What You Need To Know About IMEX America 2024

IMEX America, the largest meetings industry trade show in North America, will be held in Las Vegas.

 

People working in the meetings industry from all over the United States and more than 65 other countries are expected to be at this event.

 

WHEN: October 8th to 10th, 2024

WHERE: Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas

 

 

Attendee Profile

 

Over the course of three days, IMEX America 2024 will host quite a range of people like:

 

1. Meeting Planners: Thousands of meeting planners from corporations, associations, third-party companies, etc. will attend to find destinations, venues, and suppliers for their events.

 

2. Exhibitors: Nearly 3000 exhibitors plan to put their products and services on display. These exhibitors are hotels, convention centers, destination marketing organizations, travel companies, etc.

 

3. Hosted Buyers: Thousands of hosted buyers from multiple countries have registered for the event, and qualified buyers get free travel and lodging.

 

Networking Opportunities

 

Outside of the trade show floor, numerous networking events are lined up at IMEX America for attendees:

 

1. Country Networking Events: Different countries will host receptions and networking events. This gives lots of room to connect with destinations worldwide.

 

2. IMEX Gala: This is a signature networking event. It features cuisine from around the world with live entertainment.

 

3. Receptions by Region: These receptions are designed to fit the needs of people from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America.

 

Educational Programming

 

The educational programming at IMEX America 2024 will include:

 

1. Keynote Speakers: Keynote speeches will be given by well-known experts in the field.

 

2. Hosted Buyer Sessions: New trends and best practices will be talked about in these private sessions just for hosted buyers.

 

3. Trends Watch Tours: To see the most important exhibitors and places to visit at the trade show, you get a guided tour of the floor.

 

Exhibitor Opportunities

 

Exhibitors will have multiple opportunities to connect with buyers:

 

1. Pre-Scheduled Appointments: Through the IMEX online platform, exhibitors can set up meetings with hosted buyers ahead of time.

 

2. Networking Lounges: There’ll be special lounges set up where buyers from specific areas or industries can meet and talk.

 

3. Exhibitor Showcase: Here, businesses can display their latest products to potential customers.

 

Sustainable Practices

 

IMEX America is committed to sustainable practices. Several initiatives will be observed:

 

• The use of digital badges will simplify registration and cut down on paper usage.

 

• There will be full recycling programs for papers, plastic, etc.

 

• The event works with other groups to reduce its carbon footprint.

 

Final Thoughts

 

IMEX America 2024 looks like it will be a lively and interesting event that will help people connect, share information, and shape the future of the meetings industry.

 

This event gives everyone in the industry – be they a meeting planner, an exhibitor, or a hosted buyer – the best chances to network, learn, and grow.

 

Want to Exhibit at IMEX America 2024?

 

You’re going to be competing with a thousand other exhibitors at least at IMEX America 2024.

 

For maximum foot traffic and to leave a strong impression on attendees, you need to stand out at trade shows. More attendees visiting your booth means more chances to turn them into potential buyers and make new business relationships.

 

TrueBlue Exhibits can provide you with custom exhibit rentals and LED video wall rentals with high-quality displays, that help people recall your brand and get your marketing message across clearly.

 

Our Las Vegas trade show booth rentals are available in different sizes, styles, and price ranges to meet different needs.

 

For more information on custom trade show booths and our services:

 

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