Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
4th Floor, Rooms 404-406
Online Registration is now Closed.
You can register onsite at Meydenbauer.
Successful events are about more than logistics, agendas, and room setups — they are intentionally designed to create engaging and memorable attendee experiences. Experience-first event planning focuses on the attendee journey, considering how programming, environment, flow, and interactions work together to support event objectives and enhance engagement.
During this session, our panel of experienced event professionals will share real-world examples of events that successfully put experience first. Through candid discussion and practical insights, panelists will explore how thoughtful design, strategic planning, and innovative execution can transform meetings and events into impactful experiences that resonate with attendees long after the event concludes.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the key principles of experience-first event design and their impact on attendee engagement and event success.
- Evaluate event elements, including programming, venue selection, event flow, and interactive experiences, to create a cohesive attendee journey.
- Assess opportunities to leverage destination and venue assets to create more engaging and memorable event experiences.
Elevate your visibility and connect with the region’s leading event professionals!
We are excited to invite you to participate in MPIWSC’s Marketplace Table Displays during our August education session — a high‑energy gathering designed to spotlight standout venues, products, and suppliers in our industry. This is your chance to put your brand directly in front of engaged meeting professionals who are actively seeking new partners and fresh ideas.
For an investment of $299, you’ll secure a dedicated display table and gain meaningful face‑to‑face time with attendees eager to discover what you offer. It’s one of the most effective ways to maximize your marketing budget while building relationships that can drive future business.
Our August program features a panel of industry experts exploring how experience‑first event design transforms ordinary meetings into memorable, high‑impact moments. This lunch session will be held on Wednesday, August 19, at the newly renovated Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, from 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Your Marketplace Table Partnership Includes:
- 6’ display table with tablecloth
- 2 complimentary registrations
- Dedicated pre‑ and post‑program networking time with attendees
- Attendee “passport” activity to drive engagement
- We ask each partner to donate a prize to be raffled off at the end of the program
- 90‑second on-stage elevator pitch before the featured speaker
- Logo and link on all event marketing materials
- Logo and link on the MPIWSC event and registration page
- One dedicated pre‑event social media post promoting your organization
- Recognition as a partner during the program
- Recognition in a post‑event social media post
Spaces are limited — reserve your table now and make the most of your marketing budget.
THANK YOU TO OUR MARKETPLACE TABLE VENDORS
AGENDA
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Registration, Networking & Marketplace
12:00 - 1:30 pm | Presentation & Lunch
1:30 - 2:00 pm | Networking and Marketplace Giveaways
REGISTRATION PRICING
In Person Cost:
MPI Planner Members: $50 / Early Bird $40
MPI Supplier Members: $60 / Early Bird $50
Non-member Planners: $70 / Early Bird $60
Non-member Suppliers: $80 / Early Bird $70
Students: $30
MPIWSC Past Presidents: $30
Marketplace - $299 (includes two registrations)
VIRTUAL Cost:
MPI Planner Members: $40 / Early Bird $30
MPI Supplier Members: $50 / Early Bird $40
Non-member Planners: $60 / Early Bird $50
Non-member Suppliers: $70 / Early Bird $60
Register by August 14 for Early Bird rates!
Registration includes the education program, reception, and possible eligibility for CEUs.
REFUNDS: In order to cancel your registration and receive a full refund for this event, MPIWSC must receive written notification of your cancellation within 7 days prior to the event. No-shows will be required to pay the full registration fee.
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
