Meeting Professionals International Forms New Business Partnership with the International Association of Exhibitions and Events DALLAS, December 8, 2015 — Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is pleased to announce it has formed a new business partnership with the International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE). The agreement aims to leverage the two associations’ complementary business synergies and increase brand awareness to member audiences through MPI’s The Meeting Professional® magazine. “The partnership with IAEE is an opportunity for our associations to address the growing need for collaboration between the meeting, tradeshow and event principles,” said Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of MPI. “Our memberships rely heavily on each other to be successful and we are honored to be able to offer The Meeting Professional as a channel to help bring our business communities together.” The Meeting Professional (TMP) is MPI’s member‐focused magazine delivering superior editorial content on meeting industry trends, opportunities and issues. The magazine, distributed to MPI members each month, has won more than 50 awards for editorial and design. Starting in January 2016, MPI will begin to distribute TMP to IAEE members as a full‐
digital, mobile‐friendly edition. Throughout the year, the two associations will work closely together to develop content for TMP, relevant to the broader circulation and in conjunction with the magazine’s business and editorial objectives. “We are excited to be partnering with MPI and are confident our membership will find The Meeting Professional very informative and engaging,” said IAEE president and CEO David DuBois, CMP, CAE, FASAE, CTA. “We are looking forward to bringing additional perspective to the magazine and building new relationships with MPI members in the process.” “We are always looking for new ways to provide an opportunity for our members to expand their network in the industry. Our collaboration with IAEE will provide members in both associations with helpful insight and education delivered through the sharing of ideas and best practices throughout the pages of TMP,” added Van Deventer. “This will help our meeting and event planners access new information and resources to make well‐informed decisions and deliver quality programs.” To learn more about The Meeting Professional visit http://mpiweb.org/Magazine. About MPI Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event industry association. The organization provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI membership is comprised of approximately 18,500 members belonging to more than 80 chapters and clubs in 22 countries. For additional information or to join, visit www.mpiweb.org. About IAEE Trusted since 1928, IAEE provides quality and value to its members through leadership, service, education and strong relationships. IAEE is the largest association of the exhibitions and events industry in the world, with a membership of show organizers, exhibitors and exhibition suppliers. Organizers of more than 20,000 exhibitions and buyer‐seller events around the world are members of IAEE, and the organization advocates and promotes the awareness of face‐to‐face exhibitions and events as the primary medium for business development and growth. IAEE provides relevant, timely and innovative education to its members and the industry. Visit www.iaee.com for more information. Media Inquiries: Meeting Professionals International Amy Perritt, Communications Consultant +1 (310) 883‐5413 amy@amyperritt.com International Association of Exhibitions and Events Mary Tucker, Sr. PR/Communications Manager +1 (972) 687‐9226 mtucker@iaee.com # # #