Convening Leaders Chapter Reception

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER
Marriott Marquis Houston 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX

Kick off Convening Leaders, the flagship event of the business events industry, and toast the start of 2024 in Houston with all of your GMC friends! When: Sunday, January 12 | 4:30PM-6:00PM Where: Marriott Marquis Houston Houston, TX 77010   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ! Planners can register for free using the code PHL2025 thanks to our

Chapter Leaders Development

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER
AOA 142 E. Ontario, Chicago, IL

  Date: Tuesday, 1/28/25 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: AOA 142 E. Ontario Chicago, IL 60611 OR Virtually on Zoom CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   GMC Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, Committee Members and any other members interested in becoming involved in PCMA’s GMC are welcome to attend. This development day will include

GMC Awards Recognition Event and Luncheon

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile 540 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Join us as we honor our GMC stars being recognized for their achievements throughout 2024!   Date: Tuesday March 18th, 2025 11:00 am – 11:30 am – Registration 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Educational Panel Discussion 12:30 – 1:30 pm – 2024 Award Recipient Recognition Location: Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile 540 Michigan Ave, Chicago,

Global Meetings Industry Day

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER

Bridging the Generational Gap Join your fellow Chicago meeting and event industry professionals  to celebrate Global Meeting Industry Day! Thursday, April 3, 2025 2:30 – 7:30 p.m. Convene Willis Tower 233 S Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606 This event is approved by EIC for 2 CEUs . Credits will be applied based on the email

Student Engagement Day at DePaul University

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER
DePaul University 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL

DePaul’s School of Hospitality and Sports Business and PCMA Greater Midwestern Chapter are partnering together to host a student day for students interested in a career in the hospitality industry. We invite you all to join us in Chicago on Friday, April 4th at DePaul’s Daley Building (14 E. Jackson Blvd) for a day filled with learning, networking,

Join us for Virtual Webinar “AI Powered Event Planning: Tools, Ethics and ROI”

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER

AI Powered Event Planning: Tools, Ethics and ROI Speaker: Brianna Conway, National Account Manager at Visit Indy Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of event planning in this dynamic and insightful webinar. Join Brianna Conway of Visit Indy, a recognized super user of leading AI tools, as she shares how AI is being applied not only to streamline

Accessibility Exchange: A Community Conversation

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER
Zoom

Join us for Accessibility Exchange, a monthly online discussion space dedicated to advancing accessibility in the events industry. Held on the first Thursday of every month, this open forum invites event professionals, advocates, and curious minds to come together for honest, community-driven conversations. This initiative is a collaboration between PCMA’s Capital, Pacific Northwest, and Rocky

GMC Pickleball Classic

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER
SPF 2121 N Clybourn Ave

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! If you are interested in playing and have not signed up for a time, Open Play in the 3rd round is the only available option. Please register as a cheerleader online or onsite and we will give further instructions when you check-in. GMC Pickleball Classic Thursday, July 31, 2025 SPF | 2121

Accessibility Exchange: A Community Conversation

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER
Zoom

Join us for Accessibility Exchange, a monthly online discussion space dedicated to advancing accessibility in the events industry. Held on the first Thursday of every month, this open forum invites event professionals, advocates, and curious minds to come together for honest, community-driven conversations. This initiative is a collaboration between PCMA’s Capital, Pacific Northwest, and Rocky

PCMA GMC Webinar: Sustainability Redefined: Pioneering Strategies for Impactful Events

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER
Zoom

Dive into the cutting-edge world of sustainable event planning with this eye-opening session. You’ll learn how to: Rethink traditional approaches to event sustainability Implement innovative eco-friendly practices that pack a punch Balance environmental responsibility with unforgettable experiences Create and implement social offsets to maximize positive community impact From reducing carbon footprints to creating “Instagrammable” green moments,

Accessibility Exchange: A Community Conversation

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER
Zoom

Join us for Accessibility Exchange, a monthly online discussion space dedicated to advancing accessibility in the events industry. Held on the first Thursday of every month, this open forum invites

DEI Educational Event

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER

Registration Now Live! DEI Educational Event September 9, 2025 Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel 1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL 60173 This event is approved for 2.5 CE credits through

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