Membership

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, grow and shine with PCMA.  Make the smart decision about your future by joining PCMA now!

Special Offer - Limited Time!

Are you located in Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana or Mexico and thinking about joining?  Now is the time for you to act!  Through a limited time offer, if you join as a full member (Professional or Supplier only) you can gain deep discounts on your 2009 Annual Meeting Registration.  Click here for more details.

PCMA Can Make You More Successful

  • Stay on the cutting edge of information through timely and relevant education programs. PCMA members consistently rank our premier education as the #1 reason for belonging.
  • Move your career forward by participating in networking events with other leaders in the industry. 60% of PCMA members have 10+ years experience in the industry.
  • Leverage best practices established by PCMA and our industry partners. Receive member discounts on publications and resources designed to save you time and money and make your job easier.
  • Learn, network, and volunteer with other industry leaders close to where you live and work with one of PCMA's 16 regional chapters.

PCMA Can Help You Take Charge of Your Career

Whether you're a seasoned professional or an emerging leader, PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. PCMA's focus is to support, promote and educate meeting professionals who work in associations, corporations, or independently, as well as industry suppliers, faculty and students. Click on your category below to discover how PCMA empowers you and your organization to achieve greater success. 

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PROFESSIONAL $360 (USD)
Association, Corporate and Independent Meeting Professionals
Learn how PCMA can empower you with a wealth of information, resources, contacts and opportunities for continuing professional development and networking. Join this membership category if you have the responsibility for the development, organization, and management of meetings, conventions, exhibits, and seminars. If you or your organization provides a product or service to the meetings industry please choose the supplier partner membership category.

Associate Professional Membership: $200 ( USD)
This membership category is available to employees, agents, and other representatives of organizations that have at least one Professional member, in good standing, at the same location. Note: There are limited benefits for Associate members: 1. Associate members can only attend one (1) PCMA Annual Meeting for the duration of their Associate membership; 2. They may not vote or hold office.

If you have attended one Annual Meeting already and would like to attend future Annual Meetings, please click here to upgrade your membership.

SUPPLIER $485 (USD)
Destinations, Venues, Product and Service Providers
Make connections and build strong relationships with the meetings and convention industry's leading professionals. Join this membership category if you or your organization is engaged in providing products and/or services related to the conducting and operation of meetings, conventions, exhibits, and seminars.

Associate Supplier Partner Membership: $260 ( USD)
This membership category is available to employees, agents, and other representatives of organizations, firms, or corporations that have at least one Supplier Partner member, in good standing, at the same location. Note: There are limited benefits for Associate members: 1. Associate members can only attend one (1) PCMA Annual Meeting for the duration of their Associate membership; 2. They may not vote or hold office. 

If you have attended one Annual Meeting already and would like to attend future Annual Meetings, please click here to upgrade your membership.

Faculty $205 (USD)

Stay current on the latest trends in the meetings industry and explore new resources to use in the classroom. Discover how you can best prepare your students to be successful in their careers.
This membership category is available to individuals employed as faculty in post-secondary academic programs directly related to meetings management and having met one of the following requirements: currently teaching at least two classes per semester; currently teaching at least one class per quarter; or currently teaching at least four classes in the past academic year.

Student $40 (USD)

Join the industry's largest student membership for unparalleled education, networking, scholarship and job searching opportunities.
This membership category is available to individuals enrolled in a post-secondary academic program directly related to meetings management for at least six quarter or semester credit hours. Verification of enrollment is required. Note: Students with less than six months before graduation are not eligible for Student membership.

Transfer

Are you leaving the industry? Click here to download the form you need to transfer your  membership.  You will also need the new member to fill out a new member application.   Note: Organizations wishing to transfer membership from a previous to a new employee will be charged a $50.00 non-refundable administrative fee for the new member. Click here for more information.

Upgrade

If you are an Associate level member and have attended one Annual Meeting at the Associate level you will need to upgrade your membership before registering for your next Annual Meeting. Click here for the form to complete.  Please allow 72 business hours to process your membership upgrade request.

Printable applications are available when clicking on the highlighted categories above.

*Your membership application will be reviewed to ensure you have signed up for the correct category.