IBEForuM

What IBEForuM does

IBEForuM is a privately held professional services company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with a regional office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company operates an integrated events and executive development platform offering six service lines: Conferences (global industry gatherings), Training (public, online, and in-house executive programs), Managed Events (end-to-end event execution including sponsorship and delegation sales), Executive Boardrooms (exclusive private sessions in luxury 5-star environments across physical, virtual, and hybrid formats), Webinars (expert-led virtual sessions), and Exhibitions (industry showcase platforms). All revenue streams are classified as professional services.

The company targets enterprise customers, government entities, universities, and industry organisations across eight named verticals — Healthcare, Finance & Investment, Technology & AI, Energy & Sustainability, Education & EdTech, Government & Public Sector, Corporate Leadership, and Manufacturing & Industry — with stated reach across 45+ countries. Its go-to-market is event-driven and sales-led: direct enterprise outreach to decision-makers, augmented by strategic partnerships and a multi-channel presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, and TikTok. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

IBEForuM does not develop proprietary technology products; there are no APIs, SDKs, patents, or AI/ML capabilities documented. Operationally, the company has cumulatively delivered 350+ public trainings, 370+ webinars, 120+ in-house programs, and 500+ events, engaging 10,000+ leaders and claiming 1,200+ partnerships. Future operational milestones include the Malaysia STEM Leadership Summit in September 2026 and Qatar-focused conferences in October 2026. Leadership comprises two identified directors — Arif Ulla (Director of Conferences) and Imroze Shaik (Director of Global Partnership) — supported by an 11-50 employee base.

Name

IBEForuM

Legal name

IBEForuM

Website

https://ibeforum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IBEForuM is a Bengaluru-based private events and professional development firm operating across the Middle East and globally, delivering conferences, executive training, managed events, webinars, boardrooms, and exhibitions to enterprise, government, and university clients across eight industry verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Events & Training Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Internal Meeting & Workshop Management (THAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Business conference services
• Executive training programs
• Professional networking events
• Managed event services
• Corporate event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Conferences: Revenue generated from hosting global conferences that bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers. Conferences feature targeted discussions, speakers, and networking opportunities.
2. Training Programs: Revenue from executive training programs including public trainings, online training, and in-house customized training solutions. Programs cover cross-domain learning, leadership development, and industry-specific capabilities.
3. Managed Events: End-to-end event management services including event strategy and planning, sponsorship sales, delegation sales, operational management, marketing and PR, and brand creation.
4. Executive Boardrooms: Revenue from providing exclusive private executive boardroom spaces in luxury 5-star environments for corporate meetings, discussions, and strategic planning sessions. Offered in physical, virtual, and hybrid formats.
5. Webinars: Revenue from expert-led virtual webinar sessions covering industry topics, featuring interactive Q&A, polls, and knowledge exchange.
6. Exhibitions: Revenue from hosting exhibition events that showcase industry innovations, provide networking opportunities, and create visibility for brands and products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IBEForuM organizes and delivers global conferences, executive training programs, managed events, webinars, executive boardrooms, and exhibitions for industry leaders, corporate executives, government entities, and policymakers. The company bridges industry knowledge and business execution by connecting professionals and organizations through targeted events, cross-domain learning experiences, and curated networking opportunities. It serves as an integrated professional development and business networking platform with a strong focus on the Middle East and broader international markets.

Product overview

IBEForuM is a unified events and professional development platform offering six interconnected service lines: Conferences for global industry gatherings, Training for executive development (physical, online, and in-house formats), Managed Events for end-to-end event execution, Webinars for virtual expert-led sessions, Executive Boardrooms for exclusive high-level meetings, and Exhibition services for brand visibility. These products work together as an integrated ecosystem serving corporate leaders, policymakers, and industry professionals across multiple sectors globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conferences Global conferences bringing together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and decision-makers to exchange ideas, address current challenges, and shape future business strategies through thought-provoking speakers and targeted discussions.
• Training Executive training programs offering cross-domain learning experiences, including physical training, online training, and customized in-house training solutions designed to enhance leadership capabilities and drive organizational excellence.
• Managed Events End-to-end event management solutions covering event strategy, sponsorship sales, delegation sales, operational management, marketing, PR, brand creation, and post-event analysis to deliver impactful experiences for corporate and government clients.
• Webinars Expert-led virtual webinar sessions providing interactive, insightful, and impactful knowledge sharing experiences with practical insights and actionable takeaways for professionals across industries.
• Executive Boardrooms Exclusive private executive boardroom experiences in luxury 5-star environments, available in physical, virtual, and hybrid formats, designed to facilitate high-stakes decision-making and strategic business discussions.
• Exhibition Immersive exhibition platforms showcasing innovation and industry excellence, featuring interactive environments, tailored networking opportunities, innovative presentation formats, and comprehensive event support for exhibitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ leaders engaged across global programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Corporations (Various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBEForuM partners with leading corporations across industries to deliver conferences, training programs, and networking events. These partnerships enable knowledge exchange, industry collaboration, and business growth opportunities for participating organizations.
• Government EntitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBEForuM collaborates with government entities and public sector organizations to host summits, conferences, and professional development programs that address public sector needs and policy objectives.
• UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with universities for educational conferences, STEM initiatives, and academic-professional collaboration to bridge industry knowledge and academic expertise.
• Industry OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with various industry organizations to deliver sector-specific conferences, summits, and professional development programs across healthcare, technology, finance, energy, and other industries.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Tahaluf (formerly MICE Arabia): Tahaluf is a Saudi Arabia-headquartered joint venture between Informa and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, organizing flagship events such as LEAP. Directly comparable to IBEForuM's Saudi-based, multi-vertical conference positioning and a primary regional competitor.
• dmg events: dmg events is a Dubai-headquartered exhibitions and conferences organizer owned by the Daily Mail & General Trust group. Highly comparable to IBEForuM's Middle East-centric positioning, with strong overlap on large-scale industry events in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.

Broad incumbents

• RX (Reed Exhibitions): RX is a division of RELX running the world's largest portfolio of trade shows and conferences across 40+ industry sectors. Comparable to IBEForuM as a global multi-vertical B2B events and exhibitions organizer with a much larger footprint.
• Questex: Questex is a B2B media and events company operating across technology, healthcare, and lifestyle verticals with owned events and media brands. Comparable to IBEForuM in serving executive audiences across multiple industries with conferences and training content.
• Messe Frankfurt: Messe Frankfurt is one of the world's largest trade fair and congress organizers, operating roughly 150 events annually across consumer goods, textiles, mobility, and technology verticals. Comparable as a multi-vertical global exhibitions and conferences operator.
• Clarion Events: Clarion Events is a London-based B2B events group running 180+ events annually across multiple sectors including technology, energy, and finance. Directly comparable as a multi-vertical conference and exhibition organizer targeting enterprise audiences.
• Informa plc: Informa is the world's largest B2B events organizer operating brands across multiple verticals through Taylor & Francis, Informa Markets, and Informa Tech. Directly comparable to IBEForuM as a multi-vertical conference and exhibitions organizer serving enterprise and government audiences.

Emerging players

• Bizzabo: Bizzabo is an event experience operating system providing software for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. Comparable to IBEForuM as a competing delivery layer for managed events, and a strategic threat where enterprise clients self-serve event production.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IBEForuM_IBE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ibeforum
• Facebookfacebook.com/ibeforum2018
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibeforum
• Instagraminstagram.com/ibeforum_ibe
• TikToktiktok.com/@wix

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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