M&I Flagship Gran Canaria

M&I Flagship is M&I's gold standard for MICE events.
A hosted buyer event format for the global meetings and events industry, connecting qualified event agencies, corporates and associations with hotels, destinations, DMCs and venues through pre-scheduled 1-to-1 meetings, destination experiences and structured networking.

M&I Flagship is M&I's largest traditional forum event, designed for broad meetings and events sourcing across hotels, destinations, DMCs and venues, making it ideal for buyers who want to compare multiple event solutions in one place.
Other M&I formats are more specialised: M&I Private focuses on boutique and independent venues, M&I Luxe on premium incentive travel and luxury hospitality, M&I Healthcare on healthcare-compliant meetings, and M&I Transatlantic connects US buyers with European suppliers.
Each M&I format serves a clear sourcing need, with M&I Flagship Gran Canaria offering a unique opportunity for a broad supplier mix to meet exclusively with UK buyers from across the meetings and events industry.

Qualified hosted buyers receive accommodation at Lopesan Baobab Resort, transfers and all meals throughout the event dates in Gran Canaria, plus a personalised diary of 40 pre-scheduled 1-to-1 meetings.
Qualified hosted buyers receive an airfare allowance towards their travel to and from the event.
The allowance varies by event and region and is confirmed as part of the registration process.
Suppliers pay a participation fee.
There is no charge to any buyer.

Yes.
Accommodation at Lopesan Baobab Resort for the duration of the programme is part of the hosted buyer package, alongside meals and transfers.
Travel is supported through an airfare allowance, which varies by event and region.

Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) in Las Palmas is the island's gateway, with direct connections from major European cities and flight times of around four hours from the UK.
Airport transfers to and from Lopesan Baobab Resort are arranged for hosted buyers.

M&I Flagship is designed for UK event agencies, corporates, associations and independent planners with active meetings, incentives and event sourcing needs.
Every hosted buyer is individually vetted to ensure supplier meetings are relevant, high-quality and commercially valuable.

Suppliers can join M&I Flagship Gran Canaria through flexible participation options, including full tables for a complete diary of pre-scheduled 1-to-1 meetings, or shared tables for businesses sharing attendance — ideal for hotel groups showcasing multiple properties or convention bureaux representing a wider destination offering.
Suppliers can also bring additional team members at a small additional fee and explore sponsorship opportunities to increase visibility and maximise event impact.
Our team can help recommend the best setup based on your business goals.

M&I Flagship is built around a personalised diary of 40 pre-scheduled 1-to-1 meetings, matched to your sourcing goals and business priorities.
This gives buyers and suppliers focused face-to-face time with the most relevant connections, alongside networking and destination experiences.

Pre-event matchmaking usually begins around four weeks before M&I Flagship starts.
Our Customer Experience team will guide you through completing your profile and sourcing requirements ahead of matchmaking opening, so our AI-powered matchmaking can recommend the most relevant buyers, suppliers and opportunities for your goals.
Your personalised meeting schedule is finalised before the event, giving you time to prepare for more focused and valuable conversations on site.

M&I Flagship combines business with immersive destination-led experiences designed to help buyers and suppliers connect beyond the meeting table.
From curated networking moments to authentic local experiences — from the colourful streets of Las Palmas to oceanfront resorts and Meloneras' Atlantic Ocean views — the programme is designed to showcase Gran Canaria's hospitality, outdoor event potential and year-round appeal while strengthening commercial relationships.
Activity details will be confirmed closer to the event, with participants invited to RSVP for their preferred options.
Attendance will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis.

Known as the island of eternal spring, Gran Canaria is one of Europe's strongest year-round meetings and incentives destinations, combining direct European access, resort infrastructure, convention facilities such as ExpoMeloneras and diverse venue options across beach, city and nature settings.
Its warm climate, outdoor event potential and wide hospitality offering make it particularly well suited for incentive programmes, leadership retreats and corporate events throughout the year.

Before the event, buyers and suppliers complete their profile and meeting preferences on Wyred, M&I's event platform.
M&I's AI-powered matchmaking and our meetings team use those preferences, together with your history of past M&I meetings, to build a personalised diary of pre-scheduled 1-to-1 meetings with the most relevant partners.
Meeting schedules are typically released one to two weeks before the event, once matching and supplier confirmations have been completed.

Yes.
The No Repeat Meetings Guarantee applies across the whole M&I portfolio, not just repeat editions of the same event.
Every pre-scheduled 1-to-1 meeting you take at an M&I event is logged against your profile, so when your schedule is built the matchmaking excludes partners you have already met and prioritises new, relevant ones in their place.
You can still ask us to re-book a partner you want to continue a conversation with.

If you're unsure whether M&I Flagship is the right fit for your sourcing or sales goals, our team can help.
We'll talk you through whether M&I Flagship Gran Canaria — or another M&I format — is best suited to your business, audience and event objectives.
To discuss the best route for you, enquire as a buyer or speak to us about supplier participation.