December 9, 2025
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MPI-CAC 2025 Signature Luncheon
This premier professional development event is an annual tradition and a true MPI-CAC staple, crafted to provide impactful education and foster meaningful connections. The Signature Luncheon has long been rooted in MPI’s commitment to excellence, offering attendees valuable insights through dynamic programming and expert speakers designed to inspire fresh thinking and new perspectives.
Focusing on cutting-edge industry tools, strategic business practices, and emerging trends, the luncheon ensures our members remain at the forefront of innovation and leadership year after year.
We can’t wait to see you there!
We want to be your partner! We invite you to consider partnership opportunities at our Signature Luncheon to elevate your company’s presence and brand in the strong Chicagoland hospitality community.
We have opportunities starting at $400 and can customize sponsorships to fit your budget and needs.
View our sponsorship deck, or contact sponsorship@mpicac.org, for more information.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
MPI is committed to raising anti-human trafficking awareness within our communities.
As Meeting Professionals, we believe that we have the responsibility to be vigilant in ensuring that our events are safe for all attendees and bystanders.
As such, This year’s Signature Luncheon CSR beneficiary is the Salt & Light Coalition, a Chicago-based, trauma-informed workforce development program for female-identified survivors of human trafficking. This six-month program begins with a life skills phase based on the bio-psycho-social model, featuring activities like yoga, group therapy, nutrition, self-defense, and financial literacy.
After 150 hours, participants enter the workforce phase, focused on job training. This includes expectation setting and a unique Dress for Success program, where women explore and take home professional clothing. The phase also includes digital literacy, mock interviews, and professional etiquette training.
We will have two CSR activations at Signature Luncheon in partnership with the Salt & Light Coalition:
- Assembling 200 work-ready kits containing items such as notebooks, pens, hand sanitizers, lip balms, etc. to help support those attending interviews and reentering the workforce.
- Sorting donated professional attire for women including shoes and accessories to support their Dress for Success program.
As you work on your summer closet clean out, put aside gently used business professional and business casual attire, shoes, and accessories to bring to the Signature Luncheon on Tuesday, November 25. Those who bring donations will be entered into a drawing for a prize valued at $200, graciously donated by our CSR sponsor, Destination Vancouver.
Additionally, if you have any items for donation for the work-ready kits reach out to Aileen Laracuente at aileen@miexperts.com to coordinate. A quantity of at least 200 new, unused items are required for the kits.
Planners
Matching will take place two weeks prior to the event date and you will be connected via email with your supplier.
If a match is unavailable, you will be notified seven days in advance of the event and will still be able to register at the member registration rate.
The Geraghty stands as a tribute to the legacy of Mickey Geraghty Kehoe, a visionary hostess whose flair for creating unforgettable experiences inspired generations. Founded by acclaimed event designer Tom Kehoe, this exceptional space was conceived as a homage to his mother’s unparalleled ability to make every gathering extraordinary. Her spirit of creativity, warmth, and sophistication inspires the vision behind The Geraghty, while its unmatched design and adaptability make every event truly unique.
Perfect for all celebrations, our expansive venue is completely customizable and creates captivating experiences with flawless execution.
