Minnesota Meetings and Events Day

About the Event

2025 Conference Theme: Power of Play

Are you ready to take your event planning expertise to the next level? Look no further than MPI Minnesota Meetings & Events Day. Designed exclusively for meeting and event industry professionals, this conference is your one-stop destination for gaining invaluable insights, networking with industry professionals, and discovering the latest trends shaping the future of events. 

MPI Minnesota Meetings & Events Day was given life from the very professionals in the industry wanting to keep the hospitality momentum going!

You want to know what the hype is, don’t you?

Be part of this experience where you will:

• Experience special content and networking that will hopefully leave you with a renewed sense of your authentic self.
• Learn new tips, tools and nuggets that can be applied to your work and planning.
• Two Dynamic Keynote Speakers that will help you strategize.
• A chance for relationship building, movement and wellness.
• Earn 2.75 CMP CEU (pending approval):
  • Enhance team collaboration and problem-solving skills in a hands-on, creative process that encourages innovation and creativity (Strategic Planning)
  • Clearly communicate the outcomes attendees will achieve by attending your event and build trust and credibility through specific, action-oriented testimonials (Marketing and Communications)
  • Equip event professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify, prevent, and respond to human trafficking in the content of events, ensuring safer environments for all attendees and participants (Risk Management)
  • Learn ways to strengthen leadership influence and drive organizational success (Strategic Planning)
  • Develop ways to use storytelling as a tool to create compelling content that drive engagement and revenue (Marketing and Communications)

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Agenda

7:30 AM Breakfast and Registration
8:00 AM First Time Attendee Meetup (Fireside Room)
8:30 AM Welcome and Icebreakers with Emcee Anna Braun, Firefly
9:00 AM Keynote: Lego Serious Play with Leo Chan
11:00 AM Break
11:15 AM Breakout #1 

• Leverage Storytelling in Money Making Content
• Workplace Buy-In from your Inner Circle
• From Awareness to Action in Human Trafficking: What Every Event Professional Should Know

Members Regular Rate: $175
Non-Member Regular Rate: $215
Student Regular Rate: $100
MPI Past President** Rate: $100

After April 13 and for Walk-In / On-Site pricing:

Members Walk-in Rate: $225
Non-Member Walk-in Rate: $225
Student Walk-in Rate: $120
MPI Past President** Rate: $120

** Past Chapter Presidents must be MPI members in good standing to receive this pricing.

Limited Time Offer: Planner Registration
We’re excited to offer complimentary attendance for planner MPI members wishing to participate. Please contact the office at office@mpimn.org to get the code and register by 3/28.

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Thank You Sponsors

Venue Sponsor

Inwood Oaks

 

Event Sponsors

Year-Long Sponsors

 

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Cancellation/Refund/No-Show Policy: Cancellations received by the office by April 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM are eligible for a refund of the registration fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellations received after April 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM. No-Shows will be billed for any unpaid registration fees.

 

Inwood Oaks - Oakdale