MPI World Education Congress (WEC)
Annual conference for meeting professionals featuring education, networking, and industry innovation.
Definition
The MPI World Education Congress (WEC) is the annual flagship event of Meeting Professionals International, bringing together event and meeting planners for education, networking, and professional development. The event addresses the full scope of meeting planning from strategy to execution.
WEC programming includes keynotes from thought leaders, concurrent sessions on tactical topics, and experiential networking. The event also showcases meeting industry innovation and recognizes professional excellence.
Why It Matters
WEC provides concentrated professional development specifically for meeting and event professionals. The curriculum addresses challenges unique to the events industry that general business conferences don't cover.
MPI's global community means WEC connections span industries and geographies. Relationships built there support ongoing career development and problem-solving.
Examples in Practice
WEC session on hybrid event technology helps a planner design a solution that increases global participation while maintaining in-person engagement quality.
Networking at WEC connects a planner with peers who share templates, contracts, and vendor recommendations that accelerate upcoming event planning.
Recognition at WEC's awards ceremony elevates a planner's professional profile, leading to speaking invitations and increased industry visibility.