Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide. Founded in 1972, MPI provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry.
MPI has a global community of 60,000 meeting and event professionals including 15,000 engaged members. It has nearly 70 chapters and clubs, with members in more than 70 countries worldwide.
People everywhere are working together in new ways to create a more just and equitable world within their organizations, their communities, and beyond. At IISC, we build the collaborative capacity of individuals, organizations, and networks to accelerate social change.
For nearly 30 years, weโve worked with thousands of partners to advance racial equity and social justice by modeling, practicing, and teaching the skills and tools of collaboration.
Our approach is rooted in three essential lenses:
๐ Building power, pursuing equity, ensuring inclusion
๐ Leveraging networks for social change
๐ Harnessing love as a force for social transformation
Through our consulting services and workshops, we strengthen the ability of people and organizations to work together more effectively, whether designing equitable decision-making processes, facilitating powerful convenings, or building cross-sector coalitions for systemic change.
We know that transformational change happens when those most impacted have a seat at the table. Thatโs why we are committed to supporting grassroots leaders, organizations, and networks in shaping the policies and decisions that affect their lives and communities.
By fostering collaboration with purpose, we help shift systems so that historically oppressed communities gain an equitable share of power and resources, enabling them to thrive, lead, and drive lasting change.