Meetings & events industry
IMEX America 2027 Las Vegas
Sep 28-30, 2027 · Mandalay Bay
Dates verified date source · Official site
to Thu, Sep 30, 2027
How full will Vegas be during IMEX America 2027?
Packed: Strip rates typically spike. Book rooms 4-6 months out and lock private rooms early.
About 73,014 trade-show attendees are expected in town for IMEX America 2027 and the 2 other tracked shows that overlap its dates. Week of Sep 27: see everything in town that week.
Overlapping shows
- PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2027 Sep 27-29, 2027 · LVCC · ~30,214
- G2E 2027 (Global Gaming Expo) Sep 27-30, 2027 · Venetian Expo · ~25,000
Estimate = sum of the latest sourced attendance of every tracked trade show running on any of the same days. Method.
Suggested book-by dates for IMEX America 2027
| What | Book by | Rule of thumb | Status (as of Oct 17) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel room block | Mar 28, 2027 | 6 months before opening day | On time |
| Celebrity / headline talent | Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027 | 120-180 days out | On time |
| Private dining rooms & buyouts | Jun 30, 2027 | 90 days out | On time |
| Ground transport / DMC | Jul 30, 2027 | 60 days out | On time |
Guidance only, counted back from opening day (Sep 28). In Packed or Sold-out weeks, book at the early end.
IMEX America 2027 party venues & getting around
Hosting clients after the show floor closes? These spots are reserved for venues and transport partners near Mandalay Bay Convention Center. We list only sponsors that have confirmed show-week availability, and none are listed yet.
Restaurants with private rooms, nightclubs, rooftops and suites near Mandalay Bay Convention Center can claim this spot for IMEX America 2027 week.
$99 per show cycle (Standard show)
Buy this slot → · Ask firstHosting groups during IMEX America 2027? Feature your buyout, private dining or hospitality suite here.
$99 per show cycle (Standard show)
Buy this slot → · Ask firstBlack car, party bus, shuttle and DMC partners: reach planners moving clients around Mandalay Bay Convention Center during the show.
$99 per show cycle (Standard show)
Buy this slot → · Ask firstSources and notes
2026: 17,800+ participants (record), 6,000+ buyers. This is the event-planner audience, Altus's core buyers.
- Dates: https://www.imexamerica.com/
- Attendance: https://imexevents.com/media/press-releases/imex-america-2026-building-what-comes-next (2026 figure)
- Official site: https://www.imexamerica.com/
Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.
Free download
The 90-Day Vegas Outlook
A weekly email (Tuesdays) with every show coming to Las Vegas in the next 90 days, how full the city will be, and book-by alerts before talent and private rooms disappear. Sign up and get the printable 2027 Las Vegas Convention Calendar (PDF).
- One-page 2027 overview + 12 monthly pages
- The 10 busiest weeks of 2027
- Book-by cheat sheet for talent, rooms and hotel blocks
Free. Unsubscribe anytime. We never sell your email. Read past issues.