Charting the Path for the Future of the CMP

After the many learnings over the past three years, the Events Industry Council embarked on a journey to launch a Competency Profile project to update the Certified Meeting Professional programme. Accreditation programmes are evaluated on a regular basis, and the CMP is no exception. This project brings together diverse, global groups of subject matter experts to define the specific content areas we know as the CMP International Standards. These standards define and categorise the key competencies, skills and abilities that professional meeting or event planners must demonstrate to receive the CMP certification.

This project is vitally important to the future of the CMP as it helps chart the path for the relevance and longevity of the programme. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the CMP Governance Commission, CMP Fellows and all the incredible volunteers who have offered their time and expertise to support the CMP programme. Their work ensures that the CMP International Standards and Domains are relevant on behalf of this global community of event professionals. We look forward to sharing the outcome of these sessions and to a refreshed CMP programme toward the end of 2023 and into 2024.

In October, EIC will host its Global Awards Ceremony in conjunction with IMEX America. Our event on 16 October at the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas will recognise inductees to the Hall of Leaders as well as winners of the Pacesetter Award, EIC Social Impact Award, and EIC Adaptation and Innovation Award. One of the things that I find so inspiring about the CMP community is the spirit of volunteerism and the leadership offered. Annually, as I participate in so many of our member and partner recognition events and programmes, I am struck by how so many of those being recognised hold their CMP credential, which is no coincidence.

We want to ensure that, collectively, we commit to peer-to-peer recognition as a way to express our gratitude and hold up these examples modeling the way for others. So I ask that you consider the opportunity to nominate and  recognise your peers or mentors for one of these awards. Nominations are due by Friday, 11 August and can be made here. In this issue, you will hear from prior Pacesetter Award winners who share what the award meant to their career.

The EIC Global Awards Celebration is a highlight of the year, and you can register now to join us. Also be sure to save the date for CMP Advance, 11-13 March 2024 in Toronto.

Amy Calvert, CEO, Events Industry Council