Here's Why You Can't Afford To Miss theEVENT, September 7-9, 2025!
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theEVENT started in 2018 as a partnership between three MPI Chapters in Canada: MPI Toronto, MPI Ottawa, and MPI Montreal/Quebec. Designed to bring the Meeting & Convention industry together, theEvent delivers of-the-moment education and explores new ways for partners to bring their brands to life.
Reimagined each year to keep new ideas and perspectives at the forefront, theEVENT is built on the pillars of innovation, connection, and collaboration – all delivered in a truly engaging and impactful way.
Last year, MPI Global added it to their roster of signature events. Wow!
This year, theEVENT is being hosted outside of the original three chapters’ cities for the first time ever - in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This unique destination matches theEVENT’s spirit as an unconventional convention of national scope. On top of that, the local planners truly “get” what makes theEVENT stand out
The natural beauty of this, the gateway to Atlantic Canada, along with plentiful venues and services makes Fredericton an exciting choice, and here’s why:
- 🌿 Walkable Downtown & Waterfront Charm | Downtown Fredericton is tailor-made for conferences. With the Fredericton Convention Centre, key hotel partners, unique offsite venues, and the scenic Wolastoq / Saint John River all within a short stroll, delegates can move easily between sessions, social events, and riverside adventures.
- 🎉 Festival Vibes + Fall Perfection | September hits the sweet spot: crisp mornings, warm afternoons, and a packed event calendar. Harvest Music Festival immediately follows theEVENT, and with it there’s an unmistakable buzz in the air. MPI delegates will love the chance to mix business with culture.
- 🧑🤝🧑 Big Hospitality with Soul | Locals are welcoming, service partners are collaborative, and planners will appreciate that everyone is truly rooting for their success. It's personal here—and that’s uncommon. What better place to build connections with fellow MPI members?
Here’s a sneak peek at some of theEVENT’s programming – what we’re able to share so far - that make this the one you don’t want to miss in 2025:
Truly Canadian content:
- Mike Downie has been announced as the opening keynote speaker, and you can’t get much more Canadian than The Hip. He is the filmmaker behind TIFF documentary darling “The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal” and reconciliACTIONist co-founder of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, and you won’t want to miss his delivery!
- Check out the roster of great speakers and educational options!
A unique only-in-Fredericton experience…with Dali!
Learning Streams:
- Explore the area! Enjoy a gallery hop, a local Indigenous experience with bannock and tea by the fire, a “coffee crawl”, and more!
Blend business with leisure by adding time before or after to explore the city, province, or region!
- As theEVENT wraps, Harvest Music Fest begins - one of Canada’s largest outdoor festivals with exceptional local, national, and international talent.
- Fredericton is the gateway to New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada! Explore your nature wherever the open road takes you.
Engage with community! Support the MPI Foundation’s efforts to support MPI members with Club ‘Vous, hosted at Picaroons Roundhouse, and a CSR opportunity where you can leave Fredericton having made an impact.
- Don’t forget – scholarships are available to be applied for by planners and suppliers alike! Click HERE, scroll down to theEVENT, and submit today!
It’s easier and more economical to get to and from Fredericton than you may think! Use Google Flights to set flight price tracking notifications, and get the best deals and direct flights from Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal via Air Canada, Porter, or WestJet!
Create memories in a place that feels like home. Build connections within an organization that believes that when we meet, we change the world.
Sound fun? See you in Fredericton!
