The New CMP
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MPI Ottawa Upcoming Events
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About Our Chapter
Founded in 1984, MPI Ottawa is the capital city’s premier organization for meeting and event professionals. With more than 300 active members, the chapter co-hosts The EVENT, an annual multi-day networking and educational forum launched in 2018
in partnership with MPI Toronto and MPI Montréal/Québec.
When you join MPI Ottawa, 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 Ottawa joined the six other Canadian MPI chapters in winning the 2013 RISE Award for Community Achievement in Knowledge and Ideas for the annual planning and hosting of National Meetings Industry Day (NMID).
MPI's Ottawa Chapter
" I am so excited for the year ahead. I think our members will continue to be innovative and showcase what our industry can do. We have overcome so much already and now there is a light at the end of the tunnel, which is shining so bright. Our board has great plans in store for you in 2021-2022 and we can't wait to see you all again in person soon. "
- Ashley Craven, MPI Ottawa Chapter, President
MPI Chapter Membership Population
Planners: 88
Suppliers: 61
Students: 19
Faculty: 1
Other: 2
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Recent Conventus Articles
Insider Events – Hyatt Place Ottawa West
Elodie Lortal | Jul 21, 2021
"We want people to experience sustainability. We want to show people that they can feel comfortable, without having to make sacrifices, while still minimizing their impact upon the environment. We think that experiencing sustainability initiatives it is the first step committing to them."
Member Spotlight - Brian Henry
Elodie Lortal | Jul 15, 2021
"While it has been a challenging time for many of us in the industry, I am confident that we will return to a busy season and good times." - Brian Henry, President of the entertainment company Quality Entertainment - Ottawa