IMA AMSTERDAM innovation competition
IMA Europe: Promoting Innovation in the Incentive, Reward & Recognition Industry in Europe
Do you have an innovative service or solution? Thinking outside the box in the industry? If so, read on……
What is the IMA?
Founded in 1998, IMA are the only trade association dedicated to the Incentive, Reward & Recognition Industry.
IMA Europe is dedicated to promoting high standards of professionalism in the Incentive, Reward & Recognition industry. By creating awareness of our industry, we are able to help our members prosper in a changing business environment through knowledge sharing, industry content delivery and networking.
Our members include leading companies involved within the supply chain of the Incentive, Reward & Recognition industry. This includes a non exhaustive list of industry professionals from Incentive Agencies, Solution Providers, Performance Improvement Agencies, Trade Associations, Loyalty Professionals, Software Providers, Fintech, Fulfilment Houses, & Gift Card Professionals etc.
The IMA Europe meeting in AMSTERDAM ON JUNE 15, 2022
More than 100 expert professionals expected, from our sector: brands and brands, service providers, expert consultants, customers, technology providers, rewards solution providers... The event will be structured around 2 key activities:
1- The morning Innovation event:
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Pitch and presentation (in English) of 4 to 5 Benelux based start-ups linked to our sector, after which the winning start-up will be selected:
- The most innovative / bringing synergies to our sector
- Disrupting service or solution delivery methods
- Opening new markets or synergies thanks to its services/solutions
2- Afternoon lectures and round tables:
​5 sessions presented and moderated by subject matter experts.
Meals and breaks punctuate the day and evening: so many opportunities for networking!
Note: the whole day is held in English
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Why compete?
For all participating startups:
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Access during the event to a committed audience, always looking for new opportunities to seize and new partnerships to sign.
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Free access to the event for 3 colleagues from each participating startup, throughout the day
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Prior to the event, the announcement by email of the participation of each start-up, with an overview of its offer, to the entire IMA community, Europe, US and Middle East / Africa
For the winning startup:
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The communication of their victory to all the members of the IMA (Europe and global), as well as to the participants in the event on June 15th, with a detailed presentation of their offer and the link for potential contact
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Free membership of IMA Europe for the duration of 2022, with all the benefits offered, including free participation in all events and meetings organized during the year, and potential contact with its 500 members around the world
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The more specific support of IMA members in Benelux, for advice and connection with their own network
What criteria to compete?​
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All startups that are innovative, disruptive and bring added value and/or synergies or new customer experience in our industry.
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Domiciled in the Benelux Region
The conditions :
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Apply in English with a pitch deck and if possible a 2-minute video (MP4) also in English. To present your offer, explain why you think it is innovative in the incentive and rewards sector.
For any information, contact:
Deadline: May 18, 2022