Meetings & Incentives Worldwide

09/10/2026

Your meetings and events program generates valuable data, but is that data driving decisions?

Organizations that treat data as a strategic asset gain greater visibility, stronger governance, improved stakeholder alignment, and faster decision-making. Executive dashboards transform complex data into actionable insights that support business outcomes.

Read our blog post to learn more about the business benefits of executive dashboards from Intent Strategy Group's Angie Duncan Callaway and Laura Rog.

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Learn how executive dashboards improve meeting visibility, strengthen governance, optimize spend, and turn data into actionable intelligence.

09/09/2026

Meet the experts behind our upcoming LinkedIn Live, Creating Data-Driven Roadmaps for High-Impact Meetings and Events.

Join M&IW's Intent Strategy Group consultants:
👋 Linsey Giant, Principal Consultant
👋 Laura Rog, Lead Business Intelligence Consultant
👋 Bridget Wagner, Principal Consultant

Together, they'll share practical approaches to aligning meetings programs with business objectives, measuring what matters, and demonstrating strategic value through data-informed decision-making.

Reserve your spot today 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04x1ryT0

09/04/2026

In case you missed it, registration is now open for our upcoming LinkedIn Live:

Creating Data-Driven Roadmaps for High-Impact Meetings and Events

Join M&IW's Intent Strategy Group (ISG) as they explore how organizations can leverage data to strengthen strategic planning, create meaningful measurement frameworks, and demonstrate business impact.

If you're ready to move from reporting data to using data as a strategic asset, this session is for you.

Register Today ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q04wLyKn0

09/03/2026

If you take anything away from our recent panel discussion on AI in meetings and events, it's this: AI should be treated as a core business capability, not a technology project.

Leaders from Cvent, Hyatt, and M&IW agreed that it's time for the events industry to move beyond experimentation and use AI to improve experiences, increase efficiency, and deliver stronger business outcomes.

Missed the session? Watch the full recording to dive into all of the panel's valuable insights ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q04wDBsk0

09/01/2026

Meetings and events programs that drive business outcomes don't happen by chance. They're built with intention, aligned to company goals, and informed by data.

Turn your dreams of an impactful M&E program into a reality with a strategic roadmap. In our upcoming LinkedIn Live event, experts from M&IW’s Intent Strategy Group will teach you how to:

👉 Create strategic roadmaps with a deliberate data strategy.
👉 Align initiatives to business objectives.
👉 Demonstrate measurable business value.

Stop leaving impact to chance.

➡️ Learn more and register today: https://hubs.ly/Q04w7_KT0

08/28/2026

A few new faces joined the M&IW team this month!

Please help us welcome:
👋 Nora Morgan, Sr. Project Specialist
👋 Kendall Rigsbee, Event Experience Manager
👋 Sarah Thomas, Sr. Event Experience Manager

We're excited to have their expertise, energy, and creativity on board as we continue delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.

Drop a note in the comments and help us give them a warm M&IW welcome!

08/27/2026

A great corporate event changes people.

It creates momentum. It influences decisions. It strengthens connections.

Creating those outcomes takes more than logistics. It requires thoughtful design, intentional experiences, and a deep understanding of the people in the room. Our expertise in exactly that is what shapes this chapter of our brand story.

🔗 Learn more about the philosophy behind our refresh: https://hubs.ly/Q04vzXT40

08/26/2026

Everyone is talking about AI, but most organizations are only scratching the surface of what it can do for meetings and events.

That's because the real power of AI lies in its outcomes, not the technology itself.

At the M&IW Summit, leaders from Hyatt, Cvent, and M&IW discussed how AI is helping organizations improve event experiences, increase efficiency, and make smarter business decisions.

Our latest blog post shares the biggest takeaways so you can move beyond experimentation and turn AI into a competitive advantage.

🔗 Read the full article: https://hubs.ly/Q04vrtV_0

AI for meetings and events is a business transformation conversation, not a technology conversation. Discover how to elevate your AI strategy for more impactful events.

08/25/2026

One connection can change everything. ❤️

A trip to Rwanda in 2021 led to a friendship with a local artist. That friendship inspired our Summit community to come together in 2023 and help fund an art center in his village.

Today, that center is a place where children can learn creative skills, families can find new opportunities, and a community can continue building a brighter future.

This year, M&IW was proud to continue supporting the art center through another donation, extending the impact even further.

That's the power of connection. That's the power of giving back.

08/24/2026

More than 55 years ago, M&IW was built on service.

Today, that foundation remains unchanged.

What has changed is the complexity of the events our customers rely on to engage audiences, drive strategy, and accelerate results.

Our refreshed brand honors where we've been while still representing the company we've become. Explore the full story behind our next chapter ➡️ https://meetings-incentives.com/meetings-incentives-worldwide-unveils-branding-refresh-with-a-future-ready-focus/