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Meetings Outlook Q3 | 12/1/2025 | 11 am CT - 12 pm CT | 1 Clock Hour | Domain B: Project Management

Given the reality of the ever-evolving state of business events, meeting professionals are finding it nearly impossible to make informed decisions related to the business of events. What will the conditions look like in the next year? What will the new reality look like? And how are other meeting professionals overcoming current obstacles to grow business? Much is uncertain, but current projections can help. Deep dive into MPI's most recent Meetings Outlook research, published quarterly in The Meeting Professional magazine, and then discuss the trends that are most affecting you and your peers.

Learner Outcomes:

1. Review the forecast for events in the coming year, including a budget, attendance, and business conditions.

2. Deep dive into trends that matter and discuss the next steps with your peers.

3. Learn how these trends affect you and the future of your meetings.

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Meetings Outlook Q3 | 9/8/2025 | 11 am CT - 12 pm CT | 1 Clock Hour | Domain B: Project Management

Given the reality of the ever-evolving state of business events, meeting professionals are finding it nearly impossible to make informed decisions related to the business of events. What will the conditions look like in the next year? What will the new reality look like? And how are other meeting professionals overcoming current obstacles to grow business? Much is uncertain, but current projections can help. Deep dive into MPI's most recent Meetings Outlook research, published quarterly in The Meeting Professional magazine, and then discuss the trends that are most affecting you and your peers.

Learner Outcomes:

1. Review the forecast for events in the coming year, including a budget, attendance, and business conditions.

2. Deep dive into trends that matter and discuss the next steps with your peers.

3. Learn how these trends affect you and the future of your meetings.

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Meetings Outlook Q2 | 6/2/2025 | 11 am CT - 12 pm CT | 1 Clock Hour | Domain B: Project Management

Given the reality of the ever-evolving state of business events, meeting professionals are finding it nearly impossible to make informed decisions related to the business of events. What will the conditions look like in the next year? What will the new reality look like? And how are other meeting professionals overcoming current obstacles to grow business? Much is uncertain, but current projections can help. Deep dive into MPI's most recent Meetings Outlook research, published quarterly in The Meeting Professional magazine, and then discuss the trends that are most affecting you and your peers.

Learner Outcomes:

1. Review the forecast for events in the coming year, including a budget, attendance, and business conditions.

2. Deep dive into trends that matter and discuss the next steps with your peers.

3. Learn how these trends affect you and the future of your meetings.

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12 Clock Hours | Domain A: Strategic Planning

In celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, MPI will be hosting GMID: Virtual, a live, 8-hour broadcast featuring education and activities worth 8 clock hours at absolutely no charge to you! Given the global challenges that our industry has been facing, this is an opportunity to connect virtually to gain valuable education and resources to help our industry move forward stronger than ever before.

The live broadcast will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (08:00 to 16:00) Central Standard Time and connect you with industry leaders from all over the world. This year's theme was "The Road to GMID: Connecting Our Industry!"

In addition to the 8-hour broadcast, MPI shared 4, 1-hour pre-sessions that started March 6th. You can also watch these on-demand.

While the broadcast is FREE, we’re asking you to consider donating $10 towards supporting the efforts of the MPI Foundation. Throughout the broadcast, you will have the opportunity to hear how the MPI Foundation has made an impact.

GMID: Virtual is the perfect event to rally together because when we meet, we change the world.

About GMID

GMID began as Canadian National Meetings Industry Day, which was a 20+ year tradition in Canada created by the Canadian Chapters of MPI. It expanded to North American Meetings Industry Day in 2015 through the efforts of Meetings Mean Business. 2016 was the first global edition, continued to be led by Meetings Mean Business (which is now an arm of U.S. Travel). GMID is currently an initiative of Meetings Mean Business under U.S Travel; however, many industry associations, chapters and organizations host events in its celebration. MPI has hosted our annual 12-hour broadcast since 2018.

About MPI

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide. The organization provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI has a global community of 60,000 meeting and event professionals including nearly 14,000 engaged members. It has It has nearly 70 chapters, clubs and members in more than 75 countries worldwide. "When we meet, we change the world." www.mpi.org

About MPI Foundation

Whether you’re an industry veteran or just getting started in your career, the MPI Foundation is committed to giving back to you and our incredible industry. A donation to the MPI Foundation helps secure the meeting and event profession for the future. When you help the people who bring people together, you help change the world. Donate today!

Work Smarter, Not Harder | March 31st, 2025 | 11 am - 12 pm Central | Domain A: Strategic Planning

Information bombardment is the single most damaging threat to productivity and collaboration. But, it doesn’t have to be this way. Why not transform this threat into a sustainable competitive advantage for you and your firm? Let's start to work smarter, instead of harder. During this enlightening and action-packed presentation, you will learn how to:

•⁠ ⁠cope with information bombardment
•⁠ ⁠improve your ability to manage change
•⁠ ⁠lift productivity and efficiency
•⁠ ⁠speed up innovation through collaboration
•⁠ ⁠achieve industry-leading competitiveness
•⁠ ⁠determine what leadership action you can take tomorrow

Speaker: Nick Bontis

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Thriving Through 2025: Proven Strategies to Build Resilience, Prevent Burnout, and Achieve Sustainable Success All Year Long | March 24th, 2025 | 11 am CT - 12 pm CT | 1 Clock Hour, Domain A: Strategic Planning

As we enter the final weeks of Q1, many event professionals are feeling the strain of a busy event season ahead. Whether you're managing large-scale events or juggling multiple projects, the pressure can quickly lead to excessive stress and burnout. In this interactive session, Cameron Atlas will guide you through practical strategies to not just survive the year—but to thrive in it.

This session is designed for event professionals who are ready to:

• Master Resilience: Develop the mental and emotional tools necessary to stay resilient during the busiest of event seasons and manage multiple projects without overwhelming yourself.
  
  
• Sustain Success: Discover how to create sustainable work and personal habits that will keep you energized and engaged, not just for Q1, but all year long.
  
  
• Recognize and Manage Stress: Learn how to identify early signs of burnout and stress, and implement effective strategies to prevent them from derailing your success.
  
  
• Prioritize Balance: Master the art of balancing demanding event schedules with personal time, ensuring you stay energized, focused, and motivated throughout the year.

Join Cameron Atlas for this empowering session designed to help you craft your best year yet, without sacrificing your health or happiness. It's time to set yourself up for a successful, sustainable year that keeps you at the top of your game—personally and professionally.

Speaker: Cameron Atlas

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Helping today’s event professionals twist the familiar using the rule of three | March 10th, 2025, 11 am - 12 pm CT | 11 Clock Hour, Domain A: Strategic Planning

The rule of three is a time-tested, centuries-old principle that suggests that things arranged in threes are more satisfying, effective, and memorable than other numbers. Here’s a unique approach for event professionals with three related topics designed to help you change up your game and embrace new ways of thinking and approaching your job one – in other words, helping you twist the familiar.

Our hour will feature three topics:

* Event professionals can often find themselves in the role of selling something – an idea, a plan, an alternative, etc. Understanding sales fundamentals can be of tremendous help!

* Independent solopreneurs face unique challenges and opportunities in order to build and maintain success – we’ll discuss some key items for their toolkit.

* We’ll explore how event professionals can twist the mundane and ordinary and bring more exciting ROI/ROE to their events

What participants will learn:

* Sales fundamentals and effective methods of persuading others to “buy”

* Elements of a toolkit that enhance results (and sometimes survival) for solopreneurs/small business owners

* Ways to bring about more “extraordinary” in return on investment/return on engagement

Speaker: Gary Hernbroth

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Will the Luxury Market Continue Growth in the Meetings Sector? | Sponsored by: Questex | March 10th, 2025 | 11 am CT - 12 pm CT, 1 Clock Hour | Domain A: Strategic Planning

Join Questex Travel & Meetings Group as we unveil our exclusive research on the evolving luxury travel and meetings landscape. Discover key trends, market shifts, and what’s driving the future of this dynamic industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead and gain valuable takeaways for your business.

A recording of this session will be made available for you to watch on March 10th at 11 am CT. Once registered, please check your email for further details.

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"Shake it off"; Budget Friendly Event Design inspired by Taylor Swift| Sponsored by VDA | March 4th, 2025 12 pm CT - 1 pm CT | 1 Clock hour, Domain A: Strategic Planning

Channel your inner Taylor Swift as you embark on a whimsical journey through the world of event design, where even the tightest budgets can't stop you from creating unforgettable, immersive experiences. Discover insider tips on storytelling, leveraging local talent, and sprinkling in some creative magic to make your events sing. Rest assured—this session is packed with actionable insights, not just ideas.

This engaging panel discussion is a collaboration between VDA and the MPI Academy, featuring a lineup of event industry leaders who will share their expertise and innovative approaches. While the full roster of speakers is still being finalized, confirmed panelists include:

• Heather Munnell, Director of Client Experience at VDA, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience and a track record of delivering impactful talks at major industry conferences.
• Tim Luepke, Director, Event Academy at MPI, bringing his extensive knowledge of education and event design.
• Sophia D'Angelo, Founder & CEO at Boston Experiential Group, an expert in curating memorable events and unique experiences.
• Brian Loutitt, Executive Creative Director, Interactive Events and Experiences at Northeastern University, a visionary leader in experiential design with a passion for creating dynamic, interactive environments that captivate audiences and enhance engagement.
• Amy Grigg, Manager of Creative Services at VDA, a creative strategist behind VDA’s immersive brand experiences and innovative event designs, with expertise in emerging technologies and strategic storytelling.

Rest assured—you’ll leave this session ready to shake off constraints and plan events that hit all the high notes without breaking the bank!

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Meetings Outlook | 2025 Sessions

1 Clock Hour | Domain B: Project Management

Given the reality of the ever-evolving state of business events, meeting professionals are finding it nearly impossible to make informed decisions related to the business of events. What will the conditions look like in the next year? What will the new reality look like? And how are other meeting professionals overcoming current obstacles to grow business? Much is uncertain, but current projections can help. Deep dive into MPI's most recent Meetings Outlook research, published quarterly in The Meeting Professional magazine, and then discuss the trends that are most affecting you and your peers.

Learner Outcomes:

1. Review the forecast for events in the coming year, including a budget, attendance, and business conditions.

2. Deep dive into trends that matter and discuss the next steps with your peers.

3. Learn how these trends affect you and the future of your meetings.

Join us for one, or all, of our Meetings Outlook | 2025 Sessions

• 03.03.2025
• 06.02.2025
• 09.08.2025
• 12.01.2025

*To register for one or more sessions, please click the registration tab on the left-hand side.*

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Meetings Outlook Q1 | 3/3/2025 | 11 am CT - 12 pm CT | 1 Clock Hour | Domain B: Project Management

Given the reality of the ever-evolving state of business events, meeting professionals are finding it nearly impossible to make informed decisions related to the business of events. What will the conditions look like in the next year? What will the new reality look like? And how are other meeting professionals overcoming current obstacles to grow business? Much is uncertain, but current projections can help. Deep dive into MPI's most recent Meetings Outlook research, published quarterly in The Meeting Professional magazine, and then discuss the trends that are most affecting you and your peers.

Learner Outcomes:

1. Review the forecast for events in the coming year, including a budget, attendance, and business conditions.

2. Deep dive into trends that matter and discuss the next steps with your peers.

3. Learn how these trends affect you and the future of your meetings.

To register for one or more sessions, please click the registration tab on the left-hand side.

Sponsored by Florida Sports Coast

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Hosting First Class Golf Events- For the planner coordinating a golf event | February 26th, 2025 | 11 am CT - 12 pm CT | Domain A: Strategic Planning | 1 Clock-Hour

Learning Objective: The purpose of this webinar is to offer a few ideas on how to host a First-Class Event. What is and makes a First-Class Event compared to others. How to find and negotiate with the best golf courses. What Team members do you need and their roles. A complete check list for your event.

First Class Golf Courses:

What are the different golf course types

How do you find them

How do you get the best deal

First Class Event Teams

Who do you need on your team

What are their responsibilities

How to prepare them and have them stand out

Speaker: Phil Immordino

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Sponsored by: Visit Frisco

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Joy Blockers: Unplugged! | February 24th, 2025 11 am - 12 pm CT |  Domain A: Strategic Planning 

How would you complete this sentence? "I would have more joy in life if..."

Want more joy in life? This very you-centered session will help you overcome any obstacles in your path. We’ll discuss what joy actually is, followed by an enlightening group discussion about sources of joy… things that could fill your joy bucket to a state of overflowing.

Then we’ll dig in to the realities of life and give you time to consider how you would complete the following sentence: “I would have more joy in life if…”. Shared answers will determine the direction of our discussion. You’ll be in a safe, comfortable setting to learn with your peers, whether you prefer to listen in quiet contemplation mode, or feel led to share from the heart.

Expect to walk out with a customized understanding of what brings you joy and a plan to have more of it!

Participants will:

1. Uncover the difference between joy and happiness, become aware of which one they put more effort into, and explore why it matters.

2. Create a personal joy bucket list to enhance awareness and guide their actions.

3. Discover their own unique obstacles to having joy in life.

4. Develop an easy-win strategy to have more joy on a regular basis.

Speaker: Robin Shear

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Be the CEO of Your Life! Reimagine Your Mindset to Advance Your Career and Elevate Your Life | February 10th, 2025 11 am - 12 pm CT | 1 Clock Hour, Domain A: Strategic Planning

What if you could turn life’s challenges into opportunities for growth and success? By embracing the psychology and principles of an entrepreneurial mindset, you can develop the adaptability, resilience, and innovation needed to overcome barriers and unlock your full potential. With this framework, you’ll also tap into the energy necessary to achieve anything you set your mind to.

In this interactive session, you will learn how to be the CEO of your life and career, turning obstacles into stepping stones and setbacks into advancement. Whether you're an event planner shaping impactful experiences or a supplier turning visions into reality, this mindset empowers you to approach every adversity with creativity, innovation, and confidence, fostering both personal and professional success.

Learning Objectives:

1. Transform Pain into Purpose: Use the entrepreneurial mindset to turn difficulties into meaningful opportunities for growth and success in both your personal and professional life, while unlocking the energy to propel you toward your goals.

2. Cultivate Adaptability and Innovation: Learn strategies to strengthen your mental and emotional flexibility and resilience, enabling you to approach challenges with creative solutions and confidence.

3. Accelerate Career and Personal Development: Apply the principles of an entrepreneurial mindset to identify new opportunities, navigate obstacles, and accelerate your personal and professional development.

Speaker: Dr. Michael Time

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Surviving & Thriving in a World of Mental Health Misunderstanding | February 3rd, 2025 | 11 am - 12 pm Central | Domain A: Strategic Planning

This session is equal parts education and advocacy, speaking from first hand experience on the ever important topic of mental health. Participants will hear Eli Gorin's journey through the past decade of not just surviving, but eventually thriving, with major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety - two diagnoses that for years have been very misunderstood and rarely spoken about in public. It will bring to light an everyday perspective of living with mental health conditions from the speaker's first hand accounts, educating the audience on what mental health issues are really like, while at the same time hopefully showing those living with similar conditions that there are others out there willing to speak and there is nothing to fear.

Learner Objectives:

1. Develop a better understanding of what conditions like depression and anxiety are from someone surviving and thriving with them;

2. Learn to better communicate with people who live with a mental health condition and understand how best to support them

3. Help break the stigma of wild assumptions people have regarding mental health issues.

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