IMEX America
America's largest trade show for the global meetings, events, and incentive travel industry.
Dates
October 13–15, 2026
Venue
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Attendance
~14,000+ attendees
Frequency
Annual
Overview
IMEX America is the largest trade show in the United States for the meetings, events, and incentive travel industry, held each fall at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. It connects event planners and corporate buyers with destinations, hotels, and suppliers from around the world.
The show is renowned for its hosted-buyer program, thousands of pre-scheduled appointments, and a robust education program through Smart Monday and on-floor learning. For anyone who plans meetings, conferences, or incentive trips, IMEX is the year's essential marketplace.
IMEX gathers the very professionals who organize large-scale events, making it a key week for showcasing Las Vegas venues and VIP experiences.
Who Attends
Event planners, corporate meeting buyers, destinations, hotels, and travel suppliers.
Highlights
- ◆The leading marketplace for meetings and incentive travel
- ◆Thousands of pre-scheduled buyer appointments
- ◆Smart Monday and extensive education programming
- ◆Global destinations and venues under one roof
- ◆Free admission for qualified industry professionals
Insider Tips
- ◆Qualify for the hosted-buyer program to maximize value
- ◆Pre-schedule appointments — the show runs on its appointment system
- ◆Smart Monday education is worth arriving a day early
- ◆October books up fast; secure rooms and dinners ahead
Attending IMEX America?
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Information verified October 22, 2026. Dates and details are reviewed and updated automatically each month.