New Member OrientationWelcome to the MPI community

Getting to Know MPI

• Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event industry association.

• MPI membership is comprised of approximately 18,000 members belonging to more than 70 chapters and clubs in 22 countries worldwide.

• Our membership collectively has more than 20 billion Euro in global buying power.

MPI Mission

To provide MPI members, chapters and the global meeting and event community with:• innovative and relevant education• networking opportunities• business exchangesand to act as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry.

Accessing Member Benefits

• All members have a personal MPI membership ID, username and Password

Accessing Member Benefits

• After you log in……verify your account information; complete your profile; change your info or password

www.mpiweb.org/membership

MPI Global Benefits

Member Community

• Network and learn from others:Community Discussion boards; connect with members; event listings; document library; find people in your network

Member Community

• Your profile……import from LinkedIn; manage connections; email preferences; update contract info; print duplicate receipts

• More details at http://www.mpiweb.org/portal/career

Chapter Membership

At the chapter level you have the opportunity to:• Network with local colleagues and potential clients;

continuing education through regionally based events; participate in the leadership of your local chapter

Chapter Benefits

• Educational events (1/2 day, full day, multi-day)• Special Events• Community Events• Additional benefits• Localized newsletters etc.• Industry Certification study groups• New Member Orientation by Chapter Leaders

MPI Supplier Marketplace

• Comprehensive guide to finding everything you would need to plan a meeting or event around the world!

MPI’s Family of Publications

Award-winning magazine (Digital)

• Members get advance notice of all opportunities

• MPI Hosted Buyer programmes: EMEC2016 Copenhagen in February WEC2016 Atlantic City in June Incentive Works Toronto in August IMEX America Las Vegas in October

• EMEC16 in Copenhagen– Over 400 delegates– More than 30 educational sessions– Hosted buyer program with corporate and association planners

• Register Interest for EMEC17: http://www.mpiweb.org/Events/emec-2017

• Largest MPI event• Atlantic City, June 11-14• Attendees from all around the world• Scholarship opportunities

Commitment to Global Education

• MPI provided education at:– IMEX America – IMEX Frankfurt– IBTM world

Career Explorers/Students

Meeting Professionals

Sr. Meeting Professionals

Executive Meeting Professionals

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL

ADVANCED CSR

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

CSR

ADVANCED DIVERSITY

ADVANCED INNOVATION

EXPERIENTIAL

ADVANCED EXPERIENTIAL

- Develop essential industry skills

- Specialize in individual topics or increase your overall industry knowledge in preparation for the CMP-IS

- Gain expertise in individual topics or increase your skills and knowledge in preparation for the CMM

- Develop leadership skills in preparation for the GLP

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

ADVANCED CORE SKILLS

CORESKILLS

TECHNOLOGY DIVERSITY INNOVATION MULTI LEVEL CERTIFICATIONS

ADVANCED HEALTHCARE

HEALTHCARE

Continuing Education

• Certification programs (IE: CMM, HMCC, CMP)

• Certificate programs (IE: EDC, SMPC… )

• Professional growth (IE: Meeting Essentials)

• Many of our certificate programs can help you accumulate clock hours

More details http://www.mpiweb.org/mpi-academy

• For those who need to a broader understanding of healthcare topics.

• Focus on areas such as; compliance management skills, terminology, process reporting, Transfer of Values, compliance regulations

• Designed for the working adult and can be completed in 4-hour session.

• Will provide you with HMCC credentials.

Certificate Programmes

Certificate Programmes

CMM Designation Program

• MPI’s own program• Learn critical business skills like risk mitigation, business

analytics and compliance, strategic negotiation and more.

• More details at www.mpiweb.org/CMM

CMP Resources

• MPI is a proud supporter of the Convention Industry Council’s Certified Meeting Professional Program

• Study Groups• MPI Webinars• Professional Development on Demand• Online transcript• Discount on CMP Study Kit

• MPI Members can enjoy an unlimited number each year.• Each webinar can be a minimum of one clock hour.• You can manually add the clock hour(s) to your member

transcript.

Global Meetings Industry Day

#GMID16

Meetings Outlook

• “Meetings Outlook” – a quarterly report on industry trends

Surveys & Research

• Grants for chapter• Professional development scholarships for members• Pan industry research

http://www.mpiweb.org/Foundation/Home

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Opportunities for Real Engagement

Chapter Committees

• Membership• Communications• Education • Special Events

• Partnership• Community Relations

http://www.mpiweb.org/About/Leadership/VolunteerCenter

Chapters challenge you to…

…make the most out of your membership

MPI in Europe : a team at your service Pierre FernandezSr. Director of European Operationspfernandez@mpiweb.org+33 628 83 84 82

Federico TojaDirector of Chapter Businessftoja@mpiweb.org+33 610 24 53 77

Carola VenegasManager Membership - Europecvenegas@mpiweb.org+49 172 8743479

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MPI in Europe Member ServicesIf there is anything else we can do for you, please contact :

Carola Venegas cvenegas@mpiweb.org Phone: +49 172 8743479