Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) is an annual day of advocacy celebrating the essential impact of meetings, conferences, conventions, trade shows and events.

The Events Industry Council (EIC) will lead GMID 2026. Learn more. 

Why Meetings Matter

  • In 2024, meetings and events generated more than $126 billion in travel-related spending in the U.S., directly supporting nearly 620,000 American jobs.

  • Travel is essential: every meeting drives economic growth, sparks innovation and fuels communities nationwide.

  • Hosting events stimulates local economies—filling hotels, restaurants, shops and attractions with new visitors and new revenue.

From conferences that spark groundbreaking partnerships to trade shows that launch the next big idea, meetings and events create lasting value that extends far beyond the room.

Join us on May 6, 2026, as we celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day—now led by the Events Industry Council. Learn more about EIC's plans for GMID 2026.  


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