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Embracing the Dark Side with Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Blair Potter

Industry News

2019: A Focus on Diversity & Inclusion

Michael Pinchera

Live Action Role Playing (LARP) – Between Game and Art

Magda Klimczyk

The Inside Scoop on IAEE's Expo! Expo! Conference

Rich Luna

The MPI Foundation is Building on Success

Chandra Allison

Let’s Continue to Grow in 2020

Steve O’Malley

Industry News

A Year of Shared Triumphs and Challenges

As we prepare to bid adieu to the end of a decade, join me in a trip down Memory Lane and the year that was 2019.

Destinations

Greater Fort Lauderdale: A Meetings Destination and So Much More

Greater Fort Lauderdale has long been known as a haven for vacationers looking to soak up the Florida sunshine, but meeting planners and their guests find the destination has much more to offer these days.

Destinations

10 Million Reasons to Meet in Greater Fort Lauderdale

From unique offerings to unforgettable venues, there’s never been a better time to give your group a fully immersive experience with a meeting powered by Greater Fort Lauderdale.

Destinations

Broward County Convention Center Reimagined

Sitting alongside the scenic Intracoastal Waterway, the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center is undergoing a transformative $1 billion renovation and expansion project.

Tips & Advice

Making Cents: Ways to Save Money on Audiovisual at Your Next Event

How partnering with your av company can save you money in many different ways at your next event.

Industry News

MPI’s EMEC 2019 Wins Prestigious Best Conference Award

MPI’s Netherlands Chapter has been awarded the Best Conference Award by Best Events Award (BEA) World for the innovative European Meetings and Events Conference 2019 (EMEC) in the Hague.

Trends

Q&A: Cannabis to GO WEST with Andrea Cliff of MPI's Greater Edmonton Chapter

We spoke with MPI's Greater Edmonton Chapter President Andrea Cliff about the meetings trends in her region—cannabis to event tech. here's what she had to say.

Industry News

Top 10 of 2019 MPI Members in the News

Top 10 MPI Members in the News of 2019: Recognizing those members who were in the news headlines this year, as selected by the staff of The Meeting Professional magazine.

Trends

Q&A: "Leaning In" with Nicole Keshler of MPI's Carolinas Chapter

We spoke with Nicole Keshler of MPI's Carolinas Chapter about the biggest lessons learned this year, as well as what to expect from her chapter next year. Here's what she had to say.

Industry News

Enjoyment in Moderation for EMEC Facilitator Samme Allen

Emcee, moderator and facilitator Samme Allen has had a whirlwind year and is now focused and more ready than ever for an energetic and engaging EMEC 2020 in Sevilla, Spain.