IMEX Group has introduced a new education programme for IMEX America themed ‘Pathways to Clarity’. It will feature four tracks, which have been reduced from 10.
“In creating our education program for IMEX America this year, we’ve aimed for radical simplicity,” Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group.
“We know that meeting and event industry professionals are overrun, overwhelmed and seeking clarity. This year’s learning sessions are designed to cut to the heart of the biggest issues in business and personal growth.”
Bauer added, “we’ve also brought some tailor-made education for specialist audiences. This means corporate and association planners will learn side-by-side with their partners, clients, and suppliers.”
IMEX America will take place from 10 – 13 October at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.
Pathways to Clarity
The four tracks at IMEX America are titled: ‘Respect for People and Planet’; ‘Future Self’; ‘Innovation and Creativity’, and ‘Event Planner Toolkit’.
Over 100 sessions will be available, with the majority taking place in the Inspiration Hub:
- ‘Our red flag employee’ will demonstrate the behavioural “red flags” that create unhealthy work environments.
- The art of badassery: Unleash your mojo with the wisdom of the Dojo’ will be a martial arts-led approach to workplace safety.
- ‘Fickle eaters’ addresses the fundamentals of food and beverage planning while supply chains are compromised and demonstrate how to incorporate dietary needs into menus cost-effectively.
- The potential expansion of hybrid will be demonstrated in ‘Hybrid is still a thing, so let’s get it right’.
- In ‘Enter the metaverse: a how-to guide’, the steps to planning a metaverse event will be covered, giving attendees a first-hand glimpse into the metaverse.
- Sustainability and the circular economy: What the future holds’ will detail the benefits of integrating sustainable best practices.
MPI keynotes
MPI keynotes will begin on Smart Monday, 10 October, powered by IMEX America’s strategic partner, MPI. They will focus on human-centred service, imposter syndrome, and how to engage communities.
- ‘Practicing Human-Centric Service’ will be delivered by classical violinist and composer Kai Kight, who will use music as a metaphor to inspire imagination and fulfilment in individuals and organisations.
- As nearly 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at work, ‘The Science of Self-Sabotage: Making Imposter Syndrome Your Superpower’ will share coping strategies.
- In ‘Leadership Passport: Build Better Relationships and Create Engaged Communities’, attendees will learn to cultivate community-led work environments to improve their teams’ performance.
- ‘On the Playground: Your IMEX America Unkeynote Experience’ will introduce a solution-focused experience that uses play to provide new perspectives to serious event and meeting challenges.
IMEX America will also play host to networking events for corporate and association planners to meet, beginning on Smart Monday. Further sessions, including industry certifications and top-ups, will be delivered by IMEX partners including IAEE, EIC and MPI.
She Means Business, a joint event by IMEX and tw magazine, supported by MPI, will also return available to all attendees. All eligible sessions throughout the show carry CMP accreditation.
