Spark Event: Excellence in Business Events

Welcome to the August Spark: Excellence in Business Events, presented by the PCMA Capital Chapter. During the program, we’ll set the stage for an immersive journey into the world of business events excellence led by PCMA’s Visionary Awards finalists and winners.

Location:

Eaton Workshop & Michele’s
1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Coming in from out of town or just want to enjoy an overnight in DC and no commute? Eaton Workshop is offering a promotional rate for Spark! attendees on 8/19 & 8/20. Simply enter CAT20 at https://www.eatonworkshop.com/en-us/washington-dc/.

Agenda:

1:00 pm: Eaton Hotel Tours (Register Below)

1:30 pm: Registration, 2nd Floor Landing

2:00 pm – 3:15 pm: Welcome and Keynote Panel – Lifetime Achievement Honorees, Beverly Snow Room
Engage in a dynamic panel discussion featuring past Lifetime Achievement Honorees, who will share the wisdom and insights gained from their distinguished careers in the events industry. We’ll wrap up the session with a Q&A with Panelists.

• • • Stuart Levy, MBA, PhD, CMP, Associate Teaching Professor of Management and Tourism Studies, GWU School of Business (2024 Lifetime Educator Honoree)
    • Johnnie White, MBA, CAE, CMP Fellow, CEO of American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (2016 Lifetime Achievement Honoree)

3:15 pm – 3:30 pm: Break, Salon

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Strategies for Success, Beverly Snow Room
We will explore the strategies and best practices that have propelled industry leaders to excellence.

• • • Kirsten Olean, CAE, CMP, Senior Director of Meeting Planning & Design, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Moderator, 2016 Business Event Strategist Winner)
    • Matthew Wales, CMP, CAE, Vice President, Event Services, American Trucking Associations (2024 Nominee for Business Event Strategist)
    • Sara Stehle, CMP, CAE Owner and Independent Planner, Wow Moments Experience & Event Design (2024 Nominee for Digital Experience Strategist)

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm: Break, Salon

4:30 pm – 5:00pm: Reflection, Beverly Snow Room
We’ll offer time to reflect on what you’ve learned throughout Sparkler and share our top takeaways.

• • • Dana Johnston, MS, CMP, Vice President, Client Partnerships, Trade Show Marketing, EMC Outdoor (2024 Winner of Community Advocate of the Year)
    • Dr. Michael Time, CEO of TIME TALKS (2024 Community Advocate Nominee)

5:00pm – 6:30pm: Reception, Beverly Snow Foyer

To register for tours of the Eaton Hotel and Workshop, please click here.

Speakers:

Dana Johnston, CMP, Vice President, Client Partnerships, Trade Show Marketing, EMC Outdoor
Kirsten Olean, CAE, CMP, Senior Director of Meeting Planning & Design, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Johnnie White, MBA, CAE, CMP Fellow, Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE)
Matthew Wales, CMP, CAE, Vice President, Event Services, American Trucking Associations
Dr. Michael Time, CEO of TIME TALKS
Sara Stehle, CAE, CMP, Wow Moments Experience & Event Design
Stuart Levy, MBA, PhD, CMP, Associate Professor of Management, School of Business George Washington University

Cost:

• • • Individual Planner – Member $30
    • Individual Planner – Non-Member $50
    • Individual Supplier – Member $45
    • Individual Supplier – Non-Member $60
    • Student $10

This event is eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits from the Events Industry Council (EIC). Attendee emails used during registration must match the attendee EIC profile to receive credit. Verifying credit is a responsibility of the attendee, not PCMA, nor the chapter. For more information, visit https://www.pcma.org/help-faqs/

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Sponsorship Opportunities:

• Presenting Partner (2 available)
  $ 9,000.00
• Event Partner – Thank you to CVB Reps and Greater Medellin Convention & Visitors Bureau! (1 sponsorship remains)
  $ 6,000.00
• Patron Partner (4 Available)
  $ 4,000.00
• Brand the Reg Desk – Thank you to Visit Kansas City!
  $ 2,000.00
• Brand the Break (1 Available)
  $ 3,000.00
• Brand the Reception (1 Available)
  $ 2,500.00