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Count on expert speakers, brand-new ideas and plentiful inspiration at more than 200+ educational and networking activities—as well as an exhilarating exhibition.

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Our specialist education program

Association Focus

Association Focus is our specialist education event for association leaders and executives.

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Exclusively Corporate

If you organize meetings and events for your company, this is the event for you.

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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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IMEX-MPI-MCI Future Leaders Forum

The activity for talented students considering a career in the meetings industry. The Forum is run in partnership with MPI (Meeting Professionals International) and global meetings and events company MCI.

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Education at IMEX Frankfurt

However you prefer to learn, and however much time you have, we have the format for you.

Seminars: Absorb the vision and expertise of our industry experts at classroom-style learning sessions.
Research and workshops: Get the lowdown on the latest industry research in small group sessions. Your opportunity to stay current with fast-changing trends.
Campfires: Join informal group discussions where you can connect with the speaker and your peers.

Education accreditation

2026 program

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Be well at IMEX

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Well-being Lounge

Because it’s all too easy to forget to look after number one during the show, we offer opportunities to relax, refresh and reset. Retreat to the Well-being Lounge for meditation or a few quiet moments to yourself. Enjoy guided sessions by Inner Sense each day.

Take a break in the Quiet Room in the Well-being Lounge. This calm, welcoming space offers comfortable seating, blankets and a chance to unwind or simply pause for a moment. You’ll also find neurodivergent-friendly toys and puzzles. Open daily from 9:30am to 5pm.

Learn how to weave wellness into your own events by following our well-being education track.

Well-being Lounge sessions brought to you by Inner Sense and supported by Weichlein and Costa Rica DMC.

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IMEX Frankfurt Well-being Challenge

Sponsored by Caesars Entertainment and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, powered by Heka Health, and in partnership with the PCMA Foundation and Prevue Meetings & Incentives.

Want the chance of winning amazing prizes and earn rewards for taking care of yourself at the show? Join the Well-being Challenge—starting at 9am on Tuesday, May 11, 2027. Check back for more information.

Our Well-being Lounge sponsors

Join us for the IMEXrun

Join your peers for a 5km fun run along the banks of the river Main early on Wednesday morning.

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Networking events

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SITE NITE Europe

Build new connections and strengthen business relationships while raising funds for the SITE Foundation.

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Association Social

After Association Focus, catch up with your peers, make valuable new contacts and celebrate the start of IMEX.

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Gala Dinner

Join us for live music, fabulous food, engaging conversation and a celebration of outstanding achievement in the meetings industry.

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CIMclubbing@imex

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

Talking Point: Design Matters

In 2026–2027, we’re making Design Matters our Talking Point. Because good design isn’t just good business—it’s how things work, feel and change us.

Design is the ultimate differentiator. It’s design that helps organizations, brands and events stand out and be remembered. So, we’re inviting the global events industry to embrace design as a business superpower. Because it matters.

Why Design Matters →