IMEX America

Midsize Cities Leveraging Local Assets to Attract Events

Revitalized downtowns, improved hotel inventory, and successful positioning as innovation and knowledge hubs are just some of the factors making midsize cities around the world attractive to a greater number of planners and events, according to a just-published report commissioned by the  IMEX Group and developed by Skift. 'The Rise of Midsize Cities in the Meetings Industry in North America … Read More about Midsize Cities Leveraging Local Assets to Attract Events

IMEX America Demonstrates Strength and Impact of Industry

The global meetings and events industry came together this week at IMEX America, standing strong with Las Vegas, the show's host destination and other destinations that have faced disaster and death in recent months. "During the months, even the week, leading up to IMEX America, it has been so very sad to see the devastation caused by natural disasters in the U.S., the Caribbean, Mexico and the … Read More about IMEX America Demonstrates Strength and Impact of Industry

IMEX America Dates and Venues to 2025 Announced

The IMEX Group, organizers of IMEX America, have announced the dates and locations for the Las Vegas-based show through 2025. Key changes are a shift to September dates for two years and a move to a new venue in 2021. “We know that our industry partners from across North America and around the world plan numerous activities and co-located events around IMEX America. In addition, the fall is a … Read More about IMEX America Dates and Venues to 2025 Announced

MPI Returns as IMEX America Education Provider

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is delivering the educational programming at IMEX America, which runs October 10-12, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the seventh year that MPI has served as the show's education partner. MPI will present the daily keynotes as well as power the Smart Monday program on October 9, 2017. In addition, the MPI Foundation will present its largest … Read More about MPI Returns as IMEX America Education Provider

IMEX Sets Attendance, Exhibitor Record

LAS VEGAS — Final figures published for the sixth IMEX America confirm that the trade show broke records for attendance and number of companies exhibiting, it was announced Nov. 2. The latest statistic released for the trade show, which took place Oct. 18-20 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, in Las Vegas, confirm that 12,227 meetings, events and incentive travel industry professionals … Read More about IMEX Sets Attendance, Exhibitor Record

New education, networking opportunities at IMEX

LAS VEGAS — Planners attending IMEX America will have access to new education streams and networking opportunities at the show, which runs Oct. 18 to 20, in Las Vegas. IMEX America’s education program runs all week after its usual professional development start on Oct 17, Smart Monday. The first of the daily MPI keynotes along with a new Association Focus program, PCMA’s Business School and the … Read More about New education, networking opportunities at IMEX

MPI Adds CMP Prep, HMCC Course to IMEX Monday

DALLAS — Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has added new program elements, including a CMP master class and Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC) course, to the schedule for Smart Monday (Oct. 17) at IMEX America, which runs Oct. 18 to 20. The interactive CMP master class session covers industry best practices as outlined in the CMP International Standards (CMP-IS) and will … Read More about MPI Adds CMP Prep, HMCC Course to IMEX Monday

ALHI Giving Away Diamond Necklace at IMEX

LAS VEGAS — Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) is giving away a diamond necklace to a planner attending IMEX America, taking place Oct. 18 to 20 in Las Vegas, as a way to spotlight its AAA Four- and Five-Diamond portfolio that serves the meetings and incentive marketplace. During IMEX America, incentive planning and meeting professionals, and business and association executives, … Read More about ALHI Giving Away Diamond Necklace at IMEX

IMEX America Debuting Latest Tech Innovations

LAS VEGAS — Meetings industry professionals attending IMEX America this year can preview the latest business innovations, many of which will come from the technology sector, according to nearly 40 per cent of meeting professionals. Imex America will be held Oct. 18 to 20, in Las Vegas. The survey of nearly 1,200 respondents by the IMEX Group revealed that 40 per cent of hosted buyers, 34.5 per … Read More about IMEX America Debuting Latest Tech Innovations

IMEX America Offering Comprehensive Education

LAS VEGAS — How to communicate and develop a personal brand delivering immediate impact, as well as how to anticipate and prepare for the future, are challenges facing many industry professionals both in and out of the office. Education sessions at IMEX America, taking place Oct. 18 to 20, in Las Vegas, have been designed to help meet those challenges. Planners can benefit from an extensive … Read More about IMEX America Offering Comprehensive Education

MPI Announces IMEX America Education Program

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) will return to Las Vegas this fall to deliver educational programming during IMEX America. As the strategic partner and premier education provider for the show, MPI will present the daily keynotes as well as power the Smart Monday program on October 17, 2016. In addition, the MPI Foundation will present its largest fundraising and networking event of the … Read More about MPI Announces IMEX America Education Program

MPI Foundation Raises Record Amount at IMEX

The Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Foundation has set a new record, raising more than $335,000 USD during IMEX America, which ran October 13-15, 2015 in Las Vegas. The money was generated from an industry leaders wine auction as well as through ticket sales, bungalow and cabana sponsorships and the support of host sponsors Caesars Entertainment and the IMEX Group for Rendezvous, the … Read More about MPI Foundation Raises Record Amount at IMEX

Loopd Wins IMEX Tech Startup Competition

Loopd, a technology startup that helps meeting participants exchange contact information and content, has been voted the winner of the #IMEXpitch competition, the second annual showcase of up-and-coming meetings technology companies held at IMEX America in Las Vegas on October 14, 2015. In addition to connecting attendees, Loopd also helps event organizers gather rich engagement and traffic … Read More about Loopd Wins IMEX Tech Startup Competition

German Convention Bureau Releases Meeting Megatrends Report

 LAS VEGAS, NV - The German Convention Bureau (GCB) released the findings from "Meetings and Conventions 2030: A study of megatrends shaping our industry" at IMEX America, which ends today. "The meetings industry is an economic driver for nations all over the world," said Matthias Schultze, managing director of the GCB. "As an innovation leader, we envision this megatrends study helping players in … Read More about German Convention Bureau Releases Meeting Megatrends Report

MPI Announces Speakers for IMEX America

January 14, 2011 Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has announced the lineup of keynote speakers and general sessions for the inaugural IMEX America trade show Oct. 11-13, 2011, launching with MPI’s MeetDifferent Day of Education and Innovation. Speakers at the trade show include Peter Sheahan – Internationally known best-selling author of Fl!p and five other books, Sheahan teaches his … Read More about MPI Announces Speakers for IMEX America

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