MEETEX 2021 PROGRAM – BOTH VIRTUAL AND LIVE EXPERIENCE!

Although quite new as a project, MEETEX has after only two editions already become the flagship event of the Meetings Industry in Croatia, and challenging times will not stop us. Due to the global COVID-19 crisis, in March 2021 we will not meet physically, however we have planned an innovative program, setting a platform for you Meeting Professionals Worldwide to be inspired by our fascinating destination, to interact with colleagues and to meet new ones, to exchange ideas and to prepare yourself for the Industry of Tomorrow!

2021 might just as well be the most important year in this decade in terms of preparation to returning to normality, and let's show how crisis can also mean new opportunities!

Let's stay openminded, creative and positive….as every Meeting Professional should be! Therefore, our version of MEETEX 2021 for these challenging times is planned in two parts:

MEETEX 2021 Working Week in March 2021 – virtual part

We all are already tired of fixed timings and slots for webinars and online meetings, so we will do it a bit differently, trying to make you feel more relaxed, but still give you the opportunity to do some serious business. You will have more than 100 hours for your free choice of your one-on-one appointments timing!!

• ONE-ON-ONE prescheduled virtual appointments between Croatian suppliers and International Hosted Buyers will be held throughout the week March 15-19, 2021, at any time you prefer, in 30min slots. The appointments platform will offer round-the-clock slots from March 15 at 09:00 CET until March 19 at 21:00 CET. Maybe you want to have an appointment at 6 AM or 10 PM, we don't mind, it is completely up to you. No limits - except in the number of appointments each Exhibitor will choose. 

• The only slots when you will not be able to schedule One-on-one appointments will be pre-fixed slots for the content MEETEX has prepared for all of you during the „official” meeting days – March 16-18, 2021. And don't be afraid, we will not suffocate you; we are preparing a few captivating speakers, a panel for sharing ideas, Q&A sessions so that you can talk with speakers and maybe even us – organizers, a few inspiring movies about the beauties of Croatia, a few virtual venue tours, and some slots for our sponsors to show you what can they do for you. Please join those slots, and for the most diligent and hardworking ones there will be prizes!

• The detailed schedule of those prepared blocks will be announced on time, and certainly before we open the platform for you to schedule one-on-one appointments.

All Hosted Buyers participating in MEETEX 2021 Working week are eligible for what is following in September as a second part of MEETEX 2021, and it is....

MEETEX 2021 Live Experience

MEETEX 2021 Live Experience is scheduled to happen in September 2021, as a pleasure week on spot in Croatia, because we are all aware that nothing can replace a personal touch and on-site experience. It is planned to be a one week-long FAM TRIP for a larger group of approx. 20 buyers (chosen by Exhibitors in post-MEETEX working week survey) covering 5 most important Croatian Meetings Destination... or it will be a number of shorter trips for smaller groups and for selected destinations.

As this is a live component of MEETEX 2021, it will obviously rely on epidemiological situation in Croatia and generally in Europe as well as on sponsors and supporters. We all want to make sure that Buyers can fully enjoy Croatia – its destinations, venues, local culture & cuisine while traveling with assurance and confidence. Safety, professionalism, and fun will be our priorities. 

In a few weeks we will publish the MEETEX Content blocks schedule, but this doesn't mean you can register already - registration is open! 

Stay tuned for the future updates!