IMEX America (and the fall season) are fast-approaching and that means the meetings and incentives exhibition is revealing more of its specialized programming to entice attendees to register.
In the first announcement, related to meetings technology, IMEX stated that meetings industry professionals can preview the latest innovations at #IMEXpitch on October 18. Selected applicants for the tech competition will describe their projects in a head-to-head pitch competition.
Each company has five minutes to put forward its product, including the concept, features and unique selling points, to a live audience. The winner, chosen by an expert judging panel, will receive a free space on the Technology Pavilion at next year’s show in addition to press and marketing exposure.
In other news, IMEX announced the reimagining of its Association Focus program, which it describes as a “unique education and networking event for association professionals.” The event, which will be held on Smart Monday, powered by MPI, on Oct. 17, 2016, will feature education and added networking time.
The new approach follows extensive feedback gleaned from IMEX attendees, and research conducted over the last nine months with North American Association partners and the wider meetings industry by an independent consultant who specializes in association-tailored, trends-driven education.
Participation in Association Focus is free and open to association professionals only.
IMEX America 2016 will be held at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas from October 18-20. Space will be limited for both the tech and association events, and pre-registration is required for Association Focus.
