Why well-being at work or an event isn’t a “nice-to-have” anymore

Workplace well-being isn’t just a perk—it’s a performance driver. Gallup estimates that employee burnout costs $322 billion globally in turnover and lost productivity. Employees who strongly agree their organization cares about their well-being are three times more likely to be engaged and 69% less likely to be actively job-hunting. 

In an industry built on human connections and high-pressure deadlines, that statistic is compelling.  

Which is why IMEX America has designed an entire Wellbeing education track to help you recharge, reset, and rethink how you manage your most precious resource: your energy. We’re events people, like you, and we don’t want you heading home after a great show feeling IMEXhausted anymore!  

Your invitation to pause and participate 

From October 7–9, 2025 at Mandalay Bay, our Wellbeing Wheel on the show floor and new Circadian Cove organized by Olympian Meeting ™️ will offer three days of practical sessions, energizing activities, and surprising conversations designed to nurture your body and your mind. Think of it as an agenda with an energy plan baked in. 

Here’s a small taste of what’s in store: 

Breathe and begin—Start your day with daily breathwork guided by Sepideh Eivazi . Set a different, calmer pace and feel like you’re winning, already! 

Messages that matter—Create your own “GraceNotes” with Andrea Driessen , small reminders of mattering to carry into every meeting and coffee chat 

Train your brain in the age of AI – 🎤Dorice Horenstein, International Keynote Speaker Positive Intelligence Expert, Author brings a message of resilience, mental fitness, and joyful leadership 

Gratitude in action—Gokul Krishnan shares insights from his new book on gratitude, States of Being, with tools to make it part of your leadership toolkit 

Food for thought—Chef Pete from Canyon Ranch explores nutrition for peak performance, while Laura Nelson offers principles for creating sober-inclusive events 

Play with purpose— Reverend Barbara Ann Michaels, founder of the House of Holy Humor and self-styled “Jester of the Peace,” leads a deep dive to show the connective power of shared stories, and laughter.  

Design for all—Dr. Julie Robinson will explain how to embed well-being strategies into event design. 

Creating Neuroinclusive spaces—Chief Neuroinclusion Strategist, Yush Sztalkoper, CMP , will share how she manages the “highs, the hugs and the crashes” of events. And, as a self-proclaimed neurodivergent extrovert she has a wealth of tips and wisdom to offer.  

Courageous conversations—Finally, if you watched Big Miracles, the award-shortlisted IVF documentary, you’ll already be familiar with author of The Power of Little Steps and Being Brave speaker, Sheila Vijeyarasa . She’ll be welcoming anyone into her session about her IVF experience, knowing that it’s an important topic for many families; one that remains largely hidden.  

Well-being isn’t an extra—it’s a foundation. And when thousands of global event professionals gather in Las Vegas this October, the Wellbeing Wheel is your chance to take a breath, meet your people, and learn strategies that travel home with you. 

Our aim is for the business you do at IMEX America to move you forward. And the well-being you gain there to keep you going.