IMEX-MPI Future Leaders Network
Connecting the leaders of the future
The Network connects Future Leaders Forum graduates informing them about career opportunities and developments in the meetings industry - and allowing them to communicate with other Future Leaders Forum graduates as they progress their careers.
Access to the Network and communication
Facebook!
MPI have set up a group on Facebook called the MPI Global Student Community. Log on to Facebook now and add this group to your profile! The MPI student community is where future professionals in the meetings and events industry connect and share information, knowledge, ideas and opportunities with peers around the world.
IMEX has also set up a network page for its Future Leaders on Facebook. Future Leaders Forum graduates are encouraged to enter topics and questions that will develop into meaningful and interesting discussions, as well as access news on Future Leaders Forums around the world. If you would like to join the IMEX Future Leaders Network on Facebook, log on to Facebook now and add this group to your profile.
Job opportunities
There are a number of companies advertising meetings industry jobs - this is a great way to find out what jobs are available and the salary levels offered.
Click here to visit MPI's Career Connections site
Industry events
If there is an industry event taking place near you, it will be well worth your time to visit them and see the meetings industry at work. It will give you an excellent insight into how different markets operate and the range of sectors within the meetings industry from airlines to conference centres to hotels. Some of these events will have an educational/training content.
Click here to visit MPI's Global Industry Calendar
Future Leaders Forums
We welcome past attendees, especially those who have entered into the meetings industry, to come to the Future Leaders Forums and share their experiences with students. Contact Amanda Miller at amiller@mpiweb.org if you would like to attend.
Future Leaders Network mentors
The Network is very privileged to have some of the most senior and respected leaders in the industry as student mentors. The role of the Network mentors is to assist Future Leaders Forum graduates who are working in the industry through advice, contacts and information.
View the list to find your nearest mentor