GCB Hosted Buyer: IMEX Frankfurt 2026

Join us and be part of our industry's most important trade show with 3.200 international suppliers from more than 150 countries. Discover #MeetingsMadeInGermany and find out what Germany has to offer.

All decision makers in the meetings industry who:

• plan international meetings, incentives, congresses and events
• are able to provide details of three confirmed or planned events to be held in the next three years
• who organize at least 10 events with an average number of participants of at least 100 delegates per year or large events with more than 1,000 participants where they book venues, accommodation etc.

For more information, please visit the IMEX Frankfurt website.

• May 19 – May 21, 2026, Messe Frankfurt

The participation in our IMEX Hosted Buyer Program is completely free of charge for you. The following is included:

• Flights / trains to Frankfurt and Essen / Berlin / Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden and back home within Europe
• Complimentary 4/5* hotel accommodation in Frankfurt and Essen / Berlin / Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden
• Experience unrivaled service before, during and after IMEX, at no cost to you or your company (no hidden fees or penalties) 
• Courtesy transfers to and from Frankfurt airport and train station to the hotel, Messe Frankfurt and return

IMEX Hosted Buyers have the flexibility to meet with whomever exhibitor they wish. By accepting our invitation to be a Hosted Buyer, however, buyers make a commitment to arrange genuine business appointments with IMEX exhibitors. We recommend a minimum of 6 appointments per day. 

By attending IMEX Frankfurt 2026 buyers have access to a variety of education programs. Learn more about the IMEX educational program.

If you would like to join the GCB as a Hosted Buyer for IMEX Frankfurt 2026, please follow the registration link in your invitation e-mail. As soon as you have been admitted as a Hosted Buyer by IMEX, we will contact you.