MPI Breaks - February 2025

Name and Designations: Bruce Landry 
Position: MPI President

Contact Information: 
Email: president@mpiottawa.ca
Linked In: Bruce Landry | LinkedIn

Happy Black History Month, MPI Ottawa Community!

The latest edition of MPI BREAKS is here, and we’re diving into the power of Research to drive change. But first, mark your calendar for the MPI Ottawa Chapter events this month:

MPI Ottawa Roundtables- Feb 27, 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM

Join us for a unique platform for dynamic discussions, sharing insights, and learning from industry peers. Featuring a diverse range of topics and expert table facilitators (to be announced), this premiere education event is designed to inspire, educate, and connect professionals.

2025 Charity Auction & Dinner- Feb 27, 5:30 PM TO 10:00 PM

This year’s theme, “United for change: Together We Can Make a Difference,” highlights the power of coming together.

Don’t miss your chance to bid on unique Canadian items, experiences, and the coveted trips to different places across Canada, all while supporting the Ottawa Food Bank, Moisson Outaouais, Hopewell, Dreams Take Flight Ottawa, and the MPI Foundation.

CSAE Tête à Tête- Feb 26, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Tête-à-Tête will once again unite leaders from associations, not-for-profits, and government agencies nationwide. Explore the heart of the association community and meet a diverse range of exhibitors offering innovative products and services tailored to meet your organizational goals.

Find MPI Ottawa Chapter in Lounge 2, along with CanSPEP and PCMA CE

Learn more about Ottawa Meet Week!

It’s time for another dose of inspiration with MPI BREAKS! This Month: RESEARCH

Lizzy Low, Manager, Business Events at Ottawa Tourism, and I discuss the research that led to Ottawa Tourism's Anti-Human Trafficking Action Plan.

Find these insightful discussions each month on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and in your inbox.

Next month – E is for Environment as Desmond Lomas, CMP, Explore Edmonton Business Development Account Manager, and I discuss Edmonton’s Destination Sustainability commitment and innovation.

Want to join me for a discussion or suggest a speaker on one of the topics? Email Admin@MPIOttawa.ca with the subject: MPI BREAKS Suggestion. 

And thank you in advance!

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