It promises to be a bright year ahead for SITE, with an exciting line-up of events that members and friends can add to their calendars now.
Here is where you’ll find SITE around the world in 2026.
SITE Global Conference
2026 dates: February 12-15
2026 destination: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Who goes: hundreds of SITE members and friends from around the world and all across the incentive travel industry
Why come?
Each year’s SITE Global Conference welcomes the entire SITE community and wider incentive travel industry to connect, learn, and discover together as part of this multi-day ticketed event — open to anyone who would like to attend.
The Conference also connects SITE chapter leaders and recognizes annual chapter achievements — and celebrates other standout accomplishments with individual accolades and the SITE Crystal Awards.
Registration for this event opens in early November 2026
SITE Incentive Summit Americas
2026 dates: March 13-16
2026 destination: at sea — Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas
Who goes: North American-based hosted buyers and global incentive travel suppliers
Why come?
Explore up-and-coming, emerging, and less-conventional incentive destinations — with this year’s event taking place on one of Royal Caribbean’s newest fleet additions and giving attendees a taste of incentive rewards at sea.
This event is invitation only, and applications for hosted buyers are now closed. Please contact our Head of Business Development & Partnerships Samantha Nicastro for sponsorship opportunities.
SITE Young Leaders Conference at IMEX Frankfurt
2026 date: May 18
2026 destination: Frankfurt, Germany
Who goes: SITE members and friends who are ages 35 and younger, with a personal or professional interest in incentive travel
Why come?
This one-day pre-IMEX Frankfurt event is one of the newest additions to SITE’s annual events calendar. MICE professionals ages 35 and younger are invited to come together and champion who — and what — is powering the future growth and potential of the incentive travel industry.
Designed by and for Young Leaders, this gathering is an excellent space to begin finding your footing as an emerging industry voice.
Registration for this event will open in spring 2026
SITE NITE Europe + exhibiting at IMEX Frankfurt
2026 dates: May 18 (SITE NITE) and May 19-21 (trade show dates)
2026 destination: Frankfurt, Germany
Who goes: SITE members and friends looking for an engaging pre-IMEX networking night — and who want to connect onstand later in the week, too
Why come?
Join us at SITE NITE Europe to start forming new industry connections before stepping foot on the trade show floor, especially with members and friends in the EMEA region.
And if raising a toast on Monday evening doesn’t quite sate your SITE needs, our team also exhibits at each year’s trade show. Our HQ team is ready to answer questions about membership, spotlight upcoming event & sponsorship opportunities, provide bespoke industry education, and more.
Registration for this event will open in spring 2026
SITE Incentive Summit
2026 dates: June 16-19
2026 destination: Bogotá, Colombia
Who goes: hosted buyers and incentive travel suppliers from around the world
Why come?
We’re expanding our popular Incentive Summit series into South America in 2026 — with an opportunity for a select group of global planners and supplier partners to enjoy boutique experiences in this emerging incentive destination. We’ll also be looking to tap into your insights, too, on how to grow the transformational power of incentive travel in the LATAM region more generally.
This event is invitation-only, and applications for hosted buyers are open through December 2025. Please contact Head of Business Development & Partnerships Samantha Nicastro for sponsorship opportunities.
SITE Classic
2026 dates: August 24-27
2026 destination: Puerto Rico, USA
Who goes: senior & C-suite North American incentive travel leaders, as well as global incentive travel suppliers
Why come?
SITE Classic continues to serve a dual purpose: shaping the future of incentive travel while funding the initiatives that sustain and grow our global community. Join leading industry voices to shape the findings and research that are driving the power and potential of incentive travel, while also raising funds for SITE Foundation.
This event is invitation-only, and applications for hosted buyers are now closed. Please contact Head of Business Development & Partnerships Samantha Nicastro for sponsorship opportunities.
SITE Young Leaders Conference at IMEX America
2026 date: October 11
2026 destination: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Who goes: SITE members and friends who are ages 35 and younger, with a personal or professional interest in incentive travel
Why come?
2025 saw our biggest Las Vegas Young Leaders Conference yet: with the challenge issued now for 2026 attendees to top that dynamism and energy in this engaging one-day gathering designed by and for emerging incentive professionals.
Registration will open in late summer 2026
SITE NITE North America + onstand at IMEX America
2026 dates: October 12 (SITE NITE) and October 13-15 (trade show dates)
2026 destination: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Who goes: SITE members and friends looking for an energetic pre-IMEX networking night at a top Vegas venue — and who want to connect onstand later in the week, too
Why come?
Join us at SITE NITE North America to reinforce industry connections and make new ties for the year ahead — all before stepping foot on the trade show floor at one of the largest annual pan-industry events.
You can also connect with members of the SITE HQ team exhibiting during IMEX America itself. Stop by to speak with us about renewing your membership (and saving by renewing early!), get a sneak peek at what we have planned for 2027, enjoy takeaways from incentive-focused education sessions, discover new ways to grow your incentive leadership, and more.
Registration will open in late summer 2026
Interested in sponsoring a 2026 event?
Connect with SITE’s Head of Business Development & Partnerships Samantha Nicastro to discuss current opportunities.
Interested in attending as a hosted buyer?
Please share your details via our hosted buyer form (even if you’ve joined us at SITE events before).
