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NCBMP AND EIC PARTNER TO CURATE EXCLUSIVE CMP EDUCATION FOR 2025 CONFERENCE IN PORTLAND
The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with the Events Industry Council (EIC) to enhance the educational programming with exclusive CMP content and experiences for its 2025 Annual Conference November 19-22 in Portland, Oregon. This collaboration will deliver updates and insights related to the updated CMP International Standards, as well as cutting-edge insights, best practices, and thought leadership tailored to the evolving needs of business event professionals and the broader events industry. NCBMP, a leading organization dedicated to empowering Black professionals and those that celebrate humanity in the meetings and hospitality space, will work closely with EIC to curate a dynamic educational lineup that aligns with the conference's three core pillars: Empower, Innovate, and Act. With these guiding themes, the 2025 conference will equip attendees with the knowledge and strategies needed to drive meaningful change and excellence in the events industry. NCBMP is a member of EIC's global federation of more than 60 associations and corporations representing the global business events industry. As part of this partnership, EIC will help develop exclusive education and experiences designed specifically for Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs), ensuring they receive relevant content that enhances their expertise and supports their continued professional growth. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and workshops, CMPs and all attendees will gain actionable insights to implement in their careers and organizations. The content will be tied to the updated CMP International Standards, which were released in February 2025, and the EIC Futures Landscape Report, released in March 2025 and addressing the issues likely to shape the global business events industry in the years to come. Jason Dunn Sr. "Our partnership with EIC marks a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering education and professional development for meeting professionals," said NCBMP CEO Jason Dunn, Sr. "By collaborating with an organization that sets industry-wide standards and benchmarks, we're ensuring that our members and conference attendees receive world-class education that is both relevant and impactful." EIC, known for its leadership in advancing global standards, research and advocacy in the meetings, conventions, and events industry, will help develop content covering a variety of topic areas, including sustainable event management and workforce development. Attendees can look forward to CMP-focused sessions, leadership development programs, and forward-thinking discussions designed to align with the Empower, Innovate, and Act pillars, providing them with the tools to create more inclusive and impactful events. Amy Calvert "We are thrilled to partner with NCBMP in shaping the educational experience for their 2025 conference while also providing focused content for the CMP community," said EIC President and CEO Amy Calvert. "This collaboration will bring forth valuable insights and opportunities, equipping the NCBMP community with the knowledge and tools they need to innovate, lead, and take decisive action in their careers and serve as a way to inform and inspire new candidates for the CMP program." The 2025 NCBMP Annual Conference will continue the organization's tradition of providing a premier networking and learning platform for Black meeting professionals, suppliers, industry leaders and those that believe in humanity. For media inquiries, please contact: NCBMP info@ncbmp.org 571.366.1779 Events Industry Council Steve Dobbins media@eventscouncil.org +1.323.578.2671 About NCBMP Founded in 1983, the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the training, education, and advancement of Black meeting professionals and those that believe in humanity. NCBMP is committed to providing resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy for professionals in the meetings and events industry. About the Events Industry Council The Events Industry Council's global federation includes 33 Association Members representing 103,500 individuals and 19,500 entities, and more than 30 Corporate Members with global operations and event teams in countries around the world. EIC is the global champion for event professionals and event industry excellence. It promotes high standards and professionalism in the events industry with the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program and signature program activities. The CMP credential is recognized globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry. The qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education and a rigorous exam. Learn more at www.eventscouncil.org .

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NCBMP AND EIC PARTNER TO CURATE EXCLUSIVE CMP EDUCATION FOR 2025 CONFERENCE IN PORTLAND

The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with the Events Industry Council (EIC) to enhance the educational programming with exclusive CMP content and experiences for its 2025 Annual Conference November 19-22 in Portland, Oregon. This collaboration will deliver updates and insights related to the updated CMP International Standards, as well as cutting-edge insights, best practices, and thought leadership tailored to the evolving needs of business event professionals and the broader events industry.

NCBMP, a leading organization dedicated to empowering Black professionals and those that celebrate humanity in the meetings and hospitality space, will work closely with EIC to curate a dynamic educational lineup that aligns with the conference's three core pillars: Empower, Innovate, and Act. With these guiding themes, the 2025 conference will equip attendees with the knowledge and strategies needed to drive meaningful change and excellence in the events industry.

NCBMP is a member of EIC's global federation of more than 60 associations and corporations representing the global business events industry.

As part of this partnership, EIC will help develop exclusive education and experiences designed specifically for Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs), ensuring they receive relevant content that enhances their expertise and supports their continued professional growth. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and workshops, CMPs and all attendees will gain actionable insights to implement in their careers and organizations. The content will be tied to the updated CMP International Standards, which were released in February 2025, and the EIC Futures Landscape Report, released in March 2025 and addressing the issues likely to shape the global business events industry in the years to come.

Jason Dunn Sr.

"Our partnership with EIC marks a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering education and professional development for meeting professionals," said NCBMP CEO Jason Dunn, Sr. "By collaborating with an organization that sets industry-wide standards and benchmarks, we're ensuring that our members and conference attendees receive world-class education that is both relevant and impactful."

EIC, known for its leadership in advancing global standards, research and advocacy in the meetings, conventions, and events industry, will help develop content covering a variety of topic areas, including sustainable event management and workforce development. Attendees can look forward to CMP-focused sessions, leadership development programs, and forward-thinking discussions designed to align with the Empower, Innovate, and Act pillars, providing them with the tools to create more inclusive and impactful events.

Amy Calvert

"We are thrilled to partner with NCBMP in shaping the educational experience for their 2025 conference while also providing focused content for the CMP community," said EIC President and CEO Amy Calvert. "This collaboration will bring forth valuable insights and opportunities, equipping the NCBMP community with the knowledge and tools they need to innovate, lead, and take decisive action in their careers and serve as a way to inform and inspire new candidates for the CMP program."

The 2025 NCBMP Annual Conference will continue the organization's tradition of providing a premier networking and learning platform for Black meeting professionals, suppliers, industry leaders and those that believe in humanity.

For media inquiries, please contact:

NCBMP info@ncbmp.org 571.366.1779

Events Industry Council Steve Dobbins media@eventscouncil.org +1.323.578.2671

About NCBMP

Founded in 1983, the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the training, education, and advancement of Black meeting professionals and those that believe in humanity. NCBMP is committed to providing resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy for professionals in the meetings and events industry.

About the Events Industry Council

The Events Industry Council's global federation includes 33 Association Members representing 103,500 individuals and 19,500 entities, and more than 30 Corporate Members with global operations and event teams in countries around the world. EIC is the global champion for event professionals and event industry excellence. It promotes high standards and professionalism in the events industry with the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program and signature program activities. The CMP credential is recognized globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry. The qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education and a rigorous exam. Learn more at www.eventscouncil.org .