Events

IBTM world 2024 welcomes new global exhibitors

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2 years ago

September 13, 2024

IBTM World 2024 welcomes new global exhibitors

IBTM World 2024, a leading trade show for the meetings and events industry, is set to welcome new exhibitors from regions including Asia, Africa, North America, and Europe. Notable debuts include Beijing, Toronto, and Uzbekistan’s first-ever participant, Inter MICE Asia. The event will take place at Fira de Barcelona from November 19 to 21.

IBTM World 2024, the premier international trade show for the meetings and events industry, is preparing to welcome an exciting range of new exhibitors from around the globe.

Set to take place at its iconic home at Fira de Barcelona from November 19 to 21, the event has already attracted significant interest from new participants across diverse regions including Asia, Africa, North America, and Europe.

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Among the notable debuts is Birmingham & West Midlands from the UK, along with China’s capital city, Beijing. Uzbekistan will also be represented for the first time through Inter MICE Asia, while Sri Lanka makes a return after five years. Toronto, Canada’s largest city, will take its own stand, and Mauritius will represent East Africa.

From the Middle East, the Emirate of Ajman will make its first appearance, while the Dominican Republic marks its comeback after a five-year absence.

This year’s theme, “People. Power. Potential.”, highlights the importance of human connections for success. IBTM World Exhibition Director Claudia Hall expressed her excitement, stating,

“We’re thrilled to welcome so many new faces. Their presence will enhance the quality of connections for our delegates, offering dynamic new opportunities.”

New hotels set to showcase at the event’s Hotel Pavilion include Nobu Hotel Shoreditch London, Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, and Ayana Hospitality from Indonesia.

The show will also feature newcomers from Greece, Italy, and the Mediterranean. In addition, returning exhibitors like Bruges, Slovenia, and Antwerp are significantly expanding their stands, reflecting their confidence in the value of the event.

With a growing list of global participants, IBTM World 2024 is set to deliver an unparalleled experience, driving the future of the meetings and events industry.

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Culture

WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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8 hours ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”