Did you know Meeting Professionals International has the largest and most diverse community of meeting professionals in the world? That’s why we understand that certain segments of our industry require specific education, essential resources and unique forms of support. In addition to the vibrant benefits of MPI membership, we’ve developed additional programs and perks for the following special interest groups and communities.
All MPI members in good standing may apply to serve on one of our community advisory boards or focus groups, which include the below verticals as well as new ones in formation. Applications for 2020 are currently open and will close on October 31, 2019. Learn more>
MPI-MD Medical Meeting Planners
MPI is home to nearly 1,000 meeting professionals who belong to the MPI-MD medical meetings community. Join your peers to engage in a forum designed to grow trusted resources, exchange viewpoints and share recommendations.
Independent and Small Business Owners
More than 2,000 entrepreneurs, small business owners and independent meeting and event planners are members of MPI. Get virtual summits, specialized education and face-to-face opportunities to network at ISBO.
Administrative Planners
An estimated 80% of all corporate meetings are organized by professionals in meeting and event project manager planner roles. Whether your title is
MPI Women
Women represent an estimated 70%-80% of the workforce, yet remain a minority in positions of executive leadership and gender pay equity. The MPI Women's Community offers specialized education designed to help you fulfill your career potential and take actionable steps along your their allies to raise awareness.
Association Planners
MPI supports its community of 2,000 Association Planners through educational offerings and social activities. MPI Members who organize or supervises teams that plan association meetings, events or educational programs is eligible to join.
Financial & Insurance Planners
Nearly 600 MPI members work in the financial and insurance sector, which is estimated to support more than 500,000 meetings industry-related jobs in the U.S. This industry segment is a significant part of UK, European and Asian economies.
Experiential Marketers & Designers
Join our more than 500 members who are agency-based, corporate and independent marketing professionals, with hundreds more actively subscribing to the event designer creed: “Stop planning meetings. Start designing experiences.”
Meeting Executive
Executive planners seek to navigate uncertain geopolitical and economic landscape, manage teams, keep attendees safe and work miracles with limited resources. MPI Meeting Executive Community enjoy specialized peer-to-peer roundtables, master-class educational experiences and other community activities.
Safety & Security Community
Are you prepared? If you’re like the majority of meeting professionals, the answer is probably “no.” That’s why MPI is nurturing this special interest group with specific education, articles and resources designed to help you increase the safety and security of all your events.
On-Demand Education
Watch archived educational sessions when and where it's convenient for you. These clock hour-certified courses can help you achieve or maintain your CMP or CMP-HC designation.
Webinars
Every month, MPI produces new webinars on hot topics as well as ones specific to this community. If you're working to achieve or maintain your CMP or CMP-HC designation, these webinars offer essential clock hours and just-in-time information.