Meeting Professionals International

Join us on September 24 at 1 PM CST for a LinkedIn Live with Stephanie Glanzer, CMP, SVP & Chief Sales Officer at MGM Resorts. She’ll share the newest experiences across MGM’s 13 Las Vegas properties, making your next event seamless, exciting, and unforgettable.

Ready to make an impact in 2026? MPI’s Call for Volunteers is now open. This is your chance to join a committee, advisory board, or council and help shape the future of our industry. Applications are open through October 20: https://lnkd.in/ghYcc-m6 Volunteering with MPI isn’t just about giving back, it’s an opportunity to grow, connect, and be part of something bigger.

How Well Do You Know the "Big Three?" Earn your certificate in conferences, exhibitions AND incentives at ITB Asia in Singapore on 16 October and discover how the "Big Three" event types help businesses grow, gain marketshare and deliver on organisational KPIs. More than 150 individuals have earned their all-new fundamentals certificate through the Global MICE Collaborative (powered by IAEE, MPI and SITE). Do not miss the opportunity to learn from the experts at three of the industry’s leading professional development associations. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ewxj7Xbn.

“AI isn’t a substitute for judgement and knowledge.” Joshua L. Grimes, Esq., a leading attorney in the association, nonprofit, meeting and hospitality industries, says it’s important to think about whether the law or ethical concerns direct you to disclose that you’re using AI as part of your meeting. https://lnkd.in/ehybgHgn

Joy is what brings our attendees back. “We need to design events for joy and measure it every time,” says Tahira Endean, head of programming for IMEX. https://lnkd.in/gadkuNaw

Healing invisible wounds. “I wanted to speak about something close to my heart, something painfully real,” says Vicktoriia Yushkaliuk, whose “Mental Health & War: Healing the Invisible Wounds” project won the Future Leaders Forum University Challenge at IMEX Frankfurt. https://lnkd.in/ge4g58pS

✨ Registration is now open for EMEC 2026 in Barcelona. Discover the themes, connections, and experiences that will shape the future of meetings and events across Europe. 👉 Learn more and register today: https://emec.mpi.org/

Showing up when it matters most. From innovation to entrepreneurship to selflessly supporting peers, this year’s individual MPI RISE Awards recipients raise the bar while showcasing the best of us. https://lnkd.in/guPBwnwX

Step into the future of events with MPI Academy at Booth F504 at IMEX America! Catch bite-sized education sessions packed with insights on sustainability, inclusion, and innovation: everything driving this year’s IMEX America theme, Impact 2.0.

Spotlighting industry changemakers. ✨ Join us for RISE Awards and Industry Leadership – A Discussion in Partnership with IMEX, a LinkedIn Live conversation on the impact of recognition, partnership, and the future of events.