Date

May 11, 2027 - May 13, 2027
(Jaarlijks)

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location

Messe Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Sector

Events & Entertainment, Creative Sector & Design, Digital Innovation & It

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IMEX 2027

Imex is Europe’s leading trade fair for the international meeting, event and incentive industry, organized annually at Messe Frankfurt. The fair brings together thousands of professionals around networking, education, and business connections.

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Our goal? Stands that connect, activate and above all: 'create opportunities'.

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Why participate IMEX?

IMEX is an annual meeting point for the international MICE industry and takes place at Messe Frankfurt.
The fair focuses on a B2B audience and offers a broad program with education, matchmaking, networking opportunities and inspiration.

IMEX combines business efficiency with human connection, offering zones such as the Inspiration Hub, Tech Zone, and Sustainability Village.
The Hosted Buyer program provides targeted meetings between buyers and sellers.

Themes such as impactful events, inclusion, technology and well-being are central.
IMEX is not only a trade fair, but also a movement that is helping to shape the future of meetings.

Because of its international appeal, the substantive program and the focus on connection, IMEX is relevant for professionals in the world of meetings and events.

Themes

  • Meeting design and event strategy
  • Incentive travel and destination marketing
  • Technology and digital tools
  • Sustainability and impactful events
  • Venue sourcing and hospitality
  • Networking and community building

Target audience

Imex focuses on event planners, agencies, corporates, associations, destinations, hotels, conference centers and technology companies that are active in the international MICE sector.

Exhibitors and visitors

In 2025, Imex welcomed more than 3,100 exhibitors and more than 13,000 visitors from 150 countries. Visitors come to discover new destinations, follow trends, gain knowledge and enter into strategic partnerships.