Member Statistics

PCMA represents approximately 6,000 meeting industry leaders including planner professionals, suppliers, faculty and students. Aside from students and faculty, members are categorized as either a professional or supplier based on their position.

• Professionals: individuals who are responsible for the development, organization, and management of meetings, conventions, exhibits, and seminars.
  
  
• Suppliers: individuals whose organization is engaged in providing products and services related to the conduct and operation of meetings, conventions, exhibits, and seminars

Membership is nearly an even split between suppliers and professionals. Both types of members are comprised of people at all levels within their organization.


      •  68% of PCMA members have 10+ years experience in the industry.
      •  78% are key decision-makers for their organization.
      •  40% are professionals in associations with 10,000+ members.
      •  23% are corporate or independent planner professionals.
      •  PCMA members plan on average 29 meetings per year.

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