The MPIWSC Ignite Scholarship was created to spark momentum for the next generation of meetings and events professionals. Each year, we award one complimentary chapter membership to a planner or supplier ready to invest in their growth and give back to the community that supports it. This isn't just about access to education and networking — it's about cultivating the volunteer spirit that has always powered MPIWSC. Our Ignite Scholar commits to active participation throughout their membership term, including a minimum of 10 volunteer hours, because we believe the strongest careers in this industry are built alongside others, not in isolation. One membership. One spark. A community that grows stronger with every person who shows up for it.  

Applications are now open. Deadline to apply is Monday, July 27th, 2026.

Why Join Our Chapter?

• Share new ideas and collaborate with passionate event professionals
• Make studying for your CMP easy, with special resources and a community to help you along the way
• Maintain your CMP with high-quality, relevant programs that earn CEU credits
• Build new friendships, find your next job, or expand your business with fun and local networking opportunities
• GREAT way to build skills that translate beyond the meetings industry
  

Click here  to talk with the Washington State Chapter Membership Committee today!

MPIWSC has been amazing with all the free webinars they have given, all the training, and the classes that planners can take...all things I can easily implement into my job. These tools are education that I can use. People who have been in the industry longer than me are sharing their knowledge with me, so I don't have to reinvent the wheel. I can learn from those who came before me.

About Our Chapter

Founded in 1981, MPI Washington State inspires its members to success and excellence by fostering relationships and community, promoting leadership development, creating vibrant marketplaces and promoting cutting-edge technologies. The chapter co-hosts the annual Cascadia Educational Conference with MPI Oregon each March.

When you join MPI Washington State, you become part of an organization dedicated to your personal and career success. You’ll connect with the innovative learning, passionate people and big ideas that will empower you to become an agent of change and reinvent the world.

During COVID, our chapter has stayed committed to our mission through biweekly Mixers to spark connection and network, monthly educational programming to keep members confident and competent in this evolving industry, and moving The Hive virtually to keep the “buzz” in our community.

Interested in joining our Chapter? We’d love to have you join! Reach out to the Membership Team at membership@mpiwsc.org to inquire about joining today!

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MPI's Washington State Chapter

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