen by the buyer from the comprehensive range of the exhibitors consisting of key industry suppliers from Baltic Sea Region.
- A personalised online diary of appointments chosen by you from a comprehensive range of key regional Exhibitors
- A special Welcome reception for Hosted Buyers the night before the exhibition.
- Admission to the CONVENE ‘gala’ networking event being held in a historic venue in Vilnius UNESCO World Heritage Old Town.
- Access to the Hosted Buyer Lounge on the exhibition floor with refreshments, lunch and snacks throughout the day
- Possibility to attend familiarisation trips to Lithuania and other Baltic Sea Region destinations
- An interactive Vilnius city tour and informal Farewell Dinner party
FAM TRIPS - POST EVENT TOURS
To be announced
Hosted Buyer Qualification Criteria
Size and frequency of events organised
Geographical Representation
Potential for future business in the Baltic Sea region meetings industry
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Travel insurance
- Private transfers
- Hotels and flights upgrades
- Additional nights’ accommodation
- Personal expenses
The Terms and Conditions of the Hosted Buyer Program require Hosted Buyers to attend eight (8) Pre-Scheduled Appointments with exhibitors per day of attendance. Please read the Terms & Conditions and get acquainted with all essential details.
There will be an opportunity during your hosted buyer application form to indicate your interest in one of the post -event tours.
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We will be welcoming up to 50 hosted buyers.
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Group code: IMPRESSCOM
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