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Wellness expert Angela Minardi of Fit City Adventures discusses connecting in meaningful ways at events and some of the exciting wellness activations she’s bringing to MPI’s World Education Congress (June 2-4 in San Antonio), from puppy yoga to a sound bath to a meditation station.
By Blair Potter
A short voyage through Barcelona’s Port Vell and the surrounding marina area during an MPI EMEC learning journey revealed the ways that this historic city has adapted its traditional harbour to support modern priorities.
By Paul Cook, MPI Correspondent

TRENDS

What are the biggest barriers meeting professionals face when trying to reduce food waste at events and how can they be overcome? Event industry sustainability experts weight in.
By Blair Potter
MPI EMEC speaker Xander Kranenburg says that as AI event execution gets easier, decision-making becomes the work.
By Blair Potter

DESTINATIONS

MPI’s 2026 European Meetings & Events Conference—21-24 February in Barcelona—is not just about discussing trends, but experiencing how a destination brings them to life, says Christoph Tessmar, managing director of the Barcelona Convention Bureau.
By Blair Potter
Longtime MPI volunteer leader Anthony Molino discusses his new role at Visit Atlantic City and why’s it’s an exciting time for event planners to connect with this “small beach town.”
By Blair Potter

TIPS AND ADVICE

In the bustling world of meetings and events, where networking often feels like an extrovert’s game, LinkedIn stands as a beacon for the introverted professional.
By Leanne Calderwood, CMP