MPI Ottawa

Have you seen latest articles shared in News & Views by our awesome volunteer members? Take a peek into MPI Ottawa's newsroom to catch up on our chapter events, industry news and trends, our amazing members, and more here: https://www.mpi.org/chapters/ottawa/newsandviews Some of the great articles ready for your eyes:... - What you missed at our MPI Virtual AGM by April Haggart - 2020 Prix Prestige Awards: An elegant virtual success by Bruce Landry - News Around Town November/December 2020 by Disa-marie Cameron - Solving a Virtual Networking Challenge by Melanie Hudson - January 2021 President's Message by Nancy Bradshaw Want to write for News & Views? Email [email protected] to learn more!

Register Today! On Thursday, February 25th, 2021 from 12:30-2:30 pm, join your fellow #MPI Ottawa members and industry specialists via Zoom for the 2021 Roundtables: Lessons for WEC. Each table will be led by an industry specialist who attended WEC and will feature a topic which the expert feels well-versed and ready to lead through dynamic discussions. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in two round table discussions/lessons from WEC. ... Event Schedule: 12:30 - 12:45 Welcome/Opening Remarks 12:45 - 1:25 Roundtable Topic #1 1:30 - 2:10 Roundtable Topic #2 2:10 - 2:15 Closing Remarks 2:15 - 2:30 Optional Networking Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect in smaller groups, on current topics, and share best practices! For more details and to register visit: https://www.mpi.org//def/2021-roundtables-lessons-from-wec #MPIOttawa #virtualevents #WEC

February is the month of love and if not for COVID, in-person Meet Week. We may not be able to gather for our annual Charity Auction and Dinner but MPI Ottawa still wants to make a contribution. Here is where YOU come inyou MATTER! So, the chapter has generously decided to donate $2 for every person that shows up to our DIY Networking session on February 11 (4:00 - 5:00 pm EST). The charity that will be receiving our donations will be the @(tag)Ottawa Food Bank who has seen... a surge in usage due to pandemic layoffs. So come for the donation and stay for the networking! Get the details to join us for the February Member DIY here: https://www.mpi.org//default-calend/mpi-ottawa-january-diy #MPIOttawa members have always been a philanthropic bunch. Enjoy this throwback photo from 2018 of some of our awesome volunteers from the Community Outreach Sub-Committee (Cindy Gascon, Julie Bérubé, Courtney Jones and Diane Mongrain) who manned the phones at the Ottawa Food Bank headquarters for CBC Project Give. #eventprofs #meetingsindustry #MeetWeek #MPIOttawa

The planning has been set for the next MPI DIY and we have some exciting news! So this month (if there was no COVID) would be Meet Week with CSAE’s Tete a Tete and our chapter would be hosting our annual gala where we would be raising money for our preferred charities. Even in this hard time that our industry is facing, charities need us now more than ever. Therefore, the chapter has generously decided to donate $2 for every person that shows up to our February 11th DIY (4:00 PM EST). The charity that will be receiving our donations will be the Ottawa Food Bank who has seen a surge in usage due to pandemic layoffs. Come out and interact with MPI Ottawa members and support a good cause!

Our friends at @MPIToronto are hosting a great session and we thought we'd share it with you! It’s time to take your events to the next level. Act now to proactively create an inclusive world for all. Join #MPITO and Diane Longboat, Tuesday Johnson-MacDonald, and Kareen Aristide on Feb 10 to learn how you can design inviting and inclusive environments for your #meetings and #events. Register Now - https://qoo.ly/3aed9z

Your story deserves to be heard. BECOME A COMMUNITY KEYNOTES SPEAKER AT THE EVENT 2021. At live events, there is much to be learned during sessions, but there is, even more, to learn from peers. The problem is, peers usually aren't on the 'big stage'; they're sitting in the audienceuntil now!... Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gD5q-B7 and submit an application by Feb 3rd to become a Community Keynotes Speaker at the EVENT: https://lnkd.in/gMNSaEN #theeventMPI #SWS21 #hospitalitystrong #eventprofs

Last night's #MPI Ottawa Escape Night was so much fun! A special thank you to our sponsor Escape Manor who brought us this fun, virtual escape room experience! To learn more about our sponsor or book your own escape room adventure, visit their website, www.escapemanor.com. #MPIOttawa #VirtualEvents #EscapeNight

Please join us in celebrating December’s #MPIOttawa Membership Anniversaries! We are so grateful that you are a part of the MPI Ottawa Chapter. We appreciate your engagement and support. You can look forward to this next monthly anniversary feature in January! #MPIOttawa #Membership #Anniversary #Thankful

#MPI Ottawa has teamed up with Escape Manor to bring you a virtual escape room for you and 3 friends to work together to solve! Join your fellow detectives for MPI Ottawa’s Escape Night on Thursday, January 28th, 2021 from 5:00-6:30pm via Zoom. Stay tuned for more details!... #MPIOttawa #EscapeManor #escaperoom #myottawa

***UPDATE*** The Events Industry Council (EIC) announced recently that due to the challenges 2020 has presented event professionals, they have updated their CMP reinstatement policy. 1. EIC has extended the window for CMP recertification. Typically, if a CMP missed the 31 December 2020 deadline, they would be no longer certified and not able to use the CMP marks or digital badge. However, EIC is allowing CMP members to reinstate their certification without taking the ex...am if they apply for reinstatement before 11:59PM on 31 December 2021. 2. EIC has froze the recertification fee at $225 USD this year and will continue to do so until December 31, 2020. After that, the fee will reinstate at $375 USD. Aside from MPI Ottawa chapter events and events through MPI HQ, EIC is also offering additional continuing education opportunities through their knowledge hub. If you have any questions, please reach out to the recertification team at EIC at [email protected] or visit https://www.eventscouncil.org//Curren/Recertification-Tips #MPIOttawa #CMP #Events

CALLING ALL SPEAKERS - 2021 Programming: Request for Proposals Are you ready to: inspire Learning, Network with Meeting Professionals, and Gain Inspiration, virtually, with a global community? The Request for Proposals and bilingual online submission form is now available! The submission deadline is January 7, 2021 and we will notify you by January 29, 2021. Learn more: https://the-event.us20.list-manage.com/track/click... Please contact (Leslie Wright, [email protected]) if you have any questions regarding a possible submission. More gifts to come in January the EVENT will announce registration details in the New Year. Happy Holidays from the EVENT team! #SWS21 #MPIOttawa #TheEVENT #VirtualEvent

Snow happens, but we would hate for you to be ice-olated! It’s not too late to get your ticket to this year’s #MPIOttawa Festive Dinner tomorrow, the 25th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Put on some slippers, put on your fluffiest sweater and join for as we Eat, Drink and Be Cozy. Register: https://bit.ly/37UsHsJ... If you’ve registered, be sure to check your email for the ingredient list so that your can follow along with Chef Turcot for dinner or save for another day! #MPIOttawa #FestiveDinner #VirtualEvents

Today’s pandemic is leading to a different tomorrow, and that includes events. We welcomed fellow Meetings and Events Professionals on December 9th from 12:30 to 2:00pm as #MPIOttawa demystified what goes on behind the scenes of hybrid and virtual events. We watched as Brian Johnston, National Director of Creative Innovation at Encore takes us through the actual work and equipment that goes into connecting virtual and in-person so seamlessly. Following, you will get to enjoy ...a moderated a discussion to lift the mist on the ins & outs of hybrid event planning, and the weathered challenges and bright moments from our panel’s experiences. We were joined by an expert panel with experience in hybrid event design: - Brad Alford, VP Business Development ISI Live - David Dugas, President D.E. Systems Ltd - Robert Gordon, VP Software Development D.E. Systems - Jess Poon, Events and Logistics Coordinator Canadian Cardiovascular Society

Are you up for the challenge? Registration is still open! 17:00 17:05 Welcome and Event Kickoff... 17:05 17:20 | Wine Tasting with Peller's Sommelier 17:20 18:05 | Cooking with Executive Chef Patrick Turcot from the Shaw Centre 18:05 18:35 | Eating Dinner in Breakout Rooms 18:35 18:55 | Group Game / Activity 18:55 19:10 | Wrap Up Attire: Casual & Cozy See the recipe, collect your ingredients and get your tickets here: https://www.mpi.org///default-calendar/festive-dinner-2020 #MPIOttawa #FestiveDinner #VirtualEvents

Registration is now open for #MPIOttawa’s Demystifying the Behind-the-Scenes Education event! Join us on December 9th from 12:30-2:00pm via Zoom for an audio visual presentation by Brian Johnston, National Director of Creative Innovation at Encore as he takes us through the actual work and equipment that goes into connecting virtual and in-person so seamlessly. Followed by a discussion to lift the mist on the ins & outs of hybrid event planning, and the weathered challeng...es and bright moments from our panel’s experiences. Hear from our expert panelists with experience in hybrid event design: Brad Alford, VP Business Development ISI Live David Dugas, President D.E. Systems Ltd Robert Gordon, VP Software Development D.E. Systems Jess Poon, Events and Logistics Coordinator Canadian Cardiovascular Society Dress: Business Casual Registration: $30 for members and $40 for non-members. When registering, please enter any event or set up questions you may have to guide the discussion! Register today: https://www.mpi.org//otta/education-events/upcoming-events #MPIOttawa #virtualevents #education

The cook-along recipe for the Festive Dinner is now available! Don't worry - we know French cuisine words like 'duck confit' and 'roulade' can sound scary but Chef Patrick Turcot from the Shaw Centre will be there guiding us each step of the way with expert tips. Read the recipe, collect your ingredients before November 25 and get ready for a great evening of food and festive fun! Registration is still open! Check out the recipe and get your tickets here: ... https://www.mpi.org///default-calendar/festive-dinner-2020 #MPIOttawa #VirtualEvents #FestiveDinner

If you haven’t snagged your ticket to the upcoming Festive Dinner on November 25 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. you’ll be sorry if you miss this one! We’ve got great prizes to give away during some festive games and challenges! Members: $20... Non-Member: $25 Student: $15 Table: $150 Join us to sleigh hello to 2021 and get your ticket today: https://bit.ly/37UsHsJ #MPIOttawa #FestiveDinner #VirtualEvent

Join us in celebrating November’s #MPIOttawa Membership Anniversaries! We are thankful for you being part of the MPI Ottawa Chapter. We appreciate your engagement and support. You can look forward to this next monthly anniversary feature in December. What’s your favorite MPI Ottawa memory? Comment below!... #MPIOttawa #Membership #Anniversary #Thankful