IBTM World launches online platform ahead of virtual December event

IBTM has launched its first online platform, ahead of IBTM World Virtual 2020 which will take place 8-10 December. The platform is created by Sector Global, an international marketing agency; Features of the platform include pre-event matchmaking, HD video meetings during the event, exhibitor directories and an exhibitor zone. There will also be fully integrated live conference streaming and on-demand conference sessions, allowing attendees to access over 50 live educational sessions. Attendees can engage with speakers and other attendees via a real-time question and answer facility. Paul Summers, CEO of Sector Global, said: “Our fantastic team have worked tirelessly over the past eight months to enhance our event networking framework to meet the challenges posed by Covid-19 to the events industry. “We are delighted that IBTM identified our concierge-led approach to high-quality matchmaking and our intuitive event technology framework as the perfect match for their upcoming December 2020 event.” David Thompson, Event Director of IBTM World, said: “Sector Global has created a first-class online event platform which is intelligent and engaging, and captures the main features of the live event in a user-friendly way. They have done a fantastic job for us in an incredibly short space of time and we are delighted to be working with them.”