Wynn Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
imagine 2018 – Connecting the Global Magento Commerce Ecosystem
Join the Global Ecosystem
Imagine 2018 attracts the biggest innovators in eCommerce. You can network with key merchants, partners, and developers, and join industry leaders in live breakout sessions, customer panels, and keynotes. Can you afford to miss it?
INSPIRE
Imagine has curated insightful and inspiring presentations from some of the world’s brightest commerce experts and visionaries. Our past speakers include entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Steve Wynn of Wynn Resorts, the best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, adventurer Jamie Clarke of LiveOutThere.com, the economist and co-author of Freakonomics, Steven D. Levitt, and international tennis icon, Serena Williams.
ADVANCE
At Imagine, Magento executives reveal the company’s latest strategic directions. Be first to discover new platform developments and solutions. Learn how to maximize your investment and explore the unlimited possibilities of commerce.
EDUCATE
Imagine comprises three engaging days of keynote speakers, breakout and special sessions, and networking events designed to help you develop your business. Gain the winning advantage with best practice presentations, merchant case studies, skilled training, one-on-one consulting, and discover new products in our sponsors’ marketplace. Take a look at our agenda to see the wide range of sessions available.
COLLABORATE
It only takes one lasting connection to unleash new opportunities. Imagine brings together senior executives, marketers, merchandisers, developers, and eCommerce visionaries. They will share expert advice and exchange the latest ideas, technologies, and strategies for transforming the future eCommerce. You’ll have the chance to build relationships and drive partnerships with the industry’s leading innovators.
ENJOY
Don’t forget the fun! Networking with an open and engaging community is always a priority at Imagine. We’ve organized a variety of engaging events throughout the week, including poolside entertainment at the Wynn Las Vegas for our opening night and legendary evening events.
Activities
#RoadtoImagine
We invite you to celebrate your shared journeys to Imagine 2018 by recognizing one mentor who has inspired you and one new connection from the past year. (Feel free to call out as many mentors and new connections as you like.) Share your tweet with @Magento using the hashtag #RoadtoImagine. We will profile some of the responses on the Magento blog and share them across social media.
Community Mural
WHEN: April 23 – 25
WHERE: Sponsors Marketplace, Wynn Las Vegas
Help lead the charge by creating a piece of Imagine 2018 history! The Community Mural willfeature a design unique to Imagine 2018 and when complete will highlight the passion and creativity of the Magento Community.
Sponsored by:
Marketplace Bingo & Imagine Claw Machine
WHEN: April 23 – 25
WHERE: Sponsors Marketplace, Wynn Las Vegas
Visit the Sponsors Marketplace to pick up your Marketplace Bingo card. Get a Bingo for your chance to play the Imagine Claw Machine! Instructions below:
Visit sponsor booths, get scanned and collect your sticker.
Mark six consecutive squares, call out “MAGENTO!” and head over to the Imagine Claw Machine to play.
One turn at the Claw Machine per completed MAGENTO card.
Podcast Booth
WHEN: April 23 – 25
WHERE: Sponsors Marketplace, Wynn Las Vegas
The Sponsors Marketplace will feature a podcast booth with Magento employees and community members hosting their own discussions throughout Imagine 2018. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to the live conversations at the booth.
Pre-Imagine MageHackathon
WHEN: April 21, 10:30am – April 22, 3:00pm
WHERE: Chambertin, Wynn Las Vegas
Calling all developers! The 6th annual MageHackathon will include both Contribution Day and Magento DevDocs. Additionally, Magento Marketplace will be awarding the individual or team that develops the best extension with a feature on Magento Marketplace.
Register to reserve your spot and MageHackathon t-shirt.
Organized by:
Big Dam Run
WHEN: April 22, 8:00am
WHERE: Hoover Dam
The Big Dam Run is a community-driven race that helps kick-off Imagine. Now going on its 7th year, the Big Dam Run is returning to Hoover Dam, offering a 5k and a 10k route.
Transportation from the Wynn will leave at 7:15am.
Organized by: 
Pre-Imagine
WHEN: April 21, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
WHERE: XS Nightclub, Wynn Las Vegas
Pre-Imagine is one of the biggest celebrations of the Magento community spirit and is run by the community, for the community. The event provides the community with an opportunity to share stories, talk business, or simply get to know one another, all while having fun!
Organized by:
Birds of a Feather Networking Lunch
WHEN: April 23, 12:00pm–1:00pm,
WHERE: Sunset Terrace, Wynn Las Vegas
Come sit with us and connect with your peers while you eat! Tables are designated by job roles — open to all attendees.
Mage Yoga
WHEN: April 24, 6:30am – 7:30am
WHERE: Petrus, Wynn Las Vegas
Namaste. Join Vijay Golani, Magento Architect and Magento U trainer, for a session of yoga and laughing. Mats provided.
Organized by:
Your B2B Digital Journey
WHEN: April 24, 7:00am – 8:15am
WHERE: Grand Lux Cafe at the Palazzo
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast as you network with peers, and learn from industry leaders about the phases of the B2B journey, how to tackle common challenges, and the steps to take to customer experience to the next level.
Hosted by: 
theCUBE
WHEN: April 24, 10:30am-12:30pm | 1:30pm-3:30pm | 4:00pm-6:30pm
WHERE: Sponsors Marketplace, Wynn Las Vegas
theCUBE is a live interview show produced by Silicon Angle Media. Join them in the Sponsors Marketplace as they discuss commerce industry trend best practice insights, with some focus on customers about how they have successfully built and grown their stores and brands on the Magento platform. Additionally, they will speak with Magento CEO Mark Lavelle about our event theme “leading the charge” in Commerce.
A G E N D A
Monday, April 23
07:30am — 08:00pm
REGISTRATION OPEN
Petrus
08:00am—09:30am
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & NETWORKING
Lafite
08:00am—09:30am
SPECIAL SESSIONS
08:00am—09:30am
SPECIAL SESSIONS
Mobile & Millennials – Payments Best Practices for 2018 and Beyond.
Latour 2
09:00am—11:00am
MAGENTO U CERTIFICATION EXAMS
Alsace 2
Register before the event to secure your spot!
BY INVITATION ONLY
Tuesday, April 24
REGISTRATION OPEN
Petrus
08:00am—09:00am
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & NETWORKING
Lafite
08:30am—06:30pm
SPONSORS MARKETPLACE OPEN
Lafite
09:00am—10:30am
GENERAL SESSION & KEYNOTES
Encore Theatre & Lafite
General Session seating in the Encore theater is limited to Full Conference Pass holders only. Arrive early. Seating is first come, first served and will sell out. We invite Select Conference Pass holders to watch the General Session broadcast from the Sponsors Marketplace in Lafite.
10:30am—11:15am
REFRESHMENT BREAK & NETWORKING
Lafite
10:45am—12:45pm
MAGENTO U CERTIFICATION EXAMS
Alsace 2
Register before the event to secure your spot!
Wednesday, April 25
08:00am—09:30am
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & NETWORKING
Lafite
08:00am—02:00pm
REGISTRATION OPEN
Petrus
08:30am—10:30am
MAGENTO U CERTIFICATION EXAMS
Alsace 2
Register before the event to secure your spot!