2026 March CONNECTed: Under the Stars

• Capital CHAPTER
Above ALX Community Rooftop 277 S Washington St Penthouse, Alexandria, VA

Join the PCMA Capital Chapter for a night of networking and fun as we celebrate with all of our stars – YOU!  With so many event professionals, you’re bound to meet up with both old and new friends. We’ll be chatting the night away with fun games, noshing on delicious bites, and seeing the stars

2025 Awards Recognition Event and Luncheon

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

A limited number of registrations will be available on-site on the day of the event. March 11, 2026 | Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile | 540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago Ballroom ABCDE, 5th floor Read about the 2025 GMC Award Honorees here! Schedule*: 11 – 11:45 AM Registration Open 11-11:30 AM –

MIC Educational Conference & Trade Show 2026

• Rocky Mountain CHAPTER
Colorado Convention Center 700 14th Street, Denver, CO

Mark your calendars for the upcoming MIC Educational Conference & Trade Show 2026, the premier event for meetings and events professionals in Colorado and beyond. Hosted by the Meetings Industry Council of Colorado (MIC), this annual gathering is a must-attend for anyone in the meetings, events, and hospitality industries.

Swing Into Spring 2026

• Southeast CHAPTER

REGISTER NOW! See Who’s Attending Save the date for Thursday, March 26, from 4:00–7:00 p.m., to join us for an exciting mixer at Atlanta’s newest gaming destination, hosted at F1 Arcade Atlanta! Enjoy interactive racing games, light bites, and drinks while connecting with fellow industry professionals in this high-energy space. Guests will also have the opportunity to

GMID Industry Xchange

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER

MPI-CAC 2026 Industry Xchange April 7, 2026 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL Join your fellow Chicago meetings and events industry professionals to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day at IX 2026! Swing by and say hello! GMC PCMA will be in attendance at a booth—stop by, and

April connectED Contracts Unlocked: Strengthening Agreements Through Smarter RFP Language – A Collaborative, Real-World Contracting Lab for Event Professionals

• Capital CHAPTER
American Trucking Association 80 M Street SE, Suite 800, Washington, DC

Contracting doesn’t begin with legal language, it begins with clarity. Large‑scale contracting conversations demand alignment and shared expectations long before documents hit the redline stage. This session brings planners and supplier partners together to explore how strategic, well‑defined RFP language influences negotiation efficiency, risk allocation, and the strength of final agreements. Featuring perspectives from hotels,

NYPCMA Spring Program: Leading Across Generations

• New York Area CHAPTER
Carmine’s Times Square 200 West 44th Street, New York, NY

Join us for an afternoon of learning and networking at the NYPCMA Spring Program: Leading Across Generations. We will explore how events can foster deeper connection, stronger communities, and a more inclusive

Become a Member

Get premium access to provocative executive-level education, face-to-face networking and business intelligence.

Join PCMA