MPI to Host 37th European Meetings & Events Conference in Barcelona

Monday, 26.01.2026

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Meeting Professionals International (MPI) will convene senior meetings and events professionals for the 37th European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC). The conference will take place from the 21st to the 24th of February 2026 at SLS Barcelona.
A wide cityscape view of Barcelona, Spain, at sunset. The Sagrada Família stands prominently in the center with its intricate spires, surrounded by dense urban buildings and rolling mountains in the hazy background under a soft pastel sky.

The iconic spires of Gaudí's Sagrada Família tower over the rooftops of Barcelona. Picture: iStock | Eloi_Omella

EMEC is MPI’s flagship European conference and is designed as a global forum shaped by and for the European meetings and events community. EMEC Barcelona will deliver a curated program focused on leadership, decision-making, and destination-driven learning, reflecting the specific dynamics of the European market.

Focus on Leadership, Learning, and European Industry Context

The conference program emphasizes leadership mindset, influence, and collaboration, alongside human-centered topics such as AI adoption, neuroscience, trust, and decision-making under pressure. More than 18 breakout sessions and three general sessions will address real-world challenges through applied learning formats and case-based discussions. Educational content is complemented by Learning Journeys that extend beyond the conference venue, using Barcelona as an active learning environment for immersive and place-based experiences.

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