GMID 2026 Date Change

The Events Industry Council (EIC) has announced an updated date for Global Meeting Industry Day (GMID) 2026 which will now take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.  MPI will continue to share information and toolkits provided by EIC in advance of GMID 2026 as they become available.

Board Meeting Materials and Meeting Invitations

Please remember to include your Regional Operations Manager in the distribution list of all monthly Board Meeting materials and meeting invitations.

Applications Open for the MPI Verified Facilitator Program

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The MPI Facilitator and Chapter Training (FACT) Committee is accepting applications for the MPI Verified Facilitator Program through February 20, 2026. The committee is seeking candidates from across Canada and the United States to be considered for four open positions.

Complete information is available here.

Reminder: Post Board Meetings as Events on your Website

As a reminder, Board meetings may be attended by an active member of your Chapter/Club. It is recommended that you add your Board Meetings as independent events in your Chapter/Club’s event page. We recommend you refrain from including the location of the meeting and note that anyone interested in attending should contact XX for further details. This would provide your leadership team with notice to ensure logistics for the meeting match anticipated attendance numbers.

All guests are observers and should be reminded of such. They should be seated separately from the Board table and may only address the Board when acknowledged by the Chair of the meeting. Their attendance should be tracked in the meeting minutes as guests.  

Chapter Exploration Call for Las Vegas

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Join us on February 19 at 4pm CT to discuss why a Las Vegas Chapter makes sense, share ideas, and help identify next steps in the process. If you're curious about being a part of something new and shaping the future of MPI in Las Vegas, we'd love to have you join the conversation.

Register here!

Membership Update

Do you (or a member of your Chapter/Club) have 25 combined years of MPI membership and are retired? You may be eligible for Lifetime Membership!

MPI Lifetime Membership applications are due by March 31, 2026, to be considered for the current year.

Lifetime Membership is awarded to no more than five MPI members each year who have contributed significantly to the industry. This award allows for permanent complimentary membership, so the recipients stay connected and receive continuous benefits with MPI. Key details to remember: members must meet specific criteria and apply to be considered for a Lifetime Membership.

Find the complete criteria and the required application here: https://www.mpi.org/membership/lifetime-membership

Key Membership Resources on the CLRP

As your efforts for FY2026 ramp up, be sure to utilize the membership resources available to you on the CLRP. Two key resources are the Refer-a-Friend Toolkit to help with acquisition and the Global & Chapter Retention Strategy deck to support your renewal efforts. Both can be found on the CLRP in the Membership section. As always, reach out to your Member Engagement Representative or feedback@mpi.org with any questions. Thank you for the great work you do to grow and maintain the MPI membership community! 

2026 Annual Fixed Expenses

As you enter your January 2026 dashboard data via the CLRP, please make sure to update your Annual Fixed Expenses (January-December 2026). Include your Chapters/Clubs’ fixed expenses (chapter admin, bank fees, service subscriptions, administrative expenses (PO Box, mailing, etc.), retreat and facilitator expenses, etc.) in the amount.

Please note that Annual Fixed Expenses do not include event-related costs like audio-visual equipment and services, decorations and equipment, food and beverage, speaker fees and travel, labor, etc.

Calculate the total amount (12 months) and enter it via the CLRP.

Chapter Quarterly Rebate Statement

The Chapter Quarterly Rebate Statement issued on February 10, 2026, reflects accumulated amounts for December 2025 and January 2026. The Business Services Fee represents the combined itemized shared services fees for December, and the Business Services Fee based on your Chapter size tier for January.

Please reach out to your Regional Operations Manager with questions.

WEC San Antonio Hosted Buyer – Applications Open!

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Applications to apply for the WEC San Antonio Hosted Buyer program are now open. If selected, you could attend WEC and have your registration, housing, and more hosted. Don’t delay and submit your application today! Applications can be found here: WEC Hosted Buyer Application

Notifications of acceptance will begin in early March! 

IMEX Frankfurt Hosted Buyer – Applications Open!

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Applications to apply for the MPI group at IMEX Frankfurt are open. If you plan global events (outside of your home country), this is the largest tradeshow of its kind in Europe! Apply on the IMEX Frankfurt website using our unique MPI codes:

Europe Planners - cntbxb

Mexico Planners - q1lz13

North American Planners - fw9fmy

Register for Upcoming Events!

MPI Foundation Updates

EMEC is approaching! The MPI Foundation is providing over 20 scholarships to support members attending. If you'll be there, join us at ClubVous on Monday, February 23. 

Coming in February:

• The Annual Chapter Impact Report - Coming soon to your inbox, this report highlights the Foundation's impact and how its work supports your chapter and members. 
• 2026 Annual MPI Foundation Pledge - Chapters will be asked to confirm their 2026 commitment. Easy options and suggestions are available to support participation. Contributions at any level are appreciated. 

Share with Your Members:

Scholarships and Chapter Grants are available to support conferences, MPI Academy courses, membership, education and special projects. 

• Scholarships
• Chapter Grants

Have questions for the MPI Foundation? Email Darlene Kelly-Stewart.

Advancing Awareness Through Leadership and Global Action

As we begin a new chapter for the MPI Anti-Human Trafficking Committee, we extend sincere thanks to Jennifer Berkemeier for her outstanding leadership and enduring passion for this work, including a recent onboarding session that set a strong, purposeful tone for the year ahead. The committee is proud to support and amplify the efforts of ECPAT International and PACT USA as they focus on protecting children during major FIFA events this summer. Chapters/Clubs are encouraged to join committee members as we share coordinated educational messaging individually, alongside posts from MPI Global, reinforcing our collective commitment to awareness, education, and action worldwide.