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MPI SIGNATURE EVENT:
WEC
World Education Congress (WEC) is designed to empower you with the knowledge, connections, and inspiration needed to drive the future of meetings and events. Ignite your thinking, charge your business, and awaken to what's possible with events.
WEC will take place next on June 2-4, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Registration is now open!
MPI SIGNATURE EVENT:
EMEC
MPI’s European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) is an event where European event professionals come together to learn, connect, and co-create the future of meetings and events.
EMEC will take place next on 21-24 February, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. Registration is now open!
MPI SIGNATURE EVENT:
theEVENT
theEVENT is MPI's signature gathering for Canadian business event professionals where planners, partners, thought-leaders, and rising talent come together to learn, connect and grow in an immersive, collaborative environment.
theEVENT will take place next on September 14-16, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Registration opening in 2026.
MPI SIGNATURE EVENT:
IMEX America Smart Monday
Open to everyone coming to IMEX America 2026, Smart Monday on October 12 is your opportunity to immerse yourself in a full day of free education and networking provided by MPI.
More details coming in 2026.
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EMEC Barcelona
Create the unexpected across three exceptional days in one extraordinary city.
Pharma Forum
Drive excellence in life science meetings by fostering bold partnerships, challenging norms and navigating regulatory complexity at Pharma Forum, March 22–25, 2026, at The Westin Copley Place in Boston, MA USA. For over 20 years, this has been the premier gathering for life science meeting professionals, featuring high‑value education, industry connections and a live delivery of MPI’s HMCC certificate.
Pharma Forum EMEA
Explore evolving regulations, emerging trends and strategic partnerships that elevate healthcare and life science events at Pharma Forum EMEA, taking place in November 2026 (dates and location forthcoming). This experience includes 18+ hours of education, 8+ hours of networking, and access to MPI’s HMCC certificate programme, supporting success across global markets.
MPI Academy March Virtual Summit
Explore tools and strategies for professional and personal growth, inspired by current industry data and trends. Learn from planners and educators who are building momentum and adapting to new challenges, including higher education collaborations. Preview upcoming MPI Academy opportunities and EMEC insights.
OPTIMEET
Experience Scandinavia’s largest expo for buyers and planners of meetings and events at OPTIMEET, taking place 12 March 2026 at BELLA ARENA in Copenhagen, DK. With 300+ exhibitors and 2,500 buyers, the expo brings the industry together for networking and business opportunities, featuring tailored content and programming from the MPI Academy.
m&iexpo
The global exhibition for the elite of the MICE industry convene for the debut of M&I Expo, hosted 15–16 April 2026 in Abu Dhabi UAE. Designed for the exclusive “MICE 1,000,” the experience prioritizes high‑quality, guaranteed meetings and impactful business exchanges, featuring specialized education from the Global MICE Collaborative (IAEE, MPI & SITE).
Meetings Today LIVE! National
Discover curated networking, one‑on‑one supplier appointments and exclusive venue access at Meetings Today LIVE! National, held May 3–6, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA. Enjoy private tours, tailored meetings with industry leaders and deep destination experiences, supported by content and programming from the MPI Academy.
IMEX Frankfurt
Connect with the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry at IMEX Frankfurt, Europe’s largest trade show of its kind, happening 19–21 May 2026 in Frankfurt, Hesse DE. Meet with 3,000+ destinations, venues and suppliers from 150 countries while accessing industry-leading education and programming from the MPI Academy.
WEC San Antonio
There is no bigger celebration of the people and purpose of the business event industry than MPI’s World Education Congress. Through a strategy of intentional event design, personalized learning, and the festive hospitality of San Antonio, WEC will deliver what you need to skyrocket your event career.
FIEXPO
FIEXPO Latin America convenes key buyers, destinations and suppliers from 8–11 June 2026 in San Jose CR, focusing on the value and advancement of the regional MICE industry. Attendees connect with authorities and policymakers to elevate Latin America’s economic and cultural impact while accessing strategic networking opportunities and MPI Academy programming designed to support long-term industry growth.
Meetings Today LIVE! WEST
Meetings Today LIVE! West brings planners into the heart of Sonoma, California USA, offering an authentic look at a destination designed to inspire collaboration, creativity and connection—long after the event ends, from July 6-9, 2026. From private tours to 1:1 appointments with leading industry suppliers, gain fresh ideas and build valuable connections. Featuring content and programming from the MPI Academy.
IBTM Americas
IBTM Americas 2026 brings together leaders revolutionizing the MICE industry in an edition designed to drive real connections, close business deals and deliver brand visibility. The event takes place from 19–20 August 2026 in Mexico City, MX. It features content and programming from the MPI Mexico Chapter, focused on innovation, creativity and shared experiences.
theEVENT
MPI’s signature gathering for Canadian business event professionals brings planners, partners, thought leaders and rising talent together to learn and connect. theEVENT takes place from September 14–16, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia, CA. Each year, the experience focuses on creativity, community and education within an immersive, collaborative environment.
IMEX America
The heartbeat of the global business events industry takes place from October 13-15, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada USA. IMEX America is the largest trade show for the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry. Do a year’s worth of business under one roof with suppliers and buyers from every sector of the meeting industry with education, networking and more, on and off the trade show floor. Come early on October 12 for MPI’s Smart Monday education conference.
Meetings Today LIVE! South
Connect with top-tier suppliers, explore distinctive venues and enjoy curated experiences that showcase the rich culture, walkable downtown and vibrant culinary scene of St. Augustine, Florida USA from November 8-11, 2026. From private tours to 1:1 appointments with leading industry suppliers, gain fresh ideas and build valuable connections. Featuring content and programming from the MPI Academy.
IBTM World
Step into the global hub of the events community. IBTM World is where connections spark ideas, collaborations fuel transformation and the business events industry shapes what’s next—all during three days in Barcelona to meet, share, learn—and move the world forward, from 17-19 November 2026 in Barcelona, Catalonia ES. Featuring content and programming from the MPI Academy.
World Meetings Forum (WMF) Series
Find connections and business opportunities for all event participants in a fun, fresh and highly professional environment where every participant takes away a unique experience a lot of business. Find high-level academic content, networking spaces from the moment and business opportunities in this series of events primarily servicing the Latin American marketplace throughout 2026. Explore the calendar of events and find education from the MPI Academy at many of them.
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