Advancing Women in the Business Events Industry

PCMA Foundation and Business Events Sydney (BESydney) conducted a research project to engage the business events community on the specific and meaningful actions that can be taken to advance women into leadership roles within the industry. to commission a research project to help APAC region meeting planners understand what is driving this expanding CIT market, which favors travel over financial incentives to motivate and reward high-performing staff and Millennials.

Guiding Principles in Experience Design – Six Truths for Innovative Event Strategies

The six truths–rather than trends–for innovative event strategies to start implementing into your business events now. Brought to you by the PCMA Foundation in partnership with Marriott International, CEMA, Storycraft Lab, with contributions from Google Xi. to commission a research project to help APAC region meeting planners understand what is driving this expanding CIT market, which favors travel over financial incentives to motivate and reward high-performing staff and Millennials.

Webinar: EduCon 2023 Firestarter Workshop: Drawing people, drawing data.

If you’re tasked with bringing teams together and/or challenged with collecting authentic, vulnerable data, join this free firestarter workshop for an exclusive, interactive learning opportunity to explore the science and potential of creative self-expression.

Webinar: New Member Orientation (Q1 2023)

Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation program will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant, cutting-edge information and knowledgeable leaders. So let’s get you prepped and ready to take full advantage of all we offer!

PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 – The Know Before You Go Webinar

Join us for a Convening Leaders 2023 preview as we walk you through what you need to know before arriving digitally or in-person in Columbus. Learn about education themes, networking events, the CL23 platform and how to make the most of your Convening Leaders experience.

Webinar: Accessibility Considerations for Event Planners

During this webinar, we'll discuss some key considerations to produce accessible events that benefit not only individuals with disabilities, but also help to ensure that all participants are able to fully engage in the event.

Speaker Agreement Template for Digital and Hybrid Events

Let PCMA’s speaker agreement template be your guide. Download our fillable speaker agreement template. Fill it out with your organization’s and speaker’s information, or incorporate it into your existing template. 

Digital Event Strategist Spotlight: JoAnne Spitale, Senior Conferences Manager, Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC)

For JoAnne Spitale, Meetings Manager for SB Expos & Events, an active Digital Event Strategist certification gave her the knowledge she needed to keep up with these changes, and showed employers the depth of her expertise. She spoke with us about her path to earning a DES and why she continues to recertify.

Expert Series: Digital Event Experience Design + Audience Engagement

Online attendees are easily distracted and disappointed by poorly planned event agendas. Learn how leading brands design digital events to maximize audience engagement. Join DES expert, Sourabh Kothari, for a sneak peek into his new DES module on "Experience Design + Audience Engagement."

Expert Series: Digital Event Marketing + Communities

Where is everybody? After months of preparations and investments in your event's content and experience, don't let your ROI be ruined by sub-standard marketing. Join DES expert and event marketing guru, Rachel Stephan, for a sneak peek into her new DES module on "Marketing + Communities".

Sustainability in Business Events Industry

PCMA EduCon Makers Series Webinar: Production & Experience Outcomes

The team behind EduCon will reveal how they got creative with producing a revised hybrid event model, share the design and outcomes of the partner activations and experiences in The Hub and how collaborating with the host city partners and event suppliers led to the delivery of an immersive experience.