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About Our Chapter


Founded in 1984, MPI Ottawa is the leading nonprofit organization for meeting and event professionals in the capital city.  premier not for profit organization for meeting and event professionals. With a vibrant community of approximately 200 active members, we are eager to welcome you to our upcoming events. 

By joining MPI Ottawa, you'll be part of an organization dedicated to advancing your personal growth and professional success. Immerse yourself in innovative learning opportunities, connect with driven and passionate peers, an embrace the transformative ideas that will empower you to lead change in the industry.

In 2022 and 2023, the chapter was awarded the Volunteer Engagement Merit Award, the Net Profit Merit Award, and the overall Excellence Award by MPI International at the Chapter Performance Awards.

         

MPI's Ottawa Chapter

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"I am excited to work alongside our talented board to craft a strategic plan that will help guide our chapter’s growth and impact. Our focus will remain on connecting the global meeting and event community to learn, innovate, collaborate, and advocate. By aligning our efforts with this mission, we aim to empower our members with meaningful opportunities, foster innovation across our industry, and strengthen our collective voice on the issues that matter most. Together, we’ll continue to build an inclusive, resilient, and forward-thinking meeting and event community. "

- Bruce Landry, MPI Ottawa Chapter, President 2025

 

 

MPI Chapter Membership Population

Planners: 111
Suppliers: 81
Students: 14
Faculty: 3
Other: 4

 

 

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Upcoming Events

Oct
01
Prix Prestige 2025 Awards Gala
Join us amongst the most noble professionals in the meetings and events industry. The MPI Ottawa Prix Prestige 2025 Awards Gala will take place on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, at the Infinity Convention Centre in Ottawa.
Sep
07
MPI® Presents the Event
The EVENT is the experience to grow your skillset, professional connections, and event career. This September 7-9, MPI’s premier experience for Canadian meeting and event professionals is coming to Fredericton, New Brunswick, and you’re in store for a vibrant, unforgettable program that will complement its host in every way!

 

 

Recent Chapter News & Views Articles

Coaching Corner - Tami LeBlanc

Sophyra Pum | Jul 7, 2025
If you ask Tami LeBlanc, CMP what the secret is to building a long and meaningful career in destination sales, she’ll tell you without missing a beat: “It’s all about people.” With decades of experience in both hotel sales and destination marketing, LeBlanc brings a calm, down-to-earth energy to her role at Discover Halifax. She’s passionate about building real relationships and helping others grow and that’s been her guiding principle from the very beginning.

Spotlight on our Community - Dreams Take Flight

Disa-marie Cameron | Jul 5, 2025
MPI Ottawa’s Charity Auction Helps Dreams Take Flight for Local Children. MPI Ottawa is thrilled to announce the success of our Annual Charity Auction, where our incredible community came together to support meaningful causes, including Dreams Take Flight Ottawa. Thanks to the generosity of our members, event professionals, and industry partners, we helped raise crucial funds to give deserving children the opportunity of a lifetime, a magical day at Walt Disney World.

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