For some musical inspiration - Europe's "The Final Countdown"

We’re on the last leg of our pre-IMEX America planning at Headquarters, and the feeling around the office is a mix of excitement and anticipation. Between Smart Monday education, the booth experience on the show floor, MPI Foundation PURE Rendezvous and the daily keynotes (to name a few items), MPI is bringing it all just short of the kitchen sink.

So I decided to do a quick survey of some of the attending team: “What are you looking forward to the most about IMEX America?”

Randy Crabtree, Membership Marketing Manager: "I'm looking forward to connecting with our members who've come to do business and expand their networks, as well as bringing the MPI story to professionals who aren't familiar with the organization. All attendees will leave Vegas knowing the content and connections made in our community at events like IMEX America."

Theresa Davis, Director of Strategic Communications: "The partnership between MPI and IMEX America enables us to bring quality professional development and a truly elevated experience to attendees.This event is the most anticipated trade show of the year, and it's amazing to see the planning come to fruition in Las Vegas."

Diana Rogers, Director of Professional Development: "I'm looking forward to the delight that the MeetDifferent Day of Education attendees will have with the ways we've designed the education. It will be unique, different from anything they've seen, heard or experienced. They will get true value from not only the experts but from each other."

Christine Perry, Manager, Foundation Operations: "THE IMEX America Night, PURE Rendezvous is definitely high on my list. We're going to have some great energy between the excitement of attendees, the live entertainment and the views of the city. And all proceeds benefit the work of the Foundation for research, scholarships and grants and more."

Hopefully you’re inspired by the energy of the MPI team. A few last minute tips from me:

• Download the official IMEX America app (courtesy of the strategic partnership with MPI)
• RSVP to the Smart Monday education, including the “Unsession: Future Trends” and “SMM -  What’s Everyone Buzzing About?”
• Be sure to come by the Booth 1012 on the show floor to get your member ribbon, connect with the team and earn as many chances as possible for a great daily giveaway.
• Buy your ticket now for PURE Rendezvous. Networking, cocktails and amazing views of the city from the hottest nightclub in the city.
• Follow @MPI for the latest and greatest information on MPI news from Vegas
• Last but not least: Get ready for an experience!