Live Updates: IMEX America 2015

Everything you need to know about #IMEX15 IMEX America is celebrating its 5th anniversary as the largest meetings-industry trade show in the U.S., and they’re doing it in electrifying Las Vegas. Hosted by The Sands Expo and Convention Center, IMEX 15 is expected to bring more than 10,000 participants from 150 countries. The 3-day event […]

Taking Care of Business at IMEX America 2015

Networking and business opportunities run deep at IMEX America Being the biggest meetings industry trade show in the United States, IMEX America sets the stage for near-limitless opportunities for meetings and events professionals to expand their connections and business potential in just three days of jam-packed opportunities. The show floor—where planners and suppliers can’t walk […]

IMEX America 2015: The Biggest Gets Bigger

IMEX America 2015  adds more of what makes the industry’s biggest event GREAT IMEX America celebrates its fifth anniversary with the 2015 show (Oct. 13–15 at Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas). As has been the case with each successive show, this year’s event is poised to be bigger and better than ever, […]

A Cleaner, Greener IMEX America 2015

From waste reduction to educational sessions, a slew of sustainable initiatives are coming to IMEX America 2015. This year’s conference, which takes place October 13-15 in Las Vegas, implements results from the MeetGreen Sustainability Report. Last year, IMEX America reduced total waste by 31 percent, food waste by 56 percent and increased use of locally […]

IMEX Academy Awards 2015 Honor Industry Pros

The IMEX Academy Awards 2015 took place last night at the 13th annual IMEX Gala Dinner in Frankfurt. IMEX Group Chairman Ray Bloom and Managing Director Paul Flackett presented the awards to five people from around the globe for their outstanding service to the meetings and incentive travel industry. IMEX also presented its Green Supplier Award. Other awards were presented leading […]

Applications Open for IMEX-GMIC Green Awards 2015

Applications are now open for the IMEX-GMIC Green Awards 2015 honoring outstanding environmental and social initiatives. Jointly run by IMEX and the Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC) and now in its 13th year, these awards recognize outstanding achievement in green meetings planning, sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2015. […]

IMEX Frankfurt 2015 Plans to Be Bigger and Better

Photo Courtesy of Imex One of the biggest industry meetings on the annual calendar is IMEX in Frankfurt, and organizers have released preliminary details of the 2015 event, taking place May 19-21 at the Messe Frankfurt convention and exhibit hall.  Of note this year:  A large increase in the number of new hosted buyers (34 […]

How the IMEX Crowd Prioritizes Human Beings at Events

At IMEX America, Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023.

Amex GBT Showcases 2024 Forecast at IMEX America 2023

At this year’s IMEX America 2023, Amex GBT gave its forecast in its 13th annual “Global Meetings and Events Forecast,” and things look bright.