IMEX America attracts more than 17,000 attendees. Photo Courtesy of IMEX America

Read about this year’s events and plan your schedule with Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine’s “IMEX America 2026 Preview” section in our August/September digital edition. 

IMEX America 2026, the largest meetings industry trade show in the U.S., will be held October 13 to 15 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. If you plan meetings and events, there’s no better place to network with other planners, meet with global suppliers and destinations, and learn how to make your meetings more impactful.

Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group, says, “From first timer welcomes and show floor ‘Wonder Walks’ to early morning fun runs and specialist education workshops, we recognize that meaningful relationships are often built in a variety of IRL settings. And attendee feedback tells us that’s increasingly important: Explori’s independent survey of IMEX America last year found that nearly 90% of buyers rated the show’s networking opportunities as ‘good’ or ‘excellent.’ Our Explori survey data also showed that attendees felt more successful in achieving their learning goals, thanks to improvements to programming and education track structure. Building on that momentum, attendees at the show this year will be able to choose from a wide range of sessions and create their own personalized learning journey, based on their interests, career goals and onsite schedule.”

The annual talking point at this year’s show is called Design Matters. From the buildings that host events to the experiences within, design shapes the world in every detail. Design utilizes skills that will make a difference in business in the future, including curiosity and creativity. The topic will inform five new education tracks this year: Designing for Human Needs, Design for Spectacle, Design Matters, Regenerative Design and Tech Enabled Futures.

Every aspect of IMEX America is built for education, kicking off with Smart Monday, on October 12, in which MPI Academy has plenty of workshops and discussions. The event continues with networking get togethers, keynote speakers, award recognition and other events to keep attendees engaged.

Read more about this year’s events and plan your schedule with Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine’s “IMEX America 2026 Preview” section in our August/September digital edition.