EMEC İstanbul Showcases Innovation and Immersive Learning in the Heart of Türkiye at MPI's 36th Signature European Event

Meeting Professionals International(MPI), the world's largest global meeting and event industry association, hosted its European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC) İstanbul, delivering a unique experience for meeting planners centered on innovation, collaboration and immersive education. Held at İstanbul Lutfi Kirdar International Convention & Exhibition Center, the 36th edition of EMEC continued its legacy of exceptional event design, bringing together approximately 250 industry...

İstanbul, 26/02/2025 (informazione.it - comunicati stampa - economia)

Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world's largest global meeting and event industry association, hosted its European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC) İstanbul, delivering a unique experience for meeting planners centered on innovation, collaboration and immersive education.
Held at İstanbul Lutfi Kirdar International Convention & Exhibition Center, the 36th edition of EMEC continued its legacy of exceptional event design, bringing together approximately 250 industry professionals together from across Europe and beyond for high-level networking, industry-leading education and hands-on learning journeys that provided real-world insights into İstanbul's vibrant business and cultural landscape.

MPI's EMEC is uniquely crafted by Europeans, for Europeans (and their global peers) ensuring that the content and experiences align with the needs of the region's event professionals. This year's event delivered the following.

One of EMEC's signature experiences, the Learning Journeys, took attendees beyond traditional conference rooms and into the heart of İstanbul's rich cultural and business environment. These hands-on experiences allowed participants to explore real-world event strategies in action, including:

EMEC İstanbul featured a diverse education program, with more than 25 sessions covering critical topics in three tracks—technology, event design and people—including the following.

Attendees had the opportunity to earn professional development clock hours, furthering their professional development with expert-facilitated discussions, workshops and case studies.

The Opening Reception set the stage for connection, allowing attendees to experience the historic and modern influences of İstanbul, while the Rendezvous Closing Celebration provided a lively celebration to the conference in support of the MPI Foundation hosted at the CVK Park Bosphorus.

Since its inception in 1984, the MPI Foundation (MPIF) has distributed €14.4 million to the industry, every MPI chapter, and over 25,000 individual members and non-members.  

This week, more than 20 individuals from across the globe were awarded scholarships to attend EMEC Türkiye.

“We are proud EMEC İstanbul has once again set a new standard for immersive, impactful education in the European events industry,” said Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO. “By integrating experiential learning, hands-on exploration, and innovative session design, we've created an event that not only educates but truly transforms how attendees approach their work. As the premier event for European meeting and event professionals, EMEC continues to evolve and inspire, ensuring its place as a must-attend gathering for industry leaders.”
The 2026 EMEC host city will be announced this summer. For updates on future EMEC programming, visit  https://www.mpi.org .

Link to official event images: https://www.butino.nl/EMEC2025  
Credit: Jan Buteijn or his company Butino (Instagram: @ButinoContentBureau)