Events
Events for event planners?
You know they're going to be great.
At MPI events, both the knowledge gained and the connections made are lifelong, and the business opportunities are equally invaluable. No matter the the size, from the World Education Congress to our regional chapter events, you'll experience the ultimate value that MPI brings to its community.
Upcoming Events
World Education Congress (WEC)
WEC is our premier education and networking conference for meeting and event professionals, featuring cutting-edge topics and business opportunities.
Thought Leaders Summit
Benefiting the MPI Foundation
The Thought Leaders Summit is an exclusive opportunity to network, learn and workshop vital topics with fellow industry leaders. Find out more about the next Thought Leaders Summit.
The Thought Leaders Summit is an executive level, limited invitation program for elite planners and strategic partners.
PYM (Plan Your Meetings)
PYM LIVE events are the fastest to network and learn from your peers, play with new event technology and establish important business relationships in your own backyard.
Find a PYM event in your neck of the woods on PYM's website
PYM is for professionals who plan meetings and events, but aren't "meeting planners."
Learn about PYM
Smart Monday @ IMEX America
Open to everyone coming to IMEX America, this is your opportunity to immerse yourself in a full day of free education and networking provided by MPI before the IMEX show opens. From the headline keynotes to practical workshops, our expert-led education program is focused on your professional development. See what's happening at the next Smart Monday.
IMEX America is so much more than just a trade show. This four-day event offers brilliant speakers, fresh ideas and continuous inspiration at 180-plus educational and networking events.
Rendezvous
Rendezvous parties is MPI Foundation's premier networking event for meeting and event professionals. The MPI Foundation partners with organizations throughout the year to hold Rendezvous parties and proceeds benefit the MPI Foundation.
Check out where Rendezvous events are showing up next on the MPI Foundation events page.
SITE+ MPI brings you Global Forum
Where the worlds of incentive travel and events come together. Global Forum brings together the power of SITE and MPI to deliver a collaborative environment for learning, networking and business exchanges. Find out more about Global Forum.
Global Forum offers mid-level education that's targeted to the meetings, events and incentive travel industry professional disciplines and offers more than twelve hours of unique coursework that will provide continuing education credit (CEs).
MPI's Experiential Event Series
Go behind the scenes at some of the most famous events in the world. You’ll gain exclusive, hands-on experience from top event professionals, as well as an educational certificate relevant to the event. Find out when and where the next experience will be.
Experiential Event Series offers education that's targeted to the elite meeting and event planners. The series provides 20 hours of continuing education credit (CEs).
Chapter Business Summit
Volunteer MPI leaders from around the world convene at Chapter Business Summit to learn the business of leading MPI chapters, share best practices and grow their relationships with each other.
Chapter business Summit is designed for MPI chapter member volunteers to provide education and networking experiences.
On a budget?
The MPI Foundation offers partial and full event scholarships to MPI members. Funds can be applied towards registration fees, airfare and accommodations, depending on the amount and type of scholarship awarded.