Essential Education
IMEX America will deliver a rich and varied education program featuring an unprecedented number of educational events, custom-built by our broad coalition of industry partners. All attendees will be welcome at our inspirational education seminars, workshops and forums, run by leading experts and supporting industry trade associations, held before, during and after the show. And don't miss Smart Monday - a full day of cutting-edge education the day before the trade show starts (8 October). Designed to interpret the industry and market needs of a rapidly-changing world, our educational program will open new opportunities for IMEX America audiences eager for knowledge and new ideas that you won’t get anywhere else.
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“The impact of the hosted buyer program will be tremendous.” Betsy Bondurant, President, Bondurant Consulting |
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MPIMPI is IMEX America's Premier Education Provider delivering the MeetDifferent Day of Education and Innovation on Smart Monday, the Power Keynote series and a pre-show webinar series. “As the Strategic Partner of IMEX America, MPI will design a uniquely co-created educational experience for buyers and sellers at IMEX America as the preferred North American trade show for our community.” |
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ASAEASAE: The Center for Association Leadership will deliver the education for IMEX America’s Association Day in partnership with ICCA (taking place on Smart Monday). This event will be designed specifically to address the needs of association executives and will be followed by the IMEX America Association Evening – a fantastic opportunity for association executives to network with each other and key exhibitors. “We look forward to working together with IMEX America to create an event filled with top notch education sessions.”
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SiteSite will deliver educational sessions during IMEX America, as well as holding their 2011 Annual Conference immediately following the show.. “What a great way to add value to attendees during a time when the demand for ROI is paramount."
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PCMAPCMA will hold their International Summit after IMEX America in addition to holding Joint Board Meetings. For more information, please visit pcma.org/internationalsummit. "The co-location of the PCMA International Summit and IMEX America creates one of the most powerful hosted-buyer events in North America." Deborah Sexton, President and CEO, PCMA
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GMICGMIC will be presenting education on sustainability and environmental best practice at IMEX America, through the Sustainability Center.
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IAEEIAEE will run their CEM Program during IMEX America in addition to an open session on best practice in the exhibition and events industry. "IAEE is very excited to partner with IMEX America on this unique event." Steven Hacker, CAE, President, IAEE
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ACTEThe ACTE PowerTalk at IMEX America is designed to enhance understanding of the corporate travel market, offering the opportunity to openly discuss the future of our industry. Takes place on Smart Monday.
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IAPCOIAPCO will run a seminar outlining the differences between PCOs and US Meeting Planners and provide pointers as to how US associations can work offshore. They will also partner with PCMA for part of their Summit program. |
Further industry education will be delivered by the following association partners - designed uniquely to address their members’ needs:
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