CBI announces an association partnership with MPI – Southern California Chapter for CBI and Medical Meetings magazine's Inaugural Medical Device and Bio/Pharmaceutical Meeting Planners Forum

October 4, 2007 — The Southern California Chapter of Meeting Professionals International will be an association partner at CBI and Medical Meetings magazine's Inaugural Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Meeting Planners Forum. The conference will be held at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa Hotel on December 10^th and 11^th 2007.

The Inaugural Medical Device and Bio/Pharmaceutical Meeting Planners Forum will bring together the leading experts in pharmaceutical and medical device meeting planning. The program features high-level presentations from the field's most respected experts and provides a unique platform for networking and information-sharing. "MPI Southern California, is a leading innovator in providing professional development programming for the meeting planning community. We are pleased to be able to partner with them for our inaugural forum," said Courtney Richman, Program Manager, The Center for Business Intelligence.

For more information about CBI and Medical Meetings magazine's Inaugural Medical Device and Bio/Pharmaceutical Meeting Planners Forum or to register, call (800) 817-8601, visit www.pharmameetingplanners.com/west or e-mail cbireg@cbinet.com.

About CBI Research, Inc.
CBI is a privately held, world-class conference company that focuses on producing high-level programs for executive decision-makers who face strategic issues in domestic and international markets. CBI has provided information and networking opportunities for thousands of senior- level executives in various industries for over 10 years. CBI produces over a 100 conferences and webinars yearly. More information is available at www.cbinet.com.

About Medical Meetings magazine
Medical Meetings magazine is the only publication focusing exclusively on pharmaceutical and healthcare industry meetings. MM’s award-winning editorial includes ongoing, detailed coverage of regulatory, meeting management and healthcare education trends; and an annual survey of physician preferences in continuing medical education. Each issue of MM features a section addressing hot topics in the pharmaceutical meetings field, such as procurement, preferred vendor agreements and meeting consolidation. For more information visit meetingsnet.com/medicalmeetings.

About MPI SCC
MPISCC is a member centric volunteer organization focusing on the professional development for the meetings and events industries. Established in 1979, MPISCC is recognized as an award-winning chapter with over 800 members serving the Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Las Vegas and greater Los Angeles Areas. MPISCC's 26-year legacy has established the benchmark of professional excellence with the industry and for our region. For more information visit www.mpiscc.org.