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SUMMARY:Elevated Meetings: Four Perspectives. One Exceptional Event.
DESCRIPTION:JOIN PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter as we present: Elevated Meetings: Four Perspectives. One Exceptional Event. \nWhat does an exceptional meeting experience really look like? From destination selection to venue operations and strategic planning\, every partner plays a critical role in delivering a successful meeting. Join industry leaders representing a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO)\, Hotel Sales Leader\, Event & Entertainment Venue Leader\, and a seasoned Meeting Planner (the “Client”) as they share how collaboration\, communication\, and innovation create memorable experiences for customers and attendees alike. Discover where expectations align\, where challenges arise\, and how working together can elevate every event. \nThe discussion will be moderated with thoughtful industry questions designed to explore each panelist’s unique perspective\, highlight common themes\, and share strategies for enhancing the client experience while creating memorable events. \nWHEN: Thursday\, September 17th \nTIME: 3:00pm – 6:00pm \nLOCATION: The Maya\, Long Beach \nParking Validation will be given at check in when you arrive for the event. \n  \n\n\nANTICIPATED AGENDA:\n      3:00 – 3:30pm:  Arrivals\, Check in\n      3:30 – 4:30pm:  Panel Meeting & Q&A\n      4:30 – 6:00pm:  Closing Reception\n           7:00 – 9:30pm: Optional:  Planners Only – Centennial Celebration After Party at Fairmont Breakers Long Beach*\n           *Planners are FREE to attend by you must RSVP during your PCMA SWP event registration\, as spaces are limited!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRICING:\n\n*Registered suppliers are required to bring 1 (one) meeting planner to attend\, planner must register for the event.  \n\n\n\n           Elevated Meetings PCMA SWP Event\n      $35 – Suppliers (non-member) + 1 planner\n      $25 – Supplier (PCMA member) + 1 planner\n      Non-hosted Planners are also FREE\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nPANELISTS: \nThe panel will feature four industry experts and be moderated by PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter Board Member Joshua Switzer: \n \n\nMichael Krouse\, President & CEO: Greater Ontario Visitors Bureau\nRaluca Cadar\, Chief Executive Officer: The Protein Society\nAl Williams\, Assistant General Manager of Operations:  Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center\nMichael Crockenberg\, Director of Sales: Pasea Hotel & Spa\n\nModerator: Joshua Switzer\, National Sales Director: Meet Long Beach\n\n\n\n\n\nPlanners\, the evening doesn’t have to stop there! When you register\, you will also have the opportunity to RSVP and reserve your spot to the exclusive rooftop evening afterparty at The Fairmont Breakers Hotel where they are celebrating their 100-year celebration starting at 7pm. Space is limited\, RSVP required.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors:\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/elevated-meetings-four-perspectives-one-exceptional-event/
LOCATION:Hoyel Maya\, 700 Queensway Drive\,\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802
CATEGORIES:• Southwest & Pacific
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