What's on

What to expect at IMEX America

Beyond a trade show, we offer brilliant speakers, fresh ideas and inspiration at 150+ educational and networking activities over four days.

There’s no need to register for the majority of our education sessions. Events that do require registration will be clearly shown when our education program goes live around August 28.

In this section:
Education at IMEX
Specialist education program
Sessions you'll love
Students and faculty
IMEXrun and networking

Education at IMEX

Free professional education program

Our education program allows you to explore the latest topics and trends, level up your professional skills, and find solutions to industry challenges.

150+ education sessions across seven tracks:

Trends & Research
Impact
Business Practices
Experience Design
Event Marketing
Technology & Innovation
Wellbeing

Enjoy four days of expert education at IMEX America kicking off on Smart Monday powered by MPI, on October 7.
Explore which industry accreditations you can work toward by attending education sessions at IMEX.

Our specialist education program

Executive Meeting Forum

If you’re responsible for managing internal and external global teams with responsibility for high-level events, this is the activity for you. Join your peers to explore and challenge industry norms, and current ways of doing business. More about Executive Meeting Forum.

Association Leadership Forum

Join fellow association leaders for an engaging program tackling the key issues faced by associations today. You'll join lively round table discussions and learn from an expert panel. In conjunction with ASAE. See what's on for association planners.

Corporate Focus

Join fellow corporate planners for inside tips and tricks, shared experiences and combined knowledge. You’ll discuss and find solutions to the real issues affecting your work today. See what's on for corporate planners.

Schedule at a glance

See our schedule at a glance to see what's on each day of IMEX America. View the schedule at a glance.

Sessions you'll love

MPI KEYNOTES

Every day at IMEX America kicks off with a dose of inspiration from our outstanding MPI keynotes.

She Means Business

She Means Business is about diversity, gender equality and female empowerment. She Means Business takes place on Smart Monday, powered by MPI and is not just for women in business and events, but also their male counterparts. Open to all. Find out more.

Students and faculty

IMEX-MPI-MCI Future Leaders Forum

The activity for talented students considering a career in the meetings industry. The Forum is run in partnership with MPI (Meeting Professionals International) and global meetings and events company MCI. Learn more about the Future Leaders Forum.

Faculty Engagement Program

A two-day program designed for academics who teach and design event management. Engage with meetings industry leaders, discuss trends, new solutions and innovations, share learning and best practice. View the Faculty Engagement program.

Networking and working out

Take part in the IMEXrun

Join your colleagues for a 5km fun run as dawn breaks over Las Vegas on Wednesday morning. It’s our way of helping you get the best start to a busy day at the show. Open to all—whether you’re planning to sprint, jog or walk.

You’ll be able to register for the IMEXrun here closer to the show.

MORE ABOUT IMEXRUN

MPI Foundation Rendezvous

Thousands of IMEX America buyers and suppliers attend Rendezvous, the IMEX America Night sponsored by Caesars Entertainment. A prime opportunity to expand your network and mix with the industry’s best and brightest. You’ll be able to buy tickets here closer to the show.

SITE Nite North America

SITE NITE North America is always the hottest ticket in Vegas when IMEX comes to town. Join us October 7, 8pm-11pm at Topgolf

Any questions? Check our FAQs page or contact us:

Call: +44 (0) 1273 227311
Email: knowledge@imexevents.com

Laura Lewis

Senior Knowledge and Events Manager

Hannah Lee

Knowledge and Events Senior Executive