BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PCMA - ECPv5.14.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PCMA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pcma.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PCMA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Madrid BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD TZID:Europe/Helsinki BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD TZID:Europe/Lisbon BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:WEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:WET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241119T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073623 CREATED:20241031T121313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T155946Z UID:217109-1732005000-1732208400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:IBTM World 2024 DESCRIPTION:Inspiring events for better business results \nIBTM World is the leading global event for the meetings\, incentives\, conferences and events industry\, taking place annually in Barcelona. The event has one goal; to inspire the events world to deliver exceptional experiences for their customers. \n\n\n\nIBTM brings together the global meetings industry\, with everyone having that one common purpose – to meet the right people that can create better business results for their organisation. Build face to face connections with the right people\, gain key industry insight and of course\, engage in unrivalled networking opportunities over the three days. \nJoining IBTM World will be 3\,000+ exciting destinations and quality suppliers ready to meet and network with 15\,000+ industry professionals\, from over 100 countries across the world. \n\n\n\nPCMA at IBTM \nJoin PCMA EMEA at the Netherlands stand to learn more about our community and upcoming events. We would love to connect with you\, share knowledge and get up to date on all things events\, education\, and opportunities to connect with our global network of event professionals. \nDrop by stand F55\, or schedule a meeting on the IBTM portal. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Win a ‘Convening EMEA Membership Bundle’ \nSimply complete and submit the form (will appear below on 23rd May) for a chance of winning a year’s free membership with PCMA and a ticket to attend Convening EMEA 2023\, 20-22 September in Copenhagen. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnby5wY21hLm9yZyUyRmwlMkY1ODkwMTMlMkYyMDIzLTA1LTEyJTJGN3g4YmR6JTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI2NTAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/ibtm-barcelona-2024/ LOCATION:Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via venue\, Av. Joan Carles I\, 64\, Room CC1.2\, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat\, Barcelona\, 08908\, Spain CATEGORIES:EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/website-banner-2.png GEO:41.3539454;2.1286657 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via venue Av. Joan Carles I 64 Room CC1.2 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat Barcelona 08908 Spain;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Av. Joan Carles I\, 64\, Room CC1.2:geo:2.1286657,41.3539454 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073623 CREATED:20240823T103106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T094751Z UID:213601-1732784400-1732798800@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:PCMA London Lab DESCRIPTION:The PCMA Labs are a sandbox for association leaders\, event marketers\, organisers and strategists\, the London Lab is specifically developed for association leaders. We will explore the business events industry trends and pain points in a safe environment where you will be challenged to think out of the box\, where the seemingly impossible may be possible with collective wisdom and action. The Labs are a platform to build trusted\, peer-to-peer relationships and be part of a community that innovates and shapes the future of our industry.  \nTitle: A deep dive into new event business models to future-proof yours  \nDescription: This session is tailored for organizations aiming to evolve by integrating insights from beyond the traditional business events sphere. Engage with a blend of theory and real-world examples to grasp the essence and advantages of new business models. Discover the key components that drive them and explore how they function in practice. Reflect on your organization’s position and readiness to adopt these innovative models or identify which core elements can enhance your business strategies.  \nTakeaways:  \n\nComprehensive Understanding: Gain a deep insight into platform business models\, their benefits\, and journey.\nReadiness Evaluation: For organizations poised to become a platform\, conduct a gap analysis to assess preparedness for the transition.\nStrategic Integration: For those not fully transitioning\, pinpoint vital platform model elements to incorporate into existing business practices. \n\nDate: Thursday 28 November 2024\n \nTimings: 09:00 – 13:00 (Including Lunch)\n \nHost Venue: Central Hall Westminster \nIn partnership with: \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.I identify as an in-house association event planner*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Organisation*Job Title*Email*\n \n Please select any food allergies or dietary restrictions:\n \n Vegetarian\n \n \n Vegan\n \n \n Gluten Free\n \n \n Shellfish/Seafood Allergy\n \n \n No Red Meat/Pork\n \n \n Pescatarian\n \n \n Lactose-Intolerant\n \n \n Nut Allergy\n \n \n Other (please specify below)\n Other (please specify)Do you have any accessibility requirements?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Number of events you deliver annually:*1-56-1516-3031-100100+Will you be staying for lunch?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-london-lab/ LOCATION:Central Hall Westminster\, Storey's Gate\, London\, SW1H 9NH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/European-Labs.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073623 CREATED:20241029T162118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T163412Z UID:216991-1733220000-1733223600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:PCMA EMEA & EMA Meet-Up December 2024: Reflect\, Celebrate\, & Elevate Together DESCRIPTION:During this community online gathering\, we will take a moment to explore our achievements of the year and the resources and outcomes created which you can still engage with and benefit from. With a moment of gratitude\, we will explore the highs and lows to close out the year together and look at what’s ahead for 2025. \nJoin us and add the virtual background with an image of your highlight of 2024 – you don’t want to join without the background because your image will play a role during the Meet-up! \nPlease register below to secure your spot and avoid any disappointment.  \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnby5wY21hLm9yZyUyRmwlMkY1ODkwMTMlMkYyMDI0LTEwLTI5JTJGOHRzNGo1JTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI3MDAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-emea-ema-meet-up-december-2024-latest-updates/ LOCATION:Barcelona CATEGORIES:• EMA-UK Events,EMA Events,EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),PCMA Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/website-banner-1500-x-500-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073623 CREATED:20241211T154312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T164524Z UID:218854-1736703000-1736706600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:EMEA Networking Reception at Convening Leaders 2025 DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the PCMA EMEA Networking Reception to kick off 2025 together at Convening Leaders just before the Opening Main Stage. \nThis is an opportunity for all EMEA participants to gather\, network and get to know one another before we embark on the Convening Leaders 2025 experience to discuss\, collaborate and connect. \nWhen: Sunday\, 12th January 5:30pm – 6:30pm \nWhere: Marriott Marquis Houston\, Room Kingwood (Level 3) \nPlease note that this is an invite only event. \n \n\n\n + Add to Calendar\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW[vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnby5wY21hLm9yZyUyRmwlMkY1ODkwMTMlMkYyMDIzLTEyLTEzJTJGOGNmbGo0JTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI3NjAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/emea-networking-reception-at-convening-leaders-2025/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis Houston\, 1777 Walker St\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States CATEGORIES:EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Copy-of-EMEA-Meet-Up.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250212T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073623 CREATED:20250129T102302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T091555Z UID:221117-1739352600-1739361600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Engage & Connect: Unlock the Power of Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive workshop to explore the true value of business events and how they drive social transformation. Use the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers in your region\, learn from their perspective and share yours. Together with PCMA EMEA’s Head of Content and Community\, Josephin van Waasen\, explore how dynamic collaboration and community are powerful tools to innovate\, increase impact and enable success as an individual\, team and organisation. \n \n\n\n Please note\, that registrations for this event are now closed.  \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnby5wY21hLm9yZyUyRmwlMkY1ODkwMTMlMkYyMDI0LTEwLTI5JTJGOHRzNGo1JTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI3MDAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html] \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Job Title*Organisation*Please select any food allergies or dietary restrictions:\n \n Vegetarian\n \n \n Vegan\n \n \n Gluten Free\n \n \n Shellfish/Seafood Allergy\n \n \n No Red Meat/Pork\n \n \n Pescatarian\n \n \n Lactose-Intolerant\n \n \n Nut Allergy\n \n \n Other (please specify below)\n Other (please specify)Do you have any accessibility requirements?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n If you ticked 'yes' above please specifyWill you be staying for lunch?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/engage-and-connect-unlock-the-power-of-collaboration/ LOCATION:CTICC – Cape Town International Convention Centre\, Convention Square\, 1 Lower Long Street\, Cape Town\, 8001\, South Africa CATEGORIES:• EMA-UK Events,EMA Events,EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),PCMA Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Cape-Town-Engage-Connect-Website-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073623 CREATED:20250213T121403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T153152Z UID:221888-1741860000-1741863600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:PCMA EMEA & EMA Meet-Up March 2025: What is top of mind in the business events industry DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first online Meet-up of the year on Thursday\, 13 March 2025 from 10:00 – 11:00 GMT | 11:00 – 12:00 CET. \nAt this get together we will share latest insights from the annual PCMA EMEA & EMA Engagement Survey and put a spotlight on priorities and challenges. Followed by interactive group discussions lead by our 20 in their Twentie’s\, you will explore how the challenges resonate\, what solutions would be valuable and where there might be gaps. \nJoin us and please register below to secure your spot and avoid any disappointment.  \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnby5wY21hLm9yZyUyRmwlMkY1ODkwMTMlMkYyMDI1LTAyLTEzJTJGOHk5NnBnJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI3MDAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-emea-ema-meet-up-march-2025/ LOCATION:Barcelona CATEGORIES:• EMA-UK Events,EMA Events,EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),PCMA Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Meet-Up-March-banner-1500-x-500-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073623 CREATED:20250218T152618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T104622Z UID:222157-1745931600-1745935200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:PCMA EMEA Meet-Up April 2025: Mastering Time & Productivity in a Demanding World DESCRIPTION:Struggling to stay on top of your to-do list? Feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands on your time and workload? \nJoin us for the next Digital Meet-up and reclaim your focus and productivity. Together with our expert we will dive into proven strategies to boost output\, reduce stress\, and maintain a clear head – even when priorities shift. Take away actionable insights ready to implement. \nJoin us for our April online Meet-up on Tuesday\, 29 April 2025 from 13:00 – 14:00 GMT | 14:00 – 15:00 CEST. \n \nMax Ohlenschlager is an experienced coach\, trainer and author specializing in time management and productivity. Since 2011\, he has been helping professionals increase their efficiency and resilience in the workplace through various coaching and training programs.   \n\nMax offers personal coaching\, lectures\, workshops and courses aimed at reducing procrastination and improving overall job satisfaction. \n\n\nHe helps professionals manage their time and energy better\, thereby increasing their productivity and job satisfaction. \n\n\nHis unique approach includes the “HOPPA” method\, which focuses on achieving a clear head\, maintaining an overview\, setting priorities\, effective planning and attention. \nIn addition\, Max is the author of the book “HOPPA – get more satisfaction from your working day\,” in which he further explains the method and insights on effective time management. \n\nPlease register below to secure your spot and avoid any disappointment. The recording will be available on-demand for PCMA Members only. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnby5wY21hLm9yZyUyRmwlMkY1ODkwMTMlMkYyMDI1LTAyLTE4JTJGOHlkZm5uJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI1MDAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-emea-ema-meet-up-april-2025/ LOCATION:Barcelona CATEGORIES:• EMA-UK Events,EMA Events,EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),PCMA Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/april-meet-up.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250520T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073623 CREATED:20250121T143027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T095023Z UID:220692-1747729800-1747933200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:IMEX Frankfurt 2025 DESCRIPTION:Win a ‘Convening EMEA Membership Bundle’ at IMEX \nSimply visit the PCMA stand or the Visit Barcelona stand to complete and submit the form for a chance of winning a year’s free membership with PCMA and a ticket to attend Convening EMEA 2024\, 30 September – 2 October in Barcelona. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Your key to the global events community \nIMEX Frankfurt is where the global meetings\, events and incentive travel industry comes together annually for the largest trade show of its kind in Europe. \n\nWhere 4\,200-plus global meeting planners connect with 3\,100 suppliers from across the world\, building powerful working relationships—to create better events\, meetings and experiences. \nThis is where you can walk through the world in a day\, immerse yourself in the latest industry developments and ideas\, and find yourself at the heart of the global business events community. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n PCMA at IMEX Frankfurt 2025 \nJoin PCMA at IMEX Frankfurt 20 – 22 May 2025. We would love to connect with you\, share knowledge and get up to date on all things events\, education\, and opportunities to connect with our global network of event professionals. \nFind out more on IMEX Frankfurt here\, – we look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Would you like to join the PCMA Hosted Buyer Group? \nWhat’s included: \n\nBook your own travel and claim a reimbursement (after approval)\nFree accommodation organized by IMEX matched to your group program dates\nComplimentary transfers to and from the airport\, and from your hotel to the show\nThe opportunity to network with 3\,000+ other buyers and 10\,000+ show participants\n100s of sessions with CMP education hours\nExclusive dinner with your fellow hosted buyers and PCMA\n\nWhat we ask: \n\n\n\nYou must have confirmed future international business\nYou come to the show with purchasing power\nYou attend the show for the full duration of your hosted buyer program\nYou schedule a minimum of six to eight individual meetings per day with exhibitors through our online meeting system\n\n\n\nIf you fit the criteria above and frequently organize or contract business events or meetings abroad\, you’re eligible to join our exclusive group! Please email emea@pcma.org for the unique PCMA registration code. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnby5wY21hLm9yZyUyRmwlMkY1ODkwMTMlMkYyMDI1LTAxLTIxJTJGOHhta2xrJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI1MDAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html] \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnby5wY21hLm9yZyUyRmwlMkY1ODkwMTMlMkYyMDI1LTAyLTE4JTJGOHlkanJrJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI1MDAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/imex-frankfurt-2025/ LOCATION:Congress Center Messe Frankfurt\, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1 \, Frankfurt em Main\, Room Fantasie\, 60327\, Germany CATEGORIES:EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imex-frankfurt-2023.jpg GEO:50.1119923;8.6522484 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Congress Center Messe Frankfurt Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1 Frankfurt em Main Room Fantasie 60327 Germany;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1:geo:8.6522484,50.1119923 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073623 CREATED:20250226T161845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T154929Z UID:222784-1751364000-1751367600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:PCMA EMEA Meet-Up July 2025: How to build & scale your impact project DESCRIPTION:Join us for our July online Meet-up on Tuesday\, 1 July 2025 from 10:00 – 11:00 am GMT | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CEST. \nHow to create lasting impact in a destination with intention? \nHow to avoid impact being an afterthought and exhausting your resources? \nThis challenge led case study will explore how the 36th International Papillomavirus Conference (IPVC) established it’s legacy in their host destination and how the Edinburgh International Conference Centre utilised IPVC’s legacy drive to create its own Impact Network. Explore how to start and scale your own impact project to drive value for your team\, organisation and wider community. \nSpeakers:\nEva Malone – Professor of Bioscience Education and Immunology\, Edinburgh Napier University and members of the IPVC Legacy Committee \nSharon Hanley – Senior Lecturer at University of Aberdeen and members of the IPVC Legacy Committee \nElaine Miller – Association Business Development Manager\, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) \n \nPlease register below to secure your spot and avoid any disappointment.  \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnby5wY21hLm9yZyUyRmwlMkY1ODkwMTMlMkYyMDI1LTAyLTE4JTJGOHlkZm52JTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI1MDAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-emea-ema-meet-up-july-2025/ LOCATION:Barcelona CATEGORIES:• EMA-UK Events,EMA Events,EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),PCMA Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/website-banner-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T154500 DTSTAMP:20260405T073623 CREATED:20250218T153516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T133231Z UID:222162-1757516400-1757519100@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:PCMA EMEA Meet-Up Convening EMEA Special DESCRIPTION:Calling all event professionals across EMEA and beyond for our Meet-up: Convening EMEA Special! \nCurious what to expect from Convening EMEA? This is your moment to connect with our community and find out more\, get exclusive sneak-peek knowledge nuggets from speakers and co-create content to be delivered at the event in Rotterdam in October. \nDon’t miss out and Join us for our September online Meet-up on Wednesday 10 September 2025 from 15:00 – 15:45 GMT | 16:00 – 16:45 CEST. \nPlease register below to secure your spot and avoid any disappointment.  \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnby5wY21hLm9yZyUyRmwlMkY1ODkwMTMlMkYyMDI1LTAyLTE4JTJGOHlkZm55JTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI1MDAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-emea-ema-meet-up-september-2025/ LOCATION:Barcelona CATEGORIES:• EMA-UK Events,EMA Events,EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),PCMA Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-September-Meet-up-Website-Email.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017 DTSTAMP:20260405T073623 CREATED:20241115T131914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T085044Z UID:217738-1760400000-1760659199@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Convening EMEA 2025 DESCRIPTION:Convening EMEA is PCMA EMEA’s annual flagship event bringing together the global business events industry for an immersive 3-day programme in Europe. \nThe event attracts 600+ business event leaders from over 40 countries to challenge each other and develop ways to move forward together. It is the platform to share knowledge\, make meaningful connections\, learn\, do business\, be inspired and to grow as an individuals\, teams and organisations. \nThis is your opportunity to contribute to building a stronger future for the business events industry\, join us in Rotterdam in October 2025 as our journey continues. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_btn title=”FIND OUT MORE” style=”outline” color=”sky” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fconveningemea.org%2Fattend%2F|title:FIND%20OUT%20MORE|target:_blank”] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/convening-emea-2025/ LOCATION:Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre WTC\, Beursplein 37\, Meent 110\, Rotterdam\, 3011 AA\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:• Sustainability,EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CEMEA25-web-2400x800-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251118T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073623 CREATED:20251106T161859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T155935Z UID:244981-1763454600-1763658000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:IBTM World 2025 DESCRIPTION:Inspiring events for better business results \nIBTM World is the leading global event for the meetings\, incentives\, conferences and events industry\, taking place annually in Barcelona. The event has one goal; to inspire the events world to deliver exceptional experiences for their customers. \n\n\n\nIBTM brings together the global meetings industry\, with everyone having that one common purpose – to meet the right people that can create better business results for their organisation. Build face to face connections with the right people\, gain key industry insight and of course\, engage in unrivalled networking opportunities over the three days. \nJoining IBTM World will be 3\,000+ exciting destinations and quality suppliers ready to meet and network with 12\,000+ industry professionals\, from over 100 countries across the world. \n\n\n\nPCMA at IBTM \nJoin PCMA EMEA on Stand #D60 with Lisbon Venues to learn more about our community and upcoming events. We would love to connect with you\, share knowledge and get up to date on all things events\, education\, and opportunities to connect with our global network of event professionals. \nDrop by the stand or schedule a meeting on the IBTM portal. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Win a ‘Convening EMEA Membership Bundle’ \nSimply complete and submit the form (will appear below on 23rd May) for a chance of winning a year’s free membership with PCMA and a ticket to attend Convening EMEA 2023\, 20-22 September in Copenhagen. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnby5wY21hLm9yZyUyRmwlMkY1ODkwMTMlMkYyMDIzLTA1LTEyJTJGN3g4YmR6JTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI2NTAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/ibtm-barcelona-2025/ LOCATION:Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via venue\, Av. Joan Carles I\, 64\, Room CC1.2\, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat\, Barcelona\, 08908\, Spain CATEGORIES:EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ibtm-1500-x-500-px-1.png GEO:41.3539454;2.1286657 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via venue Av. Joan Carles I 64 Room CC1.2 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat Barcelona 08908 Spain;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Av. Joan Carles I\, 64\, Room CC1.2:geo:2.1286657,41.3539454 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260519T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073623 CREATED:20260126T115009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T074626Z UID:248430-1779179400-1779382800@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:IMEX Frankfurt 2026 DESCRIPTION:Your key to the global events community \nIMEX Frankfurt is where the global meetings\, events and incentive travel industry comes together annually for the largest trade show of its kind in Europe. \n\nWhere 4\,200-plus global meeting planners connect with 3\,100 exhibitors from across the world\, building powerful working relationships—to create better events\, meetings and experiences. \nThis is where you can walk through the world in a day\, immerse yourself in the latest industry developments and ideas\, and find yourself at the heart of the global business events community. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n PCMA at IMEX Frankfurt 2026 \nJoin PCMA at IMEX Frankfurt 19 – 21 May 2026. Visit us at Stand B340 to connect\, share knowledge and get up to date on all things events\, education\, and opportunities to connect with our global network of event professionals. \nWe’d also love for you to join us for the PCMA Networking Reception on Wednesday 20 May at 16:00 CET – a perfect moment to meet fellow event professionals and strengthen your connections. \nFind out more about IMEX Frankfurt here. We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Would you like to join the PCMA Hosted Buyer Group? \nWhat’s included: \n\nBook your own travel and claim a reimbursement (after approval)\nFree accommodation organized by IMEX matched to your hosted buyer group program dates\nComplimentary transfers to and from the airport\, and from your hotel to the show\nThe opportunity to network with 4\,000+ other buyers and 10\,000+ show participants\nAccess to the latest learnings and opportunities to gain CE (continuing education) credits\nExclusive access to the hosted buyers lounge\nExclusive dinner with your fellow hosted buyers and PCMA\n\nWhat we ask: \n\n\n\nYou must have confirmed future international business\nYou come to the show with purchasing power\nYou attend the show for the full duration of your hosted buyer program\nYou schedule a minimum of six to eight individual meetings per day with exhibitors through the IMEX online meeting system\n\n\n\nIf you fit the criteria above and frequently organize or contract business events or meetings abroad\, you’re eligible to join our exclusive group! 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It is the platform to share knowledge\, make meaningful connections\, learn\, do business\, be inspired and to grow as individuals\, teams and organisations. \nThis is your opportunity to contribute to building a stronger future for the business events industry. \nJoin us in Lisbon in September 2026 as our journey continues. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_btn title=”FIND OUT MORE” style=”outline” color=”sky” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fconveningemea.org%2F|title:FIND%20OUT%20MORE|target:_blank”] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/convening-emea-2026/ LOCATION:FIL – Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre\, Rua do Bojador\, Parque das Nações\, Lisbon\, 1998-010\, Portugal CATEGORIES:• Sustainability,EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CEMEA26-2400x800-v2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260405T073623 CREATED:20251027T151644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T160951Z UID:244546-1789430400-1789603199@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Convene 4 Climate 2026 DESCRIPTION:Convene 4 Climate (C4C) is a global platform and movement aimed at accelerating the transition of the Business Events Industry (BEI) towards sustainability and regeneration. \nA collaborative initiative born in 2024 between PCMA in collaboration with The Strategic Alliance of National Convention Bureaux of Europe (SANCBE)\, C4C has taken a structured\, action-oriented approach\, stimulating cross-sector collaboration to promote and realise feasible tactics that enable industry stakeholders to drive measurable change. \nThis platform will bring together BEI and other sectors to explore future scenarios\, growing knowledge and creative solutions around the intersection of climate-tech and the world of Business Events. Through creating workshop-based and lasered-focus content environments we will find tools and technology\, skills and people to propel better decisions and the ability to act now. \nJoin us in Lisbon in September 2026 as our journey continues. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_btn title=”FIND OUT MORE” style=”outline” color=”sky” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fconvene4climate.org%2F|title:FIND%20OUT%20MORE|target:_blank”] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/convene-4-climate-2026/ LOCATION:FIL – Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre\, Rua do Bojador\, Parque das Nações\, Lisbon\, 1998-010\, Portugal CATEGORIES:• Sustainability,EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/C4C-Lisbon2026-4608x1152-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR