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A To-Do List for Planet Earth’s Planners

Why event organizers are embracing the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals — and how meetings are a prime medium to accelerate their success.

March 1, 2020

COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources for Business Events Professionals

April 2, 2020

Job-Seeking Tips During the Coronavirus Crisis

April 1, 2020

Free From PCMA and PSAV Today: Virtual-Event Strategies

March 31, 2020

Handling Refunds For Events Rescheduled Due to COVID-19

March 31, 2020

Why It’s More Important Than Ever to Focus on Your Emotions

March 30, 2020

Time Is a Major Consideration for Digital Events

January 29, 2020

COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources for Business Events Professionals

April 2, 2020

Job-Seeking Tips During the Coronavirus Crisis

April 1, 2020

Free From PCMA and PSAV Today: Virtual-Event Strategies

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UPCOMING WEBINARS

Webinar: Digital Experience Institute Office Hours

April 2, 11:00am

America/Chicago

Webinar: Digital Experience Institute Office Hours

Webinar: Conquer the Fear: Transitioning Speakers From Face-to-Face to Virtual

April 2, 1:00pm

America/Chicago

Webinar: Conquer the Fear: Transitioning Speakers From Face-to-Face to Virtual

Webinar: Case Study: Assessing Your Event's Best Option

April 7, 1:00pm

America/Chicago

Webinar: Case Study: Assessing Your Event’s Best Option

Webinar: Elevate Your Relationships: Connect Better, Online and Offline

April 8, 11:00am

Asia/Singapore

Webinar: Elevate Your Relationships: Connect Better, Online and Offline

Webinar: A Conversation with Europe's Business Event Leaders

April 8, 12:00pm

Europe/Amsterdam

Webinar: A Conversation with Europe’s Business Event Leaders

April 9, 11:00am

America/Chicago

Webinar: Digital Experience Institute Office Hours

April 2, 11:00am

America/Chicago

Webinar: Digital Experience Institute Office Hours

April 2, 1:00pm

America/Chicago

Webinar: Conquer the Fear: Transitioning Speakers From Face-to-Face to Virtual

April 7, 1:00pm

America/Chicago

Webinar: Case Study: Assessing Your Event’s Best Option

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April 2, 2020

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PSAV Global Virtual Events Day

As the Live Events industry quickly pivots to virtual, meeting professionals are facing many new challenges, from choosing the right platform to keeping audiences engaged online. To help event professionals sharpen their skills during this time, PSAV and our family of companies are launching a series of free educational webinars.

2020 Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID)

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April 14, 2020

2020 Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID)

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), led by the Meeting Mean Business Coalition, honors the meetings and events industry's enduring business value and $2.53 trillion in global economic impact.

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April 23, 2020

Visionary Awards 2020

To follow the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PCMA has decided to postpone the Visionary Awards at the Washington Hilton, originally scheduled for April 23, 2020.

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April 30, 2020

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PCMA Foundation Partnership Summit 2020

MARCH 13, 2020 UPDATE: Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, PCMA has made the decision to postpone the Partnership Summit until later this year. The rescheduled event will take place Nov. 18–21.

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April 2, 2020

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PSAV Global Virtual Events Day

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April 14, 2020

2020 Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID)

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), led by the Meeting Mean Business Coalition, honors the meetings and events industry's enduring business value and $2.53 trillion in global economic impact.

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