Meeting professionals are so over-taxed in the present, they often forget—or don't have the time—to look ahead. Take a moment to preview the future based on MPI's most recent Meetings Outlook research, published quarterly in The Meeting Professional magazine and then discuss the trends that are most affecting you and your peers. Brainstorm ways to start planning for the uncertain future with case studies and best practices from around the globe. Based on MPI research sponsored by MGM Resorts and IMEX Group. Learner Outcomes: •Review the forecast for events in the coming year, including budget, attendance and business conditions. •Deep dive into trends that matter and discuss next steps with your peers. •Learn how these trends affect you and the future of your meetings. For more meeting and event education and inspiration, visit http://academy.mpiweb.org. To learn more about the world's largest family of meeting and event professionals, visit http://www.mpiweb.org/join.

1. November 2017- Q3 2017
A Deep Dive into
the Latest Trends

2. Kristi Casey Sanders, CMP, CMM, DES, HMCC
Director of Thought Leadership
Meeting Professionals International
&
Jessie States, CMM
Manager, Professional Development
Meeting Professionals International
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3. Favorable
Flat
Negative
57 20 23
Global Projected Business Conditions
%
%
%
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4. How
Favorable?
Global Projected Business Conditions
7%
13%
37%
+10% better
6-10%
better
1-5% better
2.0%
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5. Global Favorable Business Projections
58%
Q4 2016
69%
Q1 2017
56%
Q2 2017
57%
Q3 2017
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6. Global Projected Business Conditions
+10% worse
6-10% worse
1-5% worse
2%
3%
18%
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7. Unfavorable Business Projections
21%
Q4 2016
15%
Q1 2017
25%
Q2 2017
18%
Q3 2017
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8. Domestic Association
34%
Domestic Corporate
49%
Increasing Segments
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9. Domestic Association
31%
Domestic Corporate
47%
Increasing Segments
+10%
over the last two
quarters
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10. International
Association
22%
International
Corporate
19%
Decreasing Segments
Government
31%
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11. Change in Meetings Activities
Educational +2.4%
Training +2.1%
Special Events +1.8%
Sales +1.7%
VIP Client +1.6%
Incentive +1.2%
Symposium +1.0%
Annual Conventions +0.8%
Management +0.8%
Board Meeting +0.8%
Trade Show +0.3%
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13. Global Projected Budget Conditions
Favorable Flat Negative
47% 27% 26%
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14. Favorable
.8%
2%
9%
36%
+10% better
6-10%
better
1-5% better
Global Projected Budget Conditions
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15. Global Favorable Budget Projections
45%
Q4 2016
52%
Q1 2017
55%
Q2 2017
47%
Q3 2017
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18. Global Projected In-Person Attendance
Favorable Flat Negative
48% 30% 22%
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19. Favorable
.9%
2%
7%
39%
+10% better
6-10%
better
1-5% better
Global Projected In-Person Attendance
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20. Global Favorable Live Attendance Projections
50%
Q4 2016
55%
Q1 2017
52%
Q2 2017
48%
Q3 2017
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21. Global Projected Virtual Attendance
Favorable Flat Negative
63% 31% 6%
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22. Global Favorable Virtual Attendance Projections
53%
Q4 2016
57%
Q1 2017
52%
Q2 2017
63%
Q3 2017
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23. Global Favorable Virtual Attendance Projections
53%
Q4 2016
57%
Q1 2017
52%
Q2 2017
63%
Q3 2017
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26. Preguntas?