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Overall Excellence Chapter Award

 

 

About Our Chapter


Founded in 1984, MPI Ottawa is the leading nonprofit organization for meeting and event professionals in the capital city.  premier not for profit organization for meeting and event professionals. With a vibrant community of approximately 200 active members, we are eager to welcome you to our upcoming events. 

By joining MPI Ottawa, you'll be part of an organization dedicated to advancing your personal growth and professional success. Immerse yourself in innovative learning opportunities, connect with driven and passionate peers, an embrace the transformative ideas that will empower you to lead change in the industry.

In 2022 and 2023, the chapter was awarded the Volunteer Engagement Merit Award, the Net Profit Merit Award, and the overall Excellence Award by MPI International at the Chapter Performance Awards.

         

MPI's Ottawa Chapter

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“I am looking forward to leading the Board this term as we rebuild after the pandemic. We will continue to evolve as a chapter to deliver unique networking opportunities and innovative education events for our members. Most importantly, we will continue to advocate for our industry to raise public awareness and obtain the financial support of government for the important work we do for our communities and our country as a whole.“

- Karen Norris, CMP, MPI Ottawa Chapter, President 2023-2024

 

 

MPI Chapter Membership Population

Planners: 115
Suppliers: 80
Students: 12
Faculty: 3
Other: 2

 

 

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Upcoming Events

Jun
18
MPI WEC 2025
Join us in St. Louis for a groundbreaking experience that will elevate your event planning to new heights.
Feb
27
2025 Charity Auction & Dinner

Nov
28
2024 Festive Dinner
The honor of your presence is requested at a grand Winter Solstice Banquet. In the spirit of the Seven Kingdoms, join your MPI Ottawa peers and other industry professionals for a festive evening of feasting, revelry, and intrigue.

 

 

Recent Chapter News & Views Articles

Kingston Pen: An Inaugural "Raw" Venue Planning Experience

Megan Howes | Aug 15, 2024
As event planners, we know that every experience we create can present its own distinctive set of challenges. How about planning an event for the first time ever at a decommissioned prison…with no utilities or facilities (except electricity)…for a group of Association Executives…with a hurricane?

AI Basics 101: A Guide to Enhancing MPI Ottawa Events

Disa-marie Cameron | Jul 21, 2024
As the event landscape changes and the continued and evolving development of computer systems performing tasks humans normally do, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into event planning and management has become a game-changer. AI can streamline processes, provide deeper insights and enhance overall event experiences. Here are the top three ways AI is revolutionizing the meetings and events industry for MPI Ottawa members.

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