MPI Celebrates Global Meetings Industry Day

MPI's Global Meetings Industry Day is the largest and most important event of the year for meeting professionals from around the world. Enjoy a 8-hour broadcast featuring industry leaders sharing insights and experiences on the impact of meetings on the global economy.

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2026 is set for May 6, 2026, led by the Events Industry Council (EIC) and aligned with Business Events Industry Week (BEIW) in Washington, D.C., focusing on advocacy for the business events sector, showcasing its economic impact, and featuring a new Economic Significance Study release. Expect events, activations, and campaigns worldwide, highlighting how meetings drive business, jobs, and local economies, with resources and toolkits from the EIC to help organize local events.