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IMEX 2022 concluded its 11 th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 13, 2022. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.
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IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. As a group, participants walked more than 4.2
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IMEX 2022 concluded its 11th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 13, 2022. Read highlights from Day 1 and 2 of IMEX America 2022.
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The banner New York City anniversary event was a record attendance for the organization and the content reflected the golden anniversary moment and the pivotal time for the industry as it faces the challenges of sustainability, economic uncertainty and changing demographics. million was invested in 105 projects, touching 16,000 people.
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The launch comes shortly after the arts and conference centre announced it would be hosting the 2023 Ecocity World Summit; as well as two major award wins for venue sustainability*. Tickets for the exhibition offer an ideal opportunity for organisers to add a new dimension to their conferences and events taking place at the Barbican.
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