New Member Orientation call from MPI in Europe

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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 18,500 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

Mission

To provide MPI members, chapters and the global meeting and event community with innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities, business exchanges, and 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

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 digital magazine The Meeting Professional™

• MPIpulse weekly e-newsletter• MPIspotlight bi-weekly e-newsletter

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

• 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

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 at 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.

CMM Designation Program

• Joint program with Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) & MPI

• First and only collaborative designation for meeting and travel professionals.

• 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

Certificate Programmes

• 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

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Meetings Move Us Forward™

• MPI is providing you with these resources that tell the tale of what you do and why you do it. Start telling your story today!

• Articles• Ad campaign• GMID

http://www.mpiweb.org/forward

Meetings Outlooksm

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

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

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

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

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