Schedule at a glance
IMEX America 2026 show and event schedule.
View our schedule at a glance to see what’s on each day of IMEX America.
Monday, October 12
Corporate Focus
Join fellow corporate planners for inside tips and tricks, shared experiences and combined knowledge. The program is split into two parts with a lunch break in between.
Association Focus
Aimed at empowering association leaders to address the multiple challenges of association management and development. Share your successes, connect with your peers and learn from others at our unique program created by ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. Registration required.
8am-6pm
Exclusively for high-level corporate executives, the Forum combines informal closed networking with an outstanding education program. Registration required.
8:30am-6pm
Smart Monday, powered by MPI (Meeting Professionals International) is a unique opportunity to invest in your professional development and network with your peers before the show opens.
Corporate Focus
Join fellow corporate planners for inside tips and tricks, shared experiences and combined knowledge. The program is split into two parts with a lunch break in between.
Association Focus
Aimed at empowering association leaders to address the multiple challenges of association management and development. Share your successes, connect with your peers and learn from others at our unique program created by ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. Registration required.
8am-6pm
Exclusively for high-level corporate executives, the Forum combines informal closed networking with an outstanding education program. Registration required.
8:30am-6pm
Smart Monday, powered by MPI (Meeting Professionals International) is a unique opportunity to invest in your professional development and network with your peers before the show opens.
Corporate Focus
Join fellow corporate planners for inside tips and tricks, shared experiences and combined knowledge. The program is split into two parts with a lunch break in between.
Association Focus
Aimed at empowering association leaders to address the multiple challenges of association management and development. Share your successes, connect with your peers and learn from others at our unique program created by ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. Registration required.
Tuesday, October 13
Education program
Our free education program runs each day of the show and is open to all IMEX attendees. Choose from 300-plus sessions across seven education tracks.
Event Leaders Exchange (ELX) Forum
A day of exclusive education, led by the Event Leaders Exchange (ELX), open to ELX members only. For more on becoming an ELX member visit their website or email: administrator@eventleaders.com
ELX at IMEX AmericaEducation program
Our free education program runs each day of the show and is open to all IMEX attendees. Choose from 300-plus sessions across seven education tracks.
Event Leaders Exchange (ELX) Forum
A day of exclusive education, led by the Event Leaders Exchange (ELX), open to ELX members only. For more on becoming an ELX member visit their website or email: administrator@eventleaders.com
ELX at IMEX AmericaEducation program
Our free education program runs each day of the show and is open to all IMEX attendees. Choose from 300-plus sessions across seven education tracks.
Event Leaders Exchange (ELX) Forum
A day of exclusive education, led by the Event Leaders Exchange (ELX), open to ELX members only. For more on becoming an ELX member visit their website or email: administrator@eventleaders.com
ELX at IMEX AmericaWednesday, October 14
Designed to help everyone attending Executive Meeting Forum, Event Leaders Exchange (ELX) or Corporate Focus turn what they’ve learned into meaningful action.
Join the Corporate Co-Lab to exchange ideas, build stronger connections and map out what happens next.
Co-Lab detailsFuture Leaders Lab
If you’re entering your final year of a hospitality, event or tourism management course, the Future Leaders Lab is a unique and free opportunity for you to gain expert insight into the meetings industry. Registration required.
Faculty Engagement Experience
If you're an influential academic teaching hospitality, event or tourism management courses, the IMEX-IAEE Faculty Engagement Experience is a unique and free opportunity for you to engage with meetings industry leaders, discuss trends, new solutions and innovations, share learning and best practice. Registration required.
Check the details8.30am-9:30am
Join the daily MPI keynote session to start your day.

Education program
Our free education program runs each day of the show and is open to all IMEX attendees. Choose from more than 300 sessions across seven education tracks.
Designed to help everyone attending Executive Meeting Forum, Event Leaders Exchange (ELX) or Corporate Focus turn what they’ve learned into meaningful action.
Join the Corporate Co-Lab to exchange ideas, build stronger connections and map out what happens next.
Co-Lab detailsFuture Leaders Lab
If you’re entering your final year of a hospitality, event or tourism management course, the Future Leaders Lab is a unique and free opportunity for you to gain expert insight into the meetings industry. Registration required.
Faculty Engagement Experience
If you're an influential academic teaching hospitality, event or tourism management courses, the IMEX-IAEE Faculty Engagement Experience is a unique and free opportunity for you to engage with meetings industry leaders, discuss trends, new solutions and innovations, share learning and best practice. Registration required.
Check the details8.30am-9:30am
Join the daily MPI keynote session to start your day.

Education program
Our free education program runs each day of the show and is open to all IMEX attendees. Choose from more than 300 sessions across seven education tracks.
Designed to help everyone attending Executive Meeting Forum, Event Leaders Exchange (ELX) or Corporate Focus turn what they’ve learned into meaningful action.
Join the Corporate Co-Lab to exchange ideas, build stronger connections and map out what happens next.
Co-Lab detailsFuture Leaders Lab
If you’re entering your final year of a hospitality, event or tourism management course, the Future Leaders Lab is a unique and free opportunity for you to gain expert insight into the meetings industry. Registration required.
Faculty Engagement Experience
If you're an influential academic teaching hospitality, event or tourism management courses, the IMEX-IAEE Faculty Engagement Experience is a unique and free opportunity for you to engage with meetings industry leaders, discuss trends, new solutions and innovations, share learning and best practice. Registration required.
Check the detailsThursday, October 15

If you’re an event professional, this is where you need to be. You’ll find all the suppliers you need in our 3,800 exhibitor-strong destination, venue and everything in between line-up from 90-plus countries.
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