IMEX America¡¯s 2024 conference achieved record attendance this year, signaling strength and growth in the business events industry.?

The 13th edition of the event was held October 8-10 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. It welcomed over 15,500 participants, over 5,500 of which were buyers. There were over 86,000 pre-scheduled meetings, many of which were one-on-one with exhibitors.?

Among the sectors reporting growth this year was the incentive travel industry. The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence shared a new prediction that by 2026, 45 percent of buyers expect incentive travel to be above or significantly above current levels.?

Over 1,600 people attended learning sessions at the show¡¯s Inspiration Hub, with panels and speakers like event specialist Holly Ransom.?

Carina Bauer, IMEX CEO, concluded: ¡°We¡¯re delighted that the global business events community has reconvened in such strong numbers here this week, bringing with them a desire to meet with purpose and forge connections for mutual long-term gain,¡± said Carina Bauer, IMEX CEO. ¡°The broader catalytic effect of the show has shone through in the many fringe events, activities and celebrations on and off the show floor ¨C it¡¯s exciting to see how people have used the platform of the show to elevate their own impact and experience.¡±

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