Professional Meeting Management, 7th Edition
The industry-standard resource for planning excellence, CMP preparation, and career advancement.
Ready to level up your skills?
PMM7 is built for how meeting professionals work today — covering strategy, budgeting, contracts, risk, and delivery. Use it to strengthen your expertise, prep for certification, and keep a trusted reference at your fingertips long after exam day.
PMM7 (Print or Digital)
Get the official 7th edition in the format you prefer — perfect for self-study, reference, or coursework.
CMP Exam Prep Bundle
If you’re preparing for the CMP, this bundle is designed to support structured study and confident exam readiness.
Made for emerging and experienced event professionals
Students & Career Starters — Building your foundation? PMM7 is the textbook trusted by top meetings and events programs to teach you what employers expect.
CMP Exam Candidates — Preparing to certify? This is an official reference for the CMP exam, aligned with the 2025 CMP International Standards that guide exam questions.
Meeting Professionals — Growing your expertise? Keep this on your desk as your go-to resource for contract negotiations, budgeting, risk management, and everything in between.
Educators & Trainers — Teaching the next generation? PMM7 delivers clear explanations, contemporary examples, and comprehensive instructor support materials.
The meetings industry has evolved.
Your resources should too.
PMM7 isn't just an update — it's a complete refresh built for today's event landscape. While other resources feel dated, this edition reflects the tools, technologies, and strategic approaches you actually use in 2026. Here's what makes it essential:
Aligned with what matters — Built to reflect the 2025 CMP International Standards and the realities of modern meetings.
Bridges learning and doing — Moves seamlessly from classroom concepts to real-world application, making it invaluable whether you're studying or working.
Stays relevant for years — Not just exam prep. This becomes your long-term reference for every type of event challenge.
Designed for how you learn — Available in digital and print, with flexible formats for self-study, structured courses, or reference lookup.
What You'll Gain
16 comprehensive chapters covering the full spectrum of meeting and event management:
Foundation & Strategy
- Introduction to the Meetings Profession
- Strategic Planning for Organizational Success
- Project-Based Mindset for Meeting Professionals
- Designing Memorable Meeting Experiences
Core Operational Skills
- Budgeting Basics for Meeting Professionals
- Site and Venue Selection
- Crisis, Emergency, and Risk Management
- Negotiations, Contracts, and Liability
Marketing & Attendee Experience
- Event Marketing Strategies and Partnerships
- Registration and Housing Management
- Exhibitions and Face-to-Face Marketing
Technology & Production
- Audiovisual and Event Technology in Modern Design
- Food and Beverage Essentials
Execution & Growth
- Strategic Onsite Management Practices
- Post-Event Follow-Up and Evaluation
- Developing Your Career as a Meetings Professional
Plus:
- Refreshed content across project management, marketing, risk management, sustainability, and onsite operations
- Stronger integration of current tools, technologies, and design approaches
- Expanded instructor support materials
- Contemporary examples that reflect today's events landscape
