Four Reasons Not to Miss IMEX America 2013

IMEX America, being held for the third year,October 15-17,2013, at the newly renovated Sands Expo, has quickly become the industry’s premier show for meeting planners and executives from the US and around the world. Truly a global marketplace, IMEX America provides a great opportunity to network, learn about hot topics and trends, and get a lot of business done!

Unrivaled Business Opportunities

Over 2,500 international and US exhibitors – an increase of 10% from 2012 - will be at IMEX America 2013, providing buyers with "one stop shopping." With over 30 new exhibitors confirmed to date, get the latest on leading and upcoming destinations, hotels, cruise lines, DMCs, meeting services companies, and technology & product providers.

To help maximize your schedule at the show, use IMEX’s online scheduling system that allows you to control with whom and when you want to meet.

Turbo Learning at Smart Monday October 14th Fuels CMP Certification

Kicking off the event, prior to the show floor opening, is Smart Monday -- Powered by MPI, held on October 14th. This year, the line-up includes HMSAI and ISES, participating for the first time, as well as Site, GMIC, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, PCMA and ICCA.

Additional sessions are being offered to participants as well, all of which count towards CMP certification. Pick from a mixed format of sessions, opting to spend an hour or two in classes like "Brain Food: How Your F&B Choices Can Boost Your Meeting’s Strength," "Developing A Successful Social Strategy for Meetings and Events," and "Current Practices in Strategic Meetings Management," or spend a larger part of the day taking a deep dive session. A new feature this year, the "deep dive sessions" delve into topics like developing winning leadership & management skills, sustainable meetings planning, budgeting and communications, and influencing, communicating and selling more effectively. As an added bonus, some of these sessions will also be aimed specifically at industry veterans with over 15 years in the industry.

That evening, MPI will also host a planner reception to cap off the day with more mixing and mingling.

Don’t forget to join Association Focus for "a conference within a conference," specifically for association professionals and executives boasting a strong daytime education program and evening networking event.

Learning & Networking : Expanding Your Mind, Skills Set & Connections

If Las Vegas never rests, then neither does the IMEX America show education program.

Directly on the heels of Smart Monday, participants will discover a powerful range of FREE brain food opportunities when IMEX America 2013 opens the morning of October 15tht and all for free.

Find education locations like the Sustainability Hub and IMEX-CIC Inspiration Center right on the show floor and address topics from research, marketing & communications, and environmental & social responsibility to meetings and events performance as well as professional and personal growth. Debuting this year is the Technology Hub (located near the App Bar), designed to help event professionals meet tech demands and leverage the best. Additionally, a new Networking Hub will offer facilitated networking sessions, plus health/well-being and business performance advice.

Finally, just off the show floor, top-line, daily keynotes sponsored by MPI will be held as well as blockbuster events such as the new Policymakers’ Forum (organized in partnership with the US Travel Association), The Women’s Leadership Forum and more.

Once the sun goes down on "The Strip," networking comes to life at IMEX America with a variety of fun and exciting events like Site Nite North America, MPI Foundation Rendezvous, Association Evening, and the CIC Hall of Leaders (Sunday Oct 13).

Hands-on CSR & Sustainability

Lastly, at IMEX America you’ll get a truly hands-on experience with green meetings, and CSR.

You’ll be invited to roll up your sleeves and help out with Clean the World,TM an organization that recycles used hotel toiletries and donates them around the world. The IMEX kits created will go to children and others in the Las Vegas community.

You can also cast a vote for a local Las Vegas charity by turning in your badge when you leave the show. Depending on the bin chosen, a donation will be made by IMEX to one of two local community programs, either the Shade Tree or Opportunity Village, and your badging materials will be reused or recycled. IMEX will also announce the planned IMEX America IMEX Challenge for the 2014 show (taking place in Las Vegas).

To see if you qualify as an IMEX America Hosted Buyer (with flight & hotel provided) visit http://www.imexamerica.com/hosted-buyers/terms-conditions/ or register for free at http://portal.imexamerica.com/register.php and take advantage of special flight and hotel discounts.

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