Attending M&I as a buyer

What types of buyers attend your events?

We invite a range of high-quality agency, corporate and independent MICE buyers to our events.

M&I Flagship, M&I Express and M&I Fest Global cater to the broadest spectrum of MICE buyers while our specialist Forums cater to specific MICE niches.

• M&I Healthcare: Healthcare events buyers
• LUXE by M&I: Luxury meetings and incentive buyers
• M&I Private: Buyers looking for distinctive properties with an independent spirit

For more information on each event, contact your Account Manager or infobuyers@mi-forums.com.

Which suppliers attend your events?

M&I Flagship, M&I Express, M&I Fest Global and M&I Transatlantic cater to a broader spectrum of MICE suppliers; such as high-quality venues, hotels, conference centres, destinations, and DMCs while our specialist Forums cater to specific MICE niches.

• M&I Healthcare: Healthcare-certified venues
• LUXE by M&I: Exquisite properties for high-end incentives
• M&I Private: Boutique hotels, local and regional hotel groups, and venues of character

For more information on each event, contact your Account Manager or infobuyers@mi-forums.com.

Can I bring a colleague?

This depends on the event format and available capacity. Some larger formats may accommodate more than one qualified buyer from the same organisation, with each attendee holding their own hosted buyer place and meeting schedule. Smaller formats are generally limited to one attendee per organisation.

Can I see which suppliers are attending before the event?

Please contact your Account Manager for a sample list of suppliers attending the Forum you're interested in.

What is covered in the hosted buyer package?

As part of the hosted buyer package, you will receive accommodation for the duration of the event, an airfare allowance (which varies by event and region), access to all networking dinners, evening activities and fully hosted lunches, prescheduled meetings and the opportunity to choose from a range of destination discovery activities.

I can't confirm now, can you hold a space for me?

Buyer places are not held indefinitely. Buyers are expected to complete registration and confirmation requirements within the agreed timelines, and places may be released where required actions are not completed.

Do I have to stay for the whole event?

Yes. Hosted buyers are expected to attend the full event programme, including scheduled meetings and core networking activities, unless an exception has been agreed in advance.

I'm local, can I just come for the meetings part?

Local buyers may be accepted where appropriate, provided they meet the same qualification criteria as hosted buyers. Attendance requirements still apply unless an exception has been agreed in advance.

Do you book my travel to and from the event?

As part of the hosted buyer package, you will receive a travel allowance which can be put towards flights or trains, to and from the event. Hosted buyers can arrange their own travel and submit it for reimbursement. Please note that outbound travel to your local airport and train station isn't covered. The allowance varies by event and region and is confirmed as part of the registration process.

Where can I find the event schedule?

Please contact your Account Manager to receive a provisional event schedule. Once you are confirmed for an event you will receive Forum-specific communications and access to our event platform, Wyred, before the Forum itself where you can find all event programme details, the activities you can choose from and more information on social functions.

When will my meeting schedule be confirmed?

Meeting schedules are typically released one to two weeks before the event, once matching and supplier confirmations have been completed.

Are there any pre or post FAM Trips?

FAM trips are available at some of our events, please contact the Buyer Experience team or your Account Manager for more information.

What is your cancellation policy?

Please refer to t&cs.