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WEC San Antonio

MPI SIGNATURE EVENT:

WEC

World Education Congress (WEC) is designed to empower you with the knowledge, connections, and inspiration needed to drive the future of meetings and events. Ignite your thinking, charge your business, and awaken to what's possible with events.

WEC will take place next on June 2-4, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Registration is now open!

EMEC 2026

MPI SIGNATURE EVENT:

EMEC

MPI’s European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) is an event where European event professionals come together to learn, connect, and co-create the future of meetings and events.

EMEC will take place next on 21-24 February, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. Registration is now open!

theEVENT Vancouver

MPI SIGNATURE EVENT:

theEVENT

theEVENT is MPI's signature gathering for Canadian business event professionals where planners, partners, thought-leaders, and rising talent come together to learn, connect and grow in an immersive, collaborative environment.

theEVENT will take place next on September 14-16, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Registration opening in 2026.

Smart Monday at IMEX America

MPI SIGNATURE EVENT:

IMEX America Smart Monday

Open to everyone coming to IMEX America 2026, Smart Monday on October 12 is your opportunity to immerse yourself in a full day of free education and networking provided by MPI.

More details coming in 2026.


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EMEC Barcelona

EMEC Barcelona

Create the unexpected across three exceptional days in one extraordinary city.

OPTIMEET

OPTIMEET

Experience Scandinavia’s largest expo for buyers and planners of meetings and events at OPTIMEET, taking place 12 March 2026 at BELLA ARENA in Copenhagen, DK. With 300+ exhibitors and 2,500 buyers, the expo brings the industry together for networking and business opportunities, featuring tailored content and programming from the MPI Academy.

Pharma Forum

Pharma Forum

Drive excellence in life science meetings by fostering bold partnerships, challenging norms and navigating regulatory complexity at Pharma Forum, March 22–25, 2026, at The Westin Copley Place in Boston, MA USA. For over 20 years, this has been the premier gathering for life science meeting professionals, featuring high‑value education, industry connections and a live delivery of MPI’s HMCC certificate.

m&iexpo

m&iexpo

The global exhibition for the elite of the MICE industry convene for the debut of M&I Expo, hosted 15–16 April 2026 in Abu Dhabi UAE. Designed for the exclusive “MICE 1,000,” the experience prioritizes high‑quality, guaranteed meetings and impactful business exchanges, featuring specialized education from the Global MICE Collaborative (IAEE, MPI & SITE).

Meetings Today LIVE! National

Meetings Today LIVE! National

Discover curated networking, one‑on‑one supplier appointments and exclusive venue access at Meetings Today LIVE! National, held May 3–6, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA. Enjoy private tours, tailored meetings with industry leaders and deep destination experiences, supported by content and programming from the MPI Academy.

IMEX Frankfurt

IMEX Frankfurt

Connect with the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry at IMEX Frankfurt, Europe’s largest trade show of its kind, happening 19–21 May 2026 in Frankfurt, Hesse DE. Meet with 3,000+ destinations, venues and suppliers from 150 countries while accessing industry-leading education and programming from the MPI Academy.

WEC San Antonio

WEC San Antonio

There is no bigger celebration of the people and purpose of the business event industry than MPI’s World Education Congress. Through a strategy of intentional event design, personalized learning, and the festive hospitality of San Antonio, WEC will deliver what you need to skyrocket your event career.

FIEXPO

FIEXPO

FIEXPO Latin America convenes key buyers, destinations and suppliers from 8–11 June 2026 in San Jose CR, focusing on the value and advancement of the regional MICE industry. Attendees connect with authorities and policymakers to elevate Latin America’s economic and cultural impact while accessing strategic networking opportunities and MPI Academy programming designed to support long-term industry growth.

Pharma Forum EMEA

Pharma Forum EMEA

Explore evolving regulations, emerging trends and strategic partnerships that elevate healthcare and life science events at Pharma Forum EMEA, taking place in November 2026 (dates and location forthcoming). This experience includes 18+ hours of education, 8+ hours of networking, and access to MPI’s HMCC certificate programme, supporting success across global markets.

 

 

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