FAQs

How do I register?

If you would like to register as a UK supplier click here
Please note your stand number if you are exhibiting.

If you are not exhibiting you will need to register as a show visitor, by clicking here 

If you would like to register as a Buyer or Industry Expert please email Export.meetings@i2ieventsgroup.com with details of your organisation, the type of companies you are interested in meeting, and any current projects you are working on.

 

How much does this service cost?

Meet the Buyers and Experts is a FREE service to all UK registered companies. It only costs you your preparation time and 20 minutes per meeting at the show.

 

What is the format of the Meetings?

The programme gives Buyers and Experts the opportunity to meet with a large number of companies in a short time through a concentrated schedule of meetings. Every Buyer and Expert has their own meeting table at the UKTI stand so potential suppliers come to you.

 

How do I book a meeting?

Step 1: Log in or register 
Step 2: Click 'Book meeting' next to the name of the attendee you wish to meet
Step 3: Click an available meeting time (green block) on their partnering grid
Step 4: Check the meeting details, adding a short message if required, and click Request

An email is sent instantly to your meeting partner, requesting their confirmation. You will receive a copy of the email, and you can cancel the meeting at any time - if you click Cancel, you will be given the option to type a short message to the other person.

How do I cancel a meeting? 
To cancel a meeting click on ‘schedule’ and click on the meeting you will no longer be attending. Please write a message as to why or contact export.meetings@i2ieventsgroup.com. If you need to cancel a meeting during the event please visit the stand.

What should I bring to a meeting?

You can bring your products, marketing material or a USB with content that can be shown on the screens available at each meeting.

 

How many meetings can I book?

UK Visitors and Exhibitors are limited to 6 meetings, Buyers and Experts can book unlimited meetings providing there are meeting slots available at the stand.

 

Stand/Location

Where can I find the MTB stand?
The Meet the Buyers stand is located in the exhibition halls by the UKTI stand - D30. Full details can be found here.

Is there internet at the stand?
MTB&E does not have its own personal WIFI. However you can use the FREE venue wifi.

 

Login help

My username or password won’t work, what do I do?

Click 'Forgotten your password' on the scheduler homepage and follow the online instructions. The system will generate a new password and send it to you - once you have logged in you may change this password to one of your choice in 'Account'.

I’ve logged in what do I do?
Step 1: Check and update your company's listing - 'Account'
Step 2: Search for potential meeting partners - 'Search'
Step 3: Request meetings with your chosen targets

Note: you can search for a company or delegate name by typing in the first few letters in the Search box.

I don’t want to receive emails from the system what do I do?
Step 1: Open your Account and click your name at the left of the page to open your personal details edit form
Step 2: Check the 'Disable emails' box
Step 3: Click Save at the end of the form

Messages sent to you by other users will appear in your main Messages area, and in threads in the Message tab of your meetings