Events
Navigate Conference - February 2026
Navigate | 2026 MPI Ohio Conference
Your Gateway to Event Industry Excellence
The conference promises a diverse range of breakout sessions designed to equip attendees with the latest knowledge and skills needed to excel in the ever-evolving world of event planning. One of the highlights is the 'Partnerships Matter: Event Magic Panel,' featuring insights from Melinda Huntley. This session emphasizes the power of collaboration between planners, CVBs, and venues to create seamless and unforgettable events.
Another key session, 'From Data to Decisions: Shifting from Feelings to Facts,' led by Nick Borelli, will delve into the transformative role of AI in event planning. Attendees will learn how to leverage data to enhance marketing strategies, boost engagement, and maximize ROI, all while ensuring data privacy is maintained.
For those interested in the contractual aspects of event planning, 'Contracting and Negotiating for 2026 and Beyond' with Mark Bice will provide valuable insights into making strategic decisions in today's market. Attendees will explore the dynamics of buyer-seller relationships and learn how to negotiate contracts that are both fair and financially viable.
The conference also addresses the emotional challenges faced by meeting planners. 'I'm Fine. It's Fine. Everything's Fine.' led by Laurie Sharp-Page, introduces the concept of Emotional Endurance, offering strategies to manage the emotional labor that comes with the profession.
With a lineup of expert speakers and a range of topics covering AI, contracting, emotional endurance, and more, the 2026 Navigate Conference is an unmissable opportunity for event professionals to enhance their skills and network with industry peers. We look forward to seeing you there!
February 23-24th, 2026 Embassy Suites by Hilton - Dublin, OH
Invite & Inspire
From April through December, members who bring a guest to an in-person MPI event will be eligible for our prize drawing. Bring a guest who becomes a member, double your chances of winning. The member with the most points at the end of the contest will win a $100 VISA gift card. All members who bring guests to meetings will be eligible for other prizes. Winners will be announced at our Member Recognition Event.
*For tracking, our registration page will have a question asking if we are taking advantage of bringing a guest and it will ask that you list their name.
Note: The guest must still register for the event separately. Adding their name to your registration for tracking does not register them for the event. If you wish to pay for your guest, you can add a group member in the registration process. There is a button to click in before finalizing and submitting pay that says "Add a Group Member."
