SEE YOU AT THE 4TH ANNUAL MEETS CONFERENCE!

Happy 2024 MPI New Jersey family! I hope your new year is off to a great start. The Education Committee has been hard at work putting together a fantastic program for the 4th annual MEETS Conference at Caesar’s in Atlantic City on March 4th and 5th. We are so excited about what we have in store – it is truly a must-attend event for planners and suppliers alike.

As many of you know, the 2022 MEETS Conference received the prestigious RISE Award for Innovative Education, a testament to our commitment to providing valuable insights and pushing the boundaries of what an industry event can offer. And we're not stopping there – we're determined to make the 2024 event even more special!

But what makes the MEETS Conference truly special is you – the vibrant community of professionals who bring energy, ideas, and passion to the event. We've been listening to your feedback, and we're excited to implement many of the ideas shared during our November event design education program. This is your conference, and we want to make sure it caters to your needs and expectations. Get ready for supplier-focused education, opportunities to recharge, and interactive sessions that go beyond the usual conference experience. We’re excited to bring you a lineup of subject matter experts who are nothing short of amazing, offering over 6 CEs. You’ll have plenty of time to network and visit our incredible supplier exhibitors too.

In a time when the meetings industry is evolving rapidly, we hope this conference will leave you reinvigorated and provide you with must-have information to stay ahead of the curve. And here's a little incentive to register early – the first 50 planner attendees will receive a complimentary sleeping room!

So, mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2024 MPI New Jersey MEETS Conference! We can't wait to see you there.

Learn more and register here!

Lindsay Plath, CMP

MPI New Jersey Chapter Director of Education

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4TH ANNUAL MEETS CONFERENCE

Register now for this Rise Award Winning program full of innovative education you cannot afford to miss!

Earn yourself 6 CE credits while enjoying a mix of learning and networking. We have an incredible line-up of impactful speakers ready to bring you invigorating sessions with out-of-the-box perspectives on how to plan meetings and more!

Reignite your passion as we kick off our program with a joy-energizer session by The Party Scientist, Jacques Martiquet, followed by how to build brand loyalty by Keynote Speaker, Johnny Cupcakes. A Goldmine session will then take place where you become the subject matter expert in a time of sharing and connecting with your peers on a variety of different topics.

We can't wait to MEET you in A.C.

Dates: Monday, March 4 & Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Location: Caesars Atlantic City

2100 Pacific Ave

Atlantic City, NJ 08401

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MEMBER MILESTONES:

Congratulations to our chapter members celebrating anniversaries with MPI this month:

38 Years

Janet Pickover, CMP Emeritus - JR Associates

21 Years

Kellie Cahill, CMP - Hilton New York Midtown

20 Years

Frank Fricano, CMP - Bridgewater Marriott

18 Years

Gail Brophy, CMP - Amicus Therapeutics

16 Years

Tracey Lane - The Lane Group, LLC

15 Years

Kristin Neglia, CIS, HMCC - Radisson Hotel Group Americas

11 Years

Lauren Francies-Nance, CMP - Nance Communications, Meetings & Events

4 Years

Gail Marrant, CMP - MedForce

3 Years

Janet Murphy-Stott, HMCC

2 Years

Michele Aponte - Premier Innovations

Donna Vitale-Schwartz - Caesars Entertainment - Atlantic City Region

Pam Chamberlain - Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City

Salvatore Mancuso

Jenna Paulo - Inspira Medical Centers, Inc.

Beth Surmont



1 Year

Brianna DeLuzio

Eunjoo Kang, CMP - Metropolitan State University of Denver

Karley Cassini - Royal Coachman Worldwide

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

Let's celebrate our newest members!

• Jennifer Biolsi
• Kristy Doherty, CMP - Global Meeting Group, LLC
• Nicole Kanacki, HMCC - The Lockwood Group
• Darlene Kuykendall - TenDot
• Daria Monti - Arch Insurance
• Heather Robinson
• Jocelyn Small - Pro-ficiency
• Jennifer Wigfield Kelly - Syneos Health
• Shawna Wilker, CMP - MJH Life Sciences

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Complete the Volunteer Interest Form today, and you will be contacted by our membership team to discuss the right opportunity for you!

MPI is all about creating community and these days, we have more opportunities to connect online than in person. So, let us hear from you and engage with MPI New Jersey's social media channels, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), to stay up to date on Chapter happenings! We look forward to hearing from you.