News Around Town – February 2024

MPI Ottawa Member News

Welcome to our new members who have recently joined (or re-joined) our MPI Ottawa Chapter.  We can’t wait to see you at our next in-person or virtual event and welcome you to the MPI Ottawa community!

• Brittnay Del Guidice, Events Manager - Coherent Solutions 
• Chris Holloway, Manager of Events - Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology       
• Christine Bruce, CMP CEM, Manager, Event Operations, Sponsorship and Exhibits - Canadian Ophthalmological Society     
• Josianne Rouleau, Account Executive - Casino/Hotel Hilton Lac-Leamy 
• Julia O'Grady, President - ITM Events     
• Kevin Johnston, Meetings & Conventions Specialist - City of Fredericton       
• Lisa Lipowski, CMP BSc, President - Curly Dog Communications Inc.                                          
• Lori Lopez, Manager, Business Development – Tourism Richmond
• Pat Guay, Account Executive - Québec City Business Destination 
• Tara Duarte, Program Planner - Lorandus

Connex Team Looking for Members
Looking to join a committee and volunteer for MPI Ottawa?  Our portfolio is Member Networking Events, and we meet bi-weekly online on Fridays at noon. If you are interested in joining us, please email Carla de Koning at member-events@mpiottawa.ca

Looking for new opportunities to grow your business?  Interested in collaborating on upcoming MPI Ottawa events?  Click Here to check out our Ottawa Job Postings and Request For Proposals (RFPs)!

Need to Renew your Membership?
Join MPI or renew your membership today and find out more at:  www.mpi.org/join

For questions or further assistance, please contact help@mpi.org or call 866.318.2743

Apply for a Foundation Scholarship: https://www.mpi.org/about/foundation

WEC Scholarships are still available, applications closing February 25, 2024.

Industry News in General

Honoring Black History Month
MPI is proud to honor Black History Month and be a part of championing awareness in bringing representation, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the global meetings industry. 
View Resources Celebrating Black History

The Burnout Is Real: Setting Boundaries and Amplifying Your Value
Are you feeling burned out and undervalued? Carla Cobos Hull, owner of Unleash International, shares advice to effectively set boundaries, advocate for yourself and communicate your value to key stakeholders.
Listen to the latest episode of Dare to Interrupt now!

Canada is defined by nature. Explore it all in one place.
The Canadian Museum of Nature is an educational and scientific institution, as well as a popular, downtown-Ottawa tourist attraction—housed in a historic castle-like building.
Read More about upcoming Exhibitions

Presenting the 5 Hottest Event Trends of 2024
Forecasting trends for the year to come is an exciting end-of-year ritual, and we’ve been soaking it all up. But as great as it is to predict what’s to come, how about we decide what the future of the meetings and events industry could be? Here’s a combination of what’s in the ether — and what should be. Presenting 2024’s biggest and most game-changing trends for 2024.
Read More

Upcoming MPI Events

📅 Mar 19, 2024 – 5:30PM-8:30PM – Playback Ottawa
2024 MPI Ottawa Connex: Ready, Set, Play!
Join MPI Ottawa Connex on the first day of spring for an uplifting night of networking with industry friends and colleagues at Playback Ottawa, a unique games bar. We can’t wait to see you there - Ready, Set, Play!
Learn More

Upcoming Industry Events

📅 Feb 28, 2024 – King Eddy’s
WBN’s February Breakfast Mix & Mingle
Women’s Business Network says to save the date for the February Breakfast Mix & Mingle!  Registration and more details to come soon.
Learn More

📅 May 20 to 22, 2024 – Louisville
2024 World Education Congress
Your journey doesn't end when WEC does. Not only will your experience in Louisville be incredible, but the experience you gain will be invaluable. You'll take it with you and use it to fuel your career for years to come. And, because you get to craft your own, you'll have a better understanding of what it takes to craft customized event experiences for your attendees.
Learn More

WEC Scholarships are still available, applications closing February 25, 2024. https://www.mpi.org/about/foundation

 Article edited by: Darlene Kelly-Stewart, Stonehouse Sales & Marketing Services