If IMEX is the heartbeat of the global business events industry, then SITE is your go-to spot on the IMEX show floor for a pulse of what’s happening in the world of incentive travel — the “I” in “MICE.”
Here’s how you can connect with members of the SITE HQ team, fellow SITE members, incentive industry leaders, and emerging incentive professionals in Las Vegas this October.
Join SITE Young Leaders at their annual conference on October 6
When: Sunday, October 6 (all-day event)
Where: Golden Nugget, Las Vegas
Open to incentive travel professionals under age 35, join this vibrant community of next-gen leaders for a one-day conference at the Golden Nugget.
Gain entry level education through the Global MICE Collaborative
When: Monday, October 7 (all-day training)
Where: Mandalay Bay North Convention Center | South Pacific A
SITE is proud to be part of the Global MICE Collaborative, a new joint industry education initiative launched this year in collaboration with leaders from two other industry associations, IAEE and MPI. The Collaborative is offering introductory cross-industry training as part of Smart Monday.
Learn more and sign up (requires separate registration fee)
Join us for the reveal of 2024 Incentive Travel Index results on Smart Monday
When: Monday, October 7 | 2:30-3:30 PM
Where: Mandalay Bay Convention Center | South Pacific J
SITE’s Head of Marketing Pádraic Gilligan will be joining IRF President to debut the results of this year’s Incentive Travel Index research, featuring insights from nearly 3,000 industry professionals. This is a can’t-miss Smart Monday education session for anyone involved with incentive travel!
Celebrate at SITE NITE North America on Monday, October 7
When: Monday, October 7, from 8-11 PM
Where: Topgolf Las Vegas | 4627 Koval Lane
SITE NITE North America is always the best way to begin your #IMEXperience. Par for the course, 2024 is no different, with this year’s networking night out taking place at Topgolf Las Vegas, right on the strip.
SOLD OUT EVENT
Visit SITE throughout the week at Stand F317
When: Tuesday-Thursday, October 8-10
Where: Stand F317 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Swing by SITE’s stand on the IMEX show floor to chat about membership, 2025 events, new industry research, meet the newest members of the SITE team, and more. You can also book a meeting if you’d like to discuss something more in-depth with a SITE HQ team member.
Renew your membership — or join SITE! — and save, with Member-get-a-Member
When: offer available October 3-25, 2024
Where: online, or onstand (F317)
Our popular member-get-a-member offer returns for IMEX America 2024! Starting October 3, current SITE members can refer new professionals to SITE and, if your referral becomes a member, you’ll each save $100 on your 2025 dues.
Learn about new incentive travel trends as part of an IMEX education session
There’s plenty of educational sessions on offer during IMEX itself, where you can learn firsthand about new incentive travel topics and trends from SITE leadership. Here are sessions where you’ll find SITE HQ leadership sharing their inSITEs:
“The why of incentive travel”
When: Tuesday, October 8 | 10-10:45 AM
Where: IMEX Inspiration Hub
“Attracting and retaining the next generation”
When: Tuesday, October 8, from 11:30-11:45 AM; Wednesday, October 9 from 2:30-2:45 PM
Where: California State University (CSU) stand (F416)
Tuesday details | Wednesday details
“Experience vs. education in the event industry: the great debate”
When: Tuesday, October 8, from 2:30-2:45 PM; Wednesday, October 9, from 1:30-1:45 PM
Where: California State University (CSU) stand (F416)
Tuesday details | Wednesday details
“Building Belonging: A Reflective Dialouge on DEIB”
When: Tuesday, October 8, from 4-4:30 PM
Where: Destination Canada stand (D3017)
“Designing incentive travel experience for next-generation qualifiers”
When: Wednesday, October 9, from 10-10:45 AM
Where: MPI stand (F217)
Conversations with industry association CEOs
When: Wednesday, October 9, from 3-3:40 PM
Where: IMEX Inspiration Hub, Perspectives Theater (stand F234)
“Meet the mentors” ft. SITE CEO Annette Gregg
When: Thursday, October 10, from 11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Where: IMEX Inspiration Hub, Curious Minds Theater (stand F234)
*please note: the IMEX app will have the most up-to-date education details for all sessions above!
Relax with Fit City Adventures
When: Tuesday, October 8, from 3-4 PM
Where: SITE stand (F317)
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of IMEX appointments with a mindfulness moment, sponsored by Fit City Adventures.
Connect with chapter leaders at Wednesday’s chapter leaders meeting
When: Wednesday, October 9, from 7:30-10 AM
Where: Mandalay Bay Convention Center | South Pacific C
SITE chapter leaders are invited to meet in-person before show activities truly get underway on Wednesday, for updates from HQ and opportunities to exchange tips and tricks face-to-face — always a favorite, when our community comes together!
Contact us for more information
Raise a glass at SITE’s Wednesday members and friends reception
When: Wednesday, October 9, from 3-4 PM
Where: Tourism New Zealand stand (F1005)
Thank you to our friends at Tourism New Zealand — also the 2024 SITE Chapter sponsor! — for hosting this year’s IMEX America reception. Join us for sips and snacks on stand F1005 “if you seek” an excellent way to close out your second trade show day.
