--- title: IMEX America 2011 description: IMEX America 2011 image: https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMEX_America.gif --- [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) [![SpeakInc](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/speakinc-logo.png?width=197&height=48&name=speakinc-logo.png "SpeakInc")](http://speakinc.com/) - [Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Individual Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Speaker News](http://speakinc.com/speaker-news/) - [About](http://speakinc.com/about) - [Our Team](http://speakinc.com/our-team) - [Careers](http://speakinc.com/about/careers) - [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/our-blog) - [FAQ](http://speakinc.com/faq) - [Contact Us](http://speakinc.com/contact-us) - [Request Consultation](http://speakinc.com/contact/request-consultation) - [Become a SpeakInc Speaker](http://speakinc.com/contact-us/become-a-speakinc-speaker/) # SpeakInc Blog # IMEX America 2011 by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | October 14, 2011 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMEX_America.gif?width=88&height=88&name=IMEX_America.gif "IMEX America")](http://www.imexamerica.com/)[IMEX America](http://www.imexamerica.com/), the worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings, and events, met in Las Vegas this week.  At this conference, "the industry's top planners conduct serious business with destinations and suppliers from the US and around the world." Speak, Inc. partnered with PCMA to sponsor [Jeff Thredgold](http://www.speakinc.com/keynote-speakers/Jeff-Thredgold/index.html) who discussed global trends that will impact future meetings.  Other top speakers brought to IMEX by planners from MPI, ASAE, and others included [Brene Brown](http://www.speakinc.com/keynote-speakers/Brene-Brown/index.html), [Cheryl Cran](http://www.speakinc.com/keynote-speakers/cheryl-cran/index.html), and [Robin Sieger](http://www.speakinc.com/keynote-speakers/robin-sieger/index.html). Topics: [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/topic/blog) ### Written by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) Leah originally joined SpeakInc in 2006 and currently serves as their Digital Marketer and Analyst. Originally from Southern California, Leah is a graduate of San Diego State University. She currently lives in Jacksonville, FL with her husband, John, and their two children. If she's not taxiing her kids to the ball fields, you can find her at the beach or a local coffee shop! Find me on: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahdoyle/) [![Need more information? Let our experts take the guesswork out of planning this key element of your next meeting and find the right keynote speaker for your event.  ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/421388/interactive-209241923181.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLK5Tc%2BRktxwxiC9T5UwB1q5dsch78ulRtoSplklL8bun5oquLAb8Hov1Uv2Uryn2btW4C2qv59A0p8CEbWR8DG2HOu2ovQJ5JUBSW8EZCmpvHRPCu980b%2FppJO%2Bm%2BWmIn7MVZ7YeYKqqDlZGdCb4DrOQtu3Sbj93F%2FlmDAVy4SrBXBjVrmEdSVK7wEbXjnkYi3SfmDDAALD&webInteractiveContentId=209241923181&portalId=421388) Name/Category Search ### **Don't Miss Out!** Get monthly email notifications of our latest articles that include: - Keynote Speaker Highlights - Conference & Event Planning Tips - Free Resources - Industry News [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) **SpeakInc.** 10680 Treena Street, Suite 230 San Diego, CA 92131 - [Home](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/) - [Privacy Policy](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/terms-conditions/) - [Live Chat](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/creating-complete-well-done-conference-website/#live-chat) - - - - ### Sign Up for Industry News Disclaimer: Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau is not responsible for errors, omissions or outdated information on this website. The material presented on this site is provided by the speakers who are accountable for any copyright information including licensing fees if required. Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau has permission to post the biographies, topics, photos and videos with the understanding from the speakers that the information presented is legally owned by them. © 2026 SpeakInc. All rights reserved.