March 27, 2026 - March 28, 2026
A powerful weekend experience designed to educate, connect, and inspire our meetings and events community.
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June 2, 2026 - June 4, 2026
Join the MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter at MPI WEC in San Antonio
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MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter Upcoming Events
Opening Our Eyes
This unique program brings together industry professionals, law enforcement leaders, and destination partners for an impactful conversation around recognizing and preventing human trafficking within the meetings and events industry — equipping attendees with practical tools, real-world insights, and actionable strategies to help our industry lead responsibly.
But this isn’t just an education session — it’s a full Waco experience. Make sure to plan to stay for Saturday's excursions.
Planner Special! Qualified planners will receive complimentary hotel accommodations for Friday night.
- 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. - Happy Hour and Networking Reception at AC Marriott (Sponsored by Superior Expo Services)
- 6:30 P.M. - Opening Our Eyes: "Unseen No More"
Anti-Human Trafficking Educational Session + Networking
Speakers: Susan Greenberg and Waco PD Detective, David Allison Speaker Bios
Marriott AC Hotel Waco Downtown, Catalan Ballroom - 8:00 - 10:00 P.M. - Following the program, continue the conversation with an MPI Waco After Party — featuring bar hopping, karaoke, trivia, specialty cocktails, and a fun night out with fellow industry professionals hosted by Team Waco
- 8:30 A.M. - Noon - Join Destination Waco for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes destination experience, including but not limited to:
+ A social behind-the-scenes tour of Cameron Park Zoo
+ Special animal encounters, including giraffe feeding and rhino interaction opportunities
+ Visits to Magnolia Market at the Silos - 12:15 P.M. - Tour and Lunch at the Waco Convention Center
- 1:30 P.M. - Afternoon Desserts/Coffee at Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Hotel 1928
- 2:00 P.M. - Back to Hotel to head home. Option to schedule additional Site Tours.
Dates: Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, 2026
Location: Marriott AC Hotel Waco Downtown
600 Mary Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701
Cost: $45 Members | $55 Non-Members | $25 Students
Registration includes:
Light bites during the educational session
Happy hour networking reception (Sponsored by Superior Expo Services)
Two Hosted drink tickets
Exclusive Destination Waco hosted Excursions
Hosted lunch with Destination Waco (Sponsored by the Waco Convention Center)
Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 22 at Midnight
Pending approval, attendees will also earn Two CE Credits toward CMP certification renewal.
This program is designed to combine education, connection, and destination discovery into one meaningful industry experience.
Space is limited — the Waco tour experience is capped at 48 attendees.
Susan Greenberg – Anti–Human Trafficking Educator
Susan Greenberg is a hospitality leader, strategist, and community advocate whose work bridges service excellence with social impact. She serves in senior leadership with Zachry Hotels at the award-winning Embassy Suites San Antonio Landmark, where she specializes in sales strategy, event experience design, and leadership development.
Her advocacy journey began in 2005 after attending a Zonta International regional conference in Oklahoma, where she first learned about the reality of human trafficking — a crisis she had no idea existed, especially not in the United States or in her own Central Texas community...
Detective David Allison – Waco Police Department
With a distinguished career in law enforcement, David Allison has dedicated over 11 years to protecting communities, upholding justice, and combating complex criminal networks.
Throughout his career, he has served in the Patrol Division and the Special Investigations Division Street Crimes Unit at the Waco Police Department, earning a reputation for strategic thinking, proactive investigations, and victim-centered policing.
Read more about Detective David Allison
We are proud to recognize the Marriott AC Hotel Waco Downtown as our generous Venue Sponsor for this event, Destination Waco for the exciting Event Planning Tour and Waco Convention Center for the Hosted Lunch on Saturday.
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We’d also like to thank Superior Expo Services for sponsoring the Networking Reception, Inspire Solutions for their Event Sponsorship, and Attendee Management for providing Registration Services.
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We’d be honored to have you join us - to listen, learn, network, and to simply experience Waco!
Our event is less than a month away. Register Today!
Marriott AC Hotel Waco Downtown
600 Mary Ave, Waco, TX 76701
Upcoming Events and Sponsorship Opportunities
March 27 - Opening Our Eyes: Anti-Human Trafficking Educational Event, Networking, with a City Tour and Lunch, Sponsored by Destination Waco. Our event is less than a month away. Learn More and Register Today!
May - Education Event (WEC 2026 Info), and Fundraising Event
May 6 - MPI Global Meetings Industry Day
June 2-4 - MPI World Education Congress (WEC) in San Antonio
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July - Networking Event at Bull & Bowl
August - Education Event
September - CMP Study Group and Networking Event in San Antonio
October - Networking Event in Austin
October 13-15 - IMEX America 2026
October 28-30 - Texas Education Conference and Fundraising Event
December - Jingle & Mingle
