Hosted Buyer Programme

The Hosted Buyer programme is back following a highly successful run in 2026. The programme is aimed at those responsible for planning and booking meetings and events with high business standards. As a participant, you’ll benefit from a bespoke programme featuring selected one-to-one meetings, topical talks and valuable networking opportunities.

An unbeatable event network & invaluable meetings

On 24–25 February, Hosted Buyer brings together event planners and organisers with the market’s leading suppliers, opening the door to an invaluable network. Through bespoke and personalised meetings – tailored to your business needs – we create the conditions for you to strengthen your organisation and continue to deliver outstanding experiences to your customers and colleagues.

The Hosted Buyer Programme includes accommodation, taxis and train journeys, giving you the freedom to focus entirely on your stay, finding inspiration and doing business.

For participants, this is a unique opportunity to forge valuable business contacts, meet new partners and discover new solutions for the events and meetings of the future.

Exclusive benefits of Hosted Buyer

The Hosted Buyer Programme offers a range of benefits that make your participation a unique experience. Through our strategic partnerships with leading transport and accommodation providers, we can ensure that your journey and stay are as smooth and inspiring as possible. Here are some of our key partnerships and the benefits they offer.

VR for transport

Experience comprehensive transport solutions with a wide range of options to meet all your needs. Our smooth and time-saving journeys between Gothenburg and Stockholm allow you to focus entirely on the programme, whilst we ensure an environmentally friendly journey for a more sustainable future.

Taxi Stockholm for taxis

Enjoy easy-to-use taxi services that are always at your fingertips, whatever the time of day. With flexible booking options, it’s easy to plan your journeys, and you can feel confident knowing that professional drivers and well-maintained vehicles guarantee a comfortable journey.

VOCO for residents

Experience premium accommodation with comfortable and stylish rooms that offer a relaxing environment after a long day. As a Hosted Buyer, you’ll not only have access to exclusive benefits and discounts, but also free hotel stays. What’s more, the hotel is centrally located, close to the event and the city’s attractions, making it easy to explore during your stay.

Trippus for successful events

With Trippus, you get a bespoke platform to easily manage every aspect of your event – from invitations and registrations to ticket sales and follow-up. Create an engaging experience for your attendees and keep track of every detail, whether your event is in-person or online.

Exclusive benefits

Free accommodation at a four-star hotel
Convenient travel to and from Stockholm and the trade fair
Face-to-face meetings and speed-meetings with some of the industry’s leading players
An exclusive lounge to work in at the trade fair
Ticket for Friday evening’s networking event & industry party
...and more!

What do the participants who took part in 2025 have to say?

‘The hosted buyer programme gave me the opportunity to connect with new suppliers in an informal and enjoyable way – suppliers I might not otherwise have met. It was both educational and rewarding.’

Rebecka Malm
Founder
Barcelona Conference Group

‘The premier meeting place for those of us who organise events – an inspiring venue for discovering new trends, networking, listening to interesting talks and forging valuable connections with suppliers.’

Catrin Cronvall
Events & Marketing Coordinator
Bjurfors

‘A fantastic range of companies represented, and an excellent format with speed meetings that provided an opportunity to make new business contacts.’

Helena Andersson
Purchasing Coordinator, SSC
Learnia

What do the exhibitors who took part in 2025 have to say?

‘A fun and informative experience where we made valuable contacts and saw the importance of collaboration for success – enhanced by Live Expo’s professional and positive attitude’

Anders Dahlin
Sales Manager Nordics
Mogotel

‘We’re absolutely delighted to have taken part – the Hosted Buyer programme was very well organised, with lots of participants, many of whom were highly relevant to us.’

Yonge Kim
Sales Manager
VR

‘A quick and effective way to make lots of new contacts with specific needs!’

Katja Sundin Olsson
Head of Corporate Meeting & Events
Elite Hotels of Sweden

Who is eligible?

A senior or decision-making role in relation to the budget and policy for events within your organisation
Responsibility for global, national or regional events and functions
An annual budget of at least 100,000 SEK for travel, events and meetings
Specialisation in the procurement and purchasing of event services