MPI Georgia

Today is International Youth Day!

Every meeting professional, event planner, and industry leader started somewhere. Behind every successful career is a first opportunity, a mentor who offered guidance, or a community that believed in someone's potential.

At MPI Georgia, we believe in supporting the next generation of event professionals by encouraging learning, fostering connections, and creating opportunities to grow.

Who made an impact on your career journey? Tag a mentor, professor, colleague, or leader who helped inspire you, you never know how much they'll appreciate hearing it. 💙

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Time to start packing, Camp Classic is almost here!

Here's your official Camp Classic packing list:

✔️ Business cards for making new connections
✔️ Camp spirit (required 😉)
✔️ Camp t-shirt, active wear, and comfortable shoes
✔️ Competitive energy (optional... but encouraged! 🏆)
✔️ Your MPI Georgia crew

We'll take care of the networking, games, giveaways, and unforgettable memories.

⛺ See you at Camp Classic in just 14 days!

The Best Part of MPI Georgia?

The People.

📸 by Devon Morgan McKenna

Happy National Book Lovers Day! 📚

Books can broaden our perspectives, spark new ideas, and inspire us to lead with greater empathy and understanding.

In the spirit of Lead with Love, MPI Georgia is celebrating the stories, insights, and authors who make an impact, including talented writers within our own community.

Did you know that Mitch Savoie Hill is also an author? In addition to sharing her voice through writing, she is a dedicated MPI Georgia volunteer leader, currently serving as Vice President of Membership for our chapter. Her contributions reflect the many ways our members bring creativity, knowledge, and leadership to our chapter and beyond.

What book has shaped the way you live, work, or lead? Share it with us in the comments!

Last Chance To Register!

🤖 AI is changing the workplace, but your greatest advantage is still YOU.

How do you lead, collaborate, and build meaningful connections in an AI-powered world?

Join MPI Georgia for an inspiring Leadership Webinar featuring Jenna Banks - emcee, keynote speaker, best-selling author, and audience engagement expert, as she explores The Human Advantage: Thriving in an AI-Powered World.

Drawing from conversations with hundreds of C-suite executives leading AI adoption, Jenna will share how the skills AI can't replace, such as emotional intelligence, collaboration, relationship-building, and leadership, are becoming more valuable than ever.

💡 You'll learn how to:
✔ Make better decisions alongside AI
✔ Build stronger relationships and inspire collaboration
✔ Develop the human skills that drive lasting business success

Hosted by Tamara Burton, COO of Event Audio Visual Services, Inc. (EAV), and MPI Georgia's Director of Leadership Development.

📅 8/11
⏰ 12:00 PM
🔗 Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6M_HEcyWR0eKL_nSGwjUBA #/registration

The future isn't about choosing between people and AI; it's about learning how to leverage both.

MPI Georgia Community Volunteer Opportunity!

Join your fellow MPI members as we give back to our community with a volunteer morning at Dunwoody Nature Center!

📅 Date: August 28, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive Dunwoody, GA 30338

👟What to Wear: Long sleeves are recommended, along with comfortable, closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor volunteer work.

What to Bring: A refillable water bottle.

We hope you'll join us for a rewarding morning of service, networking, and giving back to one of our local community treasures!

Spaces are limited, so sign up today.
https://dunwoodynature.app.neoncrm.com/forms/corporate-volunteer-form?opportunityId=133

❗Last Day for Early Bird Registration!

🏕️ Every camp has its characters...
The planner.
The competitor.
The social butterfly.

The one who shows up fully committed to the theme. 😉

As we gear up for The Classic: Camp Edition, we want to know...

✨ Which Camp Classic Camper Are You? ✨

Swipe through and find your camp personality, then tell us in the comments:
🔥 Camp Counselor
🏆 Competitor
🤝 Networker

No matter your camp style, there's a place for everyone at Camp Classic.

📅 August 25, 2026
📍 Roswell Junction

https://www.mpi.org/chapters/georgia/education-events/event/2026/08/25/default-calendar/mpi-classic-were-headed-to-summer-camp

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✈️ Headed to IMEX America this year? Make the most of every moment.

Whether you're attending for the first time or you're a seasoned IMEX pro, a little preparation can go a long way.

Join Tim Barrett and Jackie Beaulieu for an interactive webinar packed with practical tips to help you maximize your IMEX experience—from setting meaningful goals and building valuable connections to creating memorable exhibitor experiences and measuring success beyond lead counts.

💡 You'll learn how to:
✔ Maximize your networking, education, and appointments
✔ Better prepare your exhibit team and define success before the show
✔ Avoid common mistakes with insider tips and real-world lessons learned

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM ET

Bring your questions, experiences, and ideas—this is an interactive discussion designed for event professionals at every stage.

💬 The most successful IMEX participants don't just show up... they show up with a plan.

🔗 Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dNbFANDaT22BjYW0gS8IeQ

International Day of Friendship

Friendship has no borders.

From local communities to global events, shared experiences remind us how powerful connection can be. This year, Atlanta had the opportunity to welcome people from around the world, and moments like that reflect what our industry does best, bring people together.

On International Day of Friendship, we celebrate the relationships, collaborations, and communities that make our work meaningful.

Photos by Devon Morgan McKenna

July 2026 Shining Star Winner

🌟 Celebrating our July Shining Star! 🌟

At our July 21st Luncheon Educational Meeting at the Intercontinental Buckhead, MPI Georgia announced our July Quarterly Shining Star Award Winner. Erica McCoy with Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody is the winner! Erica serves as Strategic Events Liaison for the MarComm Committee.

Please join us in congratulating Erica for her dedication, service, and meaningful contributions to MPI Georgia. 💙