IMEX America 2024 welcomed more than 15,500 attendees.
Trends
5 Key Event Trends We Spotted at IMEX America 2024
Last week's trade show—which broke attendance records once again—showcased ideas around the power of sports, engaging better with Gen Z attendees, and more.
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Industry Insiders
Prospering With Purpose: IMEX America
During the festival, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson shared her life story and new memoir, Lovely One, with staff writer Clint Smith.
Event Production & Fabrication
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New York
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CJ Hendry’s vibrant floral installation found a new home at Industry City’s 19,000-square-foot industrial event space, Box Factory.
Venues & Destinations
How a Brooklyn Event Venue Saved This Viral Floral Pop-Up
White Papers & E-books
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Tracking the Right Metrics for Event Success
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Crafting a New Playbook for Sports Events & Experiences
Podcasts
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Hear from an industry-leading panel on cutting-edge culinary innovations—plus how event profs can better engage their culinary partners.
The New Frontier of Events
Understanding Attendees Through Their Values—Not Demographics
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Production & Strategy

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Despite a yearlong postponement due to the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, Mount Sinai's 100th anniversary gala drew 1,800 guests.
This Hospital Gala Cleverly Evoked 100 Years of History—While Also Raising $12.5 Million
Inside Sleepy Hollow, a Multisensory Journey Bringing Pumpkin Patches and Fall Folklore to the Heart of NYC
This 'Sleepy Hollow' Multisensory Experience Brings Pumpkin Patches and Fall Folklore to the Heart of NYC
Hannah Johnson of Perennial Zero Waste has consulted on waste management for REI events since 2019.
How REI (Literally) Takes Out the Trash at Events—and What Event Profs Can Learn From It

Catering & Design

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Food Trends
How Planners Can Handle Hyperspecific Attendee Dietary Requests
The team aimed to merge the natural beauty of the orchard with the luxurious RHONY aesthetic, incorporating red velvet lounges, gold and mirrored tables, and glamorous bars. 'Lots of people commented how they felt like they were walking into a real orchard and how beautiful the space looked,' Skonieczny said. 'I heard quite a few comments on how it was one of the most incredible transformations they have seen at the Chelsea Factory.'
This Elegant 'Real Housewives' Event Used Over 2,200 Apples as Decor
Zen Zero
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At Netflix’s Emmys after-party earlier this month, candles were more than just decor—they were a bold statement that set the tone for an unforgettable night. The event was produced and designed by Gold Sky Productions with an 'Underground Opulence' concept, featuring a design that embraced the industrial brick and concrete building while layering in luxurious materials like velvet, marble, silks, and satins. A showstopping element? An arrival moment featuring 1,800 flickering candles, a classical pianist playing pop hits at a grand piano, and a 7-foot gold N inlaid with over 300 candles. See more: Emmy Awards 2024: Jaw-Dropping Event Designs From Netflix, HBO | Max, Disney, and More
Bright Ideas: 15 Fresh Ways to Use Candles in Event Design
The Experiential Group
8 Steal-Worthy Event Ideas BizBash Spotted on Instagram
CampRevolve
Trend Spotted: Camping-Themed Events Are on a Wild Rise
This seating area, courtesy of planner Jade & Joy Events, includes the white midcentury sofa ($375), rust orange swivel chair set ($250), large jute rug ($175), and slatted midcentury coffee table ($90), available from Something Vintage.
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Webinars & Virtual Events
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Event Tech & Virtual

On Sept. 6 and 7, Google Play elevated the fan experience at Zedd in the Park—a music festival held at Los Angeles State Historic Park—for its Play Points members. The Google Play Playground was a multilevel, 3,600-square-foot playground that offered a prime view of the main stage, along with interactive elements like glow-in-the-dark games, a dance floor, mini-golf, a photo booth, and an arcade station with a digital mini game that mirrored the real-life playground. A giant slide leading into a ball pit offered fans a fun way to return down to the festival grounds from the viewing platform. See more: See the Colorful Playground (and Giant Slide) That Google Play Brought to a Music Festival
Event Tech & Tools
Event Tech Check: New Ways to Promote Events, Improve Networking, and More
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Europalco, the largest provider of solutions for events and shows in southern Europe, created a tech-driven experience at the 36th Deloitte IRGAwards in Lisbon, Portugal. In addition to creating a 360-degree immersive environment that combined round screens and immersive audio, Europalco aimed to showcase the harmony between humans and machines via its state-of-the-art KUKA robot. The evening began with a performance where a KUKA robot played the piano alongside a human pianist.
Event Tech Check: New Tools for Networking, Staffing, Floor Plans, and More
Conference management made easy with Eventcombo.
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The experience launched at The Macallan Estate in Speyside, Scotland, in June and will remain open until summer 2025.
The Macallan Marked 200 Years with a High-Tech, Multisensory Scotch Whisky Experience
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Immersive Experiences Unveiled: Mastering the Future of Event Planning
To kick off excitement for the return of the NBA Summer League, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has debuted new immersive fan retail experiences. Continuing its partnership with AI company MeetKai—which developed the NBPA’s first-ever virtual retail space in the metaverse for NBA All-Star Weekend—the association has relaunched the AI-enabled digital twin of the NBPA’s famed bodega-style pop-up shop, the Brotherhood Deli, but with interactive games, exclusive collections for purchase, and improved platform capabilities such as enhanced chat features, new avatar reactions, and more.
Event Tech Check: Tech at the Olympics, Plus New Tools for Event Management, Ticket Sales, and More
In Print
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Kimpton plans to debut its first all-inclusive resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya in early 2025. Kimpton Tres Rios will span 326 acres and feature three distinct ecosystems: jungle, mangrove forests, and coastal dunes. Named after its three winding freshwater rivers, the park is a sanctuary for over 90 animal species and 120 plant species. Guests can explore hidden cenotes, a native plant nursery, and scenic ecological trails—all within the resort's expansive and lush grounds. There will also be seven restaurants, four swimming pools, and 355 rooms.
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San Antonio is known as a walkable convention center district thanks to its famous River Walk, which connects the convention center with hotels, restaurants, museums, attractions, and outdoor areas.
Here's What's New and Notable in San Antonio Right Now
When Taylor Swift's Eras Tour comes to New Orleans in October, Kimpton Hotel Fontenot’s Peacock Room (pictured) will host a Swift-inspired costume contest brunch. The contest winner will walk away with a free night’s stay at the hotel.
What's New in Event Venues: First Fully Electric Conference Center in the US, Marriott's New 'Fanbassador,' and More
'The Cathedral of St. John the Divine [in New York] is such a striking hidden gem and one of my favorite event venues in the city,' says Tinsel Experiential Design's Erica Taylor Haskins.
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Meetings & Trade Shows

The trade show floor was as busy as ever at IMEX America 2024, which reported record attendance this year.
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As of this week, the Seattle Convention Center welcomed its first female CEO in the organization’s 36-year history. SCC's Summit building (pictured) opened in 2023.
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Sports

The LA28 handover during the Paris Olympics closing ceremony featured native Angelenos Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre performing in front of an LA28 logo. Their performance concluded with a burst of colored powder representing the Olympic rings.
Sports
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“Everything's curated—the music, people, vendors, and experience,” says Brum. “With each event, the intention is ensuring that each attendee’s investment of their time and resources delivers the maximum ROI.”
How This Annual VIP Golf Tournament Is Driving the Conversation About Cannabis
Camp Barstool was a fun-filled, end-of-summer way for some of Barstool's most popular shows to livestream out of office from the great outdoors. This setup is where shows like The Yak aired live Aug. 20-22.
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The College Football Hall of Fame's 10th Anniversary Celebration and Kickoff Game Football Fest on Aug. 24 featured multiple live DJs, local team mascots, cheerleaders, and marching bands, as well as a performance by Antwan “Big Boi” Patton of Outkast.
See How the College Football Hall of Fame Is Transporting Fans Into the Game Day Experience
Your football parties probably include six-packs, chicken wings, and seven-layer dip. But, if you’re looking to add a bit of an upscale twist, grab some inspiration from this 2022 styled shoot from Los Angeles-based event company At Your Door Events. The team aimed to reimagine the modern Super Bowl party with stylish twists on football-themed decor, like this vibrant centerpiece.
Game-Day Glam: 16 Touchdown-Worthy Football Decor Ideas for Your Next Event
The inaugural Fanatics Fest took over 400,000-plus square feet of NYC's Jacob K. Javits Center Aug. 16-18 with an impressive lineup of brand activations and celeb-centered programming.
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