The Role of Creativity and Innovation in Event Success

In the dynamic landscape of event management, one element stands out as a game-changer when it comes to long-term success: innovation. By weaving creativity and innovation into the fabric of your event, dramatic improvements in engagement, attendance and revenue can be achieved. The team at MCI USA specializes in this, ensuring your events are not only spectacular but also deliver on their business goals.

How Does Innovation Make a Difference?

  1. Enhanced Engeagement: Picture this: Your attendees are not just present — they are captivated. Creative ideas make sessions more interactive and memorable, leading to longer attendance, active participation, and skyrocketing engagement levels.

  2. Boosted attendance: Your event becomes the talk of the town! Innovative marketing strategies and unique features pull in a broader audience, making your event a must-attend in the industry.

  3. Increased revenue streams: Think outside the box about sponsorship and exhibitions. Unique booths or sponsorship opportunities can command higher prices and attract more sponsors, opening new revenue channels.

  4. Success multipliers: With higher engagement and attendance, success rates soar, whether in achieving business objectives, attendee satisfaction or ROI.

The MCI USA x American Nursing Association Success Story

MCI USA’s collaboration with the American Nursing Association's ANCC conference is a shining example of innovative event management. We provided services such as event registration, exhibit sales and sponsorships, and strategic event management. Before our partnership, the ANCC conference was already a key event, but after the collaboration, the results were phenomenal.

The MCI USA Promise

At MCI USA, we believe every event can outshine its previous achievements. With the right blend of creativity and innovation, the sky's the limit. Our partnership with ANA is proof of what strategic event management can accomplish.
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  • Attendance rose over 20% — from 10,000 to over 12,000 attendees.

  • There was a notable increase in exhibitors, sponsors and square footage, amplifying the event’s appeal.

  • It exceeded the previous year’s sales goals year over year since 2019.

  • It achieved record-breaking sales and revenue of over 200% — a testament to our innovative strategies.

This wasn't an overnight success but a product of the MCI Strategic Event Management team engraining themselves into the culture of ANA and understanding what their strengths and areas of opportunity were over a five-year partnership. By combining best practices with tailored innovative ideas to meet the unique needs of ANA, MCI was able to create experiential lounges such as the Puppy Play Pen that has become a main attraction that both attendees and staff look forward to.

The MCI USA Promise

At MCI USA, we believe every event can outshine its previous achievements. With the right blend of creativity and innovation, the sky's the limit. Our partnership with ANA is proof of what strategic event management can accomplish. Ready for a Game-Changing Event Experience? If you’re aiming to turn your next event into a resounding success, let's join forces. We’re here to create events that consistently exceed expectations. Connect with us, and let’s start this exciting journey together!

Ready for a Game-Changing Event Experience?

If you’re aiming to turn your next event into a resounding success, let's join forces. We’re here to create events that consistently exceed expectations. Connect with us, and let’s start this exciting journey together!

Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.    Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.    Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.   The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.    MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.     MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.