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2026 Global Meetings Industry Day - Cross Industry Event
We’re celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day in a big way!
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
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 East
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
Debbie van der Beek, Ignite Magazine
Roxanne Kennedy, Boom Business Solutions
Shaun Bernstein, Owner and Chief Storyteller of The Write Stuff Agency
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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Registration Rates:
- Member Rate (MPI, PCMA East, CanSPEP, SITE, AMCI Canada) $135
- Non-Member Rate $160
- Full-Time Student Rate $60
- Reserved Table of 6 $800
- Member Rate (MPI, PCMA East, CanSPEP, SITE, AMCI Canada) $155
- Non-Member Rate $180
- Full-Time Student Rate $80
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