The four-day program has two parts
IMEX America lists October 13–15, 2026 as its show dates at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, with Smart Monday on October 12. Its official site provides education sessions and an exhibitor directory for the meetings and events industry. The program is described as free to attend, but visitors still need to choose and check the appropriate registration route.
Attendance and price answer different questions
Free registration describes a price, not unrestricted admission to every activity. Treat this as a professional event and confirm your participant category with IMEX. Our directory’s current attendance label and the organizer’s registration rules should be read together before making travel arrangements.
Give each appointment a purpose
For a business visit, our recommendation is to take a one-page brief: the audience for your event, likely dates, preferred locations and the decision you need to make next. Leave a space to record unanswered questions. A short conversation can then produce a useful next step rather than another brochure.
Keep education time visible
Choose sessions that address a problem you are currently working on and protect their time from supplier meetings. Leave gaps for walking and follow-up notes.
Sources and updates
Sources reviewed 2026-10-12. Confirm current schedules and attendance rules with the organizer.