Episode #49
Association Leaders from the Venue Side
Oct 14, 202629 minS6
IACC’s Mark Cooper and IAVM’s Trevor Mitchell in conversation about event venue trends, association challenges and more.
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EVENTalks by Meeting Professionals International
Hosted by Meeting Professionals International · arts · EN-US · 57 episodes
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About this Podcast:
EVENTalks is a place where meeting and event professionals can get updates on the latest in the meeting industry.
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Who hosts EVENTalks by Meeting Professionals International?
EVENTalks by Meeting Professionals International is hosted by Meeting Professionals International. The show has published 57 episodes to date.
What has EVENTalks by Meeting Professionals International covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Association Leaders from the Venue Side" (14 October 2026, 29 minutes), "Meeting Magic" (14 October 2026, 19 minutes), and "The human impact of events" (29 September 2026, 20 minutes).
How often does EVENTalks by Meeting Professionals International publish?
EVENTalks by Meeting Professionals International publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 57 episodes.
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Episode #53
Meeting Magic
Oct 14, 202619 minS7Amanda Morck, host of ADM Creative Group’s In Any Event podcast talks with WEC keynote Jon Dorenbos about leveraging magic as a tool for engagement and impact and the importance of authenticity.
Episode #55
The human impact of events
Sep 29, 202620 minS7From engagement and event design to leveraging tech tools and more, Melody Morrison shares how valuable events can be on a human level--and how industry professionals need to plan for those successes.
Episode #52
The State of Group Travel
Jun 26, 202636 minS7A discussion with Kevin Hinton from U.S. Travel on the current trends and challenges facing group travel and how event professionals can adapt for a more optimal future.
Episode #51
AI for events in 2026
May 20, 202641 minS6<p>Event professionals McNeel Keenan and Erin Bellwood share the ways they’re leveraging AI and how they see the tech impacting the industry now and in the future.</p>
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Episode #50
Event sustainability Takes Center Stage
Apr 24, 202632 minS6<p>Lauren Keiser and Lindsay Arell join host Michael Pinchera for a conversation exploring the latest trends driving eco-conscious planning, from waste reduction and carbon tracking to enhanced stakeholder engagement...
Episode #49
The Attendee Engagement Puzzle
Feb 27, 202639 minS6<p>Attendee engagement takes center stage with Andrea Yates and Mark Mallchok on the latest episode of MPI’s EVENTalks podcast.</p>
Episode #48
Event Journalists Sound Off
Jan 29, 202641 minS6<p>Journalists Tyler Davidson and Andrea Doyle share their experience and insight from decades of covering events, the impact of remote work and AI and what they'd like to see change in this industry.</p>
Episode #47
Looking ahead to 2026
Dec 19, 202523 minS6<p>Concluding our two-part series with Cvent’s Kelli Kopec and Maritz’ Steve O’Malley, this conversation explores event industry expectations and trends for 2026.</p>
Episode #45
Looking back on 2025
Nov 20, 202523 minS6<p>Event professionals from two of the biggest names in the industry—Cvent’s Kelli Kopec and Maritz’ Steve O’Malley—reflect on the year that was. </p>
Episode #44
For the lulz: A chat about DashCon 2
Oct 24, 202537 minS6<p>Simone Miller and Avis Petrie on creating a convention and cultural experience they’d want to attend. This conversation with the amateur, Gen Z event planners behind DashCon 2 is a testament to the interest and skill...
Episode #43
Appealing to tomorrow's event professionals
Sep 29, 202536 minS6<p>Caitlin Gaborow and Emily Dietrich discuss the challenges facing next-gen eventpros and what the industry must do to attract and keep new talent.</p>
Episode #42
Event design trends
Aug 28, 202544 minS6<p>Rachel Andrews and Michael Farrell share what they’re seeing in event design as well as the factors driving those trends.</p>
Episode #41
Event pros on gratitude, mental health
Jul 28, 202531 minS6<p>Andrea Driessen and MaryAnne Bobrow discuss the importance of focusing on well-being and giving thanks in the meeting and event industry.</p>
Episode #40
Event Tech
Jun 17, 202543 minS6<p>A conversation about the opportunities, challenges and excitement in event tech with Allyson Keenan from CVENT and Tammy Bradley from AV-CANADA.</p>
Episode #39
Making peace with uncertainty
May 23, 202558 minS6<p>Two event professionals—Tara Liaschenko and Molly Marsh—and author Maggie Jackson (“Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure”) explore the pitfalls and potential of uncertainty.</p>
Episode #38
Event Pro Spring Cleaning
Apr 28, 202533 minS6<p>Laura Kesselman and Leanne Calderwood discuss the importance of keeping your physical, digital and mental space organized.</p>
Episode #37
In Search of Mentors
Mar 19, 202531 minS6<p>Planners discuss the importance of person-to-person knowledge sharing and lifelong learning, while also offering advice on establishing mentor-mentee relationships.</p>
Episode #36
Impact of Anti-LGBTQ+ Directives on Event Pros
Feb 24, 202539 minS6<p>A heartfelt conversation with leaders from the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association on the importance of inclusivity for successful meetings and events, the detrimental impact of discriminatory mandates on event...
Episode #35
Planning for 2025 Event Trends
Dec 12, 202440 minS5<p>Courtney Stanley and Amani Roberts reflect on the legacy of 2024 and innovations they see impacting the meeting and event industry in the year to come.</p>
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