REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Meeting Name

MPI-CAC Fall Knowledge Share

Organization Profile

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is celebrating 40 years as a strong and diverse community of meeting and business event professionals and is the world’s largest association for the $263 billion meetings and events industry. With more than 21,000 members representing 86 countries belonging to 71 chapters and clubs worldwide, MPI’s Mission is to make its members successful by building human connections through knowledge/ideas, relationships and marketplaces. As the industry has grown and gained prominence, MPI has been at the forefront of providing content, research and business connections enhancing the performance of its members. MPI celebrates its community of planners, suppliers, students, faculty and various professionals whose leadership, camaraderie and connections are the backbone of the organization.

With approximately 900 members, the Chicago Area Chapter of MPI, established in 1976, is one of the largest chapters of MPI. In addition to its distinction in terms of membership size, dedication and involvement, the chapter is also one of the founding chapters and rich with industry history. For more information, visit www.mpicac.org.

Meeting Purpose

Knowledge Share: Afternoon roundtable discussion for area meeting and event professionals (suppliers and planners).

MPI-CAC would like to hold this event in late August or early September 2016 on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

Critical Decision Elements

v  Complimentary function space.

v  Complimentary food and beverage.

v  Complimentary audio visual.

HOST BENEFITS

The host venue will serve as backdrop for this event, resulting in the opportunity to showcase their venue and services to key decision-makers from the Chicagoland meeting and events industry and beyond. Please review the MPI-CAC Sponsorship Levels for more information on the benefits of becoming a partner with the chapter. All the details can be found at MPI-CAC Sponsorship Opportunities

Desired Location

v  Downtown Chicago Location

Historic Locations

The properties below sponsored recent MPI-CAC educational events.

Dates: Month & Year / Venue Name / Location / Type
Nov. 13, 2012 / Freeman and The Meadows Club / Chicago and Rolling Meadows / Knowledge Share
April 4, 2013 / Morton’s Steakhouse / Chicago and Rosemont / Knowledge Share
April 30, 2014 / Courtyard Downtown / Chicago / Knowledge Share
August 2014 / Adler Planetarium / Chicago / Knowledge Share/Pecha Kucha
October 30, 2014 / Summit Executive Center and Maggiano’s Oak Brook / Chicago and Oak Brook / Knowledge Share
April 2015 / Fairmont Chicago / Chicago / Knowledge Share/Meeting Wellness
August 2015 / US Cellular Conference and Learning Center / Chicago / Knowledge Share/Pecha Kucha
January 2016 / CSz Comedy Theater / Chicago / Knowledge Share/60 Tips in 60 Minutes

Tentative Schedule of Events

(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Preferred)

Day / Time / Function / # ppl / Set-Up / Sq. Ft.
Start / End
Late Aug/Early Sept 2016 / 3:30pm / 4:00pm / Registration
4:00pm / 5:00pm / Knowledge Share Meeting / 50-75 / Rounds (or other creative setup to encourage interaction) / 1500
5:00pm / 6:00pm / Networking / 50-75 / Reception

Food and Beverage Requirements

v  Light Break in Meeting Room.

v  Appetizers and Drinks at Networking Reception (2 alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks per person)

Audio Visual Requirements (AV NEEDS ARE TENTATIVE)

v  LCD Projector, Screen, Lectern/Podium, Wireless Mic

SET-UP REQUESTED

v  Tables for Registration

v  Either Crescent Rounds or Rounds depending on the format

v  Podium

SPECIAL CONCESSIONS REQUESTED

v  Complimentary function space.

v  Complimentary food and beverage.

v  Complimentary audio visual.

v  Complimentary internet access.

Please submit proposals or questions to:

Brooke at


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