People and planet pledge

Make a pledge for people and planet

We’re on a mission to support both people and planet by telling stories and seeking action. Whether you’re a booth coordinator or a buyer, we’re asking you to make a pledge to champion social impact and environmental responsibility at IMEX America.

With special thanks to our sustainability consultant, MeetGreen™. Contact eric@meetgreen.com to find out how MeetGreen can help with your next event.

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Commitment

By each committing to four simple actions, together we can create a show that’s both inclusive and conscious of our impact on the planet.

Recognition

We’ll highlight participating booths with a green booth number and in a display at the People and Planet Theater.

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Reward

Everyone supporting the pledge can collect a ribbon at the Info Zone or Inspiration Hub to show their participation.

People and planet pledge for individuals

Here are some actions for individuals:

Choose four (or more) of the following:

Read and support the IMEX code of conduct
Visit the People and Planet Theater
Attend an Impact education session
Bring a pronoun badge to wear at the show

Travel responsibly by carbon offsetting your travel, using public transportation, or walking to and from the show

Download the TraffickCam App (to help combat human trafficking)

Choose sustainable food options (look out for regional, organic, waterwise, vegetarian and plant-based options on our menus)

Perform a random act of kindness (buy someone a coffee in the coffee line, help with directions or donate to local Las Vegas charities: Spread the Word Nevada, The Shade Tree or Opportunity Village)

Place your unwanted items in the donation bins and recycle your show badge when you leave

People and planet pledge for exhibitors

Here are some actions for booth coordinators:

Commit to four (or more) of the following:

Talk to your booth constructor about using sustainable materials and what they can do to reduce waste
Order sustainable catering (regional, organic, waterwise, vegetarian, plant-base
Reduce or remove all single-use plastics and paper, including brochures
Only offer sustainable gifts or giveaways with your IMEX account, everything is in one place. If you're attending as a buyer, you can schedule meetings with exhibitors, see a full attendee list, plan education and activities to attend, and message other attendees.

Read, follow and share the IMEX code of conduct with your booth partners and team members

Support the use of pronoun badges for your team

Download the TraffickCam App (to help combat human trafficking)

Travel responsibly by carbon offsetting your team's travel to the show

Check back for the pledge links in 2026.

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What's on at IMEX America

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About IMEX America

This is where the global meetings and events industry comes together every year, to meet, learn and do business at our industry’s leading and largest trade show.

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