Did you exhibit at a tradeshow or speak at a business
event in Canada in 2012? If so, your
contribution to the economy must be counted and Meeting Professionals International
(MPI) is looking for you!
Earlier this summer
Meeting Professionals
International (MPI) Foundation Canada and its partners announced the launch
of the third edition of the Canadian Economic Impact Study of the meetings and
events industry (CEIS 3.0).
This research will
quantify the number and economic impact of business events that took place in
Canada in 2012.
Anyone who spoke at or exhibited at a Canadian event in 2012, is invited to participate in a 10-minute online survey. Respondents
need not be a member of MPI. Meeting
planners, exhibitors, delegates and Canadian meeting and event venues are also
being surveyed in this exhaustive study.
The survey link for
speakers and exhibitors to participate in this study is
It is recommended
that respondents have information on hand for expenses relating to at least one
2012 event. To view a PDF of the questionnaire, click here. The survey closes October 11.
The MPI
Foundation awarded this landmark research project earlier this year to the
consortium headed by Maritz
Canada, along with The Conference
Board of Canada, the Canadian Tourism Human
Resource Council and Greenfield
Services Inc.
This is an
important endeavour that will enable the Canadian meetings industry to
articulate its value to governments, investors and other stakeholders, and help
advocate for a favourable business environment.
Should you have
any questions regarding this study, please contact Greenfield’s Chief
Strategist, Doreen Ashton Wagner.
