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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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MPI EMEC speaker Bogdan Manta on how people often don’t understand each other and how event professionals can bridge that divide.
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Food waste and events: A complex sustainability challenge
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.
By Blair Potter
Wellness at events: A shift from tension to cohesion
From intentional relaxation zones to increased personalization, learn about wellness event trends you should be watching right now.
By Blair Potter

TRENDS

Food waste and events: A complex sustainability challenge
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.
By Blair Potter
Using AI to make better event choices
MPI EMEC speaker Xander Kranenburg says that as AI event execution gets easier, decision-making becomes the work.
By Blair Potter

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EMEC Barcelona: Real-world application in a city at the forefront of events
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.
By Blair Potter
Fresh eyes, passionate locals moving Atlantic City forward
Longtime MPI volunteer leader Anthony Molino discusses his new role at Visit Atlantic City and why’s it’s an exciting time for event planners to connect with this “small beach town.”
By Blair Potter

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The introvert’s guide to rocking LinkedIn: 3 tips you can’t ignore
In the bustling world of meetings and events, where networking often feels like an extrovert’s game, LinkedIn stands as a beacon for the introverted professional.
By Leanne Calderwood, CMP
‘Being proactive is key’ - Event carbon measurement
By Blair Potter