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Paul Van Deventer joined Meeting Professionals International (MPI) in 2013 as President and Chief Executive Officer. He leads the strategic direction of MPI’s global association and the MPI Foundation.
Before joining MPI, Paul served as Divisional Vice President of the Health & Wellness Division at Walgreens. Before Walgreens, he was Senior Vice President of Sales and Field Services at Mitchell International Inc. He previously spent 22 years with American Express, holding senior global leadership positions in consumer card, publishing, business travel and corporate payments.
Paul serves on the board of Meeting Professionals International and the Events Industry Council (EIC), where he is a former Chair. He also serves on the board of directors for the U.S. Travel Association, where he is active on the Business and Group Travel Council. He is a past Chair of the Meetings Mean Business Coalition (MMB) and serves on the board of Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM).
Paul holds a BA in history from Villanova University and an MBA with a concentration in finance from Columbia University. He and his wife, Dennie, have been married for nearly 40 years. They are the proud parents of five young adults and have two grandchildren. They are also avid Villanova basketball fans.
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Explore new research on neuroinclusion and discover how meeting design can better support neurodivergent attendees. Examine where traditional event practices may create barriers and identify practical ways to foster more meaningful participation.
Gain insights from industry leaders and discover how neuroinclusive thinking can strengthen planning, communication, programming and attendee experiences.
Moderated by PCMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat and featuring Michelle Mason of ASAE and Paul Van Deventer of MPI as panelists, the discussion will draw on research findings and real-world experiences to explore practical ways to incorporate neuroinclusive thinking into planning, programming, communication, and the attendee experience—creating better meetings for everyone.
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75
* CMP/CEU Approved: Sustainability and Social Impact, 0.75 credits
* CSEP Approved
Explore findings from the latest Global Economic Significance of Business Events Study and examine how the industry continues to expand its economic and societal impact.
Discover the workforce trends behind that growth, including emerging roles, evolving skills and the industry's contribution to innovation, business success and community development. Gain practical insights to support workforce planning, advocacy and informed decision-making.
Learning outcomes:
Differentiate key economic impact measurements
Explain the wider benefits of business events
Apply findings to workforce and advocacy strategies
* CMP/CEU Approved: Strategic Planning, 0.75 credits