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IMEX America 2027 Las Vegas

Sep 28-30, 2027 · Mandalay Bay

Dates verified date source · Official site · Attendance history

DatesTue, Sep 28, 2027
to Thu, Sep 30, 2027
VenueMandalay Bay
Venue guide: Mandalay Bay
Expected attendance~17,800 source (2026 figure)
City fullness (est.)Packed ~73K in town

How full will Vegas be during IMEX America 2027?

Packed: Strip rates typically spike. Book rooms 4-6 months out and lock private rooms early.

IMEX America 2027 falls mostly in the week of Sep 27, 2027, which we rate Packed on trade-show attendance: about 73,014 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting IMEX America 2027 and 2 other tracked shows that overlap its dates.

Overlapping shows

Each Monday-Sunday week gets one score: the pro-rated attendance of every tracked trade show in town that week. The score sets the week’s trade label. A trade show carries the trade label of the week that holds most of its days (ties go to the busier week), on every tile and page. A week’s headline label can be lifted by the leisure floor (“Busy (leisure)” or “Peak (leisure)”); trade-show tiles never inherit it. Method.

When to book entertainment for IMEX America 2027

Book entertainment: Plenty of time

Based on typical lead times for headline and booth entertainment (status as of Oct 18). In Packed or Sold-out weeks, book at the early end; private rooms and hotel blocks go fast too.

What is IMEX America?

IMEX America is the largest trade show for the global meetings, events and incentive-travel industry, bringing suppliers and buyers together for business, connections and education.

Who attends: Meeting and event planners (buyers) and destinations, venues, hotels and suppliers. The 2026 edition had 6,000+ buyers.

Attendance trend: A record 17,800+ participants in 2026, per IMEX; the 2025 edition was also a record (TSNN). Attendance history.

When it usually happens

IMEX America 2027 runs Tuesday to Thursday, Sep 28-30, 2027 at Mandalay Bay. It overlaps PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2027 and G2E 2027 (Global Gaming Expo).

Where to stay

For hotels connected to or near the venue, plus Loop and Monorail options, see our Mandalay Bay Convention Center guide.

Entertainment ideas for IMEX America

At the booth
  • A live performer or quick-change act to show what you can deliver
  • A caricature or live sketch artist
  • A mentalist for quick hooks
Client parties and dinners
  • A live band or DJ for a planner party
  • A comedian for a buyer dinner
  • A showcase-style evening featuring several short acts

Ideas, not endorsements. Match the act to the crowd and check the show's exhibitor rules on sound levels and booth activations.

IMEX America FAQ

When is IMEX America 2027?

IMEX America 2027 runs Sep 28-30, 2027 in Las Vegas.

Where is IMEX America 2027 held?

At Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.

How many people attend IMEX America?

About 17,800 (2026 figure, per the source linked on this page).

How busy will Las Vegas be during IMEX America 2027?

We rate the week of Sep 27, 2027 as Packed: about 73,014 trade-show attendees in town (estimate).

When should I book entertainment for IMEX America 2027?

Our booking meter currently reads “Plenty of time” for headline and booth entertainment, based on typical lead times.

What else is in Las Vegas during IMEX America 2027?

Overlapping tracked shows: PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2027, G2E 2027 (Global Gaming Expo).

Advertise here Venues, DMCs and transport partners can sponsor the IMEX America page (party venues, transport and DMC slots). See placements →

Attendance history and past editions

YearWhereAttendanceWhat it counts / source
2026Las Vegas17,800participants ("17,800+", record) source 6,000+ buyers.

Organizer or audit figures as published; counting methods differ between sources and years.

Sources and notes

2026: 17,800+ participants (record), 6,000+ buyers. A core audience of event planners.

Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.