About Our Chapter

As one of the founding chapters of MPI, the Chicago Area Chapter, now in its 46^th year, boasts a long history of advancing the meetings industry and fueling the personal growth of its membership. MPI Chicago Area is one of the largest MPI chapters, with nearly 500 professionals within its ranks and more than 100 active volunteers.

When you join MPI Chicago, you become part of an organization dedicated to your personal and career success. You’ll connect with the innovative learning, passionate people and big ideas that will empower you to become an agent of change and reinvent the world.

MPI Chicago Area is the recipient of the 2017 RISE Award for Industry Advocacy for its ongoing Industry Xchange initiative.

"I look forward to working closely with each of you to identify the many other ways we can create experiences that benefit you, our members, in this unique climate. We know your needs have changed over the last few years and it's crucial our chapter continues to evolve and meet those needs." 

- Hilary Saurer, 2023-2024 MPI Chicago Area Chapter, President