IPW Event Location
Below is a preliminary schedule (subject to change). Details will be added as they are confirmed. Please note: IPW 2024 will follow a Friday-Tuesday pattern rather than the traditional Saturday-Wednesday pattern.
Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Friday,
May 3, 2024
Booth Set-Up
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration / Press Room Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Destination Experiences Registration Desk
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Ad Hoc Meetings, Brand Activations
Varies
Destination Experiences for Buyers
Times Vary
Destination Experiences depart from the convention center.
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time to check-in.
Saturday,
May 4, 2024
Booth Set-Up
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration / Press Room Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Destination Experiences Registration Desk
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Brand USA
Brand USA Global Trends and Market Insights
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
A quick dive into top travel trends, insights, and updates with Brand USA.
Tourism Cares Volunteer Opportunity
Time TBD
Start off IPW by pairing business with purpose, volunteering and education. Learn more.
IPW Press Brunch and Tours
9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Open only to registered journalists.
Tours depart directly from the press brunch at 11:30 a.m. and return to the convention center by 5 p.m.
Destination Experiences for Buyers
Times Vary
Destination Experiences depart from the convention center.
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time to check-in.
Opening Event
TIme TBD
Sunday,
May 5, 2024
Registration Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Press Room Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Brand USA
Media Breakfast and Press Conference
8:00-8:45 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists
Networking Session, Marketing & Technology Pavilion, and Open Appointments
8:30-9:50 a.m.
IPW Focus
9:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
Education Opportunities (located on show floor).
Learn More about the IPW Focus sessions.
Brand USA Media Marketplace
9:00 a.m.-4:20 p.m.
Open only to registered journalists and exhibitors who purchased the Media Marketplace Package.
Business Appointments
10:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Brand USA
Lunch
12:30-1:45 p.m.
Networking Session, Marketing & Technology Pavilion, and Open Appointments
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Brand USA Media Marketplace Reception
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Open only to registered journalists and Media Marketplace participants.
Monday,
May 6, 2024
Registration Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Press Room Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Networking Session, Marketing & Technology Pavilion, and Open Appointments
8:30-9:50 a.m.
U.S. Travel Association
Press Conference
9:00-9:20 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists
IPW Focus
9:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
Education Opportunities (located on show floor).
Learn More about the IPW Focus sessions.
Press Conference
9:30-9:50 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists
Press Conference
10:00-10:20 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists
Business Appointments
10:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Press Conference
10:30-10:50 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists
Press Conference
11:00-11:20 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists
Lunch
12:30-1:45 p.m.
Networking Session, Marketing & Technology Pavilion, and Open Appointments
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Tuesday,
May 7, 2024
Registration Hours
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Press Room Hours
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Networking Session, Marketing & Technology Pavilion, and Open Appointments
8:30-9:50 a.m.
IPW Focus
9:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
Education Opportunities (located on show floor).
Learn More about the IPW Focus sessions.
Press Conference
9:30-9:50 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists
Press Conference
10:00-10:20 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists
Business Appointments
10:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Press Conference
10:30-10:50 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists
Visit San Antonio (past host city)
Press Conference
11:00-11:20 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists
Choose Chicago (future host city)
Press Conference
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Open only to registered journalists
Lunch
12:30-1:45 p.m.
Networking Session, Marketing & Technology Pavilion, and Open Appointments
4:15-5:00 p.m.
American Express
$10,000 Buyer Prize Drawing
4:20 p.m.
All registered (in-person) international and domestic buyers are eligible; however you must be present during the drawing to win.
Booth Teardown
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Closing Event
Time TBD
Wednesday,
May 8, 2024
Booth Teardown
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.