The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association

Are you passionate about making a difference in the LGBTQIA2+ meetings and events industry? The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA) is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to join our committees and help shape the future of our organization. By volunteering, you will have the opportunity to connect with fellow industry professionals, contribute your unique skills and ideas, and play a vital role in advancing our mission of empowering LGBTQIA2+ meeting professionals. Learn more and Get Involved! ⭐ 🔗 https://buff.ly/3Yh5uts

The LGBT Meeting Professionals organization (LGBT MPA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our board of directors. As a board member, you will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of our organization which includes education for diverse audiences, enhancing partner relations, member growth and engagement, and advocacy to further our mission of connecting, empowering, and advancing the events community through LGBT+ advocacy, education, research, idea exchange, and networking. Learn more and Apply Today! 🏳️🌈 🔗 https://buff.ly/3BUgwxc

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the LGBT MPA IMEX24 Networking Reception at The Velvet Lounge at the Luxor Las Vegas this Tuesday! Members, friends and colleagues got together to network, collaborate, and celebrate. It's been an incredible week in Vegas. We are thrilled to see the energy and support surrounding LGBT MPA and we are so excited about the future! Stay involved at buff.ly/3VM6IgM ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🩵 🩷 🤎 🖤 #IMEX2024 #IMEXAmerica #LGBTMPA #meetingprofs #eventsindustry

Congratulations to LGBT MPA Chair Elect, Gary Murakami, GTP, GLP, CMP-Fellow, CMM, DES, who received the 2024 Pacesetter Award from the Events Industry Council this week at IMEX America. We are so proud of you and grateful for your leadership! #IMEXAmerica #EIC #EICawards #LGBTMPA

News Release: LGBT Meeting Professionals Association Announces New Strategic Priorities LGBT MPA’s new strategic priorities were developed directly from member, annual partner, nonmember, and key stakeholder feedback, and are aligned with the mission, vision, bylaws, membership opportunities, and annual partnerships that were released on April 9, 2024. To ensure diverse representation, the LGBT MPA Board of Directors, Champion partners, and key industry stakeholders collaborated during a two-day retreat, facilitated by their executive director, to determine the future of the organization. Read the full press release: https://buff.ly/3BtUukx Review the new strategic priorities: https://buff.ly/4eNQIRw #LGBTMPA #MeetingProfs #LGBTQIA2+ #IMEX2024 #IMEXAmerica #EventsIndustry #PressRelease

It's time to get your ticket for the LGBT MPA IMEX24 Networking Reception at The Velvet Lounge at the Luxor Las Vegas! You don't want to miss our biggest event of the year. Register now to join us on Tuesday, October 8! 🔗 https://buff.ly/3Xaewrt A Special Thank You to our Event Partners: 🌈 Visit Atlantic City 🌈 Visit Charlotte 🌈 MGM Resorts #LGBTMPA #IMEX2024 #IMEXamerica #meetingprofs #eventsindustry #LGBTQIA2+

Who is attending MPI Smart Monday at IMEX? Join us for our session "Approaching Meetings from a Non-Binary Perspective" Learn how to foster a more inclusive environment that respects and affirms non-binary identities in professional and communal settings. Receive an introduction to essential terminology, discuss the importance of intersectionality in the LGBTQ+ community, and gain practical strategies for creating inclusive meeting spaces. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️✨❤️🤝 #LGBTMPA #IMEXAmerica #IMEX2024 #meetingprofs #eventsindustry #eventseducation #allarewelcome

Mark your IMEX calendars! LGBT MPA presents "Leading With Authenticity" on Wednesday, October 9th. In this engaging panel, senior LGBTQ+ professionals from the meetings and events industry will share how embracing their authentic selves has shaped their successful careers. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how industry leaders navigate their journeys—highlighting best practices, lessons learned, and the potential pitfalls of staying true to personal values while thriving in a competitive industry. Panelists will offer practical advice for both planners and suppliers looking to create fulfilling, meaningful careers by leading with authenticity. See you in Las Vegas! And, don't forget to register for the LGBT MPA IMEX24 Networking Reception on October 8th at the Luxor. 🌈 🔗 https://buff.ly/3Xaewrt #LGBTMPA #IMEXAmerica #IMEX2024 #meetingprofs #eventsindustry #eventseducation

Great news, you're invited to the LGBT MPA IMEX24 Networking Reception at The Velvet Lounge at the Luxor Las Vegas! You don't want to miss our biggest event of the year. Register now to join us on Tuesday, October 8! 🔗 https://buff.ly/3Xaewrt A Special Thank You to our Event Partners: 🌈 Visit Atlantic City 🌈 Visit Charlotte 🌈 MGM Resorts #LGBTMPA #IMEX #IMEXamerica #meetingprofs #eventsindustry #LGBTQIA2+

Have you met Ted? Ted Bradpiece currently serves as the LGBT MPA Secretary/Treasurer. Ted is the President and Owner of Explorer Travel Services and has been in the Events Industry for 20 years. "I am on the LGBT MPA Board to help move the organization forward and come out as the preeminent source for the community." "We need to be having the tough conversations, like do you boycott or work with local organizations to make your point? LGBT MPA is coming into our own as the organization that truly cares about the community." Fun Fact! I love to travel....every opportunity I get, but especially to Japan and Israel.