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.

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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 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.

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.

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.

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

Press Conference

11:00-11:20 a.m.

Open only to registered journalists

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.

$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.