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 –

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,

Spark Webinar Series | Power Up Your Event Operations

Online

Go beyond watching — explore Spark’s most versatile tools. You’ll use Destinaitor to shortlist destinations, compare RFPs and venues, then apply Spark Labs to test influencer briefs, campaign concepts, and program innovations. Leave with a tailored plan that balances marketing reach, audience engagement, and logistical fit.

BAMID (Bay Area Meetings Industry Day) 2026

• Northern California CHAPTER
Merchants Exchange Club 1244 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA

This year, PCMA Northern California Chapter is coming together with Society for Sustainable Events (SFSE) in support of Earth Day and SF Climate Week. Our industry has influence. Our gatherings have impact. And when we align around collective action, we can move the needle. Together with fellow Northern California association chapters, enjoy a reception and lunch with Bay Area Who’s Who and celebrate a PCMA Pillar Award honoree, while we focus on something bigger than ourselves.

$75 – $100

Destinaitor Webinar

Online

We’re excited to invite you to PCMA’s Destinaitor's webinar.

Global Meetings Industry Day: Navigating Politics While Addressing Safety & Security Issues – May 5, 2026

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

Join the PCMA Capital Chapter on Tuesday, May 5th for Global Meetings Industry Day: Navigating Politics While Addressing Safety & Security Issues. This program will examine how major policy shifts from the Federal Government are having significant impacts on the events industry. We will start the day by addressing the current climate in associations, business

PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2026

• Northern California CHAPTER
Caesars Republic Highway 50 at Stateline Ave, Lake Tahoe, NV

LEAP is a day of advanced-level learning comprised of high-impact sessions that provide attendees the opportunity to Learn, Engage, Act and Participate through creative outlets under the guidance of thought leaders.

$75 – $200

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