August Spark: State of the Industry

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State of the Industry: Past, Present, and Future August Spark August 22, 2023 | 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. Alexandrian Old Town Join us for the PCMA Capital Chapter August Spark as we guide you through the current State of the Industry: Past, Present, and Future. Past: We turned quickly to virtual events during the Pandemic,

Don’t Be A Drag, Just Be A Queen (Or King)!

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Arlington Cinema & Draft House 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA

Tuesday, September 26th | 5:00 – 7:30 PM Arlington Cinema & Draft House 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 The First Annual Don’t be a Drag Just be a Queen

Learn CPR & Save a Life!

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Hyatt Regency Reston 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA

Wednesday, October 25th | 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM The statistics for heart disease are frightening: # 1 killer in the US – 1 in every 5 deaths! Cardiovascular disease

October Sparkler: All in on AI: What You Need To Know!

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Hyatt Regency Reston 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA

Wednesday, October 25th | 12:00 – 5:30 PM Location: Hyatt Regency Reston 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA 20190 Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be both a friend and a foe for

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Successful Leaders are Powered by Empathy

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Topic: Let Go of Hustle: Successful Leaders are Powered by Empathy Date: Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM The glorification of hustle culture is no longer valid. Melva explains why humane and empathetic leadership is non-negotiable for the vibrancy of the event and hospitality industries. Gain a new perspective to enhance your

Celebrate!

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Volunteers like you selflessly give their time to serve the Chapter and its members. Join the PCMA Capital Chapter as we CELEBRATE! our volunteers, our members, and our Chapter. We

2024 PCMA Capital Chapter Convening Leaders Reception

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InterContinental San Diego 901 Bayfront Court, San Diego, CA

Join your PCMA Capital Chapter friends and colleagues for our annual Convening Leaders Chapter Reception! You will have an opportunity to network with old and new friends at the beautiful InterContinental San Diego. Don’t wait… space is limited so register today! Date: Sunday, January 7, 2024 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Fees: $10 Planner

February Lunch & Learn: Is AI “Applicable Intelligence”?: Using AI to Enhance Efficiency in Your Daily Workflow

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Virtual

Is AI “Applicable Intelligence”?: Using AI to Enhance Efficiency in Your Daily Workflow Join us as we delve into AI and its applications in the events industry. This session is for business event organizers, DMO/NSO partners, and hotel sales professionals seeking practical strategies to integrate AI into your daily workflow and the tactical advantages to

March Lunch & Learn: Empowering Change: Advocacy in the Meetings & Events Industry – Unveiling the ‘Why,’ ‘How,’ and ‘Vote’

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Virtual

Empowering Change: Advocacy in the Meetings & Events Industry – Unveiling the ‘Why,’ ‘How,’ and ‘Vote’ Join us for an insightful session delving into the crucial world of advocacy within the Meetings & Events industry. Explore the reasons behind advocacy efforts, learn effective advocacy methods such as hill visits and storytelling to policy makers, and

March 2024 Membership Networking Event

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March 2024 Membership Networking Event Haven’t seen your Capital Chapter colleagues since Convening Leaders? Let’s fix that! Join us at next week’s membership event to connect, share, and network. Your PCMA Capital Chapter community is the best way to interact with peers in the events industry. The relationships you build here will help you learn

2024 Global Meetings Industry Day

• Capital CHAPTER
Walter E Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC, DC

Join us in celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day, to discuss and gain valuable insights on the current landscape of the business events industry and uncover strategies to conquer challenges that lie ahead. Programming will include a thought-provoking keynote on the state of congress and the 2024 election as well as a panel discussion amplifying

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