MPI Potomac is an inclusive community of meeting professionals who embrace learning, collaboration and development. The MPI Potomac Chapter strives to consistently reflect the diversity of our members. Thus, all backgrounds, such as, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, and individuals with disabilities must be considered in all education content presented.
Established in 1978, MPI Potomac empowers its members to increase their strategic value with education, networking, and business growth opportunities. It is the largest chapter in MPI representing over 600 members in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Our membership consists of 63% Meeting Professionals (including association/non-profit, corporate, government, and meeting management), 35% are supplier meeting professionals, and the remaining 2% are student members.
Currently we are accepting proposals for our Education Day taking place October 26, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Education Day
After a long hiatus we are excited to announce we are bringing back an in-depth education program. Our Education Day will include an opening and closing keynote and six breakout sessions.
The theme for Education Day is Forward Together: High-Touch, Inclusive Hospitality in a High-Tech World.
In an era driven by artificial intelligence and rapid technological advancement, the core of the events industry remains beautifully unchanged: human connection. How do we harness the power of digital tools while fiercely protecting the warmth, empathy, and humanity of hospitality?
MPI Potomac’s Education Day will explore this vital balance. Set against the inspiring backdrop of the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University—a global leader in barrier-free environments and inclusive design—this year's conference goes beyond the screen to champion authentic, accessible experiences.
"Forward Together" is a call to action. It is an opportunity for our community to merge optimism and innovation, ensuring that as our industry evolves, we leave no one behind.
Please note that submitting a session idea or speaker does not mean that session will be selected. If two session proposals are similar, presenters may be contacted to determine if they will be willing to collaborate on the session.
An important note regarding funds: acceptance of your proposal does not obligate MPI Potomac beyond assuring you of a meeting space, audio/visual support, and inclusion in the program. No honorarium is available at this time. Registration may be waived depending on the participation level. MPI Potomac will not reimburse session organizers for other expenses. Organizers are responsible for making these facts clear to persons they invite to participate.
All presenters at the Education Day will be featured in our marketing of the event via the event website and MPI Potomac's social media network, electronic newsletter and direct emails to our community of meeting professionals.
We invite you to submit a presentation for any of our program. We are very interested in innovative presentation formats including case studies by meeting professionals, panel discussions, and other cutting edge adult learning formats. We welcome all new ideas and encourage forward thinking presentations.
Scoring:
The submissions will be peer-reviewed based on:
Social Media:
It is requested by MPI Potomac that contracted speakers provide their social media information to the Chapter for promotional purposes, and that they promote the contracted event on their own channels, in advance. If available, MPI Potomac will also request that contracted speakers provide essays, articles, blogs, etc., for promotion on MPI Potomac's social media channels and potentially be interviewed on our podcast.
Disclosure:
All submissions must reflect original work and must adequately document any overlap with previously published or simultaneously submitted presentations from any of the authors. If authors have any doubts regarding whether such overlap exists, they should contact the MPI Potomac VP of Education prior to submission. If submitting multiple proposals for review, you must fill out this form for each proposed program. Please use the appropriate Proposal Form below and follow the instructions provided.