MPI Southern California Chapter

09/04/2026

A change of scenery can change the conversation.

Connecting the Dots at Palm Springs Surf Club offers the space to step outside the everyday, hear new perspectives, and reconnect with the people and ideas shaping our regional meetings and events community.

Expect an unexpected keynote from SongBlast, a timely regional update, and conversations that can spark better thinking, stronger collaboration, and renewed momentum.

September 16 | Palm Springs Surf Club

Fresh thinking flows. Connections follow.

Secure your spot before prices increase on September 9.

Register today: https://cvent.me/kbNkmQ?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=Facebook%2520Posts&utm_medium=Social

09/03/2026

The speaker misses a flight. The internet goes down. The weather changes the plan. Event professionals know the unexpected is part of the job, but how you respond can shape everything that happens next. This article explores practical ways to stay steady under pressure, lead your team through disruption, and recover once the crisis is over. Read the full story in the August issue of Scoop, plus more perspectives designed to help you navigate the work a little differently.

Read the August Scoop:https://www.mpi.org/docs/librariesprovider49/mpiscc-scoop/mpiscc-august-2026-scoop-newsletter.pdf

09/02/2026

Serious connections do not always have to happen in serious surroundings.

At Holey Moley Santa Monica, we are trading the expected event environment for one that makes it easier to relax, engage, and connect more naturally.

You will hear what is happening across our region, experience SongBlast’s unexpected take on collaborative listening, and spend time with the people who understand your work, your challenges, and your opportunities.

Come away with fresh perspectives, useful ideas, and relationships that extend well beyond the event.

September 15 | Holey Moley Santa Monica

Register now and join us for a more playful way to move your professional world forward.

Secure your spot before prices increase on September 9.

Register here: https://cvent.me/kbNkmQ?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=Facebook%2520Posts&utm_medium=Social

09/01/2026

Great events can look effortless from the outside, but that ease is usually the result of very different people bringing very different strengths to the table. This article looks at what makes teams truly effective, from trust and psychological safety to knowing when to lead, when to listen, and when to let someone else own the moment. Read the full article in the August issue of Scoop, along with more ideas on leadership, resilience, opportunity, and the people shaping our industry.

Read the August Scoop:https://www.mpi.org/docs/librariesprovider49/mpiscc-scoop/mpiscc-august-2026-scoop-newsletter.pdf

08/31/2026

The conversations that move our industry forward rarely happen from behind a screen.

This September, Connecting the Dots brings the MPISCC community together in three remarkable settings for fresh regional insights, an unexpected keynote experience, and the kind of face-to-face connection that can lead to stronger partnerships, smarter ideas, and new opportunities.

Choose the stop that works for you:

September 15 | Holey Moley, Santa Monica
September 16 | Palm Springs Surf Club
September 17 | AREA15, Las Vegas

One Roadshow. Three distinct experiences. Countless possibilities for what could come from being in the room.

Register now before the price increases on September 9.

Register here: https://cvent.me/kbNkmQ?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=Facebook%2520Posts&utm_medium=Social

08/27/2026

A new season of leadership is about to begin.

We’re proud to introduce the incoming 2027 MPISCC Board of Directors, a group of leaders who bring experience, perspective, generosity, and a genuine commitment to serving this community.

Board service is never just about a title. It is about showing up. Listening. Asking better questions. Making room for new voices. Supporting one another. And working together to move the chapter forward with intention.

This next board brings all of that, along with the kind of collaborative spirit that makes MPISCC special.

There is a great deal ahead, and this team is ready for it.

Meet the Next Chapter of MPISCC.

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

That’s the question at the heart of the new August issue of Scoop.

This month, we’re looking at some of the forces shaping how we work, lead, collaborate, and make decisions across the meetings and events industry.

Inside:
• The teams behind the moments, and what makes them truly work
• How to stay calm when the plan changes
• What gets a destination onto the short list now
• A great tech tool for marketing and productivity
• Why AI still needs human judgment to finish the work
• What can happen when you stop waiting for opportunity and create it
• Why culture may be one of the strongest competitive advantages an organization has

Plus, we’re celebrating the people who make this community what it is, including a new Be an MPI feature, member anniversaries, new members, and the partners who continue to support MPISCC.

The August issue of Scoop is out now.

Come see what’s moving things forward.

Read the August Scoop:https://www.mpi.org/docs/librariesprovider49/mpiscc-scoop/mpiscc-august-2026-scoop-newsletter.pdf

08/19/2026

Connecting the Dots is hitting the road this September.

Join MPI Southern California Chapter for the Fall Roadshow 2026 (2025 Rise Award Winner for Educational Excellence), featuring Pat Balder and Glen Everhart of SongBlast. Through music, humor and a highly interactive keynote, they’ll explore how better listening creates stronger partnerships, better collaboration, and bigger impact.

Plus, informative regional updates for you...

Three cities. Three opportunities to connect.

September 15 | Santa Monica
Venue to be announced

September 16 | Palm Springs Surf Club
Palm Springs

September 17 | AREA15
Las Vegas

We’re also excited to collaborate with our MPI Nevada colleagues at the final stop in Las Vegas as they prepare to launch their new chapter.

Register here: https://cvent.me/kbNkmQ?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=Facebook%2520Posts&utm_medium=Social