M&IW Takes On IMEX America 2024
On October 8–10, team members from Meetings & Incentives Worldwide (M&IW) are attending IMEX America, the largest tradeshow for the meetings, events, and incentive travel industry. As they prepare to learn and connect with professionals from across the industry, they shared what they’re most looking forward to about this year’s event.
To learn more about IMEX America or to register to attend, click here.
IMEX Attendees from the Incentives & Engagement Team
Johanna Chasse
Sr. Incentive & Experience Design Consultant
Host: Hilton
Ashley Krueger, CITP
Sr. Manager, Incentives & Engagement
Host: Four Seasons
Question: What are you most looking forward to at IMEX?
Answer: “I am looking forward to the SITE Young Leader Conference to meet and connect with those new and upcoming in our industry.”
Ashley is serving as the emcee of the SITE Young Leaders Conference on October 6 and will also be participating in a panel discussion, NextGen Leaders Panel: Growing Careers, Families, and Teams. She’s staying busy at IMEX with two additional presentations: Attracting and Retaining Next Gen Talent and Designing Incentive Travel Experiences for Next Generation Qualifiers.
Catherine Shelton
Sr. Destination & Experience Design Consultant
Host: Marriott Luxury
Sarah Waller
Destination & Experience Design Consultant
Host: Hosts Global
Question: Why are you excited about attending IMEX?
Answer: “IMEX is a fantastic opportunity to network with industry peers and explore the latest trends and innovations in the field!”
IMEX Attendees from the Event Sourcing Team
Rachel Egan, CMP, HMCC
Sr. Event Sourcing Manager
Host: Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Question: What are you most looking forward to at IMEX?
Answer: “Meeting with hotels for much needed face-to-face time. I’m especially looking forward to discussing availability in specific cities for the larger pharmaceutical meetings I have of 850–1,100 people.”
Colleen Fontanella
Sr. Event Sourcing Manager
Host: IHG
Question: What are you most looking forward to at IMEX?
Answer: “Reconnecting with industry peers—whether they be current teammates, former teammates, or hoteliers—as well as meeting new people.”
Sandy Meade
Sr. Event Sourcing Manager
Host: Hyatt Hotels
Question: What are you most looking forward to at IMEX?
Answer: “I am looking forward to learning about some new destinations and excited to be part of this monumental event.”
Kim St. Martin
Sr. Event Sourcing Manager
Host: Hilton Luxury Brands
Question: Why are you excited about attending IMEX?
Answer: “I love seeing the faces that I’ve worked with behind a screen or on the phone all year. It always feels so great to meet in person. I’m excited to build my relationships event more with my A-B suppliers and learn more about my customer when talking to their NSOs and CVBs.”
Vicki Walsh, HMCC, MMP
Sr. Director, Event Sourcing
Host: Marriott International
Question: Why are you excited about attending IMEX?
Answer: “I’m excited to connect with our hotel NSO partners to strategize on ways to strengthen our partnerships, discuss our current production, and collaborate on potential ways to streamline our sourcing processes. Also, it’s always beneficial to meet new hotel partners from across the globe.”
Other M&IW IMEX Attendees
Susan Greenstein
Sr. Event Experience Manager, Customer Success
Host: Wynn
Question: What are you most looking forward to at IMEX?
Answer: “I am most looking forward to some of the educational sessions as well as focusing on Hawaii DMC activities and gifting as I have a program headed there in 2026.”
Sarah Krahn
Event Experience Manager, Customer Success
Host: Rosewood Hotel Group
Sara O’Neil
Sr. Director, Marketing
Host: Visit Milwaukee
Question: Why are you excited about attending IMEX?
Answer: “It is an incredible opportunity to meet with industry partners and make new connections. I also love the myriad educational sessions where you can learn about the latest trends and developments in every aspect of our industry.”
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