Today at IMEX (Monday October 6)
Day one of IMEX America week kicks off with the brightest minds and the boldest ideas taking the stage at Smart Monday powered by MPI.
A full house of association leaders, corporate executives and senior planners will be diving into tailored learning and networking at Smart Monday events at Mandalay Bay and beyond including Association Focus, created by ASAE and sponsored by Visit San José; Executive Meeting Forum sponsored by Resorts World and Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau; and Corporate Focus.
Smart Monday also includes the first of this week’s MPI keynotes—Rob Lawless on the untapped value of human connection; the first sessions of our Rising Talent Series; She Means Business from IMEX and tw magazine, supported by MPI; the Skift Meetings (AI) Innovation Lab; and the USBI Speaker Showcase.
Plus, we’re inviting everyone to make magic at meetings with Disney Creative Studio, watch a live recording of Meetings Today’s podcast, Dare to Interrupt, be the first to hear insights from the latest Freeman Trends Report and the Incentive Travel Index 2025, plus so much more.
And if this is your first time at IMEX America, there are dedicated sessions on navigating the show and Mandalay Bay—both great opportunities to meet other first-timers and spark the first (of many we’re sure) IMEX friendships.
As the day winds down, and the desert sun cools, head out to take in the wonders of Las Vegas on a walking tour with Go! Running Tours or join one of Lip Smacking Foodie’s now-legendary downtown and Strip adventures.
And to round off the day, the IMEX party moves to the Bellagio Resort & Casino for the glittering EIC Global Awards Celebration, and to INDUSTRIAL for a 90s-themed SITE Nite North America (it’s going to be “da bomb!”).
Tomorrow
Start your day in the best possible way with a bodyweight bootcamp, guided meditation or breathwork at the Circadian Cove, before taking a seat at 8:30am for physician, spoken-word poet, thought leader and MPI keynote, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa on workplace wellness that’s smart for business.
All this week
Take part in
ALHI’s silent auction and play your part in ending child trafficking through their End it Movement.
What's on at IMEX America this week
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