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Meeting Professionals International - MPI Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest meeting and event industry association world

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide. Founded in 1972, the organization provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI has a global community of 60,000 meeting and event professionals including more than 1

3,000 engaged members in 75 countries and nearly 70 chapters and clubs. Benefits of membership include education, career advice and belonging to the vibrant, influential MPI community.

20/02/2025

Hidden Gems: Unique Ways to Make Your Meetings Shine

Get the mentorship and coaching to take your professional goals to the next level!Spring 2025 MPI Academy Coaching Cohor...
20/02/2025

Get the mentorship and coaching to take your professional goals to the next level!

Spring 2025 MPI Academy Coaching Cohort starts March 3rd

The MPI Academy, in partnership with Visit Fort Worth, invites emerging event professionals to apply for the next MPI Academy Coaching Cohort.

This free, 10-week online program, starts in March and is designed to provide you with the essential skills to elevate your career, overcome barriers like imposter syndrome, and develop leadership skills that are in high demand. Apply by February 28th to be considered.

Learn more: https://meetingprofessionals.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0H4FCErWuqByMWG?mkt_tok=NzkxLVpOTi00NzEAAAGYqYa1FJlxcYzOD6OA9zAwXOIkSK5OZa-VAG0612t8NTSUr30wpRNxIDy8oRh-PkXUPSRS6XNosRG3Ln3EWWQJgtCNglmAxfijvfD3

🌍 Global Meetings Industry Day is just around the corner. and we're adding an exciting new element to this year's festiv...
19/02/2025

🌍 Global Meetings Industry Day is just around the corner. and we're adding an exciting new element to this year's festivities!

This year, the celebration will include four free, online sessions to start the journey leading up to GMID Day, April 3rd. Take the first step on the road to GMID and register now to secure your spot!

🔗 https://bit.ly/4i5o6oj

The 21st Annual Pharma Forum is the ultimate gathering of life sciences meeting and event professionals you can’t afford...
18/02/2025

The 21st Annual Pharma Forum is the ultimate gathering of life sciences meeting and event professionals you can’t afford to miss! 🚀

Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, network with peers, or earn valuable credits, delivers. PLUS! Registrations is 🎉FREE🎉 for planners with 8 appointments! (Ts & Cs apply)

So, come join us to challenge conventions, change perspectives, and conquer compliance hurdles to shape your pharma meetings and events in Boston March 23-26!

Learn more: https://informaconnect.com/pharma-forum/?utm_source=mpi&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=CBI3593_mpi&utm_content=CBI3593mpi&tracker_id=CBI3593mpi

From upcoming EMEC speaker, Ciara Feely: Nature is everywhere, and can help you become a better listener“Take a minute t...
18/02/2025

From upcoming EMEC speaker, Ciara Feely: Nature is everywhere, and can help you become a better listener

“Take a minute to slow down and be present in the moment and ask yourself, ‘What am I seeing? What am I hearing?’” says Ciara Feely, who will be presenting “The Superpower of Listening: Building Harmony and Unity Beyond Words” during MPI’s . “It really does help the brain to be able to tune in and block out the noise that is happening around you.”

Read more on the blog: https://www.mpi.org/blog/article/emec--nature-is-everywhere--and-can-help-you-become-a-better-listener

Learn more about EMEC: https://www.mpi.org/emec

Coming up at EMEC Istanbul: Creating inclusive, relaxed networking eventsToo many people see networking events as being ...
15/02/2025

Coming up at EMEC Istanbul: Creating inclusive, relaxed networking events

Too many people see networking events as being a “work me” type environment and feel that they have to somehow be in a work persona rather than a more natural persona, according to Nick Bramley, who will be presenting “Top 10 Tips for Relaxed Networking” during MPI’s EMEC, 22-25 February in Istanbul.

Read the full conversation on the blog: https://www.mpi.org/blog/article/emec--creating-inclusive--relaxed-networking-events

Join us at EMEC: https://www.mpi.org/emec

Latest from the blog: Sustainability starts with creating awarenessGood social image, being socially responsible, having...
13/02/2025

Latest from the blog: Sustainability starts with creating awareness

Good social image, being socially responsible, having a positive reputation and knowing the other companies that are “being green” are very important motivators for creating green events, according to Özen Kırant Yozcu, who will be presenting “How Events Contribute to Sustainable Destination Development” during MPI’s EMEC, 22-25 February in Istanbul.

Read more: https://www.mpi.org/blog/article/emec--sustainability-starts-with-creating-awareness

Learn more about EMEC: https://www.mpi.org/emec

Great event leaders aren’t born—they’re made. ✨Take the next step in your career with the Master of Meeting & Event Mana...
12/02/2025

Great event leaders aren’t born—they’re made. ✨

Take the next step in your career with the Master of Meeting & Event Management degree from San Diego State University, developed in partnership with MPI.

This flexible hybrid program blends real-world experience with leadership development, giving you the skills and support to become the leader you aspire to be.

Learn more about the program: https://gc.sdsu.edu/4h3Wwrt

12/02/2025

Upcoming with the MPI EDI Committee!

Dive into the dynamic influence of African American history on the events industry and modern culture. This session will feature special guest speakers from the NCBMP who will lead an authentic and inspiring dialogue, amplifying voices and experiences that drive change and innovation.

Register now: https://academy.mpi.org/live/4753/page/21592

Joy Blockers: Unplugged! presented by MPI AcademyJoin us on February 24th, 2025, from 11-12 CT for a transformative sess...
11/02/2025

Joy Blockers: Unplugged! presented by MPI Academy

Join us on February 24th, 2025, from 11-12 CT for a transformative session at MPI Academy! Discover what joy truly is, share your sources of joy, and explore how to overcome obstacles in your path. You'll leave with a personalized plan to bring more joy into your life.

Participants will:
✔️ Understand the difference between joy and happiness.
✔️ Create a personal joy bucket list.
✔️ Identify unique obstacles to joy.
✔️ Develop strategies for regular joy.

Register now and start your journey to more joy: https://academy.mpi.org/live/4727/page/21494

Take a forward-looking approach to emerging event trends during EMEC Istanbul 2025!Using AI tools for analysis, automati...
10/02/2025

Take a forward-looking approach to emerging event trends during EMEC Istanbul 2025!

Using AI tools for analysis, automation and audience engagement insights is critically important for meeting planners who want to stay informed of the latest trends impacting their events, according to Filiz Akdede, who will be presenting “Mega Trends & the Future of Work” during MPI’s EMEC, 22-25 February in Istanbul.

Read the blog: https://www.mpi.org/blog/article/emec--take-a-forward-looking-approach-to-emerging-event-trends

Be the CEO of Your Life! Reimagine Your Mindset to Advance Your Career and Elevate Your Life📅 February 10th, 2025🕚 11 am...
06/02/2025

Be the CEO of Your Life! Reimagine Your Mindset to Advance Your Career and Elevate Your Life

📅 February 10th, 2025
🕚 11 am - 12 pm CT

Join Dr. Michael Time in this interactive session from MPI Academy! Learn how to be the CEO of your life and career, turning obstacles into stepping stones and setbacks into advancement.

Whether you're an event planner shaping impactful experiences or a supplier turning visions into reality, this mindset empowers you to approach every adversity with creativity, innovation, and confidence, fostering both personal and professional success.

Register now: https://academy.mpi.org/live/4740/page/21560

‘Together, we can strengthen our community, advance our collective goals’. Rebecca DeLuca, CMP, vice president of destin...
05/02/2025

‘Together, we can strengthen our community, advance our collective goals’. Rebecca DeLuca, CMP, vice president of destination sales for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors and Visitors Authority and 2025 chair of the MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees (GBOT), on the value of her experience with MPI, personal and career priorities and engaging with the MPI community.

Read more: https://www.themeetingprofessionaldigital.org/themeetingprofessional/library/item/november-december_2024/4233755/

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MPItv January 2025: No one wins misery poker In our latest MPItv video, we discuss wellness—establishing boundaries, the stigma surrounding mental health and the tools that you need to avoid burnout—with Devon Montgomery Pasha, chief experience officer for DMP Creative, and Naomi Tucker, a strategic events consultant and high-performance coach. MPItv is produced in partnership with Foster+Fathom and Grit Productions & Expositions. Learn more: https://www.mpi.org/media/mpi-tv

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MPItv December 2024: We must take risks to realize event innovation In our latest MPItv video, we discuss getting the most of AI tools and the importance of play with Erin Leonard from Erin Leonard Events and Leo Chan from Abound Innovation Inc. MPItv is produced in partnership with Foster+Fathom and Grit Productions & Expositions. Learn more: https://www.mpi.org/media/mpi-tv

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The latest from MPItv: We’re safer when we travel aware and prepared In our latest MPItv video, we discuss utilizing apps to ensure ride-share safety and understanding the event industry’s connection to human trafficking and how you can help. MPItv is produced in partnership with Foster+Fathom and Grit Productions & Expositions. Learn more: https://www.mpi.org/media/mpi-tv

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MPI’s SBO Community: Empowering Small Business Owners in Events

MPI’s SBO Community: Empowering Small Business Owners in Events

Check out a message shared from IMEX education session speaker, Chester Santos! Join us for the Smart Monday session with Chester at IMEX, "The ultimate memory toolkit for conferences and meetings" at 2:30 PM in the North Convention Center, Mandalay Bay, Islander I. Discover how to master powerful memory skills to enhance productivity and increase ROI from training and development efforts. Learn to better remember names to get more out of networking and improve professional and personal relationships. Leverage how human memory works to make your company's messaging and event programming more memorable. Learn more: https://www.mpi.org/events/imex-america

Check out a message shared from IMEX keynote, Justin Wren, as he is in Uganda working with a local community! Join us for an inspiring session with Justin at IMEX, "Purpose. Performance. Impact." on Tuesday, October 8 at 8:30 AM sponsored by Visit New Orleans. Discover the power of service, the overcomer's mindset, and how to transform pain into fuel. Learn how Justin, a champion MMA fighter, found his true purpose helping the Pygmy people and founded Fight for the Forgotten. Since 2013, FFTF has made a profound impact, providing clean water, replanting trees, acquiring land, and freeing people from slavery. Learn more: https://www.mpi.org/events/imex-america/keynotes

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Medical Meeting Planners, Get Ready for IMEX! Kick off IMEX on Smart Monday with a day hosted by the Viticus Group. Connect with peers, earn a certificate, and celebrate the HMCC’s 10th Anniversary. Choose from MPI Academy’s two comprehensive medical meeting certificate courses: the Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate or the Medical Meeting Professional course. Thanks to the generosity of Visit Tampa Bay, MPI is offering 15 complimentary tuitions for attendees to enroll in either of these courses. Agenda: - 9am - 1pm: Certificate Programs - HMCC or MMP - 1pm: Lunch - 1:30pm: Educational Session: Prescription for Medical Meeting Success Learn the keys to success when inviting doctors/HCPs to events. Hear from doctors about what makes them choose one meeting over another and discover how to offer more compelling content and engagement. - 3pm - 4pm: HMCC 10th Year Anniversary Toast followed by Hands-on Lab & Tour - 4:00 pm: Closing, return to Mandalay Bay Register your interest in receiving free attendance here: https://meetingprofessionals.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0kPeVWhAWPQxkrQ

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Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide. Founded in 1972, the organization provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI has a global community of 60,000 meeting and event professionals including more than 17,000 engaged members and its Plan Your Meetings audience. It has more than 90 chapters and clubs in 24 countries. Benefits of membership include education, career advice and belonging to the vibrant, influential MPI community.