MPI's Global Training

Wanting to take part in certification and certificate programs specific to the meetings and events industry? Advance your career today with MPI Global Training!

MPI Membership

H1N1 Virus Updates: Newly revamped site brings the latest information to the MPI community.

Share: The story of your MPI journey to success is needed to spread the MPI experience.

Join the Conversation: MPI's Online Discussion Board is a great place to connect, share and engage.

Needed: Your industry events for 2010 on the MPI Global Industry Calendar.

Job Seekers: Set your new career move in action at MPI's Career Connections.

Certification in Meeting Management
June 27, 2010

Certification in Meeting Management is now being offered in Europe! June 27, 2010, Sophia Antipolis, France – SAVE THE DATE!

MeetDifferent
 February 20 – 23, 2010

Achieve two objectives in one trip to Cancun! Take the CMP Exam and gain expertise with industry renowned professionals at MeetDifferent 2010. Hurry! The deadline to turn in the CMP exam application is October 28, 2009.

Planners: We're giving it away! Enjoy one-on-one time with suppliers, a FREE hotel stay and FREE registration or airfare to Cancun. Apply for the Hosted Buyer Program today.

Suppliers:  Wanting to talk to qualified planners? Enjoy one-on-one time with them at MeetDifferent by participating in the Hosted Buyer Program. Find out how.

The first 100 planners to register for MeetDifferent 2010 receive a Free Cancun Getaway! Find out how.

European Meetings and Events Conference
February 28 – March 2, 2010

Save the Date: 2010 European Meetings and Events Conference, 28 February - 02 March, Malaga, Spain.

Co-Sponsor: Strategic Meetings & Events Conference – Latin America

Brought together 400 meeting professionals to discuss strategic meetings management.

Traveling? Remember you can visit any chapter meeting you are near as a member. Increase your connections. Increase your knowledge.

The Oregon chapter covers “The State of the Industry” during its Oct. 14th morning meeting.

Michigan MPI presents "Technology Day" on Oct. 14th. The day will be packed full of information that will help you utilize technology to produce better events.

The Greater New York chapter's education program “The Social Media Trifecta – How to Leverage Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to Maximize Effectiveness to Grow Your Business takes place on Oct. 14th.

On Oct. 15th the members of the Wisconsin Chapter will meet for a presentation on food and beverage trends and tips on Going Green in the meeting industry.

MPI St. Louis, PCMA Heartland chapter & SLSAE host a joint meeting on Oct. 15th. Topic: “The Working Relationship of the Supplier & Planner.”

Join the Sacramento/Sierra Nevada chapter on Oct. 20th to learn how partnerships with Convention and Visitor Bureaus/Tourism Bureaus can save time and money, and contribute to your meeting's success.

The Philadelphia chapter's Oct. 21st networking and education meeting focuses on the topic: “Blended Networking: Meet, Greet and Tweet!”

The Dallas/Fort Worth chapter's Oct. 22nd monthly meeting covers "Contract Trends in a New Economy: Essential Meeting Contract Clauses for 2010 & Beyond."

The New Jersey chapter hosts its Oct. 23rd luncheon featuring James Spellos, CMP, discussing the essentials of Digital Communications.

The Philadelphia chapter will host a session on "LCD's, Lavaliers, and Lighting: Understanding and Demystifying A/V" on Nov. 5th.

Be There or Be Round - Inside the Circle of Excellence: The MPI Midwest regional educational & marketplace conference brought to you by the Minnesota and Wisconsin chapters is held Nov. 11-12th.

The Arizona Sunbelt Chapter presents it's 2nd Annual Education Conference, followed by the BUY MPI Tradeshow Nov. 12th. Featured speaker is MPI Chairwoman Ann Godi, CMP.

St. Louis Area chapter announces registration is open for its full-day educational conference, “EduCon 2009,” on Nov. 12th.

MPI Career Resources

Members and post jobs and resumes for FREE on the all new MPI Career Connections; your talent and opportunity marketplace. Members also get a 15-day advance peek at posted job giving them a step up in a tight job market.