2009 World Education Congress

WEC Session Illustrations

2009-08-06T13:03:00Z

Individuals donated their time at the 2009 WEC by providing graphic recordings of various educational sessions throughout the conference. Take a look below at the amazing work these artists did! Clic... Click to read more

Video Stories from WEC09

2009-07-14T16:21:00Z

Salt Lake interviews attendees at this year’s World Education Congress to bring you inside the conference. Watch the videos: WEC Opening Night Reception (QuickTime | Windows Media) WEC Opening Genera... Click to read more

Look Who’s Coming

2009-07-09T12:10:00Z

See who will be attending the WEC 2009 conference. Click here for the list The following list is made up of permission-based names and is not all inclusive.

WEC Mobile Web: A Whole New World

2009-07-07T14:44:00Z

The WEC website experience has been simplified to fit in the palm of your hand – literally. Introducing WEC Mobile Web, now you can access sessions and handouts, Pathable, Twitter, Facebook, and MPIW... Click to read more

15 Scholarships for Planners to Attend WEC. Act Fast!

2009-07-02T15:23:00Z

MPI is thrilled to announce 15 scholarships for Planners to attend WEC in Salt Lake, July 11-15, 2009. The MPI Foundation has made these scholarships available thanks to generous contributions to the... Click to read more

MPI Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration of Generosity and Growth

2009-07-01T13:24:00Z

Don’t forget to stop by the MPI Foundation booth in the WEC Global Village for your surprise gift as we celebrate 25 years of generosity and growth. Wondering what it is?... you’ll never forget it.

Introducing the WEC Virtual Access Pass!

2009-06-30T11:55:00Z

You may not be able to make it to WEC, but there’s no reason we can’t bring the conference to you. Our new Virtual Access Pass (VAP) takes the great speakers and sessions you would experience at WEC ... Click to read more

Resource ExCHANGE Center is open for you!

2009-06-23T11:08:00Z

Need help with your resume or the direction of your career? Or, would you like to seek legal advice on contracts or learn about the new legal restrictions and guidelines? The Resource Exchange offers ... Click to read more

Utah Liquor Laws Change

2009-06-23T11:03:00Z

Following decades of baffling visitors with its quirky liquor laws, Utah legislators recently passed sweeping changes to the state’s oft-criticized liquor laws-including the elimination the state's pr... Click to read more

Meeting Professionals International Extends MPI Cares Member Program to WEC Registration

2009-06-17T13:23:00Z

What: As part of the MPI Cares Member Program, MPI will not raise registration prices this year for the World Education Congress and early rates will stand for the remainder of the registration period... Click to read more

Silent Auction Bidding Starts Now !! Help Support the MPI Foundation

2009-06-16T18:00:00Z

The online portion of MPI Foundation Silent Auction is now open. The online auction will run from June 15, 2009 to July 13, 2009, with the live event taking place July 11 - 13 in the North Foyer at W... Click to read more

Presenting the “Case for Meetings” to Your Executives

2009-06-16T11:51:00Z

Presenting the “Case for Meetings” to Your Executive is an interactive seminar with Mary Boone, Jack Phillips, and Susan Radojevic. Learn how to help your leaders see meetings as a strategic resource ... Click to read more

Meetings Matter FREE webinar on June 17

2009-06-15T16:51:00Z

Telling Our Story: Economic Impact Data and the Attack on Meetings will be our next Meetings Matter webinar on Wednesday, June 17. Our speaker will be Mitchell Beer, President and CEO, The Conference ... Click to read more

Speaker Exchange helping build excitement for WEC

2009-06-15T16:50:00Z

Speaker Exchange is helping build the excitement toward WEC as our speakers reach out to you using Facebook and LinkedIn as we all prepare for WEC. They want to chat with you. Check the schedule for t... Click to read more

Smash Mouth Rocks Closing Night

2009-06-12T12:00:00Z

Closing Night at WEC will be one fantastic networking finale for WEC. We’ll take you to the base of Wasatch Mountains where you will enjoy not only the beautiful surroundings of Salt Lake, make unforg... Click to read more

Twitter WEClusive prize giveaways!

2009-06-05T11:27:00Z

Are you following MPIevents on Twitter? If not, do so now! Until early registration ends (June 12), MPI is awarding HOT deals for anyone who registers to attend the World Education Congress. Click her... Click to read more

Be sure to attend MPI Foundation’s exciting networking events.

2009-06-03T12:34:00Z

The MPI Foundation offers unique branding and networking opportunities at WEC with major conference events like Rendezvous, Silent Auction and our first-ever Sip, Savor and Roll. Don’t miss out on par... Click to read more

MPI to Ignite "The Language of Business" Through Meetings at World Education Congress

2009-05-28T10:59:00Z

WEC to Convene Critical Mass of Expertise to Address Pressing Cross-functional Global Business Issues and the Power of Meetings as the Solution DALLAS (May 28, 2009) – Providing thought leade... Click to read more

Free Webinar Wednesday, May 27,2009 / You Can Do This!

2009-05-21T12:10:00Z

Turning lemons into lemonade Given the realities we are all facing in the meetings and event industry, how do we learn to thrive in this new paradigm? The media continues to beat the “Junket Drum” a... Click to read more

Free webinar 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, May 20, 2009 / Managing Transitions

2009-05-18T12:10:00Z

In this economy, we have two choices – we can make plans to avoid failure, or we can make plans to succeed. The former is a defensive response to adversity and the latter an offensive strategy. Jane ... Click to read more

Free webinar 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. EDT, Friday, May 15, 2009 / Your Role In Corporate Strategy: Integrating & Aligning Event Goals

2009-05-11T12:10:00Z

Attendees will learn how to treat meetings and events in the context of broader corporate goals and departments company-wide, and why “cross platform” thinking is critical to the planner, their compan... Click to read more

Free webinar 12:00p.m. - 1:15 p.m. EDT. Friday, May 8, 2009 / Don’t Let TARP Cover You Up – Surviving Tough Economic Times

2009-05-07T12:01:00Z

Samuel J. Erkonen, a partner with Howe & Hutton, Ltd, will address those issues that impact most vibrantly planners and suppliers today. The economy is on the skids, public perception of companies and... Click to read more

MPI Foundation Awarding 25 Free WEC Registrations! Sponsored by HelmsBriscoe

2009-05-07T12:00:00Z

In celebration of MPI Foundation’s 25th anniversary, 25 deserving MPI members will get free registration to WEC! The MPIF 25th Anniversary Scholarship will be awarded to individual meeting planner me... Click to read more

WEC Power Keynotes Announced

2009-05-04T12:00:00Z

Chester Elton and Adrian GostickCo-authors of the bestseller "The Carrot Principle," Elton and Gostick are leadership and employee recognition experts who teach managers how to effectively engage and ... Click to read more

Meetings Matter: A webinar series about the business value of meetings and events

2009-04-29T12:00:00Z

MPI has created an eight-part webinar series that will offer real-life solutions to issues confronting today’s industry professional. Meetings Matter will empower you with the information, tools and r... Click to read more

Ski Salt Lake Trip Giveaway

2009-04-15T00:00:00Z

No Turning Back: A Revolution in the Meeting and Event Industry

2009-04-13T18:55:25Z

Recent economic challenges have created the opportunity for a tipping point in the meetings and events industry. Because of all the recent attention meetings have received, a paradigm shift in our ind... Click to read more

Save over $300 on Registration

2009-03-26T15:18:30Z

For a limited time, you can save over $300 off your registration by taking advantage of the discount rate by registering before June 12. See the full registration rate table for more details.

Secure your booth space at the WEC MeetingPlace Expo

2009-03-26T15:18:02Z

Online registration for booth space at the MeetingPlace trade show opens Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Learn more about exhibiting at MeetingPlace by visiting the About MeetingPlace on this site.

Follow, connect and make friends on your way to Salt Lake

2009-03-26T15:17:36Z

Don’t miss a beat with conference updates. Become connected through our social network and be the first to hear exciting news and updates about WEC. Find us on Twitter www.twitter.com/mpievents (offi... Click to read more