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At IMEX America 2026, these keynote speakers will explore the realities event professionals are navigating every day and share practical ideas for moving forward. Meet the speakers taking the stage this October: bit.ly/4gsNMOn

MPI is now accepting applications for the International Board of Directors, MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees and Council of Regional Chairs. This is your opportunity to help guide the future of our global community. Apply today: mpi.org/membership/ibo…

Minutes from boardroom to beach, with museums, murals and MICHELIN dining included. See why planners keep coming back to St. Pete–Clearwater. Learn more: visitstpeteclearwater.com/meetings

Engagement is the value proposition. Jessie States on how learning sticks, how relationships form and how ideas evolve. themeetingprofessionaldigital.org/themeetingprof…

Big news: Skift Meetings launch partnership with @MPI Read all about it here: hubs.li/Q04n26yG0

Flip the script. @lcalderwood on why you shouldn’t let professional development slide to the bottom of your priority list. themeetingprofessionaldigital.org/themeetingprof…

Creating long-term value. Kimberly G. Napolitano, executive director of global industry relations for @Hilton Worldwide Sales, on why it was important to sponsor MPI’s new Event Leadership Strategist Certificate: Conscious Leadership. themeetingprofessionaldigital.org/themeetingprof…

The trunk of the tree of wisdom. Associations have long been a central pillar for both professional and personal growth and—surprise—they still are, according to MPI President and CEO Paul Van Deventer. themeetingprofessionaldigital.org/themeetingprof…

MPI Business Memberships offer discounted pricing and make it easier to manage team participation as roles change. Learn more and find out how you can get involved. mpi.org/media/blog/art…

Humbled to be recognized for the annual @MPI Industry Leader Award. Tourism is about more than heads in beds—it’s about creating meaningful economic & community impact. Honored to be part of an industry that creates opportunities & brings people together. lou.ly/4z1

The #MexicanCaribbean participated in the World Education Congress, organized by @MPI, the world’s largest association of meeting and event professionals. During the congress, we attended strategic sessions and strengthened relationships with key industry partners, further positioning the Mexican Caribbean as a leading destination for meetings and events. . . El #CaribeMexicano participó en el World Education Congress, organizado por #MPI, la asociación con la mayor red de meeting planners del mundo. Durante el congreso, sostuvimos charlas estratégicas y fortalecimos la relación con aliados clave de la industria, impulsando el posicionamiento del Caribe Mexicano dentro del segmento de reuniones y eventos.

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MPItv: Paul Nix from Circa Destination Management on the excitement of hosting WEC in San Antonio. MPItv is produced in partnership with Foster+Fathom and Grit Productions & Expositions. youtu.be/QJ_XWujOx5U

Why San Antonio is a great host city for events such as WEC 2026. MPItv is produced in partnership with Foster+Fathom and Grit Productions & Expositions. youtube.com/watch?v=1zDZtw…

MPItv: Mario Bass, president and CEO of Visit San Antonio, welcomes attendees to MPI’s WEC 2026! MPItv is produced in partnership with Foster+Fathom and Grit Productions & Expositions. MPI.org/mpitv

The attendee engagement puzzle takes center stage with eventpros Andrea Yates and Mark Mallchok on MPI’s EVENTalks podcast. mpi.org/listen/evental…

From replacing water bottles with fun stations to offering swag-swap stations for branded apparel, Rebecca Cowlin from streamlinevents joins MPItv to share simple steps for bolstering event sustainability. mpi.org/media/mpi-tv

Event professionals perform significant emotional labor, which often occurs behind the scenes and is not widely recognized or compensated, says Keira Solon, a speaker at MPI’s 2026 World Education Congress, June 2-4 in San Antonio.

One question every planner should ask before signing a contract, and other insights from industry attorney and professor Tyra Warner, a speaker at MPI’s 2026 World Education Congress, June 2-4 in San Antonio. mpi.org/media/blog/art…

First, catch me on 6/3 June 3rd for the session titled, "Turn Up the Volume, Not the Risk: Music Licensing for Events." My 2nd session on 6/3 will be "The Bestseller Blueprint: Turning Ideas Into Written Influence". Thanks to @cityofhenderson for their partnership. @MPI