MPI Upstate New York

05/11/2026

Happy Belated Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers and caregivers in our MPI community and throughout the meetings and events industry. 💐

Your leadership, creativity, resilience, and dedication inspire us every day — both professionally and personally. Thank you for all that you do to bring people together and create meaningful experiences.

05/06/2026

Viva Cinco came to life in full color last night 🌈✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the MPI Upstate NY Chapter 2026 Annual Gala & Awards—what an unforgettable celebration!

A special thank you to Smile Lounge Interactive for capturing all the vibrant moments 📸

✨ View all event photos here: https://bit.ly/49gFLaI

Don’t forget to tag us when you share your favorites!

A Full Suite Of Photo Booth Services And Solutions To Industry And Private Parties Alike. Entertaining, Engaging, High-Quality Photo Experiences Await!

05/06/2026

Thank you again to all our sponsors, Gala co chairs Kessa Cooper & Rosemary Whelan, Board, volunteers, HGI Troy staff, and members who made tonight possible!! And Congratulations again to our 2026 award winners. 🥳

04/28/2026

🎉 The countdown is ON… just 7 days to go! 🎉

We are looking forward to celebrate in full color at Viva Cinco: A Celebration in Living Color with MPI Upstate New York!

Join us on May 5, 2026 for an unforgettable evening filled with connection, celebration, and recognition. From a festive cocktail hour to an inspiring awards dinner, this is your chance to honor the incredible leaders and rising stars who make our meetings and events community shine!

✨ Expect vibrant energy
✨ Meaningful moments
✨ Reconnecting with peers & partners

📍 Hilton Garden Inn Troy
⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

This isn’t just a gala—it’s a night to celebrate you!

We look forward to seeing you there!! 💃🕺

04/22/2026

04/18/2026

We are excited to announce 📣 our 2026 Gala Award recipients:

Planner of the Year - Kristina Catrambone

Partner of the Year - Shannon Licygiewicz

Industry Leader - Tillie Youngs

Volunteer of the Year - Carrie Laney

Rising Star - Lita Keller

Join us at the Hilton Garden Inn Troy May 5 to Celebrate this amazing group of ladies 🤩

04/15/2026

Our webinar originally scheduled for April 27 has been postponed.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We’re working to confirm a new date and will share updates with you soon.

Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to connecting with you soon! 🙏

04/08/2026

🎉 Celebrate with MPI Upstate New York at our most vibrant event of the year!

Join us on May 5, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn Troy for an unforgettable evening of color, connection, and celebration. In honor of Global Meetings Industry Day, we’ll kick things off with a festive cocktail hour followed by an inspiring awards dinner recognizing the outstanding leaders and rising stars in our chapter.

✨ Expect a lively atmosphere
🤝 Reconnect with colleagues and industry partners
🏆 Celebrate excellence in our community

This is more than a gala—it’s a celebration of the people who make our meetings and events industry thrive.

🌺 Viva Cinco: A Celebration in Living Color 🌺
🗓️ May 5, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Hilton Garden Inn Troy
235 Hoosick St, Troy, NY

Event Schedule:
🍸 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Cocktail Hour
🍽️ 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Awards Ceremony & Dinner

👉 Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/88b21a5f-5075-4564-8882-91fe333751d0/summary

✨ Join us for a night to shine!

04/03/2026

Upcoming webinar this month! Details to come! Event page here: https://bit.ly/41QNCYl

04/02/2026

Registration link here: https://bit.ly/3Pe1sBn
Can't wait to see you there! 🌶️💃🥳🎶🎉