Sustainability has evolved from a request to a requirement for many meetings and events. At M&IW, we’re passionate about the environment and the people and communities we live, work, and do business in. Our Sustainability Champion, Donna Collins, has been instrumental in establishing M&IW as...
Incentive travel programs are an effective way to connect, motivate, and engage participants while delivering unforgettable experiences and maximizing your return on investment. While group travel programs have long been a staple of the incentive industry, individual incentive travel (IITs) are becoming increasingly popular as...
Originally published on April 23, 2020. Updated on March 6, 2025. Meetings & Incentives Worldwide (M&IW) is honored to be a trusted certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the WBDC-Chicago, a regional certifying partner of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) for more than ten...
Virtual events continue to be a staple of an organization’s event portfolio, and they have the potential to create a sense of community and connection similar to in-person events. Virtual event technology features and capabilities continue to grow, but it’s fair to acknowledge that virtual events...
Jessica Nyirimana, Project Manager, Attendee Experience, is attending International Confex 2025 on behalf of Meetings & Incentives Worldwide. Held in London on 26–27 February 2025, International Confex brings together industry pioneers, innovative suppliers, and top-tier speakers to shape the future of events. With 200+ exhibitors and...
M&IW’s meeting and event planners believe in the power of human connection, so much so that it’s the theme of our 2025 M&IW Summit. Our signature event, taking place this August, always explores the latest trends and best practices in the meetings, events, and incentives...
At M&IW, we believe in the power of human connection. In fact, that’s our theme for the 2025 M&IW Summit! Events centered around building relationships resonate the most with attendees and leave a positive, lasting impression. While virtual events still have their place and come...
Making decisions based on business intelligence (BI) and data analytics is a major business advantage, and that extends to meetings and events programs. Intent Strategy Group, M&IW’s division for SMM and related technology initiatives, recommends a clear first step for organizations looking to step up...
Originally published on January 23, 2023. Updated on January 27, 2025. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Across the meetings and events industry, there has been a push to better understand and recognize human trafficking. Many abductions and cases of abuse take place where we...
M&IW recently hosted our first LinkedIn Live event: 2025 Event Technology Trends. Hosts Chip Begley, Director of Event Technology, and Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, WMEP, Sr. Manager of Strategic Partnerships, Event Technology, unpacked the key event technology trends for 2025, sharing practical examples, tips, and...