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Meet John Kirby (MPI Kansas City Chapter) director of customer relationships for Encore, recognized as MPI’s Volunteer of the Month for February 2026.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Shared creation at events builds trust, breaks down silos and fosters a sense of belonging, according to Marsha Sharpe, EVP of SongDivision.
Wellness expert Angela Minardi of Fit City Adventures discusses connecting in meaningful ways at events and some of the exciting wellness activations she’s bringing to MPI’s World Education Congress (June 2-4 in San Antonio), from puppy yoga to a sound bath to a meditation station.
TRENDS
What are the biggest barriers meeting professionals face when trying to reduce food waste at events and how can they be overcome? Event industry sustainability experts weight in.
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DESTINATIONS
MPI’s 2026 European Meetings & Events Conference—21-24 February in Barcelona—is not just about discussing trends, but experiencing how a destination brings them to life, says Christoph Tessmar, managing director of the Barcelona Convention Bureau.
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