PCMA Membership Gives You Access To Education, Networking and Leadership.  Most of PCMA's membership benefits incorporate all three of these attributes, but with a focus on one. 

Education:

PCMA Annual Meeting
Membership entitles you to registration discounts to PCMA's Annual Meeting, the industry's most sought after event, with over 80 educational sessions covering hot topics, innovative executive level programs, and insightful discussions of best practices through shared interest groups.

Chapter Membership
Choose membership in one of 16 North American chapters, for year-round local and regional education, networking, leadership development and community service opportunities. And check the Chapter Education Calendar to find out what programs are being offered in your area.

A Subscription to Convene^® Magazine
Receive your copy of Convene^® magazine each month, the leading resource to which meeting professionals turn for in-depth information on trends in meeting management.

Educational Programming
PCMA's Educational programs are designed in a variety of formats and levels, to give you maximum flexibility. Choose from Executive, Professional and Essential levels of education, and face-to-face, online, and print formats.

ThisWeek@PCMA - weekly e-newsletter
Stay abreast of breaking industry news as well as PCMA news about members and events with this weekly e-newsletter delivered right to your inbox.

Live Learning Center Online Programs
Want the benefits of PCMA's live educational events at your convenience? With PCMA's Live Learning Center, you can access more than 100 top-rated educational programs from PCMA Annual Meetings, the Leadership Conference, Masters Series programs and webinars. More than 15 sessions are available at no charge to members! Just look for the Featured Session icon - they are also available for MP3 download.

Publications, webinars and resources
Use PCMA's proven resources, including Professional Meeting Management^®, Fifth Edition (PMM5), APEX Meeting and Event Toolbox and new Info-on-the-Go! webinars to arm yourself and your staff with expert advice on the challenges you face on a daily basis.

PCMA Executive Book Summaries by SOUNDVIEW®
Get over 300 summaries of cutting-edge ideas and hands-on, how-to management guides that the best business books can offer, and download quick and easy-to-read print summaries. PCMA Executive Book Summaries are free to PCMA members!

Networking:

PCMA Connect
When you attend any PCMA headquarter educational event, you can access PCMA Connect, PCMA's online community for meeting attendees to connect before, during and after the meeting. Additional online communities are coming soon.

Members-only access to www.pcma.org
Gain access to PCMA's Membership Directory, which contains information on nearly 6,000 industry leaders, searchable by location, company or name.

Leadership:

PCMA Career Center
Where do you want to take your career? PCMA's Career Center gives you confidential access to the industry's top employers and job opportunities. Find a position that gets you the recognition you deserve with a paycheck to match. Also, post your open positions on the site to find the industry's top talent. PCMA members receive a $100 discount to post jobs, and they can post their résumés for free.

MeetingMatrix software
When you work with your next facility ask if they are PCMA Space Verified™. With PCMA Space Verified properties you are able to communicate your exact event setups via real-time e-mail communication using MeetingMatrix™ software. This software is complimentary for PCMA professional members, and allows you to communicate your needs both through traditional floor plans and virtual walk-throughs.

Exclusive Partner Offers for PCMA Members
PCMA has worked to add even more value to your membership. Check out these additional Partner Offers for PCMA members.

Invitations to IMEX and EIBTM hosted buyer programs
As a PCMA Member, you have the opportunity to apply for several Hosted Buyer Programs. These programs ensure that key buyers in the meetings and incentive travel industry attend the exhibition, with a view to maximizing the potential return for exhibitors. IMEX, EIBTM, and the Mexico Showcase are all Hosted Buyer Programs available to PCMA members.

Discover Your Promise - Join PCMA Today!

Isn't it time you invested more in your career? With access to the right tools, resources, people and information, you'll see for yourself how easy it is for you to learn, connect, and grow and shine with PCMA. Make the smart decision about your future by joining PCMA now!