Three days. One roof. A year’s worth of networking and deals. That's IMEX America 2025, returning to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, October 7–9, 2025, where the global meetings, events, and incentive-travel industry gathers to shape the future.
With more than 15,500 attendees from 150+ countries, IMEX America has earned its reputation as the most comprehensive gathering for the people who power the meetings and events industry. There’s a seat for everyone, whether you're negotiating million-dollar deals or exploring career paths.
IMEX America 2025 targets six core groups with tailored benefits:
Let's explore what each group can expect and how they can maximize their experience.
Buyers and meeting professionals are corporate planners, association executives, event agencies, and in-house experts who source venues, suppliers, and services for business events. If you are a professional managing event budgets and multi-vendor sourcing decisions, IMEX America 2025 delivers direct access to your entire supply chain in three concentrated days. You'll reduce sourcing time from months to hours while accessing 3,500+ exhibitors from 150+ countries under one roof.
Here's what makes it invaluable:
The pre-scheduled appointment system alone cuts months of back-and-forth into three days of focused, outcome-driven conversations.
Stop by booth #F216 and meet the Eventcombo team to explore how our venue management and meeting management tools simplify event sourcing and scheduling.
Hosted buyers are event professionals who regularly plan large-scale international events with significant budgets and confirmed future programs. For planners managing multiple events annually with substantial spending authority, the Hosted Buyer Program eliminates your travel costs while maximizing your business opportunities.
Benefits include:
You’ll network with peers, 27% of whom manage budgets exceeding $10 million.
Schedule a visit to booth #F216, meet the Eventcombo team and explore our AI-driven Event Management Platform capabilities.
Exhibitors and suppliers include destinations, hotels, venues, technology providers, transportation companies, and service providers selling to the meetings industry. IMEX America brings your target market together in one location, providing measurable ROI through direct buyer access.
Here’s what the numbers reveal:
Your package includes real-time lead scanning, instant buyer messaging, and high-visibility sponsorships that extend your reach.
Stop by booth #F216 to meet the Eventcombo team and see how our solutions enhance exhibitor ROI and lead engagement with tools like the lead retrieval app and Open API integration.
Press and media professionals are journalists, editors, and content creators covering meetings, events, and travel industries for trade publications, digital platforms, and mainstream media. For media professionals covering industry trends, IMEX America delivers concentrated access to breaking news, executive interviews, and market intelligence.
The 82 press attendees from eight countries who participated last year gained access to:
With global industry leaders on-site, IMEX provides a reporting opportunity that generates months of content in just a few days.
Meet the Eventcombo team at booth #F216 to explore our tools that streamline planning and execution of media-focused events.
Students are final-year hospitality, event management, or tourism course participants exploring career opportunities in business events. Academics are faculty members teaching event-related subjects and conducting industry research. Students and educators gain direct exposure to industry practices and networking opportunities.
For students:
For faculty:
The impact is measurable: 95% of students report being more likely to enter the industry after attending. For educators, it's your chance to ensure your programs reflect current industry needs and trends.
Meet the Eventcombo team at booth #F216 to see how our platform supports educational events.
Trade association professionals are executives and staff members managing membership organizations, industry associations, and professional societies that host conferences, meetings, and events. If you are an association leader balancing member needs with revenue goals, IMEX America offers specialized forums to address operational challenges.
These are not generic business sessions. They're targeted discussions designed for your specific operational challenges.
Meet the Eventcombo team at booth #F216 to see our platform designed specifically to simplify association event management.
IMEX America extends far beyond the traditional trade show. Here's what makes it comprehensive:
The free educational program spans four days with 150+ sessions covering everything from sustainability measurement to AI integration. Specialized tracks include:
Each session offers practical takeaways you can implement immediately. You’ll also earn CMP and CSEP accreditation points, making it a smart investment in your professional development.
Impact 2.0 is the core theme for IMEX America 2025, moves the industry from inspiration to measurable action in three key areas: talent, connection, and sustainability.
IMEX America takes networking beyond traditional business card exchanges through creative formats designed for authentic connection:
Start your day at IMEX America 2025 with an energizing "sweat-working" session. The IMEXrun invites you to join industry colleagues for a 5km fun run through Las Vegas as dawn breaks on Wednesday morning, October 8, 2025. It’s a refreshing way to combine fitness with networking while taking in the early-morning sights of the city. Registration is required.
IMEX also hosts focused gatherings for specific segments and stakeholders:
These are interactive experiences designed to inspire creativity and connection. Check out:
Discover cutting-edge event technology through hands-on demonstrations, the IMEX-EIC Innovation Awards, and exhibitor product launches. These activations blend learning and networking, making three days in Las Vegas both productive and memorable.
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Drai's Beach Club and Nightclub, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment. This signature afterparty unites the industry for an evening of networking, entertainment, and celebration in one of Las Vegas’s most exclusive venues.
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Attendee Group |
Primary Benefit |
Key Feature |
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Buyers & Meeting Professionals |
Access to 3,500+ exhibitors |
Free admission + education |
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Hosted Buyers |
All-expenses-paid with flexible cancellation |
VIP treatment + concierge |
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Exhibitors & Suppliers |
Lead scanning + messaging |
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Press & Media |
Free accreditation + resources |
Dedicated Press Center |
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Students |
Career mentorship |
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Faculty |
Access to research + data |
Faculty Engagement Program |
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Association Leaders |
Peer roundtables |
Leadership forums |
The numbers speak for themselves: 86,000+ pre-scheduled meetings create millions in potential business value. Buyers and exhibitors gain unmatched access and ROI, while all attendees connect with cutting-edge industry trends. The focus on sustainability, wellness, and diversity reflects an industry moving beyond traditional metrics toward lasting impact.
Most importantly, it's your opportunity to be part of the "Impact 2.0" movement that's reshaping our industry.
Eventcombo will be on-site at IMEX America 2025, booth #F216. Book a podcast slot or schedule a strategy meeting to see how our AI-powered platform amplifies your event impact.
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