IMEX America

Where the meetings, events and incentive travel industry gathers for the largest trade show of its kind in North America.

One of the biggest meetings industry markets in the world comes together annually under the one roof in Las Vegas. Making powerful connections since 2011.

Where 5,000-plus buyers connect with 3,300 global suppliers under one roof, building powerful working relationships.

2024 show dates:

Smart Monday October 7 (a day of free specialist education)
Tuesday October 8
Wednesday October 9
Thursday October 10

  • IMEX education

    Our free professional education program includes 200-plus in-depth seminars, hands-on workshops and specialist forums. Spark your imagination with ground-breaking keynotes and fresh ideas from experts and innovators. Explore our talking point, sustainability, well-being and experiential. Keep up with event tech and legislation, and polish your professional skills.

  • IMEX networking

    We offer countless opportunities to connect in the exhibit hall and at activities around the city, as the global business events community converges on Las Vegas. Whether you prefer sweating it out on the IMEXrun, the glamour of Drai’s or the informality of on-booth happy hours, this is where you can build powerful relationships while having the time of your life.

  • IMEX partners

    Our shows only happen with the support of our strategic partners, MPI and leading industry associations ASAE, Destinations International, ICCA, PCMA, SITE and the US Travel Association. And of course, our venue, magical Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, the North American convention destination, offering endless entertainment, fabulous hospitality and world-class meeting facilities.

  • IMEX experience

    Buyers can attend independently or apply to join our unique hosted buyer program with free and flexible flights, free accommodations and VIP treatment for qualifying buyers. Our unique online meeting system and schedule help you plan your time with ease, saving you time when you arrive. Everything we do at IMEX is with your success in mind.

5,000+
Total buyers in 2023 (all hosted buyers and buyer attendees)
80,000+
Meetings (one-on-one, group appointments and booth presentations) in 2023
4,000+
Hosted buyers

At IMEX America, you can walk through the world in a day, immerse yourself in the latest industry developments and ideas, find yourself at the heart of the global business events community.

Profile
Feedback shows that the thousands of meetings at IMEX America produced strong business for a wide cross-section of our exhibitors. Also notable was the quality of business and RFPs coming from walk-up meetings by buyer attendees. This is a clear signal that the industry is starting to build back confidently.

Carina Bauer, CEO

IMEX Group

IMEX participants — our exhibitors

  • National and regional tourist offices and convention bureaus
  • Major hotel companies
  • Conference and exhibition venues
  • Cruise lines, airlines and spa resorts
  • Tech providers
  • Event management specialists

Our visitors

Our visitors include meeting professionals from a wide range of disciplines and sectors including:

  • Meeting planners
  • Event agency heads
  • Association executives
  • Incentive travel buyers
  • In-house event experts

IMEX America launched by the IMEX Group in 2011 and is complemented by its sister show, IMEX Frankfurt

Register your interest

Select how you will be attending via an online form or email [email protected] for enquiries.