PCMA Membership
PCMA members explain the value of their
membership in this short video
There has never been a more important time to invest in your career in the meetings industry than right now. To be ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead, you must be armed with the knowledge and tools that will help you successfully lead your organization into the future.
PCMA membership is an essential part of your career development, allowing you to bring added value to your organization through access to the latest industry trends, winning strategies, and best practices. PCMA is recognized in the meetings industry as the leader in providing high quality education, innovative resources, and networking opportunities designed to help build relationships that are critical to your success. PCMA membership will help position you as a leader in your organization, who is prepared to recognize today's opportunities and ready to face the challenges of tomorrow.
We invite you to explore and discover the many benefits of PCMA membership.
If you would like more information or have questions about membership, please send an e-mail to membership@pcma.org
Does your organization have 10 or more members? Are you interested in a group invoice? Please contact JoAnna Leon (312.423.7253 or jleon@pcma.org) to streamline your dues paying process.
Ways to Join
There are two easy ways to join PCMA! You can complete an online application or you can complete this form and fax/mail it into PCMA with your payment (credit card or check).
Membership Categories
| CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | BENEFITS | INVESTMENT | APPLY |
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Professional |
Association, Corporate and Independent Meeting Professionals. *This category is for an individual that spends more than 51% of their time responsible or accountable for the development, organization, and management of meetings, conventions, exhibits and seminars. |
$360 (USD) |
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Associate Professional |
Employees that have at least one Professional member, in good standing, at the same location. *This category is for an individual that spends more than 51% of their time responsible or accountable for the development, organization, and management of meetings, conventions, exhibits and seminars. |
$200 (USD) |
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Supplier |
Destinations, Venues, Product and Service Providers. |
$485 (USD) |
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Associate Supplier |
Employees that have at least one Supplier member, in good standing, at the same physical location. |
$260 (USD) |
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Faculty |
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. |
$205 (USD) |
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Student |
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. |
$40 (USD) |
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Emeritus |
This class of membership may be conferred, by the Board of Directors, upon the application of any Professional member or Supplier Partner member, provided that the applicant has been a member in good standing of PCMA for fifteen (15) years or more; has attained the age of sixty-two (62) years; and has retired. Emeritus members shall have all the privileges of Professional membership and Supplier Partner membership, except the right to vote or hold office. |
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