IMEX America is just around the corner, and this year, the incentive travel community is heading to Las Vegas for another week of connection, learning, inspiration and plenty of memorable moments.
If you’re looking to connect with incentive travel professionals, discover the latest industry insights, or simply make the most of your time at IMEX America, SITE is bringing plenty to the table.
As the only global association dedicated exclusively to incentive travel, here’s where you can connect with SITE before and during IMEX America 2026.
Sunday, October 11 | SITE Young Leaders’ Conference
9:30 AM–5:00 PM | The INDUSTRIAL
Kick off your IMEX America experience with the SITE Young Leaders Conference, a full day designed specifically for emerging incentive travel professionals. Connect with Young Leaders from around the world, exchange ideas, build your network and gain fresh perspectives on the future of incentive travel.
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Monday, October 12 | Straight Talk: Inside the Direct Selling Incentive
10:45–11:30 AM | South Pacific I, North Convention Center
Direct selling companies spend billions on incentive travel each year, but what really drives their decisions? This buyer-led panel brings new SITE research to life, revealing how programmes are designed, destinations make the shortlist and qualifier expectations are changing.
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Monday, October 12 | The Big Reveal: Inside the Incentive Travel Index 2026
12:00–1:00 PM | South Pacific J, North Convention Center
Join SITE and the Incentive Research Foundation for a first look at the 2026 Incentive Travel Index, exploring the latest data, trends and insights shaping the incentive travel industry.
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Monday, October 12 | Global MICE Collaborative Certificate
12:30–4:30 PM | South Pacific A, North Convention Center
The Global MICE Collaborative brings together experts from IAEE, MPI and SITE for a half day certificate course covering the MICE sector and the knowledge and skills required to deliver conference, exhibition and incentive events.
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Monday, October 12 | SITE NITE North America
8:00–11:00 PM | Zouk Nightclub, Resorts World
SITE NITE North America returns to Las Vegas on Monday night, bringing together more than 1,500 incentive travel professionals for one of the biggest networking nights of IMEX America.
This year, we’re setting sail with a Yacht Rock theme. Think crisp linen, nautical-inspired style, sunset vibes, smooth classics and great company. Whether you’re reconnecting with industry friends, meeting new partners or celebrating another year in incentive travel, SITE NITE is the place to be.
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October 13-15 | Visit SITE at stand E1940
Stop by to chat with the SITE team about membership, education and certifications, research, upcoming events, hosted buyer opportunities and everything happening across the global SITE community.
Whether you’re a long time SITE member, thinking about joining, or simply want to learn more about the world of incentive travel, we’d love to see you. Throughout IMEX America, come and find us at Booth E1940.
Tuesday, October 13 | Latest SITE news and celebrating SITE Young Leaders
SITE Press Conference
11:00–11:30 AM | Press Center
Join SITE for a press conference on the latest research, news, and association updates from across the global incentive travel community.
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Member & friends reception
3:00–4:00 PM | Booth E1940
Celebrating 20 years of the SITE Young Leaders community. Stop by the SITE booth to connect with members, colleagues and friends, and raise a glass with us.
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Wednesday, October 14 | The week continues
Chapter Leaders Meeting
7:30–9:30 AM | South Pacific C, North Convention Center
SITE Chapter Leaders attending IMEX America are invited to connect with one another and with the wider SITE community.
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Shifting generational preferences in incentive design
10:10 AM–10:50 AM | Inspiration Hub, Insights Theater, B4100
Explore new research into how different generations respond to incentive travel and reward strategies. Learn what motivates Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z, and discover how preferences vary across today’s multigenerational workforce.
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Cheers to our 2027 Global Conference host
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Destination Vancouver booth D3031
Join us at the Destination Vancouver booth for a toast to the 2027 SITE GC experience.
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Member & Friends Reception
3.30PM – 4.40PM | Discover Puerto Rico booth E2153
Join us at the Discover Puerto Rico booth to celebrate this amazing destination and connect with our members, colleagues and friends.
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In the thick of it with event sustainability
3.30PM – 4.15PM | Curious Minds Theatre
Explore the global sustainable events landscape, from key frameworks and regulations to regional priorities, with real-world insights with SITE sustainability chapter members.
