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IMCX Returns to Los Angeles: Super Early Registration Is Now Live for the Influencer Marketing Conference & Expo Relaunch
After several years of virtual editions, the Influencer Marketing Conference & Expo is coming back to Los Angeles this September. With more than 8,000 attendees across previous live and virtual editions, IMCX is one of the longest-running gatherings in the creator economy — and the 2026 edition marks a deliberate return to in-person programming.
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