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Schedule at a glance 2026

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Monday, May 18

A day packed with specialist education, before the show floor opens!

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Association Focus

Education and networking exclusively for association professionals.

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Exclusively Corporate

Education and networking designed for corporate event professionals.

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Association Social

An evening celebration for association executives.

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SITE NITE Europe

A SITE Foundation networking event.

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Tuesday, May 19

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IMEX exhibition

Open 9:30am-5:30pm

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Education program

Choose from 200+ sessions across eleven tracks every day of the show.

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Place Leaders Forum

Bringing together place leaders and business events leaders to shape the future of destinations.

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CIMclubbing@imex

Meet up with new and old IMEX friends for dinner and a drink.

Wednesday, May 20

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IMEXrun

A 5km early morning fun run along the river Main.

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IMEX exhibition

Open 9:30am-5:30pm


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Education program

Choose from 200+ sessions across eleven tracks every day of the show.

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Gala Dinner and Awards

Live music, great food, networking and award ceremony.


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Thursday, May 21

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IMEX exhibition

Open 9:30am-4pm

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Education program

Choose from 200+ sessions across eleven tracks every day of the show. 

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