San Antonio, TX, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world\u2019s largest meeting and event industry association, invites meeting and event planners to its World Education Congress (WEC), taking place at the Henry B. Gonz\u00e1lez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Designed for meeting and event professionals seeking to elevate their impact, WEC offers a dynamic blend of immersive education, meaningful networking and real-world application.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Building on the success of past events, WEC continues to evolve,\u00a0shifting beyond traditional conference formats to deliver experiences that reflect the changing demands of the industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWEC is where our industry comes together to not only learn what\u2019s next, but to experience it firsthand,\u201d said Paul Van Deventer, MPI President and CEO. \u201cFrom immersive learning environments to reimagined general sessions, WEC is designed to help planners think more strategically, lead with confidence and create events that truly connect.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Learning Journeys Turn the City\u00a0<\/strong>Into<\/strong>\u00a0a Classroom<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most distinctive elements of WEC is its Learning\u00a0Journeys,\u00a0which\u00a0are immersive, off-site\u00a0experiences\u00a0that transform San Antonio into a live learning\u00a0environment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n These immersive formats reflect a broader industry shift toward\u202fexperiential, participatory learning\u202fthat extends beyond the traditional classroom.\u00a0<\/p>\n A Reimagined Conference Experience for Today\u2019s Planner<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n WEC San Antonio introduces several new elements designed to reflect how the industry is evolving:\u00a0<\/p>\n Attendees will also hear from an inspiring lineup of keynote speakers, including:\u00a0<\/p>\n Connecting Attendees to Community and Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n WEC extends beyond education to create meaningful connections with the host city. Attendees will engage directly with San Antonio through off-site experiences and a community impact initiative that pairs participants with a local nonprofit to solve real-world challenges.<\/p>\n “Hosting MPI WEC in San Antonio is an absolute stellar opportunity for our destination,” said Mario Bass, President and CEO of Visit San Antonio.\u202f\u201cSan Antonio will raise the bar for attendees,\u202foffering\u202fall attendees an exceptional experience amidst our enchanting\u202fcity. With\u202four\u202frobust hotel offerings, the iconic Henry B.\u202fGonz\u00e1lez Convention Center nestled along the renowned River Walk, our thriving culinary\u202fscene\u202fand the warm embrace of our 150,000 hospitality professionals, we\u202fare ramped up and ready. Delegates will delve into\u202four rich history and heritage at iconic opening and closing events, our Learning Journeys, and have a Texas-sized welcome from the vibrant people of San Antonio and\u202fall MPI Texas\u202fChapters, and our Texas Destination Partners.”<\/p>\n Learn more and register for MPI\u00a0WEC San Antonio.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
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