January 11 – 14, 2026​
Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania Convention Center​
Hosted by Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB)

Join us Jan. 11–14, 2026, when PCMA Convening Leaders brings its flagship education and networking event to Philadelphia. Hosted by Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), CL26 will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Discover why thousands of business events professionals and community leaders from around the world come to Convening Leaders every year to explore, through leading-edge education, research, and networking, how business events generate economic and social legacies for businesses and communities.

At Convening Leaders 2026, education is designed by and for our industry’s leaders—curated to challenge assumptions, elevate skills, and equip you for what’s next in the business of events. Across four days, you’ll experience keynote inspiration, intimate conversations, and hands-on sessions built around three powerful content pillars: Unity, Legacy, and Momentum.

For 70 years, PCMA has been more than an association. We have been a conduit for change, a catalyst for innovation, and a community that drives the business events community forward. As we gather in Philadelphia, a city built on bold ideas and collective action, our focus is clear: to look back to push forward, to honor history while shaping what’s next.

Let’s make history, together.