This course provides an introduction to the Meetings, Events, Expositions, and Conventions (MEEC) industry, examining its scope, structure, and significance within the hospitality and tourism field. Students explore the roles, skills, and competencies required of successful event professionals, as well as the organizations and stakeholders involved in planning and producing meetings and events. Emphasis is placed on industry terminology, legal considerations, trade show technologies, sustainability practices, and the services and products available to meeting professionals. Through applied learning experiences, students develop event concepts, create budgets, and implement the tasks and activities necessary to plan, design, and produce an actual event. This course blends foundational knowledge with practical application to prepare students for roles within the event industry.