Following a successful year supporting networking across multiple Connect Meetings events, Connect Meetings, a division of Informa, is expanding its strategic partnership with MatchPoint to enhance exhibitor ROI and extend engagement beyond the event floor.
Miami, FL — March 24, 2026 — Connect Meetings, one of the MICE industry’s leading event producers, today announced the expansion of its partnership with MatchPoint, the AI-powered networking platform transforming how events deliver measurable ROI. After a highly successful year serving as the networking partner across multiple Connect Meetings events, MatchPoint will now continue its integration through its Partnership Program across participating events, bringing extended visibility, qualified leads, and ongoing revenue opportunities to exhibitors.
“Connect Meetings is committed to delivering real value for our partners and audiences,” said Matt Johnson, Managing Director of Connect Meetings. “Our expanded relationship with MatchPoint strengthens our ability to provide meaningful connections that drive business outcomes.”
Johnson added that the platform also represents an important step toward more advanced event intelligence. “What makes MatchPoint particularly compelling is its ability to capture real-time behavioral data around how professionals connect and do business at events. As event ecosystems evolve, platforms that can translate networking activity into actionable intelligence will become increasingly important.”
Through the MatchPoint Vendor Marketplace, participating sponsors gain access to AI-powered lead matching that connects them with prospects based on goals, behavior, and interests—not random badge scans. Company profiles remain live year-round, enabling 24/7 visibility and continuous lead flow long after events conclude.
For sponsors and exhibitors, this marks a powerful shift: networking no longer ends when the booth breaks down.
“Exhibitors invest heavily in live events, and too often the ROI window is limited to two or three days,” said Scott Lebwohl, Co-Founder of MatchPoint. “Our expanded partnership with Informa changes that equation. We’re giving exhibitors a system that continues working for them before, during, and long after the show ends.”
Unlike traditional lead retrieval tools, MatchPoint delivers opted-in, GDPR-compliant warm introductions and built-in messaging functionality, allowing exhibitors to connect immediately and strategically. With actionable insights into who is viewing, clicking, and engaging on their vendor profile page, exhibitors can prioritize high-intent prospects and follow up with precision. The platform complements existing lead capture efforts by extending visibility and engagement across a longer time horizon.
“This isn’t about collecting more names,” said Bill McGlade, Co-Founder of MatchPoint. “It’s about creating meaningful business conversations. By expanding with Connect Meetings through our Partnership Program, we’re helping exhibitors turn event participation into an always-on growth engine.”
What This Means for Exhibitors
Through the expanded Partnership Program, exhibitors participating in select Connect Meetings events now have:
• AI-powered lead matching tailored to real buyer intent
• Year-round company visibility within the MatchPoint Vendor Marketplace
• Built-in, compliant messaging tools
• Data-driven insights to guide smarter follow-up
• New digital sponsorship and visibility opportunities
The result: more qualified leads, stronger buyer connections, and measurable ROI that extends beyond event days.
“The integration of MatchPoint’s Vendor Marketplace into participating Connect Meetings events represents the kind of innovation exhibitors are looking for, solutions that extend value and create real business impact,” said Michela Giovannotto, Vice President of BizBash, a Connect Meetings Brand.
From Event Moment to Ongoing Momentum
With this expanded partnership, Connect Meetings and MatchPoint continue redefining what sponsors and exhibitors should expect from event participation. Rather than a one-time interaction, exhibitors gain access to a scalable system for continuous visibility, relationship-building, and revenue growth.
As events continue to evolve, meaningful connections remain central to measurable outcomes. Through this expanded collaboration, Informa reinforces its commitment to innovation, performance, and long-term exhibitor success.
ABOUT CONNECT MEETINGS
Connect Meetings is a leader in the events, travel, and sports events industry. Part of Informa PLC, Connect introduced the popular Marketplace format to the meetings industry and now produces national shows for meeting planners in the Corporate, Sports, Diversity, Association, Faith, and Travel sectors as well as other state- and region-specific meetings- and hospitality-focused events. More information about the company’s brands and services is available at informaconnect.com.
ABOUT INFORMA
Informa is a leading international B2B markets, live and on-demand events and digital services group. They connect businesses and professionals in 30+ industries with the knowledge they need to learn more, know more and do more. Informa has hundreds of global brands, products and services and employs 11,000 employees in about 30 countries worldwide. Learn more at informa.com.
ABOUT MATCHPOINT
MatchPoint is an AI-powered networking platform helping events deliver measurable ROI through smarter, intent-based connections. Its Vendor Marketplace provides exhibitors with year-round visibility, qualified lead matching, and actionable insights, turning event participation into ongoing revenue opportunities. Learn more at thematchpoint.com.