Us, Oct. 7 -- The power and potential of the global events community shone through in the education, new connections, and conversations at Smart Monday, powered by MPI today.

The dedicated day of learning, held the day before IMEX America, October 7-9, saw North American and international planners, including corporate and association professionals, turn up in big numbers to understand what's really happening in the US and global events market, and how to manage some of the event challenges they all have in common.

Many commented on how reassuring it was to hear about positive impacts and business growth, in many cases contrary to preconceptions.

MPI keynote Rob Lawless said: "Events are where doors open, ideas spread, lives change, and...