About Our Chapter

Established in 1978, MPI South Florida is based in Delray Beach and is a co-sponsor of the annual Sunshine Education Summit (SES) for meeting professionals.

When you join MPI South Florida, 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's South Florida Chapter

"We are MPI’s Chapter in the land of Endless Summer, South Florida!

Our ultimate goal is to provide quality networking opportunities for our existing and new members. Our board members will be happy to make a personal introduction to any one of our members that you are looking to meet. We believe your success is our success!"

- Jeff Gold, MPI South Florida Chapter, President 2023-2024

MPI Chapter Membership Population

Planners: 98

Suppliers: 113

Students: 11

Faculty: 2

Other: 2

Connect with Us

Upcoming Events

Nov

MPI South Florida November Education Event-Unpacking MPI’s Latest Whitepaper: "Little" Data: Ditch Big & Go Specific with AI Tools

Join us for an insightful session on MPI’s latest white paper, "Little" Data: Ditch Big & Go Specific with AI Tools.” In today's data-driven world, the sheer volume of information collected from events can be overwhelming. But not all data is created equal, and understanding which insights matter most to your stakeholders is crucial for driving your organization's business objective Featured Speaker: Tim Luepke, MPI Academy We’re excited to have Tim Luepke from Meetings Professionals International (MPI) as our expert speaker. With a deep understanding of data-driven strategies and AI’s role in event management, Tim will guide us through this cutting-edge topic. His extensive experience and insights will help you understand the role of AI in data use, identify key data for different business units, and better activate data through storytelling and visualization. This session will unpack the role of artificial intelligence in optimizing data use, with a focus on AI-driven strategies for pinpointing the most valuable data, overcoming challenges, and addressing ethical considerations. Engage with the MPI Academy as we navigate this cutting-edge topic that is reshaping our industry. Key Takeaways: Understand the role of AI in data use – an overview. Identify what data is important to different business units or client groups, along with opportunities, challenges, and considerations. Better activate data with AI through storytelling and data visualization to drive change and achieve KPIs. Become recognized as a strategic business unit owner with a focus relevant to organization-wide operations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s leading experts. Tim Luepke’s session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to elevate your data strategy and make a significant impact on your events and overall business objectives. AGENDA: Check-in: 3:00 pm Opening Remarks: 3:30 - 4:00pm Presentation: 4:00 - 5:00 pm in the Tenor Ballroom Networking: 5:00 - 7:30 pm in the Soundgarden FEES / INCLUSIONS: Members $55 | Early Bird $45 until 11/14 Non-Members $75 | Early Bird $65 until 11/14 Students/Faculty $15 Includes 2 drink tickets + Heavy Appetizers Parking: Valet: $20 Self-Parking: $15 ( Lots at NE 15th St. or NE 17th Terrace) Credits: 1.5 G (Meeting or Event Design) Credits sponsored by Melia Hotels International

Dec

MPI South Florida December Special Event

Celebrate the season with us at the MPI South Florida Chapter 2024 Holiday Soiree at Sactiary MiMo! Enjoy a scrumptious dinner, tasty cocktails, dance the night away & mingle with your industry peers. Spots are limited, so snag yours now before you miss out! Fees / Inclusions: Members $77 | Early Bird $67 until 12/3 Non-Members $97 | Early Bird $87 until 12/3 Students/Faculty $15 Fees include: Special welcome cocktail 3 hours open bar Appetizers & dinner 50/50 Raffle Benefiting Search Foundation: 50/50 Reaffle will to benefit the Search Foundation a charity for event pros by event pros proividing amonst other support, hurricane relief for our Florida event peers. Attire: Dress to impress. Cocktail attire. Parking: Valet: $10 per car Self-parking: Street parking available

Jan

MPI South Florida January Education Event

Feb

MPI South Florida February Mix and Mingle Event

Mar

MPI South Florida March Mix and Mingle Event