MPI Events:
we're cooking
for chefs.
Events for event professionals? You know we're going to get them right. For learning the latest and meeting the best, from the global stage to the local level, you'll find what—and who—you're looking for.
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.
All Upcoming Events
EMEC Barcelona
Create the unexpected! Three exceptional days. One extraordinary city. Unexpected ROI at every turn. At EMEC 2026 on 22-24 February 2026, Barcelona becomes your classroom, playground, and inspiration. You’ll gain strategic skills, meaningful connections, and new ideas that will not only surprise and delight, but that you can put to work right away.
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.
Our great events can't happen without great partners.
You've got the best event brand. We've got the best event planners. Let's connect the two.
UPCOMING MPI EVENTS NEAR YOU
Dec 08, 2025 | MPI CAC Chapter
MPI-CAC End of Year and Annual Awards Celebration
Dec 10, 2025 | MPI Michigan Chapter
Celebration! 2025: A Winter Wonderland Gala
Dec 11, 2025
Membership 101 & Mingle- Save the Date
Did you know?
MPI preferred and premier members automatically become members of their local MPI chapter, maximizing their ROI? Learn more about the unique value of MPI chapters.
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