GMC PCMA Webinar: Processes for Forward Thinking

Foresight is more than predicting what comes next, it’s a disciplined practice for exploring possibilities and preparing for multiple futures. This interactive session introduces participants to the fundamentals of foresight visioning and provides practical techniques for proactively thinking about change. Attendees will gain tools they can immediately apply to strategic planning, innovation, and decision-making.

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Speaker: Beth Surmont, FASAE, CMP – Fellow

Beth Surmont is an event strategist who works with associations and non-profits to help them redesign, reinvent, and reinvigorate their events.  She is fascinated by the power that events hold to drive real change in the world. With on-the-ground event planning experience spanning more than 20 years in events, trade shows, corporate, and non-profit; and as the current Vice President of Event Strategy & Design at 360 Live Media, Beth is a leading designer in what the next era of events will be. Her approach of audience-centered design combined with purposeful intention is the secret to creating meaningful and impactful events. Beth was awarded the 2024 Groundbreaker award from PCMA. In 2023, Beth was a finalist for the Event Designer of the Year award from PCMA. Beth is both an ASAE Fellow and a CMP Fellow. She is a founding board member of SocialOffset, a nonprofit that encourages local donations instead of destination boycotts. She currently lives in New Jersey with her wife, dog, and cat.

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