Virtual Event Education Package

MPI is the meeting and event industry’s home for education, enabling meeting professionals around the world in their quest to host meetings that matter for communities, organizations, businesses, NGOs and governments. The MPI Academy has curated packaged content to help you stay up-to-date on what industry experts are saying related to designing and executing virtual and hybrid events. 

MPI members, log in and access all of the content free of charge. Instead of purchasing webinars for $9.99 each, our non-member community can buy this education package at a discounted rate. 

Coronavirus Dialogue Series: How to Create & Execute Virtual Meetings & Events

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Coronavirus Dialogue Series: How to Create & Execute Virtual Meetings & Events

Jun 2, 2020 10:00am ‐ Jun 2, 2020 11:00am

Identification: 06022020

1 Clock Hour | Domain G: Meeting or Event Design

Humans need interaction and rely on virtual tools when meeting in person is not an option. Although live, in person, face to face events are preferred, COVID19 has forced the meetings industry to engage and interact through screens . We can embrace this time of increased virtual experiences as both a challenge and an opportunity to learn, as the industry is fast growing in virtual capabilities moving through and post-COVID19. Are you unsure of where to start to produce a virtual meeting? Do you wonder how to make the most of human interaction in these virtual methods? Are you wondering what types of roles are necessary to produce virtual meetings and events?

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify approachable actions, define key roles, and apply fundamentals to begin producing virtual events on their own.
• Determine steps to discovering and selecting a virtual platform to meet the goals and objectives of the event.
• Understand how to strategically design a virtual event with all stakeholders in consideration in order to maximize success.

This Session Graciously Sponsored by: 

• Mandy Brown, Lecturer, San Diego State University L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Coronavirus Dialogue Series: No Time Like the Present…Taking your meetings Virtual

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Coronavirus Dialogue Series: No Time Like the Present…Taking your meetings Virtual

May 28, 2020 10:00am ‐ May 28, 2020 11:00am

Identification: 05282020

1 Clock Hour | Domain G: Meeting & Event Design

Virtual meetings have been a fundamental anchor in corporate communications and assembly. Not just in times of crisis. Now is a better time than ever to explore how virtual meeting elements can BE your meeting or enhance your meeting.

For most of human history, communication was direct and in-person. We have evolved to place our innate trust in human voices and immediate contact; therefore, for building a team or aligning your organization there is only one approach that leverages all those human factors: a face-to-face meeting. While live events and personal contact remain the gold standard for compelling and impactful experiences, the circumstances of modern business and budget concerns may prompt alternative choices.

Advances in telecommunications and technology bring new options for collaboration, and we have the opportunity to think differently about how, and where, we bring people together to realize your business objectives.

During this session we explore the fundamentals of planning and delivering a live virtual meeting. We provide specific tools to help planners and event professionals assess their current needs, determine the best technology, and explore the most effective creative and production.

By attending this session you will ... 

1. Gain practical hands-on tools that can be used right away
2. Explore the basics, and beyond, of Virtual Meetings to bring everyone up to speed
3. Deliver content that will appeal to the entire membership (meeting planners, venue partners, production partners)

• Chris Chambers, CEO, MJM Creative, WPP

Lessons Learned from a 12-Hour Digital Broadcast + Best of GMID: Virtual Speaker Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo!

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Lessons Learned from a 12-Hour Digital Broadcast + Best of GMID: Virtual Speaker Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo!

May 12, 2020 12:00pm ‐ May 12, 2020 2:00pm

Identification: 05122020imex

2 Clock Hours | Domain G: Meeting & Event Design

Session 1: Case In Point Lessons Learned from a 12-hour GMID Virtual Broadcast 

On April 14, MPI hosted a 12-hour virtual broadcast, bringing together 11,000 community members from around the world for a solutions and action-based summit for Global Meetings Industry Day: Virtual. What was supposed to be a broadcast of streaming live events from across the globe quickly pivoted to a community-driven educational experience broadcast from the home offices of experts, panels from divergent places and a production team working remotely. What lessons did MPI learn from this experience, what will MPI do differently next time and how can organizations be agile enough to make changes when crises occur. Join us for this candid conversation on digital broadcast events—one of the many types of virtual experiences that can help bring communities together. Then, buckle in for a rebroadcast of some of the highlights from the day.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discover the lessons MPI learned from its DIY, at-home Global Meetings Industry Day: Virtual broadcast.
2. Learn best practices in digital from your peers around the world.
3. Problem-solve some of your biggest virtual event challenges.

Session 2: Cultivating True Success in the “New Normal”

We are living in unprecedented times that are and will continue to evolve and change our lives forever. How can you cultivate True Success in the New Normal? America’s Most Trusted Celebrity Psychologist, Dr. E, will take you through three vital steps to help you flourish, regardless of what is happening in the world.

Learning Objectives:

1. Name the three pillars of the True Success Formula so that you may apply them in your life.
2. Discover how to enrich your sense of purpose, even during challenging times.
3. Formulate personalized action steps to help you cultivate your True Success.

• Lori Pugh Marcum, CMP, CMM, HMCC, CED, Head of Meeting Innovation, Meeting Professionals International
• Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., Speaker and Psychologist, Elizabeth Lombardo International, LLC

GMID 2020: Pivot to Virtual: A Case Study Panel Discussion

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GMID 2020: Pivot to Virtual: A Case Study Panel Discussion

Apr 14, 2020 10:35am ‐ Apr 14, 2020 11:10am

Identification: TU07

1 Clock Hour | Domain G: Meeting or Event Design

Coronavirus Dialogue Series: How To Convert Your In-Person Event Into A Virtual Event

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Coronavirus Dialogue Series: How To Convert Your In-Person Event Into A Virtual Event

Apr 1, 2020 10:00am ‐ Apr 1, 2020 11:00am

Identification: 04012020

1 Clock Hour | Domain G: Meeting or Event Design

With in-person events canceling all around us, it is time for the events industry to evolve. What better way than to take the experience we have producing in-person events and create virtual events with the same strategy and execution of in-person events. Our events industry influencers, Dustin Westling of One West Events and Will Curran of Endless Events are going to walk you through what you need to be thinking of when producing a virtual event from the strategy to the content to the technology. You don't want to miss this webinar.

Learner Outcomes:

1. Learn about the strategy of virtual events

2. Learn about the technology available to produce a virtual event

3. Learn about audience engagement strategies for virtual events

• Will Curran, Chief Einstein, Endless Events

How To Create And Launch Your Virtual Summit In 90 Days

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How To Create And Launch Your Virtual Summit In 90 Days

Aug 1, 2019 8:00am ‐ Aug 1, 2019 8:00am

Identification: MPI Virtual Summit Segment 1

3 Clock Hours | Domain A: Strategic Planning

You want to further instill learning after a conference, prep your participants for change-making conversations before they arrive or even bring in a hybrid audience to increase the reach of your message at a live, in-person event. Welcome to the world of virtual summits, the planning of which can take just as much time as onsite, live meetings and events. What do you need to know before you begin planning your virtual events, and what best-in-class next practices can you employ to make your online meetings more engaging and learner-friendly? Join your hosts Kristi Casey Sanders and Jessie States for a series of interviews and conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts who will help you understand the whys and hows of online meetings, and how you can make the most out of your virtual experiences.

Learner Outcomes:

• Understand, and learn to harness, the power of online meetings to prepare your participants, reinforce learning or expand your reach.
• Discover best practices on how to engage online attendees and create unique experiences.
• Learn from case studies of virtual and hybrid events on how the experiences differ and how to create memorable moments online.

Our virtual line up will include the following esteemed guests and topics: 

1. How To Create And Launch Your Virtual Summit In 90 Days with James Taylor, MBA, FRSA
2. Tech Specs: The Ultimate Guide to Digital Event Requirements with Steph Pfeilsticker
3. Breaking Through: Engagement Strategies for Digital Participants with Jeff Hurt
4. Easy Money: Sponsorship and Pricing Best Practices for Virtual Events with Patrick Reilly
5. Storytime: MPI’s Foray into Hybrid and Digital Event Production with Kristi Casey Sanders CMP, CMM, DES, HMCC

• James Taylor, MBA, FRSA, Founder, C.SCHOOL

Tech Specs: The Ultimate Guide to Digital Event Requirements

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Tech Specs: The Ultimate Guide to Digital Event Requirements

Aug 1, 2019 8:00am ‐ Aug 1, 2019 8:00am

Identification: MPI Virtual Summit Segment 2

3 Clock Hours | Domain A: Strategic Planning

You want to further instill learning after a conference, prep your participants for change-making conversations before they arrive or even bring in a hybrid audience to increase the reach of your message at a live, in-person event. Welcome to the world of virtual summits, the planning of which can take just as much time as onsite, live meetings and events. What do you need to know before you begin planning your virtual events, and what best-in-class next practices can you employ to make your online meetings more engaging and learner-friendly? Join your hosts Kristi Casey Sanders and Jessie States for a series of interviews and conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts who will help you understand the whys and hows of online meetings, and how you can make the most out of your virtual experiences.

Learner Outcomes:

• Understand, and learn to harness, the power of online meetings to prepare your participants, reinforce learning or expand your reach.
• Discover best practices on how to engage online attendees and create unique experiences.
• Learn from case studies of virtual and hybrid events on how the experiences differ and how to create memorable moments online.

Our virtual line up will include the following esteemed guests and topics.

1. How To Create And Launch Your Virtual Summit In 90 Days with James Taylor, MBA, FRSA
2. Tech Specs: The Ultimate Guide to Digital Event Requirements with Steph Pfeilsticker
3. Breaking Through: Engagement Strategies for Digital Participants with Jeff Hurt
4. Easy Money: Sponsorship and Pricing Best Practices for Virtual Events with Patrick Reilly
5. Storytime: MPI’s Foray into Hybrid and Digital Event Production with Kristi Casey Sanders CMP, CMM, DES, HMCC

• Stephanie Pfeilsticker, CMP, CMM, DES, HMCC, MBA, Chief Hybrid Strategist and Founder, Hybrid Events Authority, LLC

Breaking Through: Engagement Strategies for Digital Participants

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Breaking Through: Engagement Strategies for Digital Participants

Aug 1, 2019 8:00am ‐ Aug 1, 2019 8:00am

Identification: MPI Virtual Summit Segment 3

3 Clock Hours | Domain A: Strategic Planning

You want to further instill learning after a conference, prep your participants for change-making conversations before they arrive or even bring in a hybrid audience to increase the reach of your message at a live, in-person event. Welcome to the world of virtual summits, the planning of which can take just as much time as onsite, live meetings and events. What do you need to know before you begin planning your virtual events, and what best-in-class next practices can you employ to make your online meetings more engaging and learner-friendly? Join your hosts Kristi Casey Sanders and Jessie States for a series of interviews and conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts who will help you understand the whys and hows of online meetings, and how you can make the most out of your virtual experiences.

Learner Outcomes:

• Understand, and learn to harness, the power of online meetings to prepare your participants, reinforce learning or expand your reach.
• Discover best practices on how to engage online attendees and create unique experiences.
• Learn from case studies of virtual and hybrid events on how the experiences differ and how to create memorable moments online.

Our virtual line up will include the following esteemed guests and topics.

1. How To Create And Launch Your Virtual Summit In 90 Days with James Taylor, MBA, FRSA
2. Tech Specs: The Ultimate Guide to Digital Event Requirements with Steph Pfeilsticker
3. Breaking Through: Engagement Strategies for Digital Participants with Jeff Hurt
4. Easy Money: Sponsorship and Pricing Best Practices for Virtual Events with Patrick Reilly
5. Storytime: MPI’s Foray into Hybrid and Digital Event Production with Kristi Casey Sanders CMP, CMM, DES, HMCC

• Jeff Hurt, DES, Executive Vice President, Education and Engagement, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting

Storytime: MPI’s Foray into Hybrid and Digital Event Production

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Storytime: MPI’s Foray into Hybrid and Digital Event Production

Aug 1, 2019 8:00am ‐ Aug 1, 2019 8:00am

Identification: MPI Virtual Summit Segment 5

3 Clock Hours | Domain A: Strategic Planning

You want to further instill learning after a conference, prep your participants for change-making conversations before they arrive or even bring in a hybrid audience to increase the reach of your message at a live, in-person event. Welcome to the world of virtual summits, the planning of which can take just as much time as onsite, live meetings and events. What do you need to know before you begin planning your virtual events, and what best-in-class next practices can you employ to make your online meetings more engaging and learner-friendly? Join your hosts Kristi Casey Sanders and Jessie States for a series of interviews and conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts who will help you understand the whys and hows of online meetings, and how you can make the most out of your virtual experiences.

Learner Outcomes:

• Understand, and learn to harness, the power of online meetings to prepare your participants, reinforce learning or expand your reach.
• Discover best practices on how to engage online attendees and create unique experiences.
• Learn from case studies of virtual and hybrid events on how the experiences differ and how to create memorable moments online.

Our virtual line up will include the following esteemed guests and topics:

1. How To Create And Launch Your Virtual Summit In 90 Days with James Taylor, MBA, FRSA
2. Tech Specs: The Ultimate Guide to Digital Event Requirements with Steph Pfeilsticker
3. Breaking Through: Engagement Strategies for Digital Participants with Jeff Hurt
4. Easy Money: Sponsorship and Pricing Best Practices for Virtual Events with Patrick Reilly
5. Storytime: MPI’s Foray into Hybrid and Digital Event Production with Kristi Casey Sanders CMP, CMM, DES, HMCC

• Kristi C. Sanders, CMP, CMM, Senior Director of Community Engagement, MPI

Easy Money: Sponsorship and Pricing Best Practices for Virtual Events

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Easy Money: Sponsorship and Pricing Best Practices for Virtual Events

Aug 1, 2019 8:00am ‐ Aug 1, 2019 8:00am

Identification: MPI Virtual Summit Segment 4

3 Clock Hours | Domain A: Strategic Planning

You want to further instill learning after a conference, prep your participants for change-making conversations before they arrive or even bring in a hybrid audience to increase the reach of your message at a live, in-person event. Welcome to the world of virtual summits, the planning of which can take just as much time as onsite, live meetings and events. What do you need to know before you begin planning your virtual events, and what best-in-class next practices can you employ to make your online meetings more engaging and learner-friendly? Join your hosts Kristi Casey Sanders and Jessie States for a series of interviews and conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts who will help you understand the whys and hows of online meetings, and how you can make the most out of your virtual experiences.

Learner Outcomes:

• Understand, and learn to harness, the power of online meetings to prepare your participants, reinforce learning or expand your reach.
• Discover best practices on how to engage online attendees and create unique experiences.
• Learn from case studies of virtual and hybrid events on how the experiences differ and how to create memorable moments online.

Our virtual line up will include the following esteemed guests and topics.

1. How To Create And Launch Your Virtual Summit In 90 Days with James Taylor, MBA, FRSA
2. Tech Specs: The Ultimate Guide to Digital Event Requirements with Steph Pfeilsticker
3. Breaking Through: Engagement Strategies for Digital Participants with Jeff Hurt
4. Easy Money: Sponsorship and Pricing Best Practices for Virtual Events with Patrick Reilly
5. Storytime: MPI’s Foray into Hybrid and Digital Event Production with Kristi Casey Sanders CMP, CMM, DES, HMCC

• Patrick Reilly