Live events people.

MPI does the same for event professionals.

Looking to grow your career in meetings and events? Looking to run the show? Look no further than Meeting Professionals International. No other association has the resources, people and passion for the life-changing power of live events like the community of MPI—your career home.

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global community

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MPI CONNECTS YOU TO

The most vibrant people in events

The single biggest value of MPI—its members. More than any other event association, MPI ignites your career by connecting you to vibrant professionals in your region and from around the world.

Vital meeting & event education

From certificate programs to global conferences, MPI’s always-actionable education is second to none—and the first choice of event professionals around the world.

Invaluable event business

All successful events depend on partnerships. MPI is committed to connecting event organizers and planners to the partners and suppliers through world-class programs and networking.

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We bring you event
education for what's next.

Whether it’s for your next career move or your next event, the MPI Academy has the latest education to transform you and the experiences you create. And depending on the education, it’s free or discounted for MPI members.

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ON-DEMAND EDUCATION

Free for MPI members

CERTIFICATE COURSES

Discounted for MPI members

WEBINARS

Free for MPI members

HIGHER LEARNING

Discounted for MPI members

Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate

Gain the knowledge to successfully navigate the increasingly complex pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device regulatory environment.

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Inclusive Event Strategist

Embrace Inclusion, and enhance Innovation by harnessing the power of inclusive research for groundbreaking ideas and unparalleled growth in the events industry.

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SDSU Master’s Degree in Meeting & Event Management

The first graduate-level program in the U.S. designed to elevate meeting professionals to business event strategists

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AI for Event Sales

AI is a sales accelerator. Our certificate program equips event professionals with the tools to integrate AI into every stage of the sales cycle.

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December Mingle & 101

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MPI preferred and premier members automatically become members of their local MPI chapter, maximizing their ROI? Learn more about the unique value of MPI chapters.

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