World Education Congress

Look Who's Coming

See who will be attending WEC 2010. Click here for the list.

*The following list is made up of permission-based names and is not all inclusive.

Posted on: 07/21/10

Tweetup! Come meet your Tweeps!

Please join us for a TweetUp to network with other attendees of the MPI WEC 2010 in Vancouver, BC on Sunday, July 25th at 6pm-8pm.

Hashtag is #WEC10

Posted on: 07/19/10

Social Media @ WEC 2010

WEC attendees are making connections, getting Vancouver information and arranging meet-ups via Social Media. Be sure to join the Pathable community for the latest information on sessions, networking and tips for attendees. You can also find WEC 2010 on Twitter (#WEC10 and @MPI), Foursquare, Facebook and LinkedIn. MPI helps social media work for you as you plan for the industry’s most content-rich event. Find all information here.

Posted on: 07/14/10

FREE Webinar: Women Business Owners … “It’s Time to be called the BOSS”

Presenter: Deborah Gardner
Date: July 13, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. CST

Recorded Session Coming Soon!

It's estimated that one-third of all small businesses are owned by women, and they employ more than 23 million people. Women are great entrepreneurs but struggle with the title "boss." So, what’s holding women back? Operating a business, we often get isolated behind our own desks. It's easy to get side tracked and not know the true strategies for success. Whatever the reason, failure to grow a business contributes to the wide-spread stereotype of women business owners. Learn from Deborah’s two company ownership experiences and case studies from other women business owners. Watch live interviews as Deborah challenges YOU because … it’s time to find out what your role is in today’s wacky business world. It’s time to take charge in order to gain the respect and success you deserve as a woman. It’s time to be called “BOSS”!

Session Outcomes

Be informed on the most up-to-date statistics and how it applies to your business

Hear about the remarkable women that are changing the business world
Actively participate in this high-energy session to increase your business finances

Posted on: 07/13/10

WEC 2010 Pre-Conference Webinars

Be sure to join us for these FREE webinars as we highlight just some of the knowledge you can obtain at WEC 2010. Understanding that this conference is an important value-add to your professional livelihood through the unique opportunities in education, networking and various business marketplaces. Click here for the entire list of pre-conference webinars.

Focus Group/Co-Creation Session Sign-Up

Let us know what you think! Registration is now open for the focus groups and co-creation sessions that are taking place at WEC 2010. Click here to see available times.

Posted on: 06/17/10

Bringing in the Content...

Senior level Executive Panels. Dynamic sessions at Flash Point. Engaging General Session presenters. MPI is adding speakers and session details for delegates, and you can rest assured, we’re bringing content that will impact your WEC 2010 experience. Keep checking the Updates page for more details. And don’t forget, Early Registration discounts end on July 2.

Posted on: 06/04/10

Computer Lab Sessions are now available

Reserve your spot today! WEC 2010 computer labs are now available for purchase. If you have not yet registered for WEC, you may select the computer labs during step 4 “Registration Options” of your online registration.

If you have already registered for WEC and would like to add a computer lab to your registration, access the online Attendee Resource Center and sign in to edit your product information.

Critical Excel Tools for the Meeting Professional (July 24, 1:00-5:00 p.m.)	$50
Web RX – Are You Really Reaching Your Customers? (July 25, 8:30-9:30 a.m.)	$30
Smart Phones = Smarter Meetings for Suppliers and Planners (July 25, 3:30-5:00 p.m.)	$40
Master Excel Computer Lab (July 26, 8:30-9:30 a.m.)	$40
Even More Google-icious: How to Find Anything on the Internet (July 26, 1:30-5:30 p.m.)	$50
Tweet Different: Making Twitter Work for You (July 27, 10:30-11:45 a.m.)	$40
Open Tech Lab (July 27, 4:00-5:00 p.m.)	$30

Space is limited, so sign up today before the sessions are full!

Computer labs have an additional fee to help offset the expense for the use of the computers. Some of the best educational experiences are those in which you dive in and learn by doing, and our computer labs let you do just that.

Posted on: 05/14/10

Alternative Travel

Are airline schedules and costs not working out for you flying straight into Vancouver for WEC 2010? Try alternate airports. Fly into Seattle and take the train or the bus. Or, connect with your colleagues flying into Seattle and car pool together. Did you know that car pooling can save 20% off of your travel carbon footprint?

Wanting to take a scenic route? From Seattle…

try taking the train. See the Pacific Northwest up close on Amtrak Cascades. With daily multiple roundtrips between Seattle and Vancouver, you can sit back, relax and watch the scenery roll by - like one postcard after another. For schedules, pricing and to make reservations, visit www.amtrakcascades.com.

Pricing range: $35.00 - 37.50 each way

Important Border Crossing Information: Amtrak services that cross the US/Canada border are subject to inspection by Canadian and American law enforcement officials. When making a reservation for such services, you must provide your date of birth and country of citizenship. You must also indicate the form of ID that you will carry with you on your trip. Further conditions apply. Find out more about border crossings and passenger security and ID requirements.

Travel economically by bus to Vancouver

Relax and leave the driving to someone else.

Greyhound Lines serves Vancouver from numerous cities in the United States and Canada. For schedules, pricing and to purchase tickets, visit: http://www.greyhound.com/home/

or call:
Canada - 604-482-8747 or 1-800-661-8747
United States - 1-800-231-2222

For information on travelling by bus with Greyhound Lines, please click here.

For more information on travel discounts, click here.

Posted on: 04/16/10