Miguel Neves

Future Leaders Forum

o Jointly run by IMEX & MPI o We want you to join the industry o +4200 students (since 2003) o +70 Forums worldwide o Inform o Connect o Motivate

Future Leaders Forum

o You want = Best, most interesting and most rewarding future career o We want = develop, expand and protect the future of the industry by attracting the best and the brightest! o Make the most of this opportunity! http://imex-frankfurt.com/aboutfutureleadersforum.html

Global Emerging Leaders Group o Mission Statement = To provide leadership development for emerging industry professionals o Who can join? o MPI members o <35 years old & o < 5 years in industry

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) • The leading content-based organization for the meeting and events industry • Focus on career, education, opportunities and networking • 23,000 members in 80 countries • 2000 student members (400 in Europe)

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) • Education – Webinars – Research – Publications – Global Training – Newsletters

• Career – Jobs Database

• Connections – Member directory

• Events – WEC (St. Louis) – EMEC (Budapest)

• Assistance – Foundation Grants

Student Membership • • • • • • • • • • • •

Special rate of €40 Employment and Internship Opportunities Networking with peers and employers Full access to online resources MPI’s online One+ magazine Educational Opportunities Increased credibility Getting inside information on the industry Learn the lingo and ethics of the industry Increased visibility Build friendships and have fun!

Develop a professional referrals network

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Contact: Bianca Manteuffel Manager of Member Services, EMEA Phone: +352 26 10 36 10 24 Email: bmanteuffel@mpiweb.org Web: www.mpiweb.org