July 16, 2025
Join us for a Member Meetup at The Green 5-7PM CT!
Register Today!
July 19, 2025
See who our nominating committee has selected as the future leaders of MPI-CAC!
View the Proposed BOD Slate for 2026!
Sponsorship
We want to be your partner! We invite you to consider partnership opportunities with MPI-CAC as a way to elevate your company's presence in the strong Chicagoland hospitality community.
Why Partner with MPI-CAC?
We understand that your marketing dollars need to count and it is important to hit your target audience. Advertising with MPI-CAC allows your company to reach industry decision-makers. By investing with us, your brand will extend to prequalified buyers who are searching for your products specifically for their business.
We know how important ROI is to your marketing budget and we know your target audience. Let us help you make that connection.
The meeting, conventions, exhibitions, and incentive travel industry generates $263 billion in direct spending.
MPI members buy from MPI advertisers and suppliers because they know that the value of their organizations is understood by their fellow chapter members.
Our members believe in working with companies they know and can trust. Let us help you familiarize the membership with your products and services through a direct connection and relationship that will continue in years to follow.
The majority of MPI-CAC members have an annual meeting budget ranging from $1 million to $10 million. Our chapter members collectively plan more than 125,500 meetings a year. Those meetings are conducted throughout the world with the Midwest serving as the primary region.
- 12% Association/Non-Profit Planners
- 38% Corporate Planners
- 29% Independent/Multi-Management Company Planners
- 21% Vertical Market Planners (i.e. University, Government and Medical)
Cash Sponsorship Opportunities!
See what sponsorship opportunities we have available for this year! We will update this page as more become available, so check back often!
MPI-CAC 2025 GOLF CLASSIC SPONSORSHIP DECK
MPI-CAC 2025 SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP DECK
MPI-CAC 2025 SIGNATURE LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIP DECK
Become a MPI-CAC Annual Partner!
Are you interested in year-long exposure to MPI-CAC members and events through direct emails, social media exposure, and more?
CHECK OUT OUR 2025 ANNUAL PARTNER PROSPECTUS!
Contactsponsorship@mpicac.org for more information about becoming a sponsor of MPI-CAC for 2025!
In-Kind Sponsorships
Interested in becoming an In-Kind Sponsor and supporting MPI-CAC with your goods and/or services? Apply to be an In-Kind Partner today!
MPI-CAC is always looking for in-kind support in many different forms, and is pleased to offer a variety of great benefits to our partners!
MPI-CAC's In-Kind Needs Include:
- A/V
- Catering
- Linens and Decor
- Entertainment
- Event Space
- Florals
- Furniture Rental
- Photography and Video Services
- And more...
Past Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you planning your sponsorship calendar for 2026? Check out our sponsorship decks from past events so you can plan for next year!
MPI-CAC 2025 BINGO NIGHT SPONSORSHIP DECK
MPI-CAC 2025 INDUSTRY XCHANGE SPONSORSHIP DECK
Contact us
If you'd like to learn more about sponsorship, or are interested in a specific sponsorship opportunity, please contact our team at sponsorship@mpicac.org.
We Are the Education Resource of The Chicago Meetings Community
About MPI-CAC
With 40 years of experience in career development education, MPI-CAC continues to be the educational resource for meeting professionals. It has been our goal to build a rich global meeting industry. We continue to assist our members to be successful by connecting them to knowledge and ideas, offering opportunities to enhance their relationships and stay current with trends in today’s marketplace.
Our Community
Our membership is comprised of event and meeting professionals from students to senior level planners, servicing the corporate, association, government, and meeting management markets. We have supplier professionals that provide services to the entire meetings industry from hotels, special event venues, restaurants, destination management companies, transportation services and everything in between. Through our membership, MPI-CAC has been the strongest and largest chapter of the global MPI community.
Our Events
Our membership is comprised of event and meeting professionals from students to senior level planners, servicing the corporate, association, government, and meeting management markets. We have supplier professionals that provide services to the entire meetings industry from hotels, special event venues, restaurants, destination management companies, transportation services and everything in between. Through our membership, MPI-CAC has been the strongest and largest chapter of the global MPI community.
