Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has announced its 2009 conference dates and locations, with North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia all set to host conferences.

“2009 will be another inspiring and elevating year for MPI members with events in Atlanta, Torino, Abu Dhabi, Salt Lake City and a new location in Asia,” says Bruce MacMillan, CA, president and chief executive of MPI.

Something diferent: Georgia World Congress Centre
to host MeetDifferent

MeetDifferent
7-10 February, the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta.
MeetDifferent focuses on innovative meeting design, alternative learning strategies and emergent technologies from around the world. The spirit of this event is to challenge conventional thinking, allowing meeting professionals to test pioneering concepts in a risk free environment and apply the results in their native work environments to enhance business success.

European Meetings and Events Conference
1-3 March, Lingotto Conference Centre, Torino, Italy.
Italy welcomes MPI for its annual European Meetings and Events Conference.

Gulf Meetings and Events Conference
28-29 March, The Intercontinental, Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates.
MPI will attract many of the top meeting and event professionals to discuss educational, business and networking opportunities for the Gulf region.

World Education Congress
11-14 July, Salt Lake City.
Known also for its environmental beauty and commitment to sustainability, Salt Lake City will be the ideal backdrop for the 2009 World Education Congress.

Asian Meetings and Events Conference
24-25 October, Singapore.
MPI unveils its first conference in Asia.

For further information on upcoming MPI events visit www.mpiweb.org.