Director of Education
MPI
Tim Luepke is Director of the MPI Academy for Meeting Professionals International, where he advances professional development and education across the meetings and events industry. With a passion for lifelong learning, Tim oversees the development and delivery of educational programs that equip industry professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
Before joining MPI, Tim spent almost two decades in live event operations, leading teams delivering large-scale events from creative design through to the technical execution of live, hybrid and virtual productions.
Outside work, Tim can often be found on the sidelines at his children’s sporting events, walking his dogs in the woods or trying something new.
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Making informed decisions can be difficult when business events continue to evolve. What could conditions look like over the next year, and how are other meeting professionals responding to current challenges? Explore the latest MPI Meetings Outlook research and consider the economic, workforce, technology and attendee experience trends shaping the industry.
Learning outcomes:
Analyze key findings and forecasts from the latest MPI Meetings Outlook research
Evaluate the economic, workforce, technology and attendee experience factors creating challenges and opportunities
Identify practical strategies for adapting to industry change, overcoming obstacles and supporting business growth

CMP, CMM, DES, HMCC, CTS and more. Professional designations can help you build expertise, credibility and career momentum, but choosing where to start can feel overwhelming. Explore the value of leading industry credentials and discover how to choose a pathway that suits your career stage and goals.
Learning outcomes:
Differentiate between major professional designations and certificates in the meetings and events industry
Assess how professional credentials can support career growth and industry credibility
Develop a personalized plan for pursuing a certification or designation that aligns with your goals

CMP, CMM, DES, HMCC, CTS and more. Professional designations can help you build expertise, credibility and career momentum, but choosing where to start can feel overwhelming. Explore the value of leading industry credentials and discover how to choose a pathway that suits your career stage and goals.
Learning outcomes:
Differentiate between major professional designations and certificates in the meetings and events industry
Assess how professional credentials can support career growth and industry credibility
Develop a personalized plan for pursuing a certification or designation that aligns with your goals

Making informed decisions can be difficult when business events continue to evolve. What could conditions look like over the next year, and how are other meeting professionals responding to current challenges? Explore the latest MPI Meetings Outlook research and consider the economic, workforce, technology and attendee experience trends shaping the industry.
Learning outcomes:
Analyze key findings and forecasts from the latest MPI Meetings Outlook research
Evaluate the economic, workforce, technology and attendee experience factors creating challenges and opportunities
Identify practical strategies for adapting to industry change, overcoming obstacles and supporting business growth