October connectED: The Planner’s Tech Exchange: Connecting planners, technology and ideas to shape better events
October 20 @ 1:30 pm– 6:30 pm EDT
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A collaborative learning experience bringing together meeting professionals, technology providers and industry experts to explore how technology is being used in today’s events.
Attendees will hear real-world case studies, explore current tech trends, exchange ideas with peers and get hands-on exposure to tools and solutions that can improve the planning and attendee experience.
Key Takeaways
Attendees will:
- Learn how planners are using technology to solve real event challenges.
- Explore current trends, tools and emerging applications, including AI.
- Share practical ideas, successes and lessons learned with peers.
- Compare technology approaches across different areas of event planning.
- Take away ideas and tools they can apply to their own events.
Agenda
- 1:30 PM – Registration Desk Open / Check‑In
- 2:00 PM – Welcome Remarks
- 2:15 PM – 4:45 PM – Education Sessions
- 4:45 PM – Closing Remarks
- 5:00 – 6:30 PM – Reception
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Continuing Education
The PCMA Capital Chapter is a CMP Preferred Provider. To ensure that you receive proper credit for attending this event, please be sure that you have opened a free account at (https://eic.learningbuilder.com/account/login) with the Events Industry Council BEFORE the event.

Registration Rates
This event is included in the 2026 All Access Pass
Planner Member – $45
Planner Non Member – $60
Supplier Member – $65
Supplier Non Member – $80
Student – $20
Cancellation Policy: Registrants may cancel up to 7 days before the event for a full refund, minus a $10 administration fee. No refunds will be made after this date. A request for cancellation must be submitted in writing via email request to [email protected]. Refunds will not be given for no-shows or missed travel logistics. Substitutions for this event are encouraged in lieu of cancellations. If you do substitute, please include the following information: Email Address, First Name, Last Name, Designations, Job Title, Preferred/Badge Name, Company Name, Address, and Phone.