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Meet Anna Paul, PDM (MPI British Columbia Chapter), senior manager, festivals and events for Tourism Burnaby, recognized as MPI’s Volunteer of the Month for April 2026.
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Event professionals perform significant emotional labor, which often occurs behind the scenes and is not widely recognized or compensated, says WEC 2026 speaker Keira Solon.
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Peak performance isn’t just about what you do, it’s about how you think while you’re doing it, according to Jim Kwik, a keynote speaker at MPI’s World Education Congress, June 2-4 in San Antonio.
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Most teams aren’t held back by a lack of talent, but by hesitation, misalignment and conversations that never happen, according to Lilah Jones, a keynote speaker at MPI’s 2026 World Education Congress (WEC), June 2-4 in San Antonio.
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One question every planner should ask before signing a contract, and other insights from industry attorney and professor Tyra Warner.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Meet Anna Paul, PDM (MPI British Columbia Chapter), senior manager, festivals and events for Tourism Burnaby, recognized as MPI’s Volunteer of the Month for April 2026.
Event professionals perform significant emotional labor, which often occurs behind the scenes and is not widely recognized or compensated, says WEC 2026 speaker Keira Solon.
TRENDS
What are the biggest barriers meeting professionals face when trying to reduce food waste at events and how can they be overcome? Event industry sustainability experts weight in.
From intentional relaxation zones to increased personalization, learn about wellness event trends you should be watching right now.
DESTINATIONS
A short voyage through Barcelona’s Port Vell and the surrounding marina area during an MPI EMEC learning journey revealed the ways that this historic city has adapted its traditional harbour to support modern priorities.
MPI’s 2026 European Meetings & Events Conference—21-24 February in Barcelona—is not just about discussing trends, but experiencing how a destination brings them to life, says Christoph Tessmar, managing director of the Barcelona Convention Bureau.
TIPS AND ADVICE
This comprehensive, yet straightforward approach aims to inspire sustainable practices in the events sector with action-oriented food waste reduction measures for busy event professionals.
The European Chapter Leaders Forum at MPI’s European Meetings & Events Conference in Barcelona provided time for chapter volunteer leaders to workshop together, share ideas and engage.
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