In light of COVID-19, we knew that WEC Grapevine had to change. Not only its dates, but its design, delivery and purpose. Working with global, national and local authorities to monitor the worldwide pandemic and corresponding travel guidelines, MPI, along with our destination partners and sponsors, announces that we are rescheduling WEC Grapevine to November 3-6, 2020. And we’re making some major changes along the way:
Using a filter of prudence and possibilities, we are creating a LIVE experience that is rich in education and connection. We’re excited to announce that WEC Grapevine will be a hybrid event—both an in-person and digital experience. We want everyone to experience WEC in a way that works best for them. Both programs will enable you to grow through education and connections that are insightful, meaningful and actionable. Not lost in our objective is the focus on the Duty of Care, delivering a safe, secure and healthy environment.
Fully recognizing that every individual’s situation is in flux—between job losses, company travel freezes, etc.—MPI’s goal is to make it easier for you to attend WEC Grapevine. As a result, we have reduced WEC’s program pricing across the board. Once you register, if you’re still not able to attend the live event, full refunds will be available if you cancel by October 23, 2020. You can also change your registration to the virtual experience or defer your registration to WEC Las Vegas in 2021.
We are excited to make WEC Grapevine a rallying cry for our MPI community to REUNITE FOR RECOVERY. So, join us in Texas, where we’ll reconnect and rekindle the flames of our vibrant profession, returning it to the center of economic growth. And most importantly, we’ll gather once again with our colleagues, our friends, our family. Because when we meet, we change the world.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our team. We hope to see you in Grapevine—face to face or virtually. Until then, stay safe and stay well!
Sincerely,
Paul Van Deventer President and CEO, Meeting Professionals International