Why come to IMEX as an agency planner?

Discover expert education and networking for agency planners working at event design, event management and event marketing agencies.

Gain a competitive advantage

With insights on the latest event trends and market opportunities
Meet with top-tier suppliers, providers and destinations
See the latest advances in event design and experiences

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Education designed for agency event planners

Whether you’re an agency planner or executive, we have education tailored to you. Our education is designed to help you future-proof your business, find solutions to current industry challenges and better service your clients.

Topics include:

Community builders
Event logistics
Experiential event design
Impact
Leadership and culture
Marketing and engagement
Tech innovation and AI
Trends and research
Wellbeing

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Hosted buyer program

If you regularly plan or commission international events, apply to join our hosted buyer program. You'll enjoy free flights and accommodations and our acclaimed VIP treatment. Uniquely flexible, tailored to each group or individual, defined by mutual commitment and supported by our team of dedicated (and devoted) relationship managers, the IMEX hosted buyer program stands apart. Dare we say it? (Yes, we do.) It's simply better!

Find out more about the hosted buyer program

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Bring a junior colleague and future-proof the events industry

Coming to IMEX as an agency owner, manager or director? Why not bring a junior staffer?

Inspire the next generation of event planners by bringing a junior staffer to IMEX. They'll gain valuable industry exposure, grow their professional network, and develop their knowledge at expert education sessions. And your business will gain from developing and retaining your most valuable junior team members.

And you may also be eligible to enjoy VIP treatment on our hosted buyer program.

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Attend IMEX America

If you’re an event professional, this is where you need to be. You’ll find all the suppliers you need in our 3,700 exhibitor-strong destination, venue and everything in between line-up from 80-plus countries.

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What's on at IMEX America

Beyond a trade show, we offer brilliant speakers, fresh ideas and inspiration at 300-plus educational and networking events over four days.

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Head to our Knowledge Hub for articles on current trends, issues and opportunities for the global meetings industry, including these three:

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How to create more sustainable events

According to research conducted by Cvent, 78% of event planners in 2024 want to improve sustainability at their events and in their organization.

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What AI means for the events industry

The conversation about AI has accelerated in the last few years, but what exactly is the benefit for the events industry?

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How can we create impact in the events industry?

Explore our 2025 Talking Point, Impact 2.0, and how you can create an impact.

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Ready to take the next step?

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