About Our Chapter

As one of the founding chapters of MPI, the Chicago Area Chapter, now in its 40th year, boasts a long history of advancing the meetings industry and fueling the personal growth of its membership. MPI Chicago Area is one of the largest MPI chapters, with nearly 700 professionals within its ranks and more than 200 active volunteers.

When you join MPI Chicago, you become part of an organization dedicated to your personal and career success. You’ll connect with the innovative learning, passionate people and big ideas that will empower you to become an agent of change and reinvent the world.

MPI Chicago Area is the recipient of the 2017 RISE Award for Industry Advocacy for its ongoing Industry Xchange initiative.

MPI's Chicago Area Chapter

"MPI Chicago Area Chapter is the organization where you can grow your career and build your business. We are welcoming, passionate, fun and encourage everyone to be involved!"

- Fergal O'Sullivan, CMP, CASE, 2018-2019 MPI Chicago Area Chapter, President