{"id":7061617,"date":"2026-09-20T01:42:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T01:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/imex-america-2026-whats-different-and-how-planners-can-make-the-most-of-the-show\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T01:42:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T01:42:37","slug":"imex-america-2026-whats-different-and-how-planners-can-make-the-most-of-the-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7061617","title":{"rendered":"IMEX America 2026: What\u2019s Different and How Planners Can Make the Most of the Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart Monday, powered by MPI, remains an important pre-show education day. In 2026, it takes place on Monday, October 12.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is different is the stronger focus on specialized groups and professional communities. 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