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Whether you're a planner, supplier, student or facilitator, MPI has what you need to grow your network, expand your skillset and advance your career.
I am a:
You are a planner if you are:
Employed by a corporation to plan and/or oversee the strategic and financial management and/or logistics of that corporation’s meetings.
Employed by an association or not-for-profit organization to plan and/ or oversee the strategic and financial management and/or logistics of that organization’s meetings. This category also includes private universities.
Employed by a government agency or public university to plan and/ or oversee the strategic and financial management and/or logistics of that government’s meetings.
The sole proprietor of, or is employed or engaged by, a meeting management company and you spend 51 percent or more of your time planning and buying meeting services as a planner. You provide meeting services including strategic and financial management and/or professional meetings management services to multiple clients.
Essential Planner
Best option if you don't
have a chapter in your area.
${{vm.PlannerEssentialPriceUS}} USD/yr
${{vm.PlannerEssentialPriceCAD}} CAD / €{{vm.PlannerEssentialPriceEUR}} EUR
(New memberships require an additional $50 application fee)
Essential includes
All of these great features:
- More than 550 hours of free on-demand professional development from the MPI Academy
- Member rate for MPI Signature Events (save up to $300 on World Education Congress!)
- Full access to the MPI Community Forums where you can connect with members around the globe
- Member Directory listing and access
- Early access to select job listings in the MPI Career Center
- Subscription to MPI Weekly Newsletters and The Meeting Professional
- Access to MPI Industry Research
- Free internship postings in the MPI Career Center
- Free digital access to content from Word Education Congress (WEC)
- Access to exclusive scholarships from the MPI Foundation
- Opportunities to volunteer at the local and international level
- *No Chapter Affiliation
Most popular
More info
Preferred Planner
Automatically become part of
your local MPI chapter.
${{vm.PlannerPreferredPriceUS}} USD/yr
${{vm.PlannerPreferredPriceCAD}} CAD / €{{vm.PlannerPreferredPriceEUR}} EUR
(New memberships require an additional $50 application fee)
Preferred includes
- More than 550 hours of free on-demand professional development from the MPI Academy
- Member rate for MPI Signature Events (save up to $300 on World Education Congress!)
- Full access to the MPI Community Forums where you can connect with members around the globe
- Member Directory listing and access
- Early access to select job listings in the MPI Career Center
- Subscription to MPI Weekly Newsletters and The Meeting Professional
- Access to MPI Industry Research
- Free internship postings in the MPI Career Center
- Free digital access to content from Word Education Congress (WEC)
- Access to exclusive scholarships from the MPI Foundation
- Opportunities to volunteer at the local and international level
- Affiliation with one of the 70+ Chapters and Clubs around the world
- Discount at Chapter Events
Premier Planner
VIP access and discounted rates (when
available) to MPI signature events.
${{vm.PlannerPremierPriceUS}} USD/yr
${{vm.PlannerPremierPriceCAD}} CAD / €{{vm.PlannerPremierPriceEUR}} EUR
(New memberships require an additional $50 application fee)
Premier includes
- More than 550 hours of free on-demand professional development from the MPI Academy
- Member rate for MPI Signature Events (save up to $300 on World Education Congress!)
- Full access to the MPI Community Forums where you can connect with members around the globe
- Member Directory listing and access
- Early access to select job listings in the MPI Career Center
- Subscription to MPI Weekly Newsletters and The Meeting Professional
- Access to MPI Industry Research
- Free internship postings in the MPI Career Center
- Free digital access to content from Word Education Congress (WEC)
- Access to exclusive scholarships from the MPI Foundation
- Opportunities to volunteer at the local and international level
- Affiliation with one of the 70+ Chapters and Clubs around the world
- Discount at Chapter Events
- VIP Access at MPI Signature Events (when available; access varies but past experiences have included a book signing by a keynote speaker, meeting the band, dedicated line at registration, early reservations for complimentary headshots, and a limo ride from the airport)
- Additional 10% discount on select Academy programs (CMM and CMP excluded)
- Additional 10% discount on World Education Congress (WEC) and other MPI Signature Events
- Advanced reservations to the Career Collective at WEC (when available)
You are a supplier if you are:
Providing and/or selling products and services to the meeting industry, such as destination management, hotelier, audio-visual, florist, transportation, production or convention and visitor’s bureau. The classification of membership is not limited to the groups listed.
The sole proprietor of, or is employed or engaged by, a meeting management company and you spend 51 percent or more of your time providing meeting/event services as a supplier. You provide meeting services including strategic and financial management and/or professional meetings management services to multiple clients.
Essential Supplier
Best option if you don't
have a chapter in your area.
${{vm.SupplierEssentialPriceUS}} USD/yr
${{vm.SupplierEssentialPriceCAD}} CAD / €{{vm.SupplierEssentialPriceEUR}} EUR
(New memberships require an additional $50 application fee)
Essential includes
All of these great features:
- Listing in the Global Marketplace to showcase your products or services
- Member Directory listing and access
- Member rate for MPI Signature Events (save up to $300 on World Education Congress!)
- Full access to the MPI Community Forums where you can connect with members around the globe
- More than 550 hours of free on-demand professional development from the MPI Academy
- Early access to select job listings in the MPI Career Center
- Subscription to MPI Weekly Newsletters and The Meeting Professional
- Access to MPI Industry Research
- Free internship postings in the MPI Career Center
- Free digital access to content from Word Education Congress (WEC)
- Access to exclusive scholarships from the MPI Foundation
- Opportunities to volunteer at the local and international level
- *No Chapter Affiliation
Most popular
More info
Preferred Supplier
VIP access and discounted rates (when
available) to MPI signature events.
${{vm.SupplierPreferredPriceUS}} USD/yr
${{vm.SupplierPreferredPriceCAD}} CAD / €{{vm.SupplierPreferredPriceEUR}} EUR
(New memberships require an additional $50 application fee)
Preferred includes
- Listing in the Global Marketplace to showcase your products or services
- Member Directory listing and access
- Member rate for MPI Signature Events (save up to $300 on World Education Congress!)
- Full access to the MPI Community Forums where you can connect with members around the globe
- More than 550 hours of free on-demand professional development from the MPI Academy
- Early access to select job listings in the MPI Career Center
- Subscription to MPI Weekly Newsletters and The Meeting Professional
- Access to MPI Industry Research
- Free internship postings in the MPI Career Center
- Free digital access to content from Word Education Congress (WEC)
- Access to exclusive scholarships from the MPI Foundation
- Opportunities to volunteer at the local and international level
- Affiliation with one of the 70+ Chapters and Clubs around the world
- Discount at Chapter Events
Premier Supplier
Automatically become part
of your local MPI chapter.
${{vm.SupplierPremierPriceUS}} USD/yr
${{vm.SupplierPremierPriceCAD}} CAD / €{{vm.SupplierPremierPriceEUR}} EUR
(New memberships require an additional $50 application fee)
Premier includes
- Listing in the Global Marketplace to showcase your products or services
- Member Directory listing and access
- Member rate for MPI Signature Events (save up to $300 on World Education Congress!)
- Full access to the MPI Community Forums where you can connect with members around the globe
- More than 550 hours of free on-demand professional development from the MPI Academy
- Early access to select job listings in the MPI Career Center
- Subscription to MPI Weekly Newsletters and The Meeting Professional
- Access to MPI Industry Research
- Free internship postings in the MPI Career Center
- Free digital access to content from Word Education Congress (WEC)
- Access to exclusive scholarships from the MPI Foundation
- Opportunities to volunteer at the local and international level
- Affiliation with one of the 70+ Chapters and Clubs around the world
- Discount at Chapter Events
- VIP Access at MPI Signature Events (when available; access varies but past experiences have included a book signing by a keynote speaker, meeting the band, dedicated line at registration, early reservations for complimentary headshots, and a limo ride from the airport)
- Additional 10% discount on select Academy programs (CMM and CMP excluded)
- Additional 10% discount on World Education Congress (WEC) and other MPI Signature Events
- Advanced reservations to the Career Collective at WEC (when available)
You are a student if you are:
Enrolled in a post-secondary academic program. You must be enrolled in a certificate, undergraduate or graduate program unless the academic institution defines it otherwise. Students enrolled in a certificate program will be eligible for student membership for one year but will not be eligible for the transition dues rate upon completion of their program. Proof of enrollment must be received at MPI before a student can be accepted into membership and upon renewal.
You are faculty if you are:
Employed as faculty in post-secondary academic programs related to the meetings, hospitality, events or tourism industries. Your main employment, remuneration, direction and efforts must be in a recognized academic institution and you must be considered an employee of their institution.
Faculty
${{vm.FacultyPriceUS}} USD/yr
${{vm.FacultyPriceCAD}} CAD / €{{vm.FacultyPriceEUR}} EUR
Faculty includes
All of these great features:
- More than 550 hours of free on-demand professional development from the MPI Academy
- Member rate for MPI Signature Events
- Full access to the MPI Community Forums where you can connect with members around the globe
- Member Directory listing and access
- Early access to select job listings in the MPI Career Center
- Ability to Track Clock Hours
- Subscription to MPI Weekly Newsletters and The Meeting Professional
- Access to MPI Industry Research
- Free digital access to content from Word Education Congress (WEC)
- Access to exclusive scholarships from the MPI Foundation
- Opportunities to volunteer at the local and international level
- Affiliation with one of the 70+ Chapters and Clubs around the world
- Discount at Chapter Events
Student
${{vm.StudentPriceUS}} USD/yr
${{vm.StudentPriceCAD}} CAD / €{{vm.StudentPriceEUR}} EUR
Student includes
All of these great features:
- More than 550 hours of free on-demand professional development from the MPI Academy
- Member rate for MPI Signature Events
- Full access to the MPI Community Forums where you can connect with members around the globe
- Member Directory listing and access
- Early access to select job listings in the MPI Career Center
- Ability to Track Clock Hours
- Subscription to MPI Weekly Newsletters and The Meeting Professional
- Access to MPI Industry Research
- Free internship postings in the MPI Career Center
- Free digital access to content from Word Education Congress (WEC)
- Access to exclusive scholarships from the MPI Foundation
- Opportunities to volunteer at the local and international level
- Affiliation with one of the 70+ Chapters and Clubs around the world
- Discount at Chapter Events
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A Career Home
MPI is the world’s go-to organization for meeting and event professionals, delivering value at every stage of their careers.
Industry Advocacy
MPI is the voice of professionals around the world, advocating for the industry and its significant economic impact.
Return on Investment
Dollar for dollar, no professional investment delivers more value than an MPI membership.
Actionable Education
More than clock hours and credits, MPI delivers advancement and action, jobs and profits, corporate improvement and positive change.
What Our Members Say
"Being involved with MPI has opened the door to a wealth of knowledge and ideas by connecting me to industry visionaries."
STEFANIE SIMMONS | MPI DFW CHAPTER
"MPI helped me to grow as a professional and get recognized. It gave me and my business much more than I could have ever expected."
WOJCIECH LISZKA | MPI POLAND CLUB
"I have really gotten a solid education through MPI. Through chapter events and MPI webinar content, we’re able to regularly network with other planners and suppliers to share and learn"
EMILY DEYOUNG, CMP | MPI POTOMAC CHAPTER
Connect with the Best in the Industry
From corporate planners to global suppliers, MPI members cover every part of the meetings and events industry.
Select a membership that's right for you.
As a Planner or Supplier, MPI gives you the ability to choose your membership experience. From ambitious beginners to seasoned pros, MPI has what you need to help you grow and advance your career.
Make your selection:
You are a planner if you are:
Employed by a corporation to plan and/or oversee the strategic and financial management and/or logistics of that corporation’s meetings.
Employed by an association or not-for-profit organization to plan and/ or oversee the strategic and financial management and/or logistics of that organization’s meetings. This category also includes private universities.
Employed by a government agency or public university to plan and/ or oversee the strategic and financial management and/or logistics of that government’s meetings.
The sole proprietor of, or is employed or engaged by, a meeting management company and you spend 51 percent or more of your time planning and buying meeting services as a planner. You provide meeting services including strategic and financial management and/or professional meetings management services to multiple clients.
Essential Planner
Best option if you don't
have a chapter in your area.
$295 USD/yr
$295 CAD / €265 EUR
(New memberships require an additional $50 application fee)
Essential includes
All of these great features:
- 24/7 On Demand Professional Development
- MPI Weekly Newsletters
- MPI Industry Research
- Member Rate for MPI Global Events
- The Meeting Professional®
- Full Access to the MPI Community Forums
- Member Directory Listing and Access
- Access to Global Marketplace
- *No Chapter Affiliation
Most popular
More info
Preferred Planner
Automatically become part of
your local MPI chapter.
$375 USD/yr
$375 CAD / €335 EUR
(New memberships require an additional $50 application fee)
Preferred includes
- 24/7 On Demand Professional Development
- MPI Weekly Newsletters
- MPI Industry Research
- Member Rate for MPI Global Events
- The Meeting Professional®
- Full Access to the MPI Community Forums
- Member Directory Listing and Access
- Access to Global Marketplace
- Local Chapter Affiliation
- Discount at Chapter Events
Premier Planner
VIP access and discounted rates (when
available) to MPI signature events.
$465 USD/yr
$465 CAD / €415 EUR
(New memberships require an additional $50 application fee)
Premier includes
- 24/7 On Demand Professional Development
- MPI Weekly Newsletters
- MPI Industry Research
- Member Rate for MPI Global Events
- The Meeting Professional®
- Full Access to the MPI Community Forums
- Member Directory Listing and Access
- Access to Global Marketplace
- Local Chapter Affiliation
- Discount at Chapter Events
- VIP Access at MPI Signature Events (when available)
- MPI Signature Event Virtual Pass
- Advanced copy of Meetings Outlook
- Advanced Job Board Notice
- 10% off registration to MPI Experiential Events, if qualified
- 10% discount on Academy programs (CMM and CMP excluded)
- 10% discount on WEC and other MPI Global Events
- Advanced reservations to annual Coaches Corner at WEC (when available)
- Advanced reservation for complimentary professional headshots during WEC (when available)
You are a supplier if you are:
Providing and/or selling products and services to the meeting industry, such as destination management, hotelier, audio-visual, florist, transportation, production or convention and visitor’s bureau. The classification of membership is not limited to the groups listed.
The sole proprietor of, or is employed or engaged by, a meeting management company and you spend 51 percent or more of your time providing meeting/event services as a supplier. You provide meeting services including strategic and financial management and/or professional meetings management services to multiple clients.
Essential Supplier
Best option if you don't
have a chapter in your area.
$415 USD/yr
$415 CAD / €375 EUR
(New memberships require an additional $50 application fee)
Essential includes
All of these great features:
- Member Directory Listing and Access
- Global Supplier Marketplace Listing
- MPI Weekly Newsletters
- 24/7 On Demand Professional Development
- MPI Industry Research
- The Meeting Professional®
- Member Rate for MPI Global Events
- Full Access to the MPI Community Forums
- *No Chapter Affiliation
Most popular
More info
Preferred Supplier
VIP access and discounted rates (when
available) to MPI signature events.
$495 USD/yr
$495 CAD / €445 EUR
(New memberships require an additional $50 application fee)
Preferred includes
- Member Directory Listing and Access
- Global Supplier Marketplace Listing
- MPI Weekly Newsletters
- 24/7 On Demand Professional Development
- MPI Industry Research
- The Meeting Professional®
- Member Rate for MPI Global Events
- Full Access to the MPI Community Forums
- Chapter Affiliation
- Discount at Chapter Events
Premier Supplier
Automatically become part
of your local MPI chapter.
$585 USD/yr
$585 CAD / €525 EUR
(New memberships require an additional $50 application fee)
Premier includes
- Member Directory Listing and Access
- Global Supplier Marketplace Listing
- MPI Weekly Newsletters
- 24/7 On Demand Professional Development
- MPI Industry Research
- The Meeting Professional®
- Member Rate for MPI Global Events
- Full Access to the MPI Community Forums
- Chapter Affiliation
- Discount at Chapter Events
- VIP Access at MPI Signature Events
- MPI Signature Event Virtual Pass (when available)
- Advanced copy of Meetings Outlook
- 10% off registration to MPI Experiential Events, if qualified
- 10% discount on Academy programs (CMM and CMP excluded)
- 10% discount on WEC and other MPI Global Events
- Advanced reservations to annual Coaches Corner at WEC (when available)
- Advanced reservation for complimentary professional headshots during WEC (when available)
You are a student if you are:
Enrolled in a post-secondary academic program. You must be enrolled in a certificate, undergraduate or graduate program unless the academic institution defines it otherwise. Students enrolled in a certificate program will be eligible for student membership for one year but will not be eligible for the transition dues rate upon completion of their program. Proof of enrollment must be received at MPI before a student can be accepted into membership and upon renewal.
You are faculty if you are:
Employed as faculty in post-secondary academic programs related to the meetings, hospitality, events or tourism industries. Your main employment, remuneration, direction and efforts must be in a recognized academic institution and you must be considered an employee of their institution.
Faculty
$199 USD/yr
$199 CAD / €199 EUR
Faculty includes
All of these great features:
- MPI Community Forums
- Professional Development on Demand
- Ability to Track Clock Hours
- Member Connect Advisor
- MPIPulse weekly newsletter
- MPI NewsBrief e-newsletter
- MPI Industry Research
- The Meeting Professional
- Member Rate for MPI Global Events
- Free Education Webinars
- Access to Post Event Materials
- Access to Recorded Event Sessions
- Advance Job Board
- Full Access to MPI Foundation Scholarships
- Global Supplier Marketplace
- Rise Award Consideration
- Culture Active Tool
- Member Certificate
- Chapter Affiliation & Discounts at Chapter Events
- CMP Application Assistance
- Chapter Volunteering
Student
$$40 USD/yr
$40 CAD / €40 EUR
Student includes
All of these great features:
- MPI Community Forums
- Professional Development on Demand
- Ability to Track Clock Hours
- Member Connect Advisor
- MPIPulse weekly newsletter
- MPI NewsBrief e-newsletter
- MPI Industry Research
- The Meeting Professional
- Member Rate for MPI Global Events
- Free Education Webinars
- Access to Post Event Materials
- Access to Recorded Event Sessions
- Advance Job Board
- Full Access to MPI Foundation Scholarships
- Member Rate for MPI Bookstore
- Global Supplier Marketplace
- Rise Award Consideration
- Culture Active Tool
- Member Certificate
- Chapter Affiliation & Discounts at Chapter Events
- CMP Application Assistance
- Chapter Volunteering
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