Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event industry association in the world. We are the that organization that helps its members thrive by building human connections through knowledge and ideas, relationships, and marketplaces. MPI membership is comprised of approximately 20,000 members belonging to 71 chapters and clubs worldwide. The Southern California Chapter is the fourth largest MPI chapter in the world serving more than 600 members. We host many educational and networking events throughout the year, including the highly attended event for Global Meetings Industry Day which is a collaborative event with other meeting industry associations. We strive to make a positive impact in the community through being of service and involvement with local charities. When you join MPI Southern California, you become part of an organization dedicated to your personal and career success. You’ll connect with the innovative learning, passionate people and big ideas that will empower you to become an agent of change and reinvent the world. MPI Southern California is the recipient of the 2018 RISE Award for Innovative Educational Programming for its (WE)Con Weekend Educational Conference, and received a RISE Award again in 2019 for Marketplace Excellence at the World Education Congress (WEC) in Toronto Canada. Apply to join our Board of Directors today! https://bit.ly/2WpQ9GG