ELX Forum, Las Vegas 2024

Join us in Las Vegas on 7-8 October, 2024.

The ELX Forum at IMEX America is one of our four in-person gatherings annually.

Join us for an exclusive ELX reception on Monday evening, followed by a full-day meeting on Tuesday, October 8th, where collaborative learning and networking meet.

The ELX Forum is an intimate gathering for our community members, offering a collaborative environment where senior corporate event leaders can exchange ideas and best practices with peers in similar roles.

Do not miss this opportunity to engage with fellow industry leaders, join stimulating discussions, and seize the unique opportunities and conversations that only ELX events provide.

Registration is now open! Find out details of how to register below.

By joining with our ELX Hosted Buyer Group, we offer you the following:

✔ Access to our exclusive Networking Evening with the community on Monday, 7 October.

✔ A full day of ELX tailored content and discussion on Tuesday, 8 October, blocked in your hosted buyer schedule so you don't need to make any other meeting commitments.

✔ Free accommodation organized by IMEX.

✔ Reimbursable travel and complimentary transfers (including a new itinerary feature that allows you to modify your itineraries by requesting additional hosted nights, adding fam trip nights, etc.)

✔ Our new Team Extension Package (see below)

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ELX Team Extension Package

We recognize that you have limited travel budgets to host meetings with your teams, so we have partnered with IMEX on a new benefit for ELX members. Introducing the Team Extension Package.

This is a separate hosted buyer invitation that you can extend to your teams, and if you have 5 or more members attend, IMEX will provide you with a complimentary meeting room for 2-hours on Wednesday to host your own team meeting.

ELX members can refer to our community platform for more details on how to enroll their teams.

For ELX Members:

Sign in to your IMEX account and register as a hosted buyer using the ELX hosted buyer codes.

You should have received these in our newsletter, and can access our hosted buyer codes any time via our community platform here, or please reach out to h.elston@eventleaders.com directly.

REGISTER HERE

For Non-Members

This event is for ELX members only.

If you would like to join us at future ELX events, find out how you could become an ELX member.

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Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas

Monday, 7 October

The location for our networking evening will be announced at a later date, closer to the time of the event.

Tuesday, 8 October

Our content day will take place at the Mandalay Bay.

Mandalay Bay

Countdown to ELX Forum:

What can I expect from the ELX Forum?

The ELX Forum promises an immersive and enriching experience over the course of two days.

Our event kicks off with a vibrant networking evening on Monday, giving you the invaluable opportunity to forge lasting connections with like-minded senior global event leaders.

Following this, a full day of insightful content tailored for our members, by our members. ELX is resolute in placing open discussion at the forefront of these events. After all, collaborative knowledge is where the real magic happens.

Finally, members commit to a full day on the IMEX show floor on the Wednesday. Expect to engage in conversations that matter, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations that can help shape the future of the corporate events industry.

Specific details on the program format will be released in the following months.

When will the program be announced?

While we can't provide an exact date for the release of these details, we anticipate confirming them by August. Your patience is appreciated, and we assure you that the program announcement will be well worth the wait. Keep your eyes peeled for further information as we work diligently to curate an unforgettable experience for you at ELX Forum.

What does being a hosted buyer at IMEX include?

The hosted buyer program includes:

✔ Travel to Las Vegas – reimbursed by IMEX, up to the reimbursement banding limit

✔ Free accommodations –organized by IMEX, matched to your group program dates

✔ Complimentary transfers between airport –hotel –show

✔ The opportunity to network with 3,000+ other buyers and 12,000+ show participants

✔ 100s of sessions with CE credits

✔ Access to the top suppliers in the industry –3,000+ companies, 100+ countries

Do I need to book my own travel and accommodation?

✔ Accommodations are free and organized by IMEX, matched to the ELX program dates. Your accommodation details will be shared with you closer to the time of the event.

✔ You are responsible for organizing your own travel to Las Vegas. Your flight/train will be reimbursed by IMEX.

✔ IMEX will provide transportation to/from the Mandalay Bay on program dates. Airport transfers will also be provided by IMEX.

✔ If you are unable to accept accommodation or travel - no problem! Just contact a member of our team before registering.

What is expected of me at IMEX as an ELX member attending this event?

ELX members commit to attending portion(s) of the IMEX event, designed to suit their schedules and professional goals.

This will include:

✔ Attend the full day of ELX content on Tuesday 8 October.

✔ Attend the IMEX trade show and meetings for the full day on Wednesday 9 October – the following day of the ELX full day of content. Members are welcome to attend the show on additional days if they wish, just contact a member of our team.

✔ Pre-book meetings or block meetings (which may or may not be on the show floor) with the most senior industry executives from suppliers in attendance at IMEX.

✔ Encourage other members of their teams to join the IMEX showfloor.

At our events, we guarantee your voice will be heard.