(THIS SESSION IS FOR MPI MEMBERS ONLY)

As 2025 draws to a close, MPI Toronto Chapter’s DEI Committee invites you to join our final Virtual Lunch & Learn of the year — a dynamic conversation exploring how diversity, equity, and inclusion can move from intention to implementation in the world of live events.

• Discover actionable DEI strategies that enhance accessibility, representation, and belonging at events.
• Learn how venues, DMOs, and planners can collaborate to embed inclusion from concept to execution.
• Gain practical tools and inspiration to make every event more equitable, authentic, and impactful.
  
  

Virtual Panel Discussion + Q&A
Date: Dec 15 2025
Time: 12:00 Noon ET
Hosted by: MPI Toronto Chapter's DEI Committee

Speakers Include:

• Julia McDevitt (she/her), BBA, BEd, CMP, Owner/CEO & Principal Planner, Elm City Events
• Kristina Brown (she/her), CMP, Director of Events, Fredericton Convention Centre
• Ryan Jacobson (he/him), Business Development Manager, Fredericton Convention Centre
• Kevin Johnston (he/him), Meetings and Conventions Specialist, Fredericton Tourism

Accessibility: MPI Toronto Chapter is committed to delivering high quality meetings and events that are inclusive and accessible to a diverse audience. Please let us know if you require accommodations to be able to fully participate and engage in the event. Alternatively, please feel free to send accessibility accommodation requests to registrations@mpitoronto.org.

Pronouns: If you would like to include your pronouns on the Zoom call, please add them at the end of your last name once you are logged in, so it displays on the screen.

Virtual via Zoom