IMEX America Poised for Strong Showing Next Month

IMEX America returns to Las Vegas in a few short weeks for its second edition since the pandemic, and all signs so far point to it being one of the largest editions since its launch in 2011. The show will be taking place at Vegas’s Mandalay Bay from October 10th to 13th.

IMEX reports that there are already more than 3,000 buyers from around the world as well as over 3,000 exhibiting companies confirmed for the show. There have already been tens of thousands of appointments booked between buyers and sellers.

Of course, not every event has the reach and budget that IMEX does, but the numbers already being reported reflect that the demand is there for attendees to meet and connect in person. The strong showing expected for the event is great news for the industry as it continues to struggle along its path to recovery.

Of course, not every event has the reach and budget that IMEX does, but the numbers already being reported reflect that the demand is there for attendees to meet and connect in person. The strong showing expected for the event is great news for the industry as it continues to struggle along its path to recovery.

Notably, the USA section of the show will be the largest ever, with more popular exhibition destinations joining the lineup. Exhibiting this year will be New York, Boston, Detroit, Orlando, Philadelphia, and San Diego, among others. In addition, many international destinations that were not able to attend last year due to pandemic restrictions will also be returning, and some new destinations are exhibiting for the first time as well.

The show’s Tech Hub will also be a key area as event tech companies adjust to the return to in-person events and are working to help eventprofs continue to leverage technology during this transition. Many of the biggest providers in the event tech space will have a booth on the show floor.

“Our 2021 come-back show was invested with an air of sheer celebration and excitement as the global industry reunited,” said IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer. “This year, the business fundamentals are what stand out. If our numbers are anything to go by, then despite strong macro pressures, including inflation and talent shortages, the bounce-back could be even stronger and more robust than forecasts predict.”