EIBTM 2007 worldwide technology watch: Calling all innovations - entries now accepted!

The WorldWide Technology Watch (WWTW) competition will form part of EIBTM’s increasing focus on new technology solutions for the meetings industry. The competition is dedicated to discovering the latest technological innovations that will have a positive impact on meetings, events, incentive travel, conferences and exhibitions.

This year Corbin Ball, CMP, Director, Corbin Ball Associates – Chairman, will be chairing the awards: “I am delighted to again chair the EIBTM Worldwide Technology Watch for 2007.  EIBTM continuously recognises the importance of technology in the meetings industry and I am sure that this year we will have many strong applications for this award.”

Previous winners have found commercial backing and positive publicity through presenting their products to the industry at EIBTM. Winner last year, Johan Box, Director of LOG ON encouragingly claims: "Since winning the EIBTM WorldWide Technology Watch, visits to our website have been the highest ever. We have had immense recognition throughout the industry, increased promotional coverage and interest in our products. We are now seeking investment for growth. The EIBTM WorldWide Technology Watch is a great opportunity and we would urge companies to enter in 2007!"

The 2007 Judging Panel includes:
Corbin Ball, CMP, Corbin Ball Associates, WA, USA – CHAIRMAN
Martin Sirk, CEO, ICCA- Amsterdam
Didier Scaillet, Vice President of Global Development, MPI, Luxembourg
Paul Hussey, Managing Director, Olive 360, UK
Charles Robinson, Director, Eventuality Solutions, UK
Mike Southon, Founder, Beermat.biz, UK

Martin Sirk, CEO, ICCA states: "The EIBTM WorldWide Technology Watch is a great scheme that encourages technological innovation in our industry and I am delighted to take part on the 2007 judging panel. It's particularly gratifying to see many past winners and shortlisted entries becoming widely accepted by our industry and making a real improvement to meetings of all kinds.”

Mike Southon, Founder of Beermat.Biz says:  “This is the first time that I will be on the judging panel for the EIBTM WorldWide Technology Watch and I am looking forward to it immensely to see the latest and newest technology products for meeting planners.”

To enter the WWTW awards or to find out more about the judging criteria, please visit www.eibtm.com/wwtw. The closing date for entries will be 7th September 2007 and judging will take place before EIBTM 2007.

EIBTM 2007 will take place from 27-29th November 2007, at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona.