This is going to be a blast! Instead of kicking it off, this year we’re going to SPiN into summer at NYC’s coolest Ping Pong Lounge ... TONIGHT. Whether you play or not, come and mix with fellow members in one of the best subterranean spaces in the city. The venue will be providing heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine & beer to satiate everyone’s appetite. Their house DJ will spin reggae rhythms and other sounds of the summer.

Join your MPI Greater New York family as we head to Atlantic City for the 2016 edition of MPI's World Education Conference June 11-14. Register today using the code GRNY16 to let MPI Global know that you support your Greater New York Chapter and be entered in the chance to win free registration for an MPIGNY education event!

If you have any questions about attending MPI #WEC16, feel free to reach out to any members of your MPIGNY Board of Directors. In the meantime, take a look at this message from our MPI President & Chief Executive Officer, Paul Van Deventer about why you should attend!

Save the date of Monday, June 20 for the annual MPIGNY Genie Awards at the Gramercy Theater!

  

Please help us in recognizing the outstanding contributions made by our fellow planner and supplier members during the 2015-2016 MPIGNY year and submit a nomination for the 5th Annual MPIGNY Genie Awards.

 

The 25th Annual MPIGNY Hard Rock Café Golf Outing is only two months away and is quickly selling out. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this very special event on Wednesday, July 27 at Harbor Links.

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary, MPIGNY is extending complimentary registrations to the first 25 planners who sign up; first come, first served. If you're interested, please call or email Kathie Stapleton at kstapleton@mpigny.org or 914-762-1456. 

A few sponsorship opportunities and foursomes are still available, click here to register now. Lastly, we are looking for a few more prizes for our 50-50 raffle; already, we have Billy Joel tickets in a private suite at MSG, JetBlue tickets, hotel stays, etc. If you'd like to donate something, call or email Kathie Stapleton at kstapleton@mpigny.org or 914-762-1456.

What a great evening at the Residence Inn Times Square! Thanks to Andy Smith from Experient for your very interesting (and at many times, funny!) presentation on strategic sourcing.

And a huge thanks to our hosts at the Residence Inn for their warm hospitality and continued gratitude to Happening Photos for capturing the evening with these fantastic photos.

Mike Shea, executive director of South by Southwest (SXSW), will join MPI during the opening general session of the World Education Congress (WEC), June 11-14 in Atlantic City, N.J.He will discuss taking educated risks and offer advice about what rules need to be rewritten to ensure your events remain relevant. (MPI Blog)

Rooftop venues are a breath of fresh air for attendees who often spend all day in meeting rooms and conference centers. Unforgettable views, modern décor and flexible meeting spaces are sure to boost attendance and have participants buzzing about your event. With summer quickly approaching, this is the perfect opportunity for planners to take things to a whole new level. (Smart Meetings)

The meetings industry contributes billions to the economy, creates jobs and drives economic growth, yet there are many who still don’t understand the value that meetings bring to society. We recently interviewed Roger Rickard, founder of Voices in Advocacy, about what meeting professionals can do to make their voices heard and turn their passion for face-to-face events into real action. (Perspective)