The act of human beings gathering together to promote their self-interests is the core of a dynamic, ever-advancing industry with worldwide impact, due in large part to the efforts of thousands of individuals both inside and outside of the meetings industry. This year, the editors of Successful Meetings are reviving “The 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry,” an annual list started in 1994 by our sister brand MeetingNews and discontinued five years ago.