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.
"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