About Our Events
Events for event planners? You know they're going to be great.
At MPI events, both the knowledge gained and the connections made are lifelong, and the business opportunities are equally invaluable. No matter the size, from the World Education Congress to our regional chapter events, you'll experience the ultimate value that MPI brings to its community.
World Education Congress (WEC)
WEC is our premier education and networking conference for meeting and event professionals, featuring cutting-edge topics and business opportunities. Learn more.
European Meetings & Events Conference
MPI's EMEC is the conference for meeting and event professionals in Europe. EMEC20 in Sevilla marks the 31st edition of MPI's signature event in Europe. It is a time for meeting and event professionals across Europe to learn, connect, and discover what it takes to create experiences that will push boundaries beyond the expected. Learn more.
Plan Your Meetings
Plan Your Meetings events are the fastest to network and learn from your peers, play with new event technology and establish important business relationships in your own backyard.
Find a Plan Your Meetings event in your neck of the woods on Plan Your Meeting website
Plan Your Meeting is for professionals who plan meetings and events, but aren't "meeting planners."
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Smart Monday @ IMEX America
Open to everyone coming to IMEX America, this is your opportunity to immerse yourself in a full day of free education and networking provided by MPI before the IMEX show opens. From the headline keynotes to practical workshops, our expert-led education program is focused on your professional development.
IMEX America is so much more than just a trade show. This four-day event offers brilliant speakers, fresh ideas and continuous inspiration at 180-plus educational and networking events.
Rendezvous
Rendezvous parties
Check out where Rendezvous events are showing up next on the MPI Foundation events page.
MPI's Experiential Event Series
Go behind the scenes at some of the most famous events in the world. You’ll gain exclusive, hands-on experience from top event professionals, as well as an educational certificate relevant to the event.
European Education Exchange
MPI’s European Education Exchange is a complimentary executive-level education and hosted buyer event that is perfect for those who plan meetings and events in Europe. Exclusively for professionals who qualify, those accepted will receive a free meeting and event certificate course and business-focused networking with sellers throughout Europe in Helsingør, Denmark
Thought Leaders Summit
Benefiting the MPI Foundation
The Thought Leaders Summit is an exclusive opportunity to network, learn and workshop vital topics with fellow industry leaders. Find out more about the next Thought Leaders Summit.
The Thought Leaders Summit is an executive level, limited invitation program for elite planners and strategic partners.
ibtm World
IBTM World is the leading global event for the meetings and events industry. MPI offers world-class education sessions to encourage personal and professional career growth.
Let the Foundation Help
The MPI Foundation offers partial and full event scholarships to MPI members. Funds can be applied towards registration fees, airfare
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