From 17 to 19 November 2026, Poland will present its offer at IBTM World in Barcelona. At the Polish National Stand H80, cities and regions, hotels, venues, event organisers and DMCs will meet international organisers of congresses, conferences, corporate events and incentive travel. The trade show will take place at Fira Barcelona Gran Via.
IBTM World is one of the leading international meetings for business events professionals. The organisers expect more than 12,000 industry representatives and over 2,500 destinations, hotels, venues and suppliers from around the world. Three days in Barcelona will feature business meetings, presentations, networking and educational sessions.
The Polish National Stand is organised by the Polish Tourism Organisation – Poland Convention Bureau.
Pre-scheduled meetings and networking
Taking part in IBTM World is about more than presenting Poland’s offer at the stand. Business meetings scheduled in advance through the event’s online diary are an important part of the trade show. Exhibitors’ activity ahead of the event helps determine the number of meetings arranged, and some Polish partners already have more than 30 business meetings in their diaries.
Close to 450 business meetings have been scheduled at the Polish stand.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to make new contacts at networking events held at the stand and elsewhere. The trade show provides space for planned conversations with potential clients and partners, as well as informal meetings and new opportunities for collaboration.
Polish exhibitors
The following organisations will present their offer at stand H80:
- Arche Hotele
- DMC Poland
- Gdańsk Convention Bureau
- ICE Kraków Congress Centre
- JAN-POL DMC Poland
- Kraków Convention Bureau
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Lublin Conference Centre and Lubelskie Convention Bureau
- Mazurkas DMC Poland
- Poznań Convention Bureau and Poznań Event Hub
- Sheraton Hotels in Poland
- Silesia Convention Bureau
- Travel Projekt DMC Poland
- Warsaw Convention Bureau and Mazovia Convention Bureau
The special partner of the Polish stand is the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Arche Hotele to exhibit at the Polish National Stand for the first time
Arche Hotele will take part in IBTM World in Barcelona as an exhibitor for the first time. The hotel group will present its city properties and hotels housed in revitalised historic buildings. Former factories, palaces, castles and monasteries combine distinctive architecture and local history with facilities for meetings and events.
Arche will also highlight the potential of its conference spaces, including venues suited to large-scale events.
Wieliczka Salt Mine joins as special partner
The Wieliczka Salt Mine, special partner of the Polish National Stand, is organising an event for the international events community together with the Polish Tourism Organisation – Poland Convention Bureau and Sina Bunte of DigitalMind.Events. Eventprofs Meetup will take place on Tuesday, 17 November, from 11:00 to 12:00. Participants will also discover the Mine’s attractions and flavours.
Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Wieliczka Salt Mine is an exceptional historic site and a unique venue for events. Its underground chambers and historic interiors provide a distinctive setting for meetings, banquets and special events.
Micro-events at the Polish National Stand
- Tuesday, 17 November, 11:00–12:00 – Eventprofs Meetup, co-organised by DigitalMind.Events, Sina Bunte and the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
- Wednesday, 18 November, 17:00–18:00 – a networking event organised by the Polish Tourism Organisation – Poland Convention Bureau and partners of the Polish National Stand.
The Polish Tourism Organisation – Poland Convention Bureau invites visitors to meet in Barcelona and discuss opportunities for hosting business events in Poland. Further information is available on the official IBTM World website and the Polish exhibitor profile.
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