August 2026 Annual Conference
August 10, 2026 - August 12, 2026
6:30 PM - 12:00 PM
Short Pump Hilton Hotel & Spa
12042 W Broad Street
Richmond,
VA
Organizer
MPI VA
Looking Ahead: Annual Conference Registration is Open! |
August 10-12, 2026 |
Be sure to secure your spot for the MPI Virginia’s 2026 Annual Conference, taking place August 10–12, 2026, in Richmond, VA, at the Hilton Short Pump Hotel/Spa. |
As we celebrate the chapter's 40th anniversary, this year's conference theme is Legacy in Motion: Connect. Learn. Lead. and will honor our history while focusing on what's next for our industry and our chapter. |
Join us for two days of education, networking, inspiration, and a celebration of 40 years of MPI Virginia. |
We look forward to seeing you in Richmond this August! We have incredible educational programming and networking opportunities scheduled: August 10th 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - MPI Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Registration Opens 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Opening Reception August 11th 7:30 - a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Registration Open 7:45 -8:45 a.m. - Breakfast 8:45 - 9:00 a.m. - Welcome & Introductions 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. - From Meeting Planner to CEO: Career Lessons They Never, Abby Tammen 9:50 - 10:50 a.m. - Beyond Awareness: Recognizing Human Trafficking in the Meetings & Hospitality Industry Panel 11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. - What to Say When It Matters: Leading Difficult Conversations with Confidence, Brenda Neckvatal 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. - Lunch & State of the Chapter, Penny Guiles 2:00 - 4:40 p.m. - Economics: Impact on the World, Michael Dominguez 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. - "Needworking"—the intentional practice of understanding what people need and creating meaningful connections that help them succeed, David Carberry 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Reception 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. - Awards Dinner August 12th Schedule TBD |
Venue Details
Short Pump Hilton Hotel & Spa
12042 W Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23233