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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MPI Announces Host Cities for Future Live Events
July 24, 2011 – Orlando, FL – Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has announced its lineup of future
host cities for the World Education Congress (WEC) and the European Meeting & Events Conference (EMEC).
The following cities are confirmed for future WEC: Minneapolis (2014) San Francisco (2015), Philadelphia
(2016). MPI has selected following future cities for EMEC: Budapest, Hungary (2012), Montreux Switzerland
(2013).
“MPI is dedicated to providing a successful and engaging environment for our attendees and delegates,”
said Bruce MacMillan, president and CEO. “By selecting these cities that recognize the strength of the MPI
community, we can continue to elevate the live event education experience by providing professional
development and opportunities to build lasting business connections.”
Previously announced cities for WEC include St. Louis, MO on July 28 – 31, 2012 and Las Vegas, NV on July
20 – 23, 2013.
-endsAbout the World Education Congress (WEC): The World Education Congress (WEC) is MPI’s largest gathering of meeting and event professionals
from around the globe. This annual conference draws thousands of industry planners and suppliers to learn, to connect and to exchange ideas.
About the European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC): The European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) is MPI’s signature European
event, focusing on industry growth in the region and beyond. Delegates gain the education and global connections necessary to learn, to connect and
to exchange ideas.
About MPI: Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the meeting and event industry’s largest and most vibrant global community, helps our
members thrive by providing human connections to knowledge and ideas, relationships, and marketplaces. MPI membership is comprised of more
than 23,000 members belonging to 71 chapters and clubs worldwide. For additional information, visit mpiweb.org.
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