MEET YOUR NEXT
(AND NEXT-LEVEL)
BUSINESS PARTNER

Through the MPI Exchange’s hosted buyer program, we bring both sides of the meeting and event market together in an unforgettable experience that gets face-to-face business done. Whether you’re a planner or supplier, you’ll connect with potential partners itching to bring events to life.

They say there are no win-wins, but whoever said that has never experienced MPI’s Hosted Buyer Program.

SUPPLIERS: FILL YOUR PIPELINE WITH QUALIFIED BUYERS.

By joining the Hosted Buyer Program, you’ll create focused business connections with qualified meeting and event planners, resulting in long-lasting relationships.

I'M A SUPPLIER. LET'S GET STARTED!

Designed exclusively for planner/supplier business, the MPI Business Exchange connects you in live settings with potential partners who best meet your goals and objectives.

Participating as a supplier in the Hosted Buyer Program at WEC 2023 will allow you opportunities to meet face-to-face with qualified planners, network, build lasting relationships through fun, interactive activities and experience WEC in a brand new way. With fully customizable packages, our WEC program gives you the exposure you need to get the business you want. Join us in the Mexican Caribbean for a program you won't want to miss!

Please see below the members of our sales team, who you can contact directly for additional support and information regarding your Business Exchange (Hosted Buyer) participation:

West Coast and International Regions
Estefani Aguirre
eaguirre@mpi.org
773-213-0275

East Coast & New England Regions
Cheryl Hatcher
chatcher@mpi.org
772-800-3205

Midwest/Mid-Atlantic/South
Katri Laurimaa
klaurimaa@mpi.org
817-966-0223

Should you require any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at mpiexchange@mpi.org. We look forward to seeing you in Mexico!

PLANNERS:
GET HOSTED
AT WEC23

If you’re accepted into the Hosted Buyer Program, you’ll get your WEC experience at no cost! That means combining premier education AND the best supplier connections to enhance your career.

I'M A PLANNER. I WANT TO APPLY!

The opportunity to meet with suppliers from all over in one spot over a few days saved me a ton of time having people I wanted to talk to all in the same place. I loved that!
Anonymous Hosted Buyer
Survey Feedback
WEC San Francisco, 2021
The Lip Smacking Foodie Tour was really fun. I had a really great time with my clients just going around Vegas and trying out some of the great food options.
Riley Horton, Visit Denver
Hosted Buyer Supplier
WEC San Francisco, 2021
MPI has cultivated this experience in such a way that you’re actually able to connect with each other ahead of time, and build genuine connections with the suppliers as well as the planners.
Cere Netters, CMP
Hosted Buyer Planner
WEC San Francisco, 2021

Thanks to our sponsors!

WE COULDN'T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU.

See our full list of sponsors here.

MPI’s Hosted Buyer Program
is brought to you by

MPI Exchange

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ACT 3, SCENE 1
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ACT 3, SCENE 2
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DISCOUNTED FLIGHTS TO SAN FRANCISCO
MPI has partnered with select airlines to bring you discounted flights to San Francisco.
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THE WAY TO WHAT'S NEXT
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ACT 2, SCENE 2
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REGISTER FOR PRE-CONFERENCE CERTIFICATE COURSES
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MEET YOUR NEXT(AND NEXT-LEVEL)BUSINESS PARTNER

SUPPLIERS: FILL YOUR PIPELINE WITH QUALIFIED BUYERS.

PLANNERS:GET HOSTEDAT WEC23

Thanks to our sponsors!

WEC San Francisco Updates

MEET YOUR NEXT
(AND NEXT-LEVEL)
BUSINESS PARTNER

PLANNERS:
GET HOSTED
AT WEC23