ELX Forum, Frankfurt 2024

Join us on May 13-14, 2024.

ELX Forum, in collaboration with IMEX, acts as one of the cornerstones of our community.

Immerse yourself in an environment of like-minded peers, and benefit from the community's collective knowledge on crucial topics, gaining insights that can be instrumental in the development of your event programs.

ELX Forum is a smaller meet-up for the members of our community, it brings a dynamic space where you can navigate through challenges by drawing on the experiences and expertise of other global heads of events, who have successfully overcome similar hurdles in their career.

Join us for this two-day event, where the synergy of collaborative learning and networking converges. Engage with industry leaders, participate in thought-provoking discussions, and take advantage of the unique opportunities ELX Forum has to offer.

Registration is now open!

You can find registration details below for both US and EU-based members.

Please be aware that there are limited spaces available for all ELX events.

Therefore, we highly recommend that you reserve your spot as early as possible.

If you are unable to attend the event you have registered for, please inform us so we can release the spot to another member.

If you have any further queries, please contact us.

For EU-based ELX Members:

Sign in to your IMEX account and register as a hosted buyer using the ELX invitation code:

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If you’ve never been to IMEX, create your account first, then register using the code above.

REGISTER HERE

For US-based ELX Members:

Sign in to your IMEX account and register as a hosted buyer using the ELX invitation code:

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If you’ve never been to IMEX, create your account first, then register using the code above.

REGISTER HERE

For Non-Members

This event is for ELX members only.

If you would like to join us at future ELX events, find out how you could become an ELX member.

Find out more

13 May - Location TBC

Details of the evening event on May 13 are still being confirmed amongst our team. Keep your eyes peeled for an update from us on this soon!

14 May - Festhalle Messe Frankfurt - Room Rotunde

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08:00 08:35

ELX Welcome & Breakfast

Room Rotunde
08:35 10:00

Member-led Discussions

Room Rotunde

Smaller groups divided by topic, with light moderation.

David Kliman, Co-Founder - ELX

Chloe Richardson, Community Engagement Director - ELX
10:00 10:15

Morning Coffee Break

Room Rotunde
10:15 10:45

Member digest break - DEIB: The heart of the global events industry

Room Rotunde

From supply chain to sustainability, ELX member Kate Scully of Howden's is going to explore why DEIB sits at the very heart of our meetings and event programs

Kate Scully, Global Business Travel Manager - Howden Group Holdings
10:45 12:00

Member-led Discussions

Follow up and reporting back to the group.

David Kliman, Co-Founder - ELX

Chloe Richardson, Community Engagement Director - ELX
12:00 13:00

Lunch

Room Rotunde
13:00 13:30

Team Harmony Workshop

Room Rotunde

In this workshop, SongDivision's Sam McNeill helps us to explore and celebrate the power that music ...

Sam McNeill, General Manager, UK and Europe - SongDivision
13:30 14:30

All the world’s a stage, and data is the main character

Room Rotunde

Despite being a hot industry topic for what feels like decades, data is generally still yet to trans ...

David Kliman, Co-Founder - ELX

Chloe Richardson, Community Engagement Director - ELX

Nicola Kastner, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - ELX
14:30 15:00

Workshop Summary

Room Rotunde

Next steps and action plan.

David Kliman, Co-Founder - ELX

Chloe Richardson, Community Engagement Director - ELX
15:00 15:15

Song Division Song Wrap-up

Sam McNeill, General Manager, UK and Europe - SongDivision
15:15 16:00

Wrap-up of the day

Room Rotunde

*agenda subject to change

Monday, 13 May

TBC - ELX are in the midst of discussion with some of the most exciting and sustainable locations in Frankfurt for our evening networking event.

Tuesday, 14 May

Our content day will take place at the Festhalle Messe Frankfurt - Room Rotunde.

Our Location partner:

A very warm welcome to all pioneers, trendsetters and change-makers of the corporate events community! We are delighted and honoured to host the ELX Forum 2024 at the locations of Messe Frankfurt. With 10 versatile event halls, 4 event locations and 400,000 sqm of event space, all in the center of the perfectly accessible cosmopolitan city of Frankfurt am Main there are simply no limits to your event ideas here in Frankfurt. As one of the world’s leading organisers of trade fairs, congresses and events with their own exhibition grounds, we see it as our particular responsibility to be a driving force for climate protection and a sustainable event business. Great to have you here and welcome to find out more: www.messefrankfurt.com/locations
Michael Biwer,
Vice President Guest Events, Messe Frankfurt

Countdown to ELX Forum:

What can I expect from the ELX Forum?

The ELX Forum promises an immersive and enriching experience over the course of two days.

Our event kicks off with a vibrant networking evening on Monday, giving you the invaluable opportunity to forge lasting connections with like-minded senior global event leaders.

Following this, a full day of insightful content tailored for our members, by our members. ELX is resolute in placing open discussion at the forefront of these events. After all, collaborative knowledge is where the real magic happens.

Finally, members commit to a full day on the IMEX show floor on the Wednesday. Expect to engage in conversations that matter, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations that can help shape the future of the corporate events industry.

Specific details on the program format will be released in the following months.

When will the program be announced?

ELX are pleased to share that the location of our content day on 14 May, will take place in the Room Rotunde, at Festhalle, Messe Frankfurt. ELX are in the midst of discussion with some of the most exciting and sustainable locations in Frankfurt for our evening networking event. We're also collaborating with our working group, to shape the agenda for this program.

While we can't provide an exact date for the release of these details, we anticipate confirming them by March. Your patience is appreciated, and we assure you that the program announcement will be well worth the wait. Keep your eyes peeled for further information as we work diligently to curate an unforgettable experience for you at ELX Forum.

What does being a hosted buyer at IMEX include?

The hosted buyer program includes:

Travel to Frankfurt – reimbursed by IMEX, up to the reimbursement banding limit
Free accommodations –organized by IMEX, matched to your group program dates
Complimentary transfers between airport –hotel –show
The opportunity to network with 3,000+ other buyers and 12,000+ show participants
100s of sessions with CE credits
Access to the top suppliers in the industry –3,000+ companies, 100+ countries

Do I need to book my own travel and accommodation?

Accommodations are free and organized by IMEX, matched to the ELX program dates. Your accommodation details will be shared with you closer to the time of the event.
You are responsible for organizing your own travel to Frankfurt. Your flight/train will be reimbursed by IMEX. All details on how to reimburse your travel can be found here: https://imex-frankfurt.com/travel-reimbursements
ELX will source travel from your hotel, to the networking and full day event.
If you are unable to accept accommodation or travel - no problem! Just contact a member of our team before registering.

What is expected of me at IMEX as an ELX member attending this event?

ELX members commit to attending portion(s) of the IMEX event, designed to suit their schedules and professional goals.

This will include:

Attend the IMEX trade show and meetings for the full day on Wednesday 15th May – the following day of the ELX full day of content. Members are welcome to attend the show on additional days if they wish, just contact a member of our team.
Pre-book meetings or block meetings (which may or may not be on the show floor) with the most senior industry executives from suppliers in attendance at IMEX.
Encourage other members of their teams to join the IMEX showfloor.

At our events, we guarantee your voice will be heard.