Redesigned MPI WEC Expands Hosted-Buyer Program, Other Twists

For the first time at its World Education Congress, Meeting Professionals International will not hold a traditional trade show, but will have an expanded hosted-buyer program as well as other new initiatives that are aimed at giving suppliers more one-on-one time to conduct business with planners. The association is reporting 2,600 planner-supplier appointments already on the books for the Orlando show, which runs July 23–26.