I just returned from MPI's World Education Congress (WEC) held in Orlando, FL.  What a great event!  Over the days I was able to connect with other planners and industry professionals - expanding my database of contacts, was able to continue to education myself and flew home with stacks of great ideas and interesting projects to potentially implement.  In addition I co-presented with Kassia Dellabough from George Washington Univeristy on the Core Skills Seminar.  With 20 delegates in the class representing 4 different countires and varying years of experience we went through the all-day seminar focusing on the varioius steps of the event-planning life cycle.  For more information, check out my article write up in One+ Magazine posted on the "News/Events" Tab.   If you can find an opportunity to attend a conference or program like WEC - immersing yourself with other industry profressionals - I recommed you do so.  You will be able to continue to grow professionally and personally!