Each year, the global business events community comes together to mark Global Meetings Industry Day — a moment to recognize the powerful role that meetings, events, and incentive travel play in driving connection, collaboration, and economic impact worldwide.
At SITE, we’re marking the occasion with a truly global approach — bringing our community together across regions, time zones, and perspectives through a series of live, virtual conversations led by those closest to the industry on the ground.
A Global Conversation, Led by Our Chapters
To reflect the global strength and diversity of SITE, we’re hosting three LinkedIn Live sessions on May 5, spanning EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.
We asked our chapter leaders, “What’s one thing the global meetings industry needs to hear from your corner of the world?” — and they delivered. Join our SITE Chapters for a global LinkedIn Live series, featuring candid insights and perspectives from chapter leaders across our worldwide community.
Each session brings together chapter leaders for an honest, education-focused conversation about what’s shaping the incentive and events industry in their region right now. This is your chance to hear directly from the people building and leading SITE communities on the ground. now.
EMEA edition | Tuesday, May 5 at 10am Paris time
APAC edition | Tuesday, May 5 at 10am Sydney time
Americas edition | Tuesday, May 5 at 10am New York time
This is your opportunity to hear directly from the people building and leading SITE communities around the world — and to gain insight into regional nuances, shared challenges, and emerging opportunities across our industry.
Extending the Conversation Across the Industry
SITE’s participation continues on May 6, as we join a global broadcast hosted by Meetings Professionals International — one of several anchor activations taking place around Global Meetings Industry Day.
As part of the programme, Dallas Lyons III, SITE’s Head of Membership, will represent SITE in a featured session:
SITE session as part of MPI’s broadcast | Wednesday, May 6 at 9:15am Chicago time
Bringing a SITE perspective to the wider conversation, this session will highlight the role of incentive travel in driving performance, connection, and cultural understanding.
Why Global Meetings Industry Day Matters
Global Meetings Industry Day is a collective industry moment — supported by organizations, destinations, and professionals around the world.
It’s an opportunity to:
- Advocate for the economic and social impact of meetings and events
- Celebrate the professionals and communities behind them
- Reinforce the importance of human connection in a rapidly evolving world
For SITE, it’s also a chance to spotlight the role of incentive travel as a strategic business tool — one that motivates, inspires, and ultimately helps build and bridge cultures across the globe.
