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2026 Global Meetings Industry Day - Cross Industry Event

Name: 2026 Global Meetings Industry Day - Cross Industry Event
Start: 2026-05-06T10:00:00Z
End: 2026-05-06T13:30:00Z
Location: Hotel X Toronto

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10:00 AM - 1:30 PM

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MPI Toronto Chapter

Email: office@mpitoronto.org

We’re celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day in a big way!

Join meeting planners, industry partners, and students for an inspiring day focused on The Map to Success: Future Proofing the Meeting & Events Industry.

From innovation and advocacy to careers, education, and what’s next for meetings and events, this is a celebration of where our industry is—and where it’s headed.

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Agenda:

10:00 am: Registration & Brunch
10:30 am: Welcome address
10:45 am: Challenging the Future of Events Panel
11:45 am: Keynote with Dr. Jody Carrington
12:30 pm: Rapid-Fire Workshop: Future-Proof Your Career
1:30 pm: Wrap up and closing

**Agenda is subject to change**

Panel: Challenging the Future of Events:

Moderator: Carly Silberstein, Cielle & Co, Founder & CEO

Sandy Biback, Retired Independent Conference Manager, Founder MPAHT

Minto Schneider, Executive Director, Meetings Mean Business Canada

Jamal Jordan, National Sales, Hyatt Sales Force | 2026 President, PCMA Canada

Senior industry leaders tackle the biggest shifts shaping events today, sharing bold insights and actionable ways to drive recovery, growth, and meaningful change.

Key Learning Points/Takeaways:

Explain and understand major gaps and shifts shaping the future of the events and meetings industry.
Identify 2-3 key actions you can personally take to encourage industry recovery and growth.
Understand 1-2 ways you can leverage your personal network and influence to drive meaningful change.

Keynote: Dr. Jody Carrington

Renowned Psychologist | Human Connection Expert | Bestselling Author

The Human Connection – The Only Asset We Cannot Automate

In an AI-driven world, discover how human connection becomes your greatest competitive advantage. Learn how to build resilient teams, balance tech with experience, and combat burnout.

Key Learning Points/Takeaways:

Leveraging human connection as a competitive advantage
Blueprint to inspire resilient, future ready teams
Balance efficient technology with human experience

Rapid-Fire Workshop: Future-Proof Your Career

Moderator: Sarah Rouseau, Manager, Hotel and Convention Sales, Caesars Windsor

Debbie van der Beek, Ignite Magazine, President + Chief Visionary Officer

Roxanne Kennedy, Boom Business Solutions, Founder

Shaun Bernstein, The Write Stuff Agency. Owner and Chief Storyteller

A hands-on session packed with practical tools to elevate your career: leverage AI, sharpen your personal brand, and stand out on LinkedIn and beyond.

Key Learning Points/Takeaways:

The first steps on how to use the current AI tool to support a LinkedIn profile or resume for an event industry professional
Identify 1-2 areas professionally you want to advocate better for yourself
AI Tricks for your day to day?

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