Annette Gregg

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the world's largest professional development organization for the meeting and events industry. MPI is based in Dallas, TX, and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 12,000 members and a community of 90,000 meeting and event professionals in 75 countries, MPI has nearly 70 chapters and clubs worldwide. The organization offers event planning certification at MPI Academy and on-demand meeting planning webinars for strategies and tips. Founded in 1972, MPI provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities, and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. The CEO of the non-profit company is Paul van Deventer.

Society For Incentive Travel Excellence is a Non-Profit Organization. It serves as the source of expertise, knowledge and personal connections that will catapult and sustain professional growth, and help build the value of extraordinary, motivational experiences worldwide. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Concepts Worldwide, Inc. provided meeting and event management services. Its services included planning, budget management, technology planning, travel consulting, and contract negotiations. The company was founded by M. Theresa Breining in 1988 and was headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.