IMEX America is the largest trade show for the global meetings, events, and incentive travel industry. The 2026 edition is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas from October 13–15, 2026, with Smart Monday—a day of free education and networking—occurring on October 12, 2026.
đź“… Event Details
The event will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Here are general indicators of its scale, based on the 2025 edition:
- Total Participants: 17,633
- Total Buyers & Meetings: 92,000 meetings booked from 74 countries
- Exhibiting Companies: Represented 80+ countries
The 2026 edition serves as a central gathering point for the business events sector, with a strong focus on in-person connections and doing business face-to-face. Hosted buyer program data from the 2025 show indicated that 91% of hosted buyers rated the “importance of IMEX” as high, underscoring the value of physical attendance.
đź“ť What to Expect
Education & Learning Program:
- The complimentary learning program for 2026 features a range of tracks, including:
- Advanced event logistics
- Health and well-being
- Marketing and engagement
- Tech enabled futures
- New tracks for 2026 include:
- Designing for human needs
- Design Matters
- Design for spectacle
- Regenerative design
Smart Monday (October 12, 2026):
- A full day of free education and networking, provided by Meeting Professionals International (MPI), open to all attendees.
đź’ˇ 2027 Event Information
The 2027 edition is confirmed to return to Las Vegas in October 2027, with the exact dates yet to be announced.