EVENTalks by Meeting Professionals International
EVENTalks is a place where meeting and event professionals can get updates on the latest in the meeting industry.
EVENTalks by Meeting Professionals International
Latest Episodes
The human impact of events
From 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.
The Art of Recognition
Brian Ludwig (Cvent) and Timothy Gunn (MPI) discuss the trends, nuance and perception of awards and recognition events—including first-hand examples from their own experiences.
The State of Group Travel
A 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.
AI for events in 2026
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.
Event sustainability Takes Center Stage
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 and data management.