IMEX America is all about what’s next: new ideas, new connections, and new ways to bring events to life. Chances are that your next event is already on the calendar. It might be an annual conference that needs a fresh layout, a networking lounge that needs the right mix of seating, or a great activation idea you aren’t sure how to bring to life. No matter how big or small the idea or how far along you are in the process, bring it with you to IMEX America 2026.
From October 13 to 15, you can meet one-on-one with the CORT Events Team at Booth C4365. It's an ideal opportunity to talk through your ideas, design challenges, and everything in between. From furniture and layouts to rental options and how attendees use your space, we'll help you find practical ways to turn your creative direction into an environment that works.
While you're there, you can see what happens when we bring one of our own ideas to life.
Welcome to the CORTcade
Game on! For IMEX America 2026, we’re transforming Booth C4365 into the CORTcade, a retro arcade-inspired experience where a little nostalgia meets some friendly competition. In partnership with Amusement, Exhibit, & Event Services (AE&ES), we are bringing arcade entertainment to the IMEX floor.
The CORTcade is designed to give people a reason to stop, linger, and talk. It's a place where you can challenge a colleague to an old-fashioned game of Ms. Pac-Man, try your hand at classic pinball, or find out if your Super Mario skills have survived into adulthood.
The space will also feature several new additions to the 2026 CORT Events collection; chosen to support how people use the booth. The Perth Swivel Chair and Sorrento Swivel Chair make it easy to shift between the games and the conversations around them. While the Lucca Loveseat adds another soft seating option, and the Heritage Olive Tree helps ground the space among the movement, color, and energy of the arcade games.
Together, those elements create a booth that has plenty of energy and excitement, balanced with comfortable places to sit, regroup, and keep the conversation going.
What Makes an Event Worth Experiencing?
Think of the CORTcade as a working example of purposeful play. The arcade games give people a reason to stop and participate, but the experience depends on what happens around them too. Comfortable seating, thoughtful spacing, and a layout that supports both activity and conversation help turn a fun moment into a space that people want to spend time in.
That idea extends beyond the exhibit floor. Purposeful play can be a great way to draw people in, but it works best when the rest of the environment supports it. The furniture, layout, and flow should make it easy to participate and connect with someone nearby or stay a little longer.
For your event, that might look like flexible seating that supports multiple interactive activities, an inviting lounge that keeps the conversation going, or a layout that gives people room to engage without making the space feel too crowded. The experience comes from how all of those pieces work together.
Ready for the Next Level?
Come experience the CORTcade and sit down with the CORT Events team to talk through what you’re planning next. You don't need a finished plan. A rough concept, a floor plan, or an event you know needs a fresh approach is enough to start. We'll talk through furniture and rental solutions, how your space needs to function, and how attendees will use it.
Visit the CORTcade at Booth C4365, October 13 to 15, for classic arcade games and a little friendly competition.
Think you can beat the high score? We'll see you at the CORTcade.
