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Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event industry association. The organization helps its members thrive by building human connections through knowledge and ideas, relationships, and marketplaces. MPI membership is comprised of approximately 18,500 members belonging to 70 chapters and clubs in 22 countries worldwide.

WHO CAN JOIN THE MPI STUDENT COMMUNITY? Student membership is available to individuals enrolled in a certificate, undergraduate or graduate program unless the academic institution defines it otherwise. Students enrolled in a certificate program will be eligible for student membership for one year but will not be eligible for the transition dues rate upon completion of their program. Proof of enrollment must be received at MPI before a student can be accepted into membership and upon renewal in order to retain their student membership.

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD? Arizona State University British Columbia Institute of Technology Central Michigan University Dakota County Technical College Eastern Kentucky University Florida International University Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Kendall College Michigan State University Mt. Hood Community College Oklahoma State University Rocky Mountain Student Club Temple University University of Central Florida

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? LOTS OF STUFF!

CHAPTERS Join one of our 70 Chapters Meet local planner and supplier members Various events throughout the year. Networking, special events, trade shows, cocktail parties, educational events, and more. You can also participate in the leadership of your local chapter

PUBLICATIONS Award-winning magazine The Meeting Professional™ The Meeting Professional MPIWeb.org MPIpulse weekly e-newsletter MPIspotlight bi-weekly e-newsletter

ONLINE MEMBER COMMUNITY You’ll have unlimited use and can search for members, send messages, and see who else is connected.

INDUSTRY RESEARCH Quarterly Research White papers Economic Impact Studies USESS, CEIS and UKEIS

BENEFITS Search jobs Set up Job Alerts Post a Resume 2 Week advance notice of new jobs

BENEFITS MPI Speaker Resource Industry Certification assistance And More! Online Supplier Marketplace Professional Development on Demand webinars

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS EDUCATION ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS These scholarships are based on available funding. Open to current MPI members only. Academic is designated for college work toward undergraduate or graduate degrees and requires acceptance in a program of study relevant to the meeting & event industry. Professional Development is designated for education sought inside or outside of the traditional academic institution. Examples include executive development programs or industry specific leadership programs such as Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or CMM. MPI Programs is designed specifically for leadership, career and educational opportunities offered exclusively by MPI, and for first-time attendance to MPI conferences such as WEC or EMEC.

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS IMEX-MPI-MCI Future Leaders Forums The Future Leaders Forum program jointly run by IMEX-MPI-MCI, has been developed to encourage the best and brightest students to enter the meetings and incentive travel industry. Over 5,000 students have passed through the program since its launch in 2003, attending one of 79 Forums worldwide. 90% have said they are more likely to enter the industry as a result.

ONLINE APPLICATION & STUDENT STATUS VERIFICATION CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE or CURRENT SEMESTER TUITION RECEIPT +

Student-in-Transition Stage Canada/ U.S. Rates EU Rates Student MemberCAD/USD $40€40 Euro Student-in-Transition Stage 1 – 1 st YearCAD/USD $75€75 Euro Student-in-Transition Stage 2 – 2 nd YearCAD/USD $150€150 Euro Student-in-Transition Stage 3 – 3 rd YearCAD/USD $250€250 Euro Full Member PlannerCAD/USD $345€325 Euro Full Member Supplier CAD/USD $465€450 Euro This special plan is to allow you to grow incrementally from your current student membership rate to the full membership rate over a period of three years after you graduate. Student –in- Transition Program

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