ESD is going to IMEX America 2026
Location: Mandalay Bay / 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd / Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 USA
Explore Your Professional Development Opportunities
Whether you're a student looking to build your career or a faculty member supporting the next generation of hospitality and tourism professionals, there are exciting opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.
With a variety of professional development programs available, students can discover experiences that align with their interests, majors, and career goals. Advisors and faculty are encouraged to explore these opportunities alongside their students.
Use the guide below to discover educational programs and experiences designed to complement your studies in Hospitality and Tourism—and take the next step toward your future career.
Here is a preliminary schedule-at-a-glance, the ESD programming portions are subject to change.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hospitality
8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
TBD
Thursday, 15 October 2026
TBD
To participate:
If other ESD faculty members/students are interested, please contact us to initiate a plan to get the faculty members/students together for some of these opportunities.
ESD EVENTS- REGISTER FOR FREE TODAY!
Remember! You will need to register for IMEX too!
Here is the link:
IMEX America | Register to Attend IMEX America
Is it your first time attending IMEX America?
First Time Guide to IMEX America
ESD Chapter Leaders / Faculty at IMEX / ESD Programming
| Dr. Godwin-Charles Ogbeide, MBA Professor of Strategy, Leadership, & Hospitality [email protected] +1-573-864-7653 |
Dr. Stacey L. Smith, CHE Chair, Department of Applied Business Studies Professor, Tourism & Hospitality Management Fort Hays State University [email protected] +1-785-342-3585 |
Dr. Yoshima “Nancy” Kageyama Associate Professor Hospitality Leadership Missouri State University +1-407-538-5669 |
Questions? Email [email protected]
