GMF Iberian Edition
The flagship national Forum
Two-day (2-night) meeting with the best agency event planners from Spain and Portugal. Targeted at Iberian destinations and suppliers across the entire MICE value chain.
This is the flagship edition of the Global MICE Forums, one of the most acclaimed and considered a benchmark in the MICE sector, now with a more focused target.
This format has become very popular after more than 11 years in operation (previously under the Iberian MICE Forums brand). A prestigious and recommended event known as IMF Nacional (Corporate or Agencies) that marks the end of the 2024 year for the Spanish market.
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- 50/55 buyers: 70% MICE Agencies. 30% Corporate (Initial client: Corporate Event Managers, Marketing & Communication Managers)
- 60/65 suppliers: Convention Bureaux, Hotels, Hotel Chains and Resorts, Unique Venues, Complementary Services, and Local DMCs from Spain and Portugal
- One-to-one pre-established meetings following an optimal matchmaking process
- Two days of networking opportunities
Monday 14th
11:00 Arrivals in Santander throughout the morning
13:30 Welcome lunch at the Palacio de la Magdalena
15:15 Check-in at the Hotel Santemar, Hoteles Santos
16:15 Departure for Cabárceno Park
17:00 – 19:30 Panoramic tour and cable car activities at Cabárceno Park
19:35 Departure from Cabárceno Park to dinner
21:00 Dinner at El Nuevo Molino
Tuesday 15th
08:00-09:45 Training with Felipe García Rey (suppliers only)
08:00-09:45 Breakfast
09:35-09:55 Icebreaker with Jordi Nexus
09:55 – 14:00 One-on-one session at Hotel Santemar, Hoteles Santos
14:10 Lunch at Hotel Santemar
16:00 Departure from Hotel Santemar for activitie
16:30-17:30 Boat ride through the Bay of Santander
18:00-19:30 Cultural immersion and team-building activity at the Centro Botín
21:00 Walk to the Gran Casino Sardinero
21:10 Dinner at Gran Casino Sardinero
Wednesday 16th
07:30 – 08:30 Breakfast
09:45-13:55 One-to-one session at Hotel Santemar, Hoteles Santos
14:30 Closing lunch at Hotel Real, Eurostars Hotels
18:35 Return flight to Madrid from Santander
19:55 Return flight to Barcelona from Bilbao
We connect the
national MICE
Players together
Few people, all relevant
A reduced format, almost intimate, but composed of key individuals, decision-makers, and above all, professionals with real potential for generating valuable opportunities and lasting relationships.
Your space
Put a face to your interlocutor
Remove the barriers of a call or an email in comfortable one-to-one meetings (between 15 and 20, depending on the edition) with enough time to make a powerful impression in front of the right person at the right place.
Felipe is a mentor for high-performance teams and works with leading companies in very diverse sectors, as well as collaborating with several business schools that seek in him a truly differential and applicable value. His Linkedin profile accumulates more than 115 recommendations that confirm the high degree of results that Felipe brings… and that is why we bring him to you at the next GMF Santander: prepare for a disruptive communication style with a clear intention to help you in your business. Register as a Supplier and start a commercial revolution that begins long before this Forum.
Are you a supplier and would you like to participate in this training experience? Sign up for one of the places (very limited and free of charge for the last time). Fill out this form and start evolving your business and profitability now!
Take your business to another level
Felipe García Rey
At GMF, we know that it is essential to develop a customer experience that lives up to your services. That’s why we bring you a reference in business generation: Felipe García Rey. With more than 30 years of real experience, Felipe has gone through all commercial positions, from selling door to door to being territorial responsible for large million-dollar billing accounts, which has allowed him to negotiate and sell to all types of clients, from individuals to large multinationals.
Host Destination
Event Partners
Attendees from previous editions
Hotel Santemar
- Prime Location: The Santemar Hotel is situated just 150 meters from the Sardinero Beach and the Santander Casino, offering easy access to one of the most emblematic areas of the city.
- Elegant Facilities: With rooms and suites designed for comfort and relaxation, the hotel combines a contemporary aesthetic with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, ensuring a pleasant stay.
- Ideal for Events: As the largest hotel on the Cantabrian Coast, the Santemar provides an ideal setting for events and celebrations, including weddings, meetings, and conferences, with spacious lounges and meticulous attention to detail.
Before, IMF National Edition
- Over 20 successful editions with the 'Iberian' brand
- Multiple destinations, thousands of attendees
- The entire MICE value chain in one place and time
- Satisfaction rates close to 90% and 70% loyalty
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