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Applied learning. Strategic thinking. Organizational impact. SDSU’s Meeting & Event Management Master’s partnership with MPI is built for professionals ready to expand their leadership scope and drive results in complex event environments. 👉 Learn more: gc.sdsu.edu/45aBDr0

Jessie States, CMP, CMM, vice president of MPI Consulting, on why this was the right time to introduce “Inside the Industry” panels to general sessions at MPI’s World Education Congress. mpi.org/media/blog/art…

Re-energize and re-center at WEC 2026! Wellness expert Angela Minardi of Fit City Adventures discusses connecting in meaningful ways at events and some of the exciting wellness activations she’s bringing to MPI’s WEC (June 2-4 in San Antonio). mpi.org/media/blog/art…

Optimism, challenges and AI. As 2026 begins, event professional sentiment breaks through an important positivity threshold while still contending with growing costs and expectations, according to MPI’s Q1 Meetings Outlook report. mpi.org/docs/default-s…

Shaped with industry insight. Built for strategic leadership. MPI collaborated with SDSU’s Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management to shape a master’s program for professionals ready to lead the business of events. 👉 Learn more: gc.sdsu.edu/3Zk7dyQ

The human importance of IRL. Meeting industry leaders discuss the vital professional and cultural importance of authentic in-person experiences in a digitally saturated world in the January/February issue of The Meeting Professional, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment.

In the January/February issue of The Meeting Professional, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, we find out how designing with intention allows attendees to reflect, recharge and experience unforgettable moments that inspire, connect and have them coming back for more.

Clearing the calendar for EMEC in Barcelona.💙

Unforgettable events start with the unexpected. ✨ Join us in Barcelon for EMEC 2026. Early Rate pricing ends 12 January, secure your spot now to take advantage of the best pricing. Learn more: emec.mpi.org

Be curious and stay connected. A conversation with Jim Russell, 2026 chair of the MPI International Board of Directors and executive vice president of sales for Freeman. mpi.org/media/magazine…

Close out the year connected. Start the next one supported. ✨ Discover what membership can unlock for your career and SAVE 25%: mpi.org/membership

The season may be busy, but meaningful connections always make time. We are grateful for a community that shows up, this season and beyond! 💙

Community done differently. The way we choose to engage may look different from one person to the next, but the need itself never disappears.   mpi.org/media/magazine…

Being part of something bigger. Creating intentional spaces for peer-to-peer engagement drives the events we produce. mpi.org/media/magazine…

Event sustainability: Strong momentum, but progress is inconsistent Members of MPI’s MPI Sustainability Advisory Council discuss positive trends and areas where more leadership and improvement are needed.    mpi.org/media/blog/art…

Find the space where your team can be completely present in each other’s company.    Book smaller meeting venues at Marriott Bonvoy® hotel brands like Courtyard® by Marriott, AC Hotels, and Element Hotels. #MarriottPartner #Ad

‘This work is both professional and personal.’ Members of the MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees discuss why they’re passionate about the mission and highlights from their involvement.   mpi.org/media/blog/art…

Celebrating the power of good. In our MPI Foundation 2025 Annual Impact Report, we share inspiring stories and insights from scholarship recipients, generous partners and volunteer leaders.   mpi.org/docs/default-s…

Portland’s heart is the forest, and even the city center maintains its connection to nature with urban parks and green spaces around every corner. It feels more like a retreat than a conference when you meet in Portland.  travelportland.com/meetings/plann…

We’re proud to join ASAE in exploring how our industry can better support and celebrate neurodiversity. Together, we’re helping meeting and event leaders create more inclusive experiences for every attendee, every time.