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Top tips when visiting IMEX for the first time
We know it can feel daunting to attend a large trade show for the first time.
We've put together some top tips and recommendations to ensure you have an amazing show experience – covering everything from pre-show webinars to what to wear and where to eat!
We've put together some top tips and recommendations to ensure you have an amazing show experience – covering everything from pre-show webinars to what to wear and where to eat!
Meet thousands
of global suppliers
of global suppliers
Join the
IMEXrun
IMEXrun
Discover what Las
Vegas has to offer
Vegas has to offer
Meet the friendly
IMEX team
IMEX team
See lively
entertainment
entertainment
Have meaningful
conversations
conversations
Where to start
1. Get started: Create your IMEX account and register for the show!
You can create your IMEX account and register here.
Make sure to sign up for our 'Attending IMEX for the first time' webinar Wednesday, October 4. You can meet other first-time attendees, chat to the IMEX team and ask any questions. Make sure to update your LinkedIn profile and contact details.
2. Know what you want from IMEX
Set some targets for yourself and know why you’re going. Perhaps you want to find new suppliers or destinations, learn about the latest event tech and trends, or grow your contact book?
Once you know why you’re going, you can put together your ‘elevator pitch’. This should cover:
You can create your IMEX account and register here.
Make sure to sign up for our 'Attending IMEX for the first time' webinar Wednesday, October 4. You can meet other first-time attendees, chat to the IMEX team and ask any questions. Make sure to update your LinkedIn profile and contact details.
2. Know what you want from IMEX
Set some targets for yourself and know why you’re going. Perhaps you want to find new suppliers or destinations, learn about the latest event tech and trends, or grow your contact book?
Once you know why you’re going, you can put together your ‘elevator pitch’. This should cover:
- Who: Introduce yourself
- Where: Explain about your company and what it does
- What: Describe what you can offer as a solution
3. Book your travel and hotel accommodations
Here you can find out about traveling and staying in Las Vegas.
Planning your time at the show
4. Book your meetings
If you are attending as a buyer, prioritize meetings that could expand your network and further your business. We recommend six - eight meetings per day.
Prepare for your meeting and let the exhibitors know your intentions beforehand so the meeting can focus on signing the deal.
5. Attend education and events
We have over 150 FREE education sessions. Pick some sessions and add them to your schedule. You can see the education program live at the end of August. Find out What's on.
Prepare for your meeting and let the exhibitors know your intentions beforehand so the meeting can focus on signing the deal.
5. Attend education and events
We have over 150 FREE education sessions. Pick some sessions and add them to your schedule. You can see the education program live at the end of August. Find out What's on.
6. Give yourself some free time!
We suggest you keep some time free for unexpected meetings. There are also plenty of quiet spaces to recharge, have a coffee, and to catch up on emails while you’re at the show. Why not check out the Well-being Wheel to relax, refresh and revive.
Network like a pro
7. Use your IMEX account
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 which education and events to attend, and message other attendees.
8. Embrace the social side
There’s a great social scene at IMEX, so embrace it!
There are lots of exhibitor events on the show floor, plus many other networking events to take part in – from the IMEXrun in the morning, to MPI Foundation Rendezvous in the evening.
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 which education and events to attend, and message other attendees.
8. Embrace the social side
There’s a great social scene at IMEX, so embrace it!
There are lots of exhibitor events on the show floor, plus many other networking events to take part in – from the IMEXrun in the morning, to MPI Foundation Rendezvous in the evening.
Getting the most out of IMEX
9. At the show
Be sure to make use of the floorplan – it will be available in the app and printed at the show. If you're a buyer, we suggest you book meetings that are close together, so that you’re not walking from one end of the hall to the other. Top tip: wear comfortable shoes.
Join a show floor tour! On this 30-minute tour, you’ll meet other first timers and the IMEX team will be there to show you around. Keep an eye on this page - we'll be releasing details of the tour soon!
IMEX staff are willing to help you at the show. You will find us at the information desks and on the show floor.
Plan well, have fun and be open to meeting new people. If you have any questions before you arrive you can check our FAQs or contact us.
Be sure to make use of the floorplan – it will be available in the app and printed at the show. If you're a buyer, we suggest you book meetings that are close together, so that you’re not walking from one end of the hall to the other. Top tip: wear comfortable shoes.
Join a show floor tour! On this 30-minute tour, you’ll meet other first timers and the IMEX team will be there to show you around. Keep an eye on this page - we'll be releasing details of the tour soon!
IMEX staff are willing to help you at the show. You will find us at the information desks and on the show floor.
Plan well, have fun and be open to meeting new people. If you have any questions before you arrive you can check our FAQs or contact us.
Some top tips from our team
Check out our team’s top 10 things to do in Las Vegas.
"As so much of the Vegas action is inside, make sure you seek some daylight wherever you can - you can easily get outside from the show floor into the tranquil Mandalay Bay pool area!"
Lottie Elson, Head of Marketing Operations, IMEX
"Try the Las Vegas monorail! The Las Vegas monorail is super cool. It avoids the traffic, saves time and runs from Mandalay Bay, stopping at Excalibur then the Luxor - about a seven minute trip. There are also other routes from other casinos along the Strip."
Gillian Heath, Event Marketing Manager, IMEX
"I love exploring the Strip but if you have time go to Downtown Las Vegas. From a container park with a treehouse to great bars and restaurants, it's an experience unlike any other!"
Suzanne Mulligan, Head of Engagement, IMEX
Have any questions? Check our FAQs page or contact us:
Call: +44 (0) 1273 227311
Email: enquiries@imexevents.com
Call: +44 (0) 1273 227311
Email: enquiries@imexevents.com
Maria Gaillez
Relationship Manager
David Kries
Relationship Manager