Las Vegas’ fall 2026 convention calendar stretches from late September into November, with G2E beginning Sept. 28, IMEX America opening Oct. 13 and RE+ scheduled for Nov. 16. The dates put major business events on the calendar across three months, but they do not, by themselves, prove that hotels will sell out or roads will be unusually crowded.
The first major date in this run is the Global Gaming Expo, or G2E, scheduled for Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 at The Venetian Expo. IMEX America follows at Mandalay Bay from Oct. 13 to 15. RE+, a clean-energy industry event, is set for Nov. 16 to 19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
That calendar changes the picture for anyone watching September and October: G2E starts in September and continues into October, while IMEX arrives nearly two weeks after it ends. RE+ is later still. The useful takeaway is the sequence of event dates, not a promise that every week in town will feel packed.
G2E starts in September and runs into October
G2E is listed for Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 at The Venetian Expo. The event’s official materials describe it as a gathering for professionals across the legal, regulated gaming industry, including operators, suppliers and other industry participants. Its dates place the opening days in September and the final day in October.
That timing matters more than the label “October convention season” suggests. Visitors arriving for G2E should plan around the event’s actual dates and venue, rather than assume it begins in October. Locals making plans near the end of September can keep the schedule in mind, too, while remembering that an event listing is not a real-time report on traffic, hotel availability or restaurant waits.
Check the venue before planning a route
G2E is at The Venetian Expo. IMEX America is at Mandalay Bay, and RE+ is scheduled at the Las Vegas Convention Center. These are separate venues, so attendees should check their event’s official travel and venue details before choosing a hotel or mapping a trip.
Las Vegas trips can involve more than one resort or meeting location. Build in time for getting between appointments, and check current transportation guidance close to travel. A calendar date alone cannot tell you how long a particular trip will take.
IMEX America brings the next October date
IMEX America’s official show information lists its trade show dates as Oct. 13, 14 and 15 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The event also has Smart Monday, a free education day powered by MPI, on Oct. 12. IMEX describes the show as a gathering for the global meetings and events industry.
There are nearly two weeks between G2E’s scheduled end on Oct. 1 and IMEX America’s first trade show day on Oct. 13. That interval is useful for date planning, but it does not establish whether hotel rates will rise, rooms will be scarce or local businesses will see a particular change in demand. Those conditions vary by property and date.
Travelers attending either show should confirm registration, schedules and travel details with the event organizers. If plans are flexible, compare the exact nights you need rather than treating September or October as a single pricing block. Las Vegas calendars have sharp turns; your hotel bill can, too.
RE+ is scheduled for November, not September
RE+ is not part of the September 2026 convention run. Its official attendee information says RE+ 26 is scheduled for Nov. 16 to 19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The event focuses on the modern energy industry, with programming across areas including solar, energy storage, wind energy and electric-vehicle infrastructure.
That November date separates RE+ from the G2E and IMEX America sequence. Anyone planning around RE+ should use its November schedule and the convention center location, not a September date. Event schedules can be updated, so attendees should check the organizer’s current information before traveling.
What the calendar can tell you
The dates establish that G2E, IMEX America and RE+ are scheduled in Las Vegas from late September through November. They give visitors, event workers and locals a reason to check the specific week and venue before locking in plans. They do not establish a measured crowd level or guarantee a citywide rush.
Labor Day falls on Sept. 7 in 2026, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. G2E begins three weeks later, then carries into October. IMEX follows midmonth, and RE+ comes in November. For anyone tracking the fall calendar, the dates are clear. The day-to-day feel of the city is a different question.
