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Finding common ground MPI President and CEO Paul Van Deventer on the furtherance of a shared passion for the positive impact of events. themeetingprofessionaldigital.org/themeetingprof…

What if AI could handle the logistics so you could focus on what actually moves the needle? 🤔 📍 July 27–29, 2026 | JW Marriott L.A. Live, Los Angeles, CA 💻 Virtual passes available ⏰ Early Bird pricing ends April 30 — save $200! Register: iaap-summit.org

Your automatic next step Exciting updates to MPI’s Certificate in Meeting Management program will elevate the designation, its immersive experience and your future. themeetingprofessionaldigital.org/themeetingprof…

Your automatic next step Exciting updates to MPI’s Certificate in Meeting Management program will elevate the designation, its immersive experience and your future. themeetingprofessionaldigital.org/themeetingprof…

Cleo Battle, 2026 recipient of the MPI Industry Leader Award, on what he learned from his athletic background running hurdles and driving the success of the meeting and tourism industries by always focusing on the big picture. themeetingprofessionaldigital.org/themeetingprof…

The road worriers Rigorous travel demands—uncertainty, risk, costs—continue to be challenging. But meeting pros say there’s light at the end of the tunnel. themeetingprofessionaldigital.org/themeetingprof…

‘If it turns out to be my farewell event, it was perfect’ How Jennifer Beatty, former MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees chair, put her event experience to work in her breast cancer battle. themeetingprofessionaldigital.org/themeetingprof…

Identity is defined by imagination, belief and repetition “Possibility begins the moment you decide who you are becoming, regardless of where you are standing,” says Magie Cook, a keynote speaker at MPI’s World Education Congress, June 2-4 in San Antonio. themeetingprofessionaldigital.org/themeetingprof…

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! 💙