IMEX America is the new trade show for the worldwide meetings, events and incentive travel industry.

After a highly successful first show the second edition will take place October 9 – 11 2012 at the Sands Expo, Las Vegas, which is connected to the show’s headquarters hotels, The Venetian and The Palazzo.

The show’s strategic partner and premier educational provider is MPI, whose MeetDifferent Day of Education and Innovation takes place on the day before the trade show opens, known as “Smart Monday”.

IMEX also has an exclusive partnership with the US Travel Association, the national, non-profit organization representing all components of the 4 billion US travel industry; is endorsed by DMAI and Site and has an Industry Partnership with PCMA.

Other supporting associations include: ACTE Global, ADME, AIPC, AMCI, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, Association Forum of Chicagoland, CALSAE, CIC, CSAE, ECM, FICP, GMIC, IACC, IAEE, IAPCO, ICCA, ISES, JMIC, NYSAE, PATA, SKAL and Spin.

IMEX America, www.imexamerica.com