Following a morning of intriguing sessions in its newly designed “village” format, MPI’s 2018 World Education Congress (WEC) wrapped Tuesday, June 5, with a rousing pep rally, show and luncheon, followed by a trip to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a bucket list-level closing experience.

During Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI’s) 2018 World Education Congress (WEC) in Indianapolis, we checked in with MPI President and CEO Paul Vandeventer for his take on this year’s show and how MPI is helping planners address major issues and excel professionally and personally.

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is turning heads in Indy with its completely overhauled annual World Education Congress (WEC) 2018.

The sight of an empty swinging egg chair was irresistible enough. But glimpsing the view before me—the mesmerizingly turquoise hues of the ocean—if I grabbed that seat made it impossible not to jump right in. I did just that, happily swaying like a kid for a bit after checking in to the Serafina Beach Hotel, Puerto Rico’s new design-driven hot spot.

It’s likely you’ve all been there. Despite the best intentions to maintain a fitness routine while traveling for business as busy meeting planners, something inevitably goes awry.

Meetings Today LIVE! West wrapped May 2, 2018, at the new Park MGM, and planners in attendance not only gave rave reviews about the host hotel, off-site venues and experiences, several shared some of the issues that are top of mind for them for meetings during our one-on-one sessions.

Lower prices, less traffic and that sense of discovery are often the best reasons to consider alternatives to the familiar destinations when it comes to wine. In the case of four off-the-beaten-path wine regions, add small-town charm and big-time hospitality to the top reasons for groups to visit.

It’s been six months since the wildfires in Sonoma and Napa counties were extinguished, and the message from locals to planners is clear: Spring is in the air, and it’s business as usual in Wine Country—as beautiful and bucolic as ever.

Meetings Today LIVE! wrapped its 2018 program in Las Vegas at the Luxor's Esports Arena.

In the concrete jungle of Las Vegas, there exists a lush new oasis inspired by nature, the comforts of home, an eclectic sense of artistry and plenty of innovation: Park MGM. The property, formerly Monte Carlo, was officially reflagged April 30, 2018. Attendees of Meetings Today LIVE! West, running from April 29 to May 2, 2018, had the pleasure of being the first group to partake in its new offerings.