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Learning Journeys Provide Immersive Learning Experiences
WEC attendees were treated to off-site experiences in real-world environments through MPI Learning Journeys. These immersive experiences combine education with a strong sense of place. Learning Journeys included:
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- The Formula for Audience Engagement (Sponsored by Encore) – Attendees were treated to a barge ride along the River Walk to the Hard Rock Café San Antonio, where they experienced how environment, movement and content all work together to elevate engagement.
- Aztec Theatre: Rhythm, Connection & Collective Energy – Attendees took part in a hands-on drumming experience to see how rhythm and nonverbal cues influence dynamics.
- The Alamo: Legacy, Leadership, and Lasting Impact – Attendees combined history with reflection, looking at how decisions and moment creating lasting impact.
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Strategic and Business Updates:
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Community Growth & Engagement
MPI’s influence continues to grow with more than 12,500 members in the MPI community, encompassing 6,500 planner members and a greater community of 190,000, which represents the people MPI touches in various ways. The buying power represented by its members exceeds $28 billion annually. The organization reaches its members through more than 38,000 chapter events, more than 3,000 signature events, MPI Academy, digital platforms, publishing, social channels, and in-person gatherings.
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Strong Financial Outlook
MPI remains on a solid financial trajectory, showing continued year-over-year improvement. According to MPI’s consolidated cash and financial trend data, the organization continues to deliver operational excellence and invest in new capabilities while maintaining a balanced budget and financial health. These gains allow MPI to remain agile in responding to the needs of its global community.
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MPI Academy
MPI continues to deliver the highest quality education through its new Learning Management System (LMS). The LMS was designed with a user-generated content framework to empower members to contribute and share knowledge more easily. The new platform also enhances accessibility and interactivity, allowing for more engaging and flexible learning pathways. It further reflects MPI’s commitment to leading-edge education, professional development, and industry innovation.
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New MPI Leadership
MPI also announced its incoming 2027 leadership:
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- Antionio
Ducceschi, Chair, MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees
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MPI Foundation Updates:
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For more than 40 years, MPI Foundation (MPIF) has been celebrating the power of good in the industry and providing significant contributions to the meeting and event industry. Since its inception in 1984, MPIF has distributed more than $14.6 million to the industry, various chapters, and over 25,000 individual members. Additionally, MPIF distributed $140,000 in scholarships for more than 100 attendees to participate in WEC San Antonio and simultaneously raised $190,000 during the event.
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MPI Events Updates:
Upcoming MPI signature events include:
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- theEVENT in Vancouver, BC (September 14-16, 2026)
- Smart Monday at IMEX America, Las Vegas (October 12, 2026)
- European Meetings EMEC in Galway, Ireland (February 20-23, 2027)
- WEC 2027 in Las Vegas, NV (June 28-30, 2027)
- WEC 2028 in Denver, CO (June 5-7, 2028)
- WEC 2029 in Anaheim, CA (June 25-27, 2029)
- WEC 2030 in Tampa Bay, FL (June 10-12, 2030)
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