IMEX America: New for 2022
Taking place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas October 11-13, IMEX America will once again bring together all facets of the meetings industry for a worldwide marketplace, education and networking.
New Private Industry Group, ELX
July 12th marked the official kickoff of ELX, the Event Leaders Exchange. ELX is a members-only community for, and led by, global heads of meetings and events for some of the largest organizations in the world.
The Latest on Independent Contractors
AB5, enacted in 2019, has put pressure on gig-economy companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash who are incorrectly classifying independent contractors, and has implications for a broad range of industries, including the meeting industry.
#EventProfs Community Is Live and Online 24/7/365
Despite rumors to the contrary, it is possible to create an online community that has 24/7/365 engagement.
MPI WEC 2022: Preparing for the Next Era in Events
MPI WEC 2022 will focus on how meeting professionals can “step into the next era of events” as the association celebrates its 50th anniversary in San Francisco.
New MPI Credential for Emerging Event Professionals
MPI just announced 5 new meeting industry certification-related programs, including a new credential for emerging event professionals.
MPI to Add LGBTQ+ Community Group
MPI plans to debut an online community dedicated to LBGTQ+ industry professionals later this year.
Industry Meetings: Roaring Back in 2023 and Beyond
Meeting and incentive industry conferences on the calendar for 2023 and beyond.
New Meeting Planning Book Aims to Instruct and Inspire
Gather, a new meeting planning book by Doug Binder, provides both inspiration and tactics designed to make business events more engaging and effective.
Carina Bauer on IMEX Frankfurt
After two years in hiatus due to COVID, IMEX Frankfurt is coming back in style to Messe Frankfurt, Germany, May 31–June 2.
Four New Podcasts Explore Challenges Faced by Industry Women
SITE’s “20 Minutes of Women IN Leadership” podcasts feature real-life challenges faced by women leaders in the meetings industry.
EIC Welcomes First CMP Fellows Class
The Events Industry Council (EIC) has announced the inaugural class of Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP) Fellows, a new program the EIC just launched last year.
Celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day
Global Meetings Industry Day on April 7 celebrates the return of safe F2F meetings, and their impact on the economy.
MPI WEC San Francisco Celebrates 50 Years With an Innovative Agenda
MPI WEC in San Francisco June 21-23 celebrates the association's 50 year anniversary with a redesigned agenda of hands-on collaboration and problem solving.
