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Omaha Shines on the Global Stage at IMEX America

October 8, 2025

Visit Omaha is putting the city in the spotlight this week at IMEX America, a trade show for the global meetings and events industry. Three members of the Visit Omaha sales team, along with a partner from Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (CHI Health Center Omaha), are meeting with about 100 convention and event decision-makers. That is twice as many people as last year.

IMEX brings together 15,500 people, including 5,700 buyers and 3,500 exhibitors from around the world. Omaha’s booth highlights the city’s downtown growth and the convention district’s exciting updates. Visitors can learn about Omaha’s transformation and relax with a free chair massage between meetings, exemplifying that Omaha is Where Work & Play Meet.

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