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That's why MPI is dedicated to being a leader in education, networking, and innovative solutions that enhance both the meeting and event industry and the careers of its professionals. Through a global network of local chapters, MPI engages, informs, supports, and connects those who are enthusiastic about uniting people. MPI caters to the entire meeting and event sector, no matter the requirements, audience, or area of expertise. The organization provides leadership and educational resources that are not just trustworthy but also practical. We empower our community to create and implement unique experiences that motivate individuals to rethink their perspectives, challenge their assumptions, and take constructive action.

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Tariffs, DOGE and fear impacting event pros

4 days ago | mpi.org | Michael Pinchera

According to data from MPI’s Q2 2025 Meetings Outlook survey, a majority of event professionals are experiencing significant negative impacts on their business due to recent U.S. executive orders and policy changes. Three-quarters (75%) of survey respondents said these actions are already having a negative impact on their business. In fact, 62% of respondents report only negative effects.
Business uncertainty advice from event pros, Part 2

5 days ago | mpi.org | Michael Pinchera

In the second part of this series, two additional event professionals share best practices and advice on managing uncertainty, based on their experience. (If you’d like to share your own insight, contact me.) This is Part 2 of a series on uncertainty in the global meeting and event industry. Lauren RiosVP, Sales + Marketing, Platinum XPMPI Kansas City Chapter“While we continue with business as usual, it changes in the sense that we get even more proactive.
Business uncertainty advice from event pros, Part 1

1 week ago | mpi.org | Michael Pinchera

Event professionals are faced with uncertainty from seemingly every direction in the current business landscape. To help you manage business uncertainty—in 2025 and beyond—we’re asking your event peers to share best practices and advice based on their experience. (If you’d like to share your own insight, contact me.) This is Part 1 of a series on uncertainty in the global meeting and event industry.
Crafting event wellness experiences that resonate with attendees

2 weeks ago | mpi.org | Blair Potter

“Wellness doesn’t have to be an elaborate ritual,” says Ashley Brooke James co-founder of TRILUNA, a company that helps organizers, HR teams and marketers build meaningful connections to increase well-being and engagement for groups and events. “Don’t overcomplicate wellness.
Mexico Events Council meeting to feature anti-human trafficking education

1 month ago | mpi.org | Michael Pinchera

For nearly a decade, MPI has specifically and vocally been committed to fighting the scourge of human trafficking. To that end, the association’s Anti-Human Trafficking Committee has been dedicated to spreading awareness and education to meeting and event professionals worldwide.
EMEC: Walking in harmony with change

2 months ago | mpi.org | Blair Potter

MPI President and CEO Paul Van Deventer kicked off the EMEC 2025 opening plenary session, sponsored by IMEX Group, with an emotionally charged message as he recalled his very first EMEC 11 years ago, which also took place in İstanbul. Van Deventer shared good news as he summarized some of MPI’s key wins over the last year. Revenue grew by 10%, the community expanded by 34% and the MPI Foundation, which has provided 40 million Euros, celebrated its 40th anniversary.
EMEC: Nature is everywhere, and can help you become a better listener

2 months ago | mpi.org | Blair Potter

If you want to be a more conscientious listener, try embracing nature, says Ciara Feely, who will be presenting “The Superpower of Listening: Building Harmony and Unity Beyond Words” during MPI’s European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC), 22-25 February in Istanbul. “Go out into nature, whether it’s in the middle of the country or in the middle of the city, because nature is everywhere,” says Feely, an author and sales mindset speaker.
EMEC: Creating inclusive, relaxed networking events

2 months ago | mpi.org | Blair Potter

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, client relationship director for World Wide Group. “It is perpetuated by too many people trying to be in ‘sell’ mode when it is exactly the opposite requirement,” he says.
EMEC: Sustainability starts with creating awareness

2 months ago | mpi.org | Blair Potter

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, associate professor at the ISAG-European Business School, who will be presenting “How Events Contribute to Sustainable Destination Development” during MPI’s European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC), 22-25 February in Istanbul.
Sustainability event trends for 2025: Part 2

2 months ago | mpi.org | Blair Potter

We asked sustainability experts in the meeting and event industry to tell us about sustainability trends event planners should be paying more attention to in 2025, from certification to evolving regulations to measuring carbon footprints. __________________________________Sustainability certification is finally reaching a tipping point and gaining traction. There are multiple options to cover the entire event ecosystem.