Lead with Purpose

Growing Yourself |  Growing Others | Growing Our Industry

About The Event

Join MPI Greater Orlando for an inspiring afternoon focused on purposeful leadership and the influence we each have on those around us. Dr. Sarah Skidmore of The Leadership Hospital will explore how investing in our own growth equips us to develop others, strengthen our organizations, and move the meetings and events industry forward. The conversation continues with a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Skidmore, offering practical insights for leading with greater intention and impact.

EVENT OVERVIEW

  • Discover practical strategies for becoming a stronger, more purposeful leader. 
  •  Explore how personal growth strengthens teams, organizations, and the wider industry. 
  •  Engage with Dr. Sarah Skidmore and industry professionals during an interactive panel discussion. 
  •  Connect with meeting, hospitality, and event professionals from across Greater Orlando. 
  •  Celebrate the recipient of the MPI Greater Orlando Spark Award. 
  •  Give Back by supporting local teachers and students through the chapter’s Back-to-School Supply Drive. 
  •  Experience the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown during an optional hotel tour.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

Suggested donations include:

  • Backpacks 
  •  Spiral and composition notebooks 
  •  Folders 
  •  Pens and pencils 
  •  Crayons, markers, and colored pencils 
  •  Glue sticks 
  •  Highlighters 
  •  Scissors 
  •  Tissues 
  •  Hand sanitizer 
  •  Dry-erase markers 
  •  Calculators

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This program is designed for meeting and event professionals, hospitality leaders, industry suppliers, hotel and venue partners, chapter leaders, emerging professionals, and anyone responsible for developing people, strengthening teams, or influencing organizational culture.

ARRIVAL + PARKING

DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown
60 South Ivanhoe Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32804

Discounted self-parking is available to event attendees for $10 plus tax, reduced from the standard daily rate of $33.
Valet parking is available for $36 per day.

THANK YOU TO OUR VENUE SPONSOR

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

When + Where

August 27, 2026
11:00 AM-2:00 PM ET

Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Downtown
60 South Ivanhoe Blvd
Orlando, Fl 32804

Planner

MPI Greater Orlando Chapter
Education Committee

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