Thank you so much for joining us for all—or parts—of our sixth annual Global Meetings Industry Day digital broadcast.
This year, we have special cause to celebrate: the renewal and rebirth of our sector, the renaissance of in-person experiences and—of course—the MPI Foundation's 40th birthday. Given the global opportunities brought on by the technological revolution and innovation within the event world, take this opportunity to CELEBRATE the wonders the future holds for bringing people together in meaningful ways with thousands of your industry friends and colleagues.
Program Overview
Preview our exciting program schedule! Each hour features a unique theme, keeping you engaged throughout the Global Meetings Industry Day broadcast.
Broadcast begins at 6 AM - 6 PM American/Chicago (UTC- 05.00)
Speaker Spotlight:
Featuring Mariska Kesteloo, Founder of MICE
Education Session:
“Power Innovation for Events with AI”
Sponsored by Raddison
State of the Industry Insight:
With Michelle Allgauer, SVP Financial Services Institute
Additional Programming:
Partner Highlights from our friends at IACC (International Association of Conference Centers)
Event Design Journey Marker by Devon Pasha
MPI Moments from the Academy & Foundation
Speaker Spotlight:
Featuring Melissa Viders, Head of Global Events Strategy & Experience (SAP)
Education Session:
“Unlock Global Success: The Cultural Compass for Meetings Professionals”
State of the Industry Insight:
With Amanda Armstrong, SVP Encore
Additional Programming:
Partner Highlights from our friends at EDC (Event Design Collective)
Event Design Journey Moment by Devon Pasha
MPI Moments from Membership & Chapters
Speaker Spotlight:
Featuring Stephanie Tranquille, Emotional Intelligence Speaker and Former Head of Internal Global Event, Amazon Web Services
Education Session:
“The Breakdown: Maximizing Supplier Relationships. Real Issues. Real Talk. Real Planners.”
Sponsored by Encore
State of the Industry Insight:
With Michel Wohlmuth, President Creatividad
Additional Programming:
Partner Highlights from our friends at ASAE (American Society of Association Executives)
Event Design Journey Moment by Devon Pasha
MPI Moments from Events and Volunteer Engagement
Speaker Spotlight:
Featuring Brett Culp, Inspirational Speaker & Documentary Film Maker
Education Session:
The F&B Trifecta- Culinary Insights, Alcoholic Beverage Insights & Non- Alcoholic Beverage Insights
State of the Industry Insight:
With Carina Bauer, CEO IMEX Group
Additional Programming:
Partner Highlights from our friends at IAEE/CEIR (International Association of Exhibitions and Events and Center for Exhibition Industry Research)
Event Design Journey Moment by Devon Pasha
MPI Moments from Academy & Foundation
Speaker Spotlight:
Featuring Brittany Hodak, Keynote Speaker & Author of “Creating Super Fans”
Education Session:
“Wellness Resilience: Winning Even When Things Go Awry”
Sponsored by Caesars
State of the Industry Insight:
With Bobby Heard, COO American College of Emergency Physicians
Additional Programming:
Partner Highlights from our friends at Questex
Event Design Journey Moment by Devon Pasha
MPI Moments from Membership & Chapters
Speaker Spotlight:
Featuring Shaun Boothe, Speaker & Spoken Word Artist
Education Session:
“A/V Collaboration Journey”
State of the Industry Insight:
With Jason Dunn, CEO NCBMP
Additional Programming:
Partner Highlights from our friends at SportsETA
Event Design Journey Moment by Devon Pasha
MPI Moments from Membership & Chapters
Speaker Spotlight:
Featuring Adam Tarnow, Keynote Speaker & Leadership Coach
Education Session:
“Meeting with an Industry Champion”
Sponsored by Cvent
State of the Industry Insight:
With Rob Adams, CEO Bishop McCann
Additional Programming:
Partner Highlights from our friends at IMEX
Event Design Journey Moment by Devon Pasha
MPI Moments from Academy & Foundation
Speaker Spotlight:
Featuring Huong Nguyen, Founder & CEO of Shiloh Events
Education Session:
“Future Proofing Your Event’s Destination for Success”
Sponsored by: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
State of the Industry Insight:
With Paul Miller, CEO Questex
Additional Programming:
Partner Highlights from our friends at Site with the latest in Incentive Travel
Event Design Journey Moment by Devon Pasha
MPI Moments from Membership & Chapters
Speaker Spotlight:
Featuring John Coyle, Speaker, Olympic Silver Medalist & Design Thinking Expert
Education Session:
“Mastering Memory: The Business- Building Power of a Trained Brain”
Sponsored by Grit & Foster + Fathom
State of the Industry Insight:
With Cleo Battle, CEO Louisville Tourism
Partner Highlights from our friends at San Diego State University
Event Design Journey Moment by Devon Pasha
MPI Moments from Volunteer & Engagement
Speaker Spotlight:
Featuring Rashmi Airan, Professional Speaker & Coach
Education Session:
“3 tips for better event contracts in 2024!”
State of the Industry Insight:
With Michelle Mason, CEO ASAE
Additional Programming:
Partner Highlights from our friends at NCBMP (National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners)
Event Design Journey Moment by Devon Pasha
MPI Moments from Academy & Foundation
Speaker Spotlight:
Featuring Mulemwa Moongwa, Professional Meetings Consultant, ZAMBIA
Education Session:
“Meetings Outlook 2024, What’s on the Horizon”
State of the Industry Insight:
With Alice Harrington-Caravello, VP of Marriott, Account Sales & National Group Sales
Additional Programming:
Partner Highlights from our friends at LGBTMPA (LGBT Meeting Professionals Association)
Event Design Journey Moment by Devon Pasha
MPI Moments from Membership & Chapters
Speaker Spotlight:
Featuring Christophe Fox, Award Winning Magician & Keynote Speaker
Education Session:
"Small Business Owners: How to Grow and Run Your Event Business"
State of the Industry Insight:
With Susie Townsend, Chief Destination Experience Officer- Visit Indianapolis
Additional Programming:
Partner Highlights from our friends at SGMP (Society of Government Meeting Planners)
Event Design Journey Moment by Devon Pasha
MPI Moments from Events & Volunteer Engagement
State of the Industry Interviews and
Insights ALL DAY!
Join us for a groundbreaking series of interviews from MPI’s CEO, Paul Van Deventer; CRO, Rachel Benedick; and CBO, Drew Holmgreen with industry leaders as we delve into the State of the Industry, uncovering key insights, trends, and strategies shaping the future of events and hospitality. From experiential engagement to emerging event technologies, our lineup of experts are:
Carina Bauer
Chief Executive Officer //
IMEX
Michel Wohlmuth
President //
Mexican Council for the Meetings Industry
Amanda Armstrong
Senior Vice President //
Encore
Jason Dunn
Chief Executive Officer //
National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals
Michelle Mason
President/CEO //
ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
Bobby Heard
Chief Executive Officer //
American College of Emergency Room Physicians
Michelle Allgauer
Senior Vice President //
Financial Services Institute
Paul Miller
Chief Executive Officer //
Questex
Cleo Battle
President //
CEO of Louisville Tourism
Rob Adams
Chief Executive Officer //
Bishop-McCann
Alice Harrington-Caravello
Vice President Account Sales & National Group Sales //
Marriott
Susie Townsend
Chief Destination Experience Officer //
Visit Indy
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