PCMA Faculty Membership

PCMA Faculty membership is open to individuals employed 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.

Why become a PCMA Faculty Member?

  • As a Faculty Member you'll have access to resources and tools that will help best prepare your students for their careers.
  • PCMA will provide you with the most relevant and critical information to keep current on the latest trends in the meetings industry as well as explore new resources to use in the classroom.
  • PCMA offers opportunities for professional development, leadership development and networking.

Who are PCMA Members?

  • 68% have 10+ years in the meetings and convention industry.
  • 78% are key decision makers for their organization.
  • 66% produce 10 or more meetings per year.
  • More than 50% attend the PCMA Annual Meeting each year.
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  • Learn more about the People of PCMA.

Benefits

  • PCMA Annual Meeting - Registration discounts to PCMA's Annual Meeting, the industry's premier event, with more than 80 educational sessions covering hot topics, innovative executive level programs, and insightful discussions of best practices through shared interest groups.
  • PCMA Education Conference - Join PCMA for a robust three day program designed to gather an intimate group of your meetings industry peers for a highly interactive program based on the hottest issues, topics and trends in meetings today. If you're looking for an event focused on shared ideas and solutions to our industry's challenges, this is the event for you
  • PCMA Career Center - Confidential access to the industry's top employers and job opportunities. PCMA members receive a $100 discount to post jobs, and can post résumés for free.
  • Chapter Membership - Membership in one of 17 North American Chapters, including the new Mexico Chapter, for year-round local and regional education, networking, leadership development and community service opportunities.
  • Publications, Webinars and Resources - Use PCMA's proven resources, including Professional Meeting Management®, fifth edition (PMM5), APEX Meeting and Event Toolbox and new On-the-Go! Webinars to arm yourself with expert advice on the challenges you face on a daily basis.
  • Online Learning Programs - Access to PCMA's Online Learning Center, providing the best content from past PCMA Annual Meetings, Leadership Conferences, Masters Series programs and Webinars. Learn via audio and video recordings with content designed for all career levels, from essential to executive. A vital resource for the classroom.
  • LinkedIn- PCMA's online community to network and discuss industry issues, challenges and hot topics.
  • Education - PCMA's Educational programs are presented in a variety of formats including online, face-to-face, and print. Choose from Executive, Professional and Essential levels.
  • Convene Magazine - Receive Convene® magazine each month, the leading resource meeting professionals turn to for in-depth information on trends in meeting management. Read the new Convene CMP Series: Certification Made Possible - Earn CEUs by reading articles in Convene and taking tests on the content. Available online in digital format.
  • PCMA.org: The official Web site - Members-only access to the a variety of membership benefits including PCMA's Membership Directory, containing information on more than 6,000 industry leaders, searchable by location, company or name.
  • ThisWeek@PCMA - weekly E-newsletter - Breaking industry news, PCMA member news and updates on PCMA events.