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Lori Pugh has 20 years of experience in the meetings and events industry across both the planner and supplier sides of the business.
Lori is Vice President of the MPI Academy for Meeting Professionals International, where she leads MPI’s professional development strategy and oversees its portfolio of education, including live and digital events, knowledge experiences, professional certificate programs and educational partnerships.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of North Florida and a master’s degree in Meeting and Event Management from San Diego State University.
Lori was recognized as one of Eventex's 2022 Top 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry, MeetingsNet’s 2021 Changemakers and Meetings & Conventions Magazine’s 22 Millennials to Watch in 2016.
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Developed by IAEE, MPI and SITE, this certificate course provides an introduction to the meetings industry and the knowledge needed to deliver conferences, exhibitions and incentive travel programs.
Explore event design, event execution, incentive travel and the unique value of exhibitions. Leave with practical insight into the three core event types that support a global industry and the best practices behind successful event experiences.
Register here: https://cvent.me/Zmv2vE
Strategic influence doesn’t happen by accident. The Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM) helps meeting professionals develop from event delivery specialists into business leaders. Hear from CMM graduates and industry leaders about how the program builds strategic thinking, executive presence and business knowledge, helping you contribute at a more influential level in your organization.
Learning outcomes:
Identify the leadership and business skills developed through the CMM program
Recognize how strategic thinking can elevate the role of meeting professionals in their organizations
Evaluate whether CMM aligns with your leadership and career goals