By Will Kohudic, Editor, Portal

Excitement is building for this year’s IAM Annual Meeting & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will begin in a few short weeks—this article is your preview of the agenda and social events, the people to be honored for their service to the association and the industry, and your candidates for open seats on the IAM Executive Committee.

Our 2024 Annual Meeting theme, All In, was inspired by a gambling term for the moment when you know you have the winning hand and you put in everything you’ve got. The theme is inspired by this year’s location, but the great thing about the Annual Meeting is that it represents a winning hand for everyone who attends.

At IAM, we’re All In on learning, All In on providing the best networking opportunity in the industry, and All In on providing an amazing attendee experience. These four days in October are dedicated to meeting, working, learning, and having fun together.

The Annual Meeting is primarily about business, but it’s also about the experience of travel and meeting colleagues from around the world. Las Vegas is a vibrant city of bright lights, big shows, and fun attractions that go far beyond just gambling and partying. It is a treasure trove of hot musical acts, amazing performers, and world-class restaurants of every description. If you are bringing guests, or planning to stay a few extra days, please visit the Vegas section of the Annual Meeting website for tourism suggestions and ideas.