Cultural Engagement Certificate for IMEX America
4 CEU’s | Live-online training: Option of attending on Zoom either Tuesday, September 15th or Monday, October 5th from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CT.

Price: $355

This comprehensive certificate program is designed to provide practical skills, actionable strategies, and a transformative understanding of cultural intelligence. Through live online learning participants will gain the tools needed to build stronger relationships, communicate more effectively across cultures, and navigate today's global business environment with confidence.

The live online training serves as a critical foundation before arriving at IMEX America, allowing participants to deepen their understanding of cultural differences, uncover unconscious biases, and develop strategies for meaningful cross-cultural engagement. By completing this learning in advance, attendees will be better equipped to maximize networking opportunities, foster authentic connections, and engage more intentionally with the diverse global community gathered at IMEX America.

Join us on this immersive learning journey to unlock the potential of global business success through cultural intelligence—and bring those insights to life during your IMEX America experience.

Stage Management & Show Calling: How Live Shows Actually Run—and How Planners Can Set Their Tech Teams Up for Success 8:15 am – 9:15 am | 2 CEU's | Coral AB

Great events don’t happen by accident; they’re built through clear communication, strong documentation, and intentional rehearsal. In this hands-on workshop, Encore’s event production experts help meeting planners understand the fundamentals of stage management and show calling, from production terminology and team roles to the realities of load-in, rehearsal, and live execution.

Attendees will learn what information technical teams truly need, why timelines matter, and how planning decisions impact show quality and budget. The session culminates in an interactive lab where attendees take on the roles in production and transform a client-style Run of Show into a functional cue sheet, equipping them with tools and insights to become more confident, collaborative, and effective production partners.

A two-part certificate program — complete Step 1 online, then Step 2 in person at IMEX America.

How this program works — two required parts

This certificate is earned in two steps, completed in order:

• Step 1 · Online (choose one date): Live Zoom session on Tuesday, Sept 15 or Monday, Oct 5
• Step 2 · In-Person: Monday, Oct 12, 8:15–9:15 AM PDT at IMEX America Smart Monday

You must complete both Step 1 and Step 2 to earn the certificate.

Step 1 — Online (attend one)

• Option A: Tuesday, September 15 (Zoom)
• Option B: Monday, October 5 (Zoom)

Step 2 — In-Person (required)

• Monday, October 12, 8:15–9:15 AM PDT — IMEX America Smart Monday

Complete your online session first, then join us in person to finish the certificate.

Price: $399

Stage Management & Show Calling: How Live ShowsActually Run—
and How Planners Can Set Their Tech Teams Up for Success
8:15 am – 9:15 am | 2 CEU’s | Coral AB

Price: $399

Great events don’t happen by accident; they’re built through clear communication, strong documentation, and intentional rehearsal. In this hands-on workshop, Encore’s event production experts help meeting planners understand the fundamentals of stage management and show calling, from production terminology and team roles to the realities of load-in, rehearsal, and live execution.

Attendees will learn what information technical teams truly need, why timelines matter, and how planning decisions impact show quality and budget. The session culminates in an interactive lab where attendees take on roles in production and transform a client-style Run of Show into a functional cue sheet, equipping them with tools and insights to become more confident, collaborative, and effective production partners.

A two-part certificate program — complete Step 1 online, then Step 2 in person at IMEX America.

How this Program Works — Two Required Parts

This certificate is earned in two steps, completed in order:

• Step 1 · Online (choose one date): Live Zoom session on Tuesday, September 15 or Monday, October 5
• Step 2 · In-Person: Monday, October 12, 8:15–9:15 AM PDT at IMEX America Smart Monday

You must complete both Step 1 and Step 2 to earn the certificate.

Step 1 — Online (Attend One)

• Option A: Tuesday, September 15 (Zoom)
• Option B: Monday, October 5 (Zoom)

Step 2 — In-Person (Required)

• Monday, October 12, 8:15–9:15 AM PDT — IMEX America Smart Monday

Complete your online session first, then join us in person to finish the certificate.

Event Leadership Strategist
8:00 am – 12:00 pm | 4 CEU’s | Tropics AB
Sponsored by Hilton

Price: $355

Leading in today’s event environment requires more than technical expertise. It calls for awareness, adaptability, and the ability to navigate pressure with intention. Event professionals are often at the center of complex decisions, high expectations, and fast-moving environments, where how you lead directly impacts outcomes for teams, clients, and attendees.

This certificate focuses on developing a more intentional approach to leadership in the events industry. It emphasizes self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to respond thoughtfully in high-pressure situations, while strengthening how professionals show up for their teams, clients, and partners.

After completing Event Leadership Strategist: Conscious Leadership for Today’s Event Professional, you’ll be able to:

• Define conscious leadership and apply a shared language of emotional intelligence within the events industry.
• Recognize your own stress responses, behavioral patterns, and decision-making tendencies under pressure.
• Apply emotional intelligence strategies to strengthen self-awareness and personal leadership effectiveness.
• Extend conscious leadership practices to teams, clients, and cross-generational work environments.
• Navigate real-world event challenges with greater clarity, intention, and adaptability.
• Integrate conscious leadership into your daily work to create meaningful, sustained change in how you lead.

Complimentary Tuitions Now Available

MPI is offering complimentary tuitions. Thanks to our gracious partner, Hilton, we have 15 spaces available that come with tuition fully underwritten.

This offer is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply today to lock in your seat for one of the upcoming course dates.

If you are not selected for complimentary tuition, you can still attend by paying the course fee of $355.

This is a great way to level up your leadership before hitting the tradeshow floor. Apply now and bring your best leader-self to IMEX America!

Apply Now!

Event Leadership Strategist
8:00 am – 9:30 am | 4 CEU’s | Tropics AB
Sponsored by Hilton |

Leading in today’s event environment requires more than technical expertise. It calls for awareness, adaptability, and the ability to navigate pressure with intention. Event professionals are often at the center of complex decisions, high expectations, and fast-moving environments, where how you lead directly impacts outcomes for teams, clients, and attendees. This certificate focuses on developing a more intentional approach to leadership in the events industry. It emphasizes self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to respond thoughtfully in high-pressure situations, while strengthening how professionals show up for their teams, clients, and partners. After completing Event Leadership Strategist: Conscious Leadership for Today’s Event Professional, you’ll be able to:

• Define conscious leadership and apply a shared language of emotional intelligence within the events industry
• Recognize your own stress responses, behavioral patterns, and decision-making tendencies under pressure
• Apply emotional intelligence strategies to strengthen self-awareness and personal leadership effectiveness
• Extend conscious leadership practices to teams, clients, and cross-generational work environments
• Navigate real-world event challenges with greater clarity, intention, and adaptability
• Integrate conscious leadership into your daily work to create meaningful, sustained change in how you lead

Price: $355

Meeting Professionals Audio Visual (AV) Certificate
8:00 am – 12:00 pm | 4 CEU’s /br>

The live MPAC Certification, split across two days at IMEX America, was developed to address event professionals' lack of clarity regarding audiovisual equipment, labor needs, contract negotiations, and more. This session will get you up to speed with AV technology, terminology, and make you more comfortable working with both your AV vendor and clients/speakers. We will delve into each area of basic AV, including audio, video, and lighting. We will also discuss other event-related technology like speaker timers, slide advancers, and recording technology. We will also touch on things like rigging, electric, internet, and budgets. We will discuss working with AV companies and common mistakes in your bidding/purchasing process.

Price: $455

Meeting Professionals Audio Visual (AV) Certificate
8:30 am – 10:30 am | 4 CEU’s | Day 2 of 2

The live MPAC Certification, split across two days at IMEX America, was developed to address event professionals' lack of clarity regarding audiovisual equipment, labor needs, contract negotiations, and more. This session will get you up to speed with AV technology, terminology, and make you more comfortable working with both your AV vendor and clients/speakers. We will delve into each area of basic AV, including audio, video, and lighting. We will also discuss other event-related technology like speaker timers, slide advancers, and recording technology. We will also touch on things like rigging, electric, internet, and budgets. We will discuss working with AV companies and common mistakes in your bidding/purchasing process.

Price: $455

Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC) Refresh
8:00 am – 9:30 am | 1.5 CEU's

Price: $199

The HMCC (Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate) Refresh is a mandatory certification required every two years to maintain your HMCC designation.

Designed for medical meeting professionals and the partners they work with, MPI’s Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate offers a broad understanding of regulatory topics, laying competency groundwork upon which critical thinking skills are developed through case studies, business simulation, discussion and active exercises.

After completing the refresh, you'll be ready to stay compliant for planning your next event.