Find out what Conventa trade show is all about and experience the Conventa magic.

2. CONVENTA – MEET NEW EUROPE
What is Conventa?
• The leading business-to-business event in the meeting industry of New
Europe
• A tradeshow that unites regional suppliers and carefully chosen global
buyers and stimulates interpersonal relations between participants
Why Conventa?
• Meet and network with key meeting industry players of SEE, CE and
emerging destinations of New Europe
• Experience first-hand the South-East European hospitality
• Meet new clients, improve the relationship with existing ones and
develop your brand
• Experience, feel and grow to love the South East and Central European
region
9th Conventa, 18 – 19 January 2017, Ljubljana, Slovenia

3. Conventa 2015, 21 – 22 January 2015, Ljubljana, Slovenia
CONVENTA – MEET NEW EUROPE
9th Conventa, 18 – 19 January 2017, Ljubljana, Slovenia

4. HOSTED BUYER FEEDBACK
“I would advise all professionals of the Event Sector to take part in Conventa next
year: it is very well organised and absolutely useful.”
Conventa hosted buyer 2016
“I had never been to Slovenia before I attended Conventa. All I can say is WOW
WOW WOW !!!! What a magical, beautiful place with so many possibilities for my
MICE groups to enjoy such an incredible place. The Tour Guide, the wonderful staff
from the Convention Bureau were very much part of what made the experience
special. The history, the architecture, the amazing foods and delicious wines which
were so plentiful were incredible.”
Annette Fitzgerald, Marketing Director at Top Events Limited, Ireland and hosted
buyer at Conventa 2016
“The fact that I come to the Conventa show and find all the partners in the region at
the show, means I can do in an hour, maximum two days, what would take me five
days or even more to do as I would have to travel among other countries in the
region.”
Linda Pereira, Senior Partner and CEO of the L&I Communications Group
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5. HOSTED BUYERS FEEDBACK
“South East Europe is essentially a pocket of Europe that most meeting planners’
eyes do not catch.”
Paul Kennedy MBE, Kennedy Integrated Solutions, UK
“Conventa is top quality event to meet prime partners. The trade show lets you
know the potential Southeast Europe has to host future meetings.”
Efrain Pardo, HelmsBriscoe, Czech Republic
“A great show where you meet the movers and shakers of Central and Eastern
Europe and the right people who are shaping the right experiences that allow us to
design a great travel journeys for our esteem customers.”
Conventa hosted buyer 2016
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6. EXHIBITORS FEEDBACK
“This is the best trade show in the region, especially for MICE
business. When I say the best, I mean the most professional one
in terms of the publicity, organization & realization,
sustainability, support provided by the organizers to the
exhibitors at all times.”
Stanislava Borisova, Kempinski Hotel Zografski Sofia, Bulgaria
“Melting pot of opportunities for successful business.”
Milan Sajovic, Hotel Lev, Slovenia
“Conventa team, you know how to keep a promise and organise
an event which can meet all exhibitor needs. Congratulations
Conventa team, you've done a great job!”
Conventa 2014 exhibitor
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7. EXHIBITORS FEEDBACK
After 2016 they have said:
“CONVENTA is one of the best trade shows I have ever attended - started from the
organization over to the pre-appointment-system and up to the great lunch and
dinner which are provided! Many thanks to the organizational team and their
efforts!”
“Conventa has been over 4 years a regular Feature in our diary.”
“You think your dreams can't come true? Come and try it.”
“Conventa trade show is improving every year and exceeds our expectations. We
are attending every year as an exhibitor and will continue so also in the future."
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, SloveniaConventa 2015, 21 – 22 January 2015, Ljubljana, Slovenia9th Conventa, 18 – 19 January 2017, Ljubljana, Slovenia

8. 14%
70%
14%
5%
MAIN REASONS FOR EXHIBITING
AT CONVENTA
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Networking
One2One meetings between
exhibitors and buyers
Hosted
buyers
from
all
around
Europe
Education
opportunitites
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9. EXHIBITORS ABOUT CONVENTA 2016
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, SloveniaConventa 2015, 21 – 22 January 2015, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Based on the results of Conventa
2016 exhibitor satisfaction
survey, more than 30 % of
exhibitors feel the quality of
services exceeds the price of
participation.
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• 80% of exhibitors will very likely
exhibit also at the next Conventa
• In total each exhibitor has
conducted 29 meetings

10. MAIN REASONS FOR ATTENDING
CONVENTA
54%
34%
12%
Presentation of
SEE's meetings
industry offer in
one place
One2One
meetings
between
exhibitors
and
buyers
Networking
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11. HOSTED BUYERS ABOUT
CONVENTA 2016
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, SloveniaConventa 2015, 21 – 22 January 2015, Ljubljana, Slovenia
On a scale from 1 to 5 their
overall satisfaction with
Conventa was rated with
4,59, while the reputation
of Conventa got 4,52
points.
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12. CONVENTA HISTORY 2009 - 2016
In only 8 years Conventa attracted 1.974 international
hosted buyers from 46 countries and 1.037 exhibitors
from 17 countries of New Europe!
Conventa 2014 22 – 23 January 2014, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Conventa 2016 surpassed all expectations with
→ international meeting planners came from 33 different countries
→ exhibitors attended from 14 different countries
→ education in scope of SITE Incentive Summit
→ biggest social media buzz
→ Exceptional Conventa Experience awaikening the 6 senses
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13. HOSTED BUYERS
• Carefully selected meeting planners from associations,
corporations and event agencies interested in the South East
Europe, Central Europe and emerging destinations of New
Europe
• Hosted buyers are entitled to tailor-made hosted buyers
programme that enables face-to-face communication with
regional suppliers and personal experience with the authentic
passion and hospitality. Includes many benefits such as transfer
and accommodation, personal itinerary of appointments,
networking opportunities, fam trips,..
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14. EXHIBITORS HISTORY
• Each Conventa hosts more than 130 exhibitors, major
industry players from minimum 7 countries
• Highly rated exhibitors:
Convention bureaus, PCOs and DMCs, congress centres,
convention hotels, special venues, event agencies and
other providers of meeting solutions.
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16. CONVENTA 9E
EXPERIENCE
EMOTION
ENERGY
EDUCATION
ENGAGEMENT
EFFECTIVENESS
ENTERTAINMENT
EMERGING DESTINATIONS
EVENT AWARDS
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17. AND WHAT 2017 BRINGS
EXPERIENCE Boutique show
EMOTION It’s personal
ENERGY Fresh young team
EDUCATION Best practice case studies
ENGAGEMENT Get involved and benefit
EFFECTIVENESS Successful matchmaking
ENTERTAINMENT Rich & authentic social programme
EMERGING DESTINATIONS yet undiscovered meetings destinations
EVENT AWARDS New in 2016: Conventa Best Event Award
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19. CONVENTA PARTNERS
Organizer
Co-organisers and international partners
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20. CONTACT
Mr. Miha Kovačič
Exhibition Director
T: +386 1 569 1260
M: +386 31 367 335
E: miha@conventa.info
Mr. Gorazd Čad
Head of Marketing
T: +386 1 430 51 03
M: +386 40 530 112
E: gorazd@conventa.info
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