About Our Chapter

Founded in 1994, MPI North Florida is the leader in the region for education, development and networking for the meeting professional.

When you join MPI North Florida, 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's North Florida Chapter

We build relationships, and relationships build business.

Whether you are joining MPI for the first time, reconnecting as a returning member, or visiting us from another chapter, we are delighted to welcome you to the MPI North Florida Chapter.

Our chapter has a long history of excellence in education, networking, and industry leadership. Building on this strong legacy, we are committed to creating meaningful connections that drive professional growth, spark collaboration, and support the evolving needs of meeting and event professionals across North Florida. Every program, event, and initiative is designed with one goal in mind: delivering real value to our members.

By putting members first, we focus on strengthening relationships that matter, those that elevate careers and grow businesses.  Through innovative programming, inclusive engagement, and a supportive professional community, MPI North Florida empowers you to enhance what you offer to your organization, your clients, and your community. We believe success is not achieved alone, but through shared purpose, continued learning, and mutual support.

We invite you to get involved, build lasting connections, and be part of a chapter where relationships truly do build business. Welcome to MPI North Florida—we’re glad you're here.

Martha Lindsey, MA, CEM
MPI North Florida 2026 Chapter President

It is with great pride we announce that MPI North Florida was awarded Chapter of Excellence from MPI Global for 2022-2023. We are the only chapter out of 90 worldwide to receive this prestigious award 6 times. In 2018, in addition to Chapter of Excellence, we also received a second award for Education Satisfaction, having some of the highest overall scores for educational content. In 2022 we were also awarded highest member satisfaction.