10 to four : Respect for People and Planet ; Future Self ; Innovation and Creativity ; Event Planner Toolkit . The remodelled programme builds on IMEX ’ s strong educational legacy and aims to deliver a fresh twist on old problems while also facing the business realities of Q4 2022 head on . This radical simplification also fits better with post-pandemic business needs .

There are more than 200 educational events over four days , beginning with Smart Monday on 10 October , led by MPI . The free day of learning offers tailor-made opportunities for corporate and association planners to meet , connect and learn at the Executive Meeting Forum , Corporate Focus and Association Leadership Forum . There are also sessions from IAEE , EIC and MPI , plus She Means Business a joint event by IMEX and tw magazine , again supported by MPI .

The expanded Inspiration Hub is once again home to show floor education . It now offers a choice of ‘ E ’ for everyone sessions or learning tailored for agency , corporates , or association professionals .

Sessions will address topical challenges , such as how to manage supply chains to contract clauses and pricing fluidity . Digital dragons , cryptocurrencies and the metaverse will all be explained and explored , while sessions on building creative and communication skills recognise new workplace demands .

The programme is live online from September , which is also when buyers can start making appointments with exhibitors .

Supporting sustainability In a world where planet-friendly practices and carbon costs are more important than ever , IMEX America will champion sustainability , diversity ,

“ When to-do lists and hours are long and budgets and resources are limited , any visit to IMEX America needs to be a tailored , efficient , and satisfying experience ”

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and social impact throughout the education and across show floor activity with the IMEX-EIC People and Planet Village a focal point .

The Village , which returns following its launch at IMEX America last year , will feature a shared campfire area dedicated to sustainability , diversity , equity , and inclusion as well as the chance to take part in activities that support the local Las Vegas community . Wellbeing also figures highly with a dedicated Be Well Lounge offering mediation and mindful moments as well as wellness-focused show floor education or events .

Carina Bauer , CEO of the IMEX Group , comments : “ Every year we start afresh . We carefully craft and rework the show in response to what we ’ re seeing and hearing in the industry and from post-show surveys and data . When to-do lists and hours are long and budgets and resources are limited , any visit to IMEX America needs to be a tailored , efficient , and satisfying experience . More than ever , the market is looking for a single location – and a single business trip – that accomplishes multiple goals

Education in focus Every day at IMEX America kicks off with a dose of inspiration from outstanding MPI keynotes . Planners can learn how to make meetings more engaging , embrace new ways of thinking , consider the big issues , and explore innovation and creativity . Shane Feldman will host his Leadership Passport : Build Better Relationships and Create Engaged Communities session . Feldman is founder of Count Me In which has grown from a school project to a global community of over 10m young leaders in 100 + countries . He has been recognised by the White House , Prime Minister of Canada , and United Nations , and worked with a variety of big-name businesses .