History

Meeting Professionals International, the meeting industry’s largest and most vibrant global community, is committed to delivering success for its nearly 24,000 worldwide members by providing innovative knowledge and learning experiences, connecting people and ideas, and creating rich marketplace opportunities. Founded in 1972, the Dallas-based organization delivers global human connections through its 68 chapters and clubs in 20 countries.

MPI currently has four annual conferences: World Education Congress(summer) Professional Education Conference - North America (winter) Professional Education Conference - Middle East (spring) Professional Education Conference - Europe (spring)

It publishes a monthly magazine title The Meeting Professional. For more information on the magazine, click here.