Supporting Program Partner Events

FORUM EVENT | powered by IST-Hochschule für Management
January 21, 2027, CONFERENCE AREA

Learn • Connect • Grow

At FORUM EVENT, the next generation of the event industry meets experienced practitioners. The professional development conference organized by IST-Hochschule für Management brings Young Talents, early-career professionals, career changers, and interested participants together with professionals from the live communication sector. Presentations, best practices, and Q&A sessions provide insights into current developments in the event industry, new job profiles, and career paths. The focus is not only on where the industry is heading, but also on which skills and perspectives are in demand. A day for anyone who does not want to leave their first or next steps in the event industry to chance.

CAREER HUB | powered by Studieninstitut für Kommunikation
January 20, 2027, Hall 5

Skills • Careers • Next Steps

How is leadership changing? What does business succession mean for the next generation? The career hub, curated by Studieninstitut für Kommunikation, addresses current questions around careers, responsibility, and professional development in the event industry. Concise talks provide practical insights into modern leadership, succession planning, communication in challenging situations, and other issues from professional practice. For emerging professionals, experienced professionals, and anyone who wants to actively shape their professional future.

The event industry thrives on strong networks and people who share perspectives, experience, and expertise. With its Partner Events, boe international expands its program with additional meeting points for exchange, professional development, and new ideas. Whether industry dialogue, career topics, or future-focused issues: together with industry partners, formats are created that bring different communities together and provide additional space for relevant conversations.

Partner Events: Expertise from the Community

FWD: STAGE | powered by fwd:
January 20–21, 2027, Hall 5

The industry talk

At the fwd: stage brings together different perspectives, current issues, and voices from across the industry on both show days. "Experience diversity, share knowledge – fresh inspiration every half hour!" Under this motto, the program spans topics from sustainability and diversity to leadership, mental health, and the future readiness of the event industry. A space for connection, context, exchange, and different perspectives on the future of the event industry.

JOBORAMA – the boe international job board | powered by IST-Hochschule für Management

Find Jobs • Reach Talent

Together with IST-Hochschule für Management, boe international will once again bring companies and job seekers together in 2027. JOBORAMA, IST's comprehensive industry-specific online job board, will also have an on-site presence: on the display wall at the North Entrance, visitors can find current job openings from across the industry. Companies can post their vacancies there free of charge. Advice and the option to submit job postings are also available directly at the IST booth in Hall 7, A32.

BVIK CONNECT | powered by bvik
January 19, 2027 · from 6:00 p.m., Conference Area, London/Brügge

B2B Marketing meets Live Communication

When B2B marketing and the event industry come together, new perspectives emerge on brands, communication, and face-to-face interaction. With bvik connect, the Bundesverband Industrie Kommunikation brings its community to boe international and creates an additional meeting point for exchange and networking. The focus is on new contacts, relevant conversations, and the question of how live communication can have an impact in B2B marketing.

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