Industry Associations

Free Meetings Prof Webinar Shows How You Can Help End Violence Against Asians

The new #APIEventProfs group is presenting a foundational one-hour webinar “What You Don’t Know About #StopAsianHate Can Cost You Trillions” September 30 in conjunction with Meetings Today that will demonstrate the economic power of Asians in the U.S. and how to put an end to the recent spate of violence against them.

IMEX Group Chief Carina Bauer Talks IMEX America and the Exhibitions Industry

IMEX America is coming back after a more than two-year pandemic hiatus. IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer shares her thoughts on changes to the event as well as the current state of the exhibitions industry.

Wordly marketing manager Chris Harget doing a demonstration at MPI WEC.

Event Translation Software Wordly Bridges Language Gap at MPI WEC

Simultaneous translation software solution Wordly was put into service by MPI to facilitate the online and in-person experience for WEC attendees who preferred or required their content in a language other than English. Here’s how they did it.

EIC Unveils Sustainability Certificate Program

he Events Industry Council launched a Sustainable Event Professional Certificate program that is eligible for CMP CEU credits. The certificate provides instruction via 16 course modules regarding topics related to sustainability, social impact and event management.

MPI to End 2020 With $2.5 Million Deficit But Confident of Financial Standing

MPI set to end 2020 with $2.5 million deficit, but confident prior reserves will carry it through pandemic period. Read more.

Industry Leaders Deliver Inspirational Advice at MPI WEC 2020

Meetings industry leaders gathered at MPI WEC 2020 to deliver some inspirational words for colleagues suffering through personal and professional challenges in the pandemic. Read more.

ASAE Cancels Annual Meeting & Expo

ASAE canceled its Annual Meeting & Exposition, which was scheduled for August 8-11 at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, in the wake of the COVID-19 shutdown, and will instead present the meeting virtually the week of August 10.

BREAKING NEWS: IMEX Frankfurt Cancelled Due to Coronavirus

IMEX Group cancelled its IMEX Frankfurt exhibition, which was scheduled for May 12-14 in Frankfurt, Germany, due to German federal and state government concerns over the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more.

ASAE Chief John H. Graham IV Dies

ASAE President and CEO John H. Graham IV passed away after an extended battle with cancer. The association said that Susan Robertson will continue to serve as its interim president and CEO. Read more.

PCMA Debuts Two Alliances at Convening Leaders 2020

PCMA announced two strategic alliances during its Convening Leaders 2020 conference at San Francisco’s Moscone Center South that are aimed to bringing its meetings, events and incentives educational reach to a wider audience. Convening Leaders also enjoyed a 14% spike in attendance over the 2019 edition. Read more.