Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the IMEX Group are working together to incorporate more experiential activities during this year’s IMEX America, which takes place in Las Vegas on October 16-18. This is the eighth consecutive year that MPI is serving as the strategic partner and premier education provider for the tradeshow including powering the Smart Monday program, presenting the keynotes across the week, and hosting Rendezvous, the IMEX America Night. The partnership between IMEX and MPI fuses two of the industry’s biggest organizations leading to one-of-a-kind opportunities for meeting professionals to network, share resources and grow together through year-round initiations.
“MPI is honored to have had such an integral role in IMEX America over the past eight years. Our team is aiming to bring an energizing and creative experiential-focused program to this year’s show…” said Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of MPI. “We encourage everyone planning to attend the tradeshow this year to come early and check out our Smart Monday program. Not only will you gain access to innovative and relevant education for free, but you will have the opportunity to experience first-hand why so many industry professionals consider MPI their career home.”
This year’s Smart Monday program will take place on October 15 and will feature new, experiential activities as well as 20 education sessions covering topics such as leadership, contracting, designing memorable experiences, heat maps, hospitality sales coaching and managing stress in the workplaces. During the tradeshow, the association will offer 15 booth education sessions on safety and risk management, inclusive experiences, strategy and business outcomes, and more. Additionally, MPI will present the daily keynote and masterclass presentations and three certificate courses including the Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC) Program, the Women in Leadership Program, and the Crisis Communications: Anticipate and Communicate Program.
“The keynotes are always an energizing way to start a day of power-learning, power-business and power-networking at IMEX America,” said Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group. “This year’s keynote line-up and C2 masterclass are equally as dynamic and really taps into what’s hot in business and meetings right now – legacy, leadership, experiential formats and storytelling. The goal is for people to walk away with new ideas and inspiration that they can explore, discuss and pursue right in Vegas and long afterwards.”
The inspirational keynote and masterclass presentations include, “Legacy: The Power of Events” by Julius Solaris; “How to Work With and Lead People Unlike You” by Kelly McDonald; “Lead With a Story” by Paul Smith; and “Unlock Your Creativity,” a C2 International Masterclass.
