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Below is the most comprehensive picture we can paint for you on active professional and industry groups related to Meetings & Events in the PNW.  These local organizations, many volunteer-run, provide career-long learning and advancement opportunities.  We also cover national organizations with local members, but no local chapters.  Lastly, we include local, independent organizations outside the Pacific NW who set important examples.

WISE Seattle

WISE Seattle (Women in Sports + Events)

Professional association for women with careers in Sports and Events in Seattle and the Puget Sound region.

National Website

https://www.wiseworks.org

Local Chapter Website

https://wiseseattle.org/

Networking Events Calendar

https://wiseseattle.org/

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NWES

NWES (Northwest Event Show)

NWES produces the region's largest and longest running trade show dedicated to the Meetings & Events industry with over 300 business exhibitors in 2019.  Event planners and organizers from leading companies and corporations come to see what's new, to reconnect, and to learn. NWES takes place again in-person on March 15-16, 2023.

National Website

https://www.nweventshow.com/

Local Chapter Website

https://www.nweventshow.com/

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.nweventshow.com/northwest-event-industry-calendar/

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WFEA

Washington Festivals & Events Association (WFEA)

Festival organizers from around WA join hands in advancing their skills, network, and interests collectively.  WFEA is affordable for industry professionals with annual memberships starting at under $100 per year.

National Website

https://www.wfea.org/

Local Chapter Website

no local chapter site

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.wfea.org/

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PCMA Northwest

PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) - Pacific Northwest Chapter

PCMA unites business event strategists and leaders to network, to learn, and to set the course for business events growth.

National Website

https://www.pcma.org/

Local Chapter Website

https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/

Networking Events Calendar

https://pacificnorthwest.pcma.org/events/

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MPI - Washington State

MPI (Meeting Professionals International) - Washington State Chapter

National Website

https://www.mpi.org/

Local Chapter Website

https://www.mpi.org/chapters/washington-state

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.mpi.org/chapters/washington-state/education-events/events

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ILEA Seattle

ILEA (International Live Events Association) - Seattle Chapter

National Website

https://ileahub.com/

Local Chapter Website

https://www.ileaseattle.com

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.ileaseattle.com/events/events

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WIPA Seattle

WIPA (Wedding International Professional Association) - Seattle Chapter

National Website

https://www.wipa.org

Local Chapter Website

https://www.wipa.org/seattle

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.wipa.org/seattle

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Greater Seattle NACE

Greater Seattle Chapter of NACE (National Association of Caterers & Events)

National Website

https://seattlenace.net/

Local Chapter Website

https://seattlenace.net/

Networking Events Calendar

https://seattlenace.net/calendar.php

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NACE Tacoma

NACE (National Association of Caterers & Events) - South Puget Sound Chapter

National Website

https://www.nace.net/

Local Chapter Website

https://tacomanace.net/

Networking Events Calendar

https://tacomanace.net/meetinginfo.php

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SGMP - Oregon Chapter

Greater Oregon Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP)

National Website

https://www.sgmp.org/

Local Chapter Website

https://gosgmp.org/

Networking Events Calendar

https://gosgmp.org/calendar.php

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MPI - British Columbia

MPI (Meeting Professionals International) - British Columbia Chapter

British Columbia has a robust MPI chapter, which was awarded for Honorary Achievement in 2021!

National Website

https://www.mpi.org/

Local Chapter Website

https://www.mpi.org/chapters/british-columbia

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.mpi.org/chapters/british-columbia/education-events/upcoming-events

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MPI - Oregon

MPI (Meeting Professionals International) - Oregon State Chapter

National Website

https://www.mpi.org/

Local Chapter Website

https://www.mpi.org/chapters/oregon

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.mpi.org/chapters/oregon/education-events/events

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ILEA Portland

ILEA (International Live Events Association) - Portland Chapter

National Website

https://ileahub.com/

Local Chapter Website

https://www.ileapdx.com/

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.ileapdx.com/educationandevents/recentcommunityeventsdashboard

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ACCED-I (Region 1)

ACCED-I (Association of Collegiate Conference & Event Directors - International)

Region 1 of ACCED-I covers the US West Coast, including the Pacific Northwest.

National Website

https://www.acced-i.org/

Local Chapter Website

https://www.acced-i.org/page/1

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.acced-i.org/events/event_list.asp

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NACE Hawaii

NACE (National Association of Caterers & Events) - Hawaii Chapter

National Website

https://www.nace.net/

Local Chapter Website

https://www.nacehawaii.com/

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.nacehawaii.com/meetings

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MPI - Northern California

MPI (Meeting Professionals International) - Northern California Chapter

National Website

https://www.mpi.org

Local Chapter Website

https://www.mpi.org/chapters/northern-california

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.mpi.org/chapters/northern-california/education-events/event-calendar

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ICCA

International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)

National Website

https://www.iccaworld.org/

Local Chapter Website

https://www.facebook.com/ICCANorthAmerica/

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.iccaworld.org/evps/

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APA - Washington Chapter

American Planning Association (APA) - WA Chapter

National Website

https://www.planning.org/

Local Chapter Website

https://www.washington-apa.org/

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.washington-apa.org/

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ASAE

ASAE (American Society of Association Executives)

ASAE is the Center for Association Leadership, the largest national group representing the interests of association leaders.

National Website

https://www.asaecenter.org/

Local Chapter Website

no local chapter site

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.asaecenter.org/en/programs/events

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MPI - Rockies

MPI (Meeting Professionals International) - Rocky Mountain Chapter

National Website

https://www.mpi.org

Local Chapter Website

https://www.mpi.org/chapters/rocky-mountain

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.mpi.org/chapters/rocky-mountain/education-events/event-calendar

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FICP

Finance & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP)

National Website

https://www.ficpnet.com

Local Chapter Website

no local chapter site

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.ficpnet.com/Connect/Events

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NACE Anchorage

NACE (National Association of Caterers & Events) - Anchorage Chapter

National Website

https://www.nace.net/

Local Chapter Website

https://www.facebook.com/naceanchoragechapter/

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.facebook.com/naceanchoragechapter/events/

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IAEE

IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions & Events)

National Website

https://www.iaee.com/

Local Chapter Website

no local chapter site

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.iaee.com/events/

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NCBMP

National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP)

National Website

https://ncbmp.com/

Local Chapter Website

no local chapter site

Networking Events Calendar

https://ncbmp.com/

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IAVM

IAVM (International Association of Venue Managers)

National Website

https://www.iavm.org

Local Chapter Website

https://www.iavm.org/regions/region-4-officers

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.iavm.org/industry-calendar

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AMPS (Washington DC Region)

AMPs (Association of Meeting Professionals) - Washington DC Region

National Website

https://ampsweb.org

Local Chapter Website

no local chapter site

Networking Events Calendar

https://ampsweb.org/events/

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MRN

MRN (Military Reunion Network)

National Website

https://militaryreunionnetwork.com

Local Chapter Website

no local chapter site

Networking Events Calendar

https://militaryreunionnetwork.com/upcoming-events/

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HCEA

HCEA (Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association)

National Website

https://www.hcea.org/

Local Chapter Website

no local chapter site

Networking Events Calendar

https://www.hcea.org/

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