MPI Academy rates attendees
The MPI Academy continues to grow, with active participation and satisfaction from the entire industry in its four main activities. According to data released by IMEX America 2024 earlier this month, attendees reported a 90% satisfaction rate with education at IMEX America EMEC92% satisfaction World Endurance Championship100% satisfied Thought Leadership Summit and 99% satisfaction event. MPI's Global Meetings Industry Day was once again a success, with 3,836 people registered and a total of 283,230 minutes of education gained, or approximately 2.5 hours per person. Overall, the campaign was a success, with an NPS score of 46, overall satisfaction of 96%, and relevant content of 95%. From January to September 2024, MPI Academy issued more than 1,000 certificates. More than 300 meeting professionals earned certificates in new AI-enhanced events, demonstrating the need for quality education around artificial intelligence and event technology. Newly added this year Event Welfare Champion Certificate from Google Neu project, Golf event planning With partners Frisco, event psychology…
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Ronnie Winter Behind every successful planner is a foundation of continuing professional development, says Tim Luepke, president of the Institute of Meeting Professionals International (MPI). The role of planners is changing, like a race car racing around a track. Technological updates, advanced data analytics, neurodivergent conferencing and artificial intelligence are entering the field, keeping planners on their toes. Lupke said keeping up with the changes is almost a full-time job in itself. The MPI Academy exists to assist planners on their professional development journey. He explained that the primary purpose of MPI is to serve the continuing education needs of community members. “Our certificate program leverages the insights we gain from strategic partners to educate industry and help planners do their jobs better,” he said. “But things are changing so fast that we have to update content every time we deliver it, especially AI,” he said. “The fast pace of change in the industry requires us to quickly adapt and…
Gain a foothold in continuing education through MPI Academy
Listen to Audio MPI Academy shares insights on how planners can master their continuing education journey Ah, the continuing education conundrum. In an industry where it seems like everyone has a little letter after their name, there are so many certificates, certifications, and courses to choose from—how do you now know which one is right for you? To learn more about the many paths planners can take in their continuing education and why continuing education is so important to the profession, Smart Meetings spoke with Tim Luepke, president of the MPI Academy. MPI Academy Continuing Education Tim Luepke, Dean of MPI Academy A former event producer who now works to give back to the industry through education and professional development, Luepke’s role is to consider what the topics, trends, needs and pain points are for planners and vendors at any given moment. The big question on his mind is: “How can we help them upskill and scale to do their…
American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting 2024 Visit Guide (Time + Location + Ticket Reservation + Transportation)
The American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting will be held at the Moscone Convention Center from October 19-24, 2024. The expo is implementing a free admission system through pre-registration and citizens can obtain free admission tickets after registering. From October 19 to October 19, 2024, the Moscone Convention Center will host an industry event: the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting. This large-scale event is not only an exhibition, but also a high-end communication platform that brings together well-known domestic and foreign companies, experts, scholars, and industry leaders. The following will introduce information on participating in the exhibition and the exhibition. 1. Time of exhibition October 19, 2024 - October 19 (2 days) 2. Visiting time October 19, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Saturday) October 20, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Sunday) October 21, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Monday) 3. Exhibition venue Exhibition room: Moscone Convention Center address: 747 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103 United States 37.784349 -122.400690 4. Exhibition tickets Exhibition ticket…