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Meet the 2026 M&IW Summit Sponsors

July 13, 2026 | Written by Veronica Ferguson

Our signature event, the M&IW Summit, wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors. Our trusted partners consistently exceed the expectations of both our customers and our own team members and are integral to the connections created and memories made at every event. We are excited to introduce the sponsors of the 2026 M&IW Summit.

Platinum Sponsors

Corporate Event Interactive

Corporate Event Interactive (CEI) has been championing the power of fun through interaction at meetings and special events since 1987. As the industry’s team building leader, they combine experiential adult education with event production to create lasting impressions while delivering key messaging and learning objectives.

At the 2026 M&IW Summit, CEI team members are presenting and leading a team building experience.

Cvent

Cvent empowers event professionals around the world to deliver incredible experiences and accelerate their success. As the largest hospitality technology company in the world, Cvent brings the entire meetings and events ecosystem together to streamline processes, increase collaboration, and deliver more impactful experiences.

Cvent powers multiple critical components of the 2026 M&IW Summit, including attendee registration, the mobile app, sponsorship commitments, the exhibitor portals, and lead capture.

innoVia Productions

As a global leader in live corporate event production, creative services, and onsite management, innoVia Productions brings dynamic events to life. They believe in long-lasting, authentic connections, grounded in a genuine understanding of their clients, their attendees, and their event goals.

innoVia Productions is the production partner of the 2026 M&IW Summit.

Joycoast

Joycoast is a Chicago-based company that designs and creates wooden watches wooden sunglasses, rings, and other unique products inspired by nature, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and unique style. For every product sold, 10 trees are planted in an area that needs it most around the world.

At the 2026 M&IW Summit, Joycoast will support attendee gifting.

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel

Surrounded by celebrated attractions in Schaumburg, IL, the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel is a contemporary haven for today’s travelers. Collaborate or celebrate in more than 160,000 square feet of event space, featuring 30-foot ceilings, award-winning catering, and a 28,000-square-foot ballroom.

The Renaissance is the home of the 2026 M&IW Summit.

Validar Inc.

Since 2005, Validar Inc. has helped B2B event marketers better understand and articulate their value. Their technology helps event marketing get the credit it deserves while also delivering best-in-class attendee experience and service. Validar’s underlying differentiator is the ability to accelerate sales with the deployment of their event technology and services.

At the 2026 M&IW Summit, Validar will power name badge printing in partnership with Wicket’s facial authentication system.

Gold Sponsors

California Collection

The California Collection consists of representatives from Beverly Hills CVB; Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection; See Monterey; The San Francisco Peninsula; Visit Carlsbad; Visit Huntington Beach; Visit Newport Beach; Visit San Jose; and Visit Santa Cruz, allowing Summit attendees to experience some of California’s finest offerings all at one booth.

DMI Hotels

DMI Hotels is a premier destination sales team, offering a curated collection of stunning settings nationwide and internationally for business events. A trusted partner for businesses seeking to elevate their event experiences, DMI Hotels caters to a niche audience of corporate, association, third party, and independent meeting planners.

Hilton Worldwide

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 27 world-class brands comprising more than 9,200 properties and 1.3 million rooms in 144 countries and territories. Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history and has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose: to care for people so they can be their best. The company’s portfolio includes more than 1,500 hotels and all-inclusive properties across 83 countries. Spanning over 35 distinctive brands, Hyatt creates personalized, high-end travel experiences rooted in empathy and connection.

Luxury Group at Marriott International

As the world’s largest portfolio of luxury offerings, the Luxury Group at Marriott International brings exceptional destinations to life through bespoke guest programming and unparalleled service. Brands include The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, and EDITION.

Marriott International

Marriott International encompasses a portfolio of more than 9,900 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 146 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world, giving people more ways to connect, experience, and expand their world.

Teneo Hospitality Group

Teneo Hospitality Group is a team of highly experienced sales professionals that have long-standing relationships with their clients, who are premier meeting planning professionals in the meetings industry. Clients rely on Teneo for their knowledge and expertise and to find the perfect fit within Teneo’s member portfolio of over 350 meeting hotels and DMCs worldwide.

Visit Orlando

Visit Orlando is The Official Tourism Association® for Orlando, the most visited destination in the United States, Theme Park Capital of the World, and No.1 meeting destination in the country. Visit Orlando represents more than 1,600 member companies comprising every segment of Central Florida’s tourism community.

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

About the M&IW Summit

The M&IW Summit is an annual event by global event planning company Meetings & Incentives Worldwide. We bring together the entire M&IW community—customers, potential customers, partners, and employees—for industry networking, education, and engagement.

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