Meetings Professionals International holds its European Meetings and Events Conference, in Brighton, 27 February –1 March 2022. The association makes its pitch below:
It’s a big ask for anyone to accurately predict the future of events.
Many have tried with varying degrees of success. But what if we could have direct influence on the future? What if we could find, study, and interpret signs and indicators and take specific actions to create the future outcomes we desire?
In a world where things happen either by accident or by design, we have an obligation and opportunity to actively imagine and create our own destiny – and the destiny of our business. Nowhere is this more possible than in the events world.
We can clearly see an industry on the cusp of renaissance and rebirth. An emerging new value proposition is taking form. There’s a need to understand in-person experiences, digitally re-enabled audiences and innovative event technologies. An increasing importance on purpose and sustainability, new event design approaches, and wellbeing as a component of experience – all amid a changing business landscape – will all undoubtedly impact our future.
That’s where EMEC comes in.
The European Meetings and Events Conference, now in its 33rd year, is built by Europeans for Europeans and serves as an industry incubator for innovative thinking that is designed and informed by the event’s destination.
Distractions beware! EMEC Brighton’s collaboration-focused programming and networking will engage and activate your senses to learn and engage in the present, with fellow planners and suppliers from across Europe. The goal? A connected industry of professionals creating solutions for future events that move people, and our planet, forward.
The hippest city in the world
Brighton is an energetic city with an easy-going mindset, the ideal atmosphere for you to think freely and explore the potential of your profession. Recently recognised as ‘The hippest city in the world’, it’s a blend of modern culture and diverse architecture; a mix of sea and countryside and a distinctive free-spirited personality you won’t find anywhere else.
EMEC Brighton will take place at the majestic Grand Brighton hotel. And get ready for socialising, networking, and evening entertainment at EMEC events, including the Opening Celebration and Rendezvous, supporting the MPI Foundation.
MPI’s 50th anniversary
In 2022, MPI celebrates its 50th anniversary and in recognition of the MPI community and our industry at large, we are fully focusing on lessons learned from the last half century and expectations for the next, understanding the changes we are experiencing and inspiring us to actively embrace our future.
Annette Gregg, CMM MBA, senior vice-president, experience at MPI says: “We are working closely with our host committee to monitor the Covid situation in the UK, and will continue to adapt our plans to ensure the health and safety of our participants. It may include shifting to a 100% virtual experience if that’s what’s best for our European community.”
