DealMaker
A new digital meeting service launching this year to help retailers and property players prepare their onsite presence and connect for relevant leasing discussions.
Prepare your onsite presence from 15 September to 3 November
The platform opens on 15 September. Until 3 November, participants can contact each other, identify qualified partners and schedule meetings before arriving onsite.
CONNECT
Identify relevant and qualified partners to speak with.
SCHEDULE
Send requests, confirm appointments and organise your agenda.
MEET
Arrive onsite with meetings already prepared.
What DealMaker helps users do
DealMaker goes beyond directory search by helping participants identify relevant and qualified contacts, send and receive meeting requests, confirm appointments, and manage their event agenda in one place. During registration, detailed information is collected on participants' business goals to facilitate the identification of qualified partners.
Who can use DealMaker?
RETAILERS
Expected: 1,000+ retailers
PROPERTY PLAYERS
Exhibitors can connect with retailers and pre-schedule meetings in the tool.
MAPIC DealMaker FAQ
What is DealMaker?
DealMaker is a new digital meeting tool being launched this year to support participants in planning and scheduling meetings before and during the event.
How is DealMaker different from the Online Database?
The Online Database covers all MAPIC participants and supports directory search with basic filters and in-platform chat. DealMaker is more targeted: it is built for retailers and property players only, and adds advanced search, meeting requests, confirmations, agenda management, email notifications, and document sharing for exhibitors.
What is the main benefit of DealMaker?
DealMaker goes beyond directory search by helping participants identify relevant and qualified contacts, send meeting requests, confirm appointments, and manage their event agenda in one place. During the registration process, detailed information is collected on participants’ business goals, which helps facilitate more relevant and targeted connections.
Who can use DealMaker?
DealMaker is available exclusively to retailers (buyers) and property players (exhibitors).
Do all MAPIC participants get access?
No. The Online Database includes all MAPIC participants, but DealMaker access is limited to eligible retailers and property players.
Is DealMaker available to all exhibitors?
It is available to exhibitors who qualify as property players (developers, owners, brokers, property management companies…).
Is DealMaker included in exhibitor packages?
Yes. Access is included in the Business Builder Digital Pack for eligible exhibitors.
How is exhibitor access allocated?
Access packs are allocated based on the product purchased and according to the size of the booth in square metres, or the type of space booked, such as a networking table or hospitality suite (see the table below).
Can exhibitors purchase more access packs?
Yes. Exhibitors may purchase one additional access pack for €1,000.
Is access free for retailers?
Yes. Retailers are expected to receive free access, supported by a dedicated engagement and incentive approach.
How many retailers are expected to join the DealMaker platform?
We are expecting 1 000+ retailers, including F&B and leisure operators, to join the DealMaker platform.
How many meetings can a participant schedule?
A participant can schedule up to 20 meetings across the 2-day event.
How long is each meeting?
Each meeting slot is 30 minutes.
How are meetings distributed during the day?
The platform supports 5 meeting slots in the morning and 5 in the afternoon.
Can users send meeting requests through the platform?
Yes. Participants can send and receive meeting requests directly in DealMaker.
Do users get notified about meeting requests?
Yes. DealMaker sends email notifications for meeting activity.
Does DealMaker include a calendar or agenda?
Yes. Users can pre-schedule meetings directly in the platform’s built-in agenda.
Does DealMaker sync with Outlook?
No. Meetings are not synced with Outlook. DealMaker has its own built-in agenda/calendar.
What profile information is collected from retailers?
Retailers are asked for a set of commercial profiling details.
- Countries of interest (maximum 3)
- Retail segment
- Asset type sought
- Target area in m²
- Planned openings over the next 24 months
- Store format
What profile information is collected from exhibitors?
Exhibitors are asked for profile details and can share opportunity documents.
- Countries of interest (maximum 3)
- Asset type managed
- Opportunity documents such as PDF, DOC, or JPG files
When is this information collected?
Some information is collected during event registration process, and profiles can then be updated inside DealMaker after login.
Can participants edit their profiles later?
Yes. Both retailers and exhibitors can update their profile information after login. Exhibitors can also update their uploaded documents.
Are the profile details verified by MAPIC?
No. The profiling data is self-declared by participants.
When does the Company Hub open?
The Company Hub (Online Database) opens in mid-June, around five months before the event, to support badge and profile creation for exhibiting delegates.
When does the Customer Hub open?
The Customer Hub (Online Database) opens on 1 September, around two months before the event, to collect photos and profiling information.
When does DealMaker open?
DealMaker opens on 15 September, around six weeks before the event.
What happens once DealMaker opens?
Participants can complete or review profiles, identify target contacts, begin connecting, and start sending meeting invitations.
Until when can meetings be scheduled?
Meeting scheduling runs from 15 September until the event.
Can retailers connect with other retailers?
Yes. Retailer-to-retailer networking is possible in DealMaker.
Are participants required to accept meeting requests?
No. Accepting meeting requests is not mandatory. Both retailers and exhibitors can choose to accept or decline requests based on whether the meeting supports their business goals.
Will platform usage be monitored?
Yes. Adoption and usage will be actively encouraged and monitored by the MAPIC team.
Do users need the same login for the Online Database and DealMaker?
No. The Online Database and DealMaker require separate credentials, so some participants may have two different logins.