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SUMMARY:Get Hooked: Joint Networking Event with MPI Potomac Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Join MPI Potomac Chapter and PCMA Capital Chapter for our annual Joint Fall Networking Event aboard the Odyssey on Thursday\, October 1\, 2026. \nThis year\, we’re setting sail from City Cruises’ new Old Town Alexandria dock for an evening of networking\, waterfront views\, and meaningful industry connections. \nBefore we cruise the Potomac\, enjoy time dockside aboard The Odyssey to meet fellow event professionals\, reconnect with colleagues\, and make new introductions. Then we’ll raise anchor and set sail for an unforgettable evening on the water. \nWhether you’re looking to expand your network\, exchange ideas\, or discover new opportunities\, this is one voyage you won’t want to miss. \nEvent Details\n\n📅 Thursday\, October 1\, 2026\n⚓ Odyssey\, Alexandria\, VA\n🕔 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM\n\nPricing\nWith pricing designed for every stage of your career\, now is the perfect time to come aboard: \n\nPlanner – $40\nSupplier – $75\nSupplier Plus* – $100\nStudent – $15\n\n*The Supplier Plus fee includes registration for you and a complimentary registration for a planner of your choice. 
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/save-the-date-get-hooked-joint-networking-event-with-mpi-potomac-chapter/
LOCATION:The Odyssey\, 211 N. Union Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Capital,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chat with Kristi Casale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this exclusive opportunity to hear from Kristi Casale\, CMP\, DMCP\, Senior Vice President of Meetings and Continuing Education at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Gain insights from her career experiences and PCMA membership journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            [vc_btn title=”Register Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#6f004f” custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” size=”lg” align=”center” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-chevron-right” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fpcma-community.mn.co%2Fevents%2Faxis-exclusive-coffee-chat-with-kristi-casale-cmp-dmcp-senior-vice-president-of-meetings-and-continuing-education-at-the-american-academy-of-pediatric-dentistry|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn pcma-btn”]
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/coffee-chat-with-kristi-casale/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:IMEX 2026
DESCRIPTION:IMEX America kicks off with a full day of education on Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026. PCMA will be at booth B4694. Check back regularly for education and networking updates! \n\n[vc_btn title=”Schedule an appointment with our team” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#590044″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#85165a” outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” align=”center” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famerica.imexevents.com%2Fexhibitor%2F82076|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”]\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Smart Monday Education by PCMA\n\n\n    Add our workshops and panels to your IMEX schedule!  \n\n\n    Spark AI Workshop 1: Event Planning & Logistics\nSmart Planning with Spark: Streamlining Event Logistics\n9:30am – 10:30am | Paula Rowntree   \nBehind every successful event is a mountain of planning\, coordination\, and detail. In this hands-on session\, you’ll learn how to use Spark and its more than 100 modules and tasks to simplify logistics and stay ahead of deadlines. From building supplier RFPs and managing run sheets to shaping venue briefs and balancing budgets\, Spark transforms time-consuming admin into quick\, accurate outputs. You’ll walk away with practical workflows designed for real event challenges—so you can focus less on manual tasks and more on delivering exceptional experiences.    \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Spark AI Workshop 2: Data Analysis & Marketing\nUnlocking Insights & Amplifying Impact with Spark\n10:45am-11:45am | Paula Rowntree \nEvent professionals know that data and marketing both demand time\, attention\, and clarity. In this session\, you’ll see how Spark’s Data Analysis tools cut through the noise—summarising surveys\, highlighting trends\, and evaluating feedback in seconds. We’ll then shift gears to explore Spark’s Marketing modules\, where you can instantly repurpose content into campaigns\, build audience-specific messaging\, and create posts\, press releases\, and sponsorship proposals at speed. Together\, these tools demonstrate how Spark’s more than 100 modules and tasks can give you sharper insights and stronger outreach without the manual workload. \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    From Event Execution to Strategic Leadership: Mastering Data-Driven Communication for Event Professionals\n12:00pm-1:00pm | Anthony Vade | Co-Founder\, Strategy Table Pathways Inc. & PCMA Institute Faculty  \nIn today’s competitive business landscape\, event professionals must evolve beyond logistical coordination to become strategic partners who drive measurable organizational impact. This comprehensive session is designed to transform how event professionals communicate their value\, align with business objectives\, and influence key stakeholders through compelling\, data-driven narratives.  \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:  \n\nReframe Their Professional Identity: Transition from tactical event coordinators to strategic business partners who understand and contribute to organizational goals \nMaster Data-Driven Storytelling: Develop compelling narratives that translate event metrics into business impact stories that resonate with C-suite executives \nImplement Strategic Analytics: Leverage technology and analytics tools to track\, measure\, and report on event performance in ways that matter to senior leadership \nDeliver Executive-Ready Presentations: Craft and confidently present business-driven event proposals that secure buy-in and resources from executive stakeholders \n\n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    From Order-Taker to Strategic Partner: The C-Suite Mindset Every Event Professional Needs\n2:30pm-3:30pm | Tammy Moore\, CMM\, CMP | VP Learning & Professional Development | PCMA Institute  \nTired of being brought in at the last minute to execute someone else’s vision? Ready to earn your seat at the strategy table? This interactive session transforms how you approach your role by teaching you to think like the C-suite about the impact of events on business success.  \nUsing real business frameworks and practical exercises\, you’ll learn to decode what leadership truly cares about and translate your event expertise into executive-level conversations. Master the strategic thinking that separates order-takers from indispensable partners who drive measurable business results.  \nThis session is designed for ambitious event professionals who want to elevate their influence and become trusted advisors within their organizations.  \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to:  \n\nApply business thinking frameworks to evaluate and communicate event ROI in terms of leadership values \nPosition events strategically as drivers of key business objectives rather than standalone activities \nIdentify value creation opportunities within your current role to increase organizational impact \nDevelop proactive partnership strategies that transform you from a reactive executor to a trusted business advisor \n\n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Bridging the Design Gap: Aligning Business Objectives with Human Experience\n3:45pm-4:30pm | Devon Montgomery Pasha | DMP Creative & PCMA Institute Faculty \nMany events fail because there’s a gap between what organizations want to achieve and what participants actually experience. This session explores how to bridge that gap using event design thinking. Participants will learn how to align business objectives with participant needs\, creating experiences that deliver measurable impact and lasting value.  \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to:  \n\nIdentify the most common gaps between business goals and event delivery. \nApply design thinking to close those gaps with practical tools. \nLearn how to measure success in terms that matter to both business leaders and participants. \n\n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Tuesday\, October 13\n    Smarter by Design: What the PCMA Outlook 2026 Means for Corporate & Association Planners\n10:00am-10:30 am | Chantal Sturk-Nadeau \nCorporate and association planners are being asked to deliver more value\, demonstrate greater impact and adapt more quickly\, often with flat or shrinking budgets and teams. Drawing on insights from the PCMA Outlook 2026 product in collaboration with MCI\, this session explores what planners across both sectors reported about volatility\, readiness gaps\, event formats\, audience engagement\, data and measurement. Organized around four themes; Plan\, Design\, Grow and Lead Smarter\, the session will translate these insights into practical actions planners can apply to their teams and events. Attendees will leave with a prioritized set of actionable moves and four questions to help guide conversations and decision-making within their organization.  \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    You Get the Proposals You Request: What to Ask Before You Write the RFP\n10:45am-11:15 am | Tammy Moore \nYou send an RFP with dates\, room block\, space and budget. Four proposals come back\, all describing world-class service and flexible meeting space\, and none of them describing your event. So the decision comes down to rate\, and the shortlist is hard to defend upward.  \nThat is not a supplier problem. The gap is in what you asked for\, and it is the one part of the process you fully control.  \nIn 30 minutes you will learn a four-question framework\, borrowed from consultative selling and turned around\, to use on your own stakeholders before you write the RFP. Ask these four questions internally and you will get proposals you can actually compare\, and give partners enough to bring you ideas instead of rate sheets.  \nWhat you will take away:  \n\nFour questions to ask your own sponsors and stakeholders before you write the RFP \nThree sentences of purpose to put at the top of your next RFP \nA pocket card with the framework\, to use on your next sourcing project \n\n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Future–Proofing Your Career in a World With AI \n11:30 am-12:00 pm | Nick Borelli \n \nAs AI integrates deeper into our daily workflows\, event professionals face a critical question: how do we ensure our roles remain essential? In this interactive 30-minute session\, we’re skipping the basic tool tutorials to focus on the ultimate survival strategy: defining truly human work. Facilitated by PCMA’s Enhancing Events with AI course instructor\, this session is an open floor to discuss the candid realities of automation’s impact on content\, experience design\, and our professional lives.  \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    The Agentic Planner: What AI Does on Its Own Now\, and What It Still Can’t\n12:15pm – 12:45pm | Vamshi Velmajala\n \nAI has moved from answering prompts to running whole tasks. In this live session\, an AI agent in Spark takes a real event brief and works through a destination shortlist\, RFP draft\, budget and run of show. The audience changes the constraints midway and watches it adapt. You’ll leave with a clear picture of which planning tasks you can hand off today\, which still need you\, and how to tell the difference.  \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    The Architect’s House: Using an Intentional Event Design Framework\n1:00 pm-1:30 pm | Devon Montgomery Pasha \nAre you the planner\, or the strategist? The builder\, or the architect? Most events are executed well and still fall flat\, not from a lack of effort\, but because no one stopped to design the experience on purpose. In this live 30-minute session\, watch a real event take shape on screen using the Event House™\, a visual framework that makes the difference between building to spec and designing with intention impossible to miss. Come for 30 minutes\, leave seeing your own events differently.  \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    S.H.A.PE. the Future: 4.0 Leadership in the Gen-AI Economy – When AI Can Do Everything\, What Makes You Essential?\n1:45 pm-2:15 pm | Amy Blackman  \nAI is changing how work gets done\, but leadership has never mattered more. Meet the five human capabilities that technology cannot replace\, drawn from new PCMA Insights research publishing in 2027. You will get a preview of the research\, score yourself live\, and leave knowing which capability is your strongest and which one to build first. Amy Blackman (Fruition Co.) is the researcher behind PCMA’s 2026 Feature Study\, The Human Advantage: 4.0 Leadership\, launching at CL27.  \nLearner Outcomes:  \n\nName the five capabilities that keep a person essential once AI handles the execution. \nScore yourself live and locate your own gap. \nLeave with one practice for the capability you choose to build first. \n\n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Wednesday\, October 14\n    Your Boss Is Tracking The Wrong Number. Here Is How To Fix That\n10:00am-10:30 am | Vinnu Deshetty  \nPlenty of planners have built the dashboard at midnight\, then sat in the boardroom watching leadership nod along to an attendance slide that proved absolutely nothing. Leadership does not resist better metrics because they are difficult. They resist them because nobody ever showed them a better question to ask.  \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    The Mindset of Influence: How Event Profs Can Lead with Flexible Focus\n10:45am-11:15 am | Anthony Vade  \nReady to take your seat at the executive table?   \nMoving from logistics to leadership requires a profound mindset shift. In this 30-minute session\, you will learn to pivot from delivering outcomes to directing bold possibilities. We will explore how to cultivate a flexible focus that shifts easily between daily execution and strategic thought.  \nDrawing from the PCMA Institute’s Lead with Strategic Influence and Strategic Analysis to Action courses\, this session previews the modern strategist’s toolkit. You will discover how to uncover stakeholder needs\, apply systems thinking\, and foster innovation. You will leave with a blueprint for building trust with leadership and see exactly how enrolling in these full PCMA courses can transform your career.  \nBy the end of this session\, attendees will be able to:  \n\nCultivate a Strategic Mindset: Balance data and intuition to successfully transition from a tactical planner to a strategic leader. \nTranslate Creativity to Business Value: Reframe event concepts into business language that resonates with executives and earns their trust. \nTurn Analysis into Action: Use frameworks like the PDCA cycle and Iceberg Model to diagnose challenges and design actionable solutions. \n\n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Bridging the Design Gap: Aligning Business Objectives with Human Experience \n11:30 am-12:00 pm | Devon Montgomery Pasha  \nMany events are well-executed yet strategically misaligned. When business objectives and human experience are designed separately\, events miss opportunities for deeper impact and measurable outcomes. In this fast-paced 30-minute session\, participants will learn how to identify disconnects between intention and experience and apply a practical alignment framework to elevate both ROI and audience engagement. \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    From Survey to Strategy: Turning Post-Event Data into Next Year’s Program with AI\n12:15pm – 12:45pm | Vamshi Velmajala  \nMost post-event surveys get read once and filed. This session shows how to turn that data into decisions. Using Spark\, we take real survey and registration data and build attendee personas\, surface what worked and what didn’t\, and test next year’s session titles\, formats\, and pricing against them. Bring your own survey results if you want to see it run at your event.  \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Faster\, Sharper\, Together: What PCMA Outlook 2026 Reveals About How Destinations Win Next\n1:00 pm-1:30 pm | Chantal Sturk-Nadeau  \nDestination organizations are under growing pressure to prove their value\, navigate uncertainty\, and deliver more with limited resources. What separates those that struggle from those that find a way to win? Drawing on the PCMA Outlook 2026 research with MCI\, this session reveals what DMO leaders told us and where the biggest opportunities lie to rethink how destination organizations create value. Discover four critical shifts that can help your organization gain an edge: navigating uncertainty\, reforming the system\, competing on intelligence\, and leading the ecosystem. Leave with practical\, prioritized actions to strengthen your strategy\, sharpen your competitive advantage\, and position your organization to win.   \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Digital as the Strategy: How to Create Value Beyond the Event\n1:45 pm-2:15 pm | Brian Zambotti  \nWhat if the event was only one part of the experience? \nToo often\, organizations invest heavily in a few live days and then let the value disappear when the event ends. This session looks at how digital can extend content\, reach new audiences\, create more value from the work you are already producing\, and keep people engaged before\, during\, and after the event.  \nYou’ll leave with a practical way to think about digital as part of your overall event strategy.  \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Press Conference\n\n\n    Wednesday\, October 8th at 1pm  \nPCMA Delivers Enhanced Education and Technology for Global Business Events Community \nPCMA Board Chair\, Neil Brownlee and Sherrif Karamat\, CAE\, PCMA and CEMA President & CEO will preview two unmatched education offerings with the application process to open during Convening Leaders 2026 in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania. Enhancements to destination and venue research and sourcing platforms continue with Destinaitor and Spark. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Join the IMEX America Wellbeing Challenge\n\n\n    Sponsored by Caesars Entertainment\nPowered by Heka Health\nIn partnership with the PCMA Foundation and Prevue Meetings & Incentives  \nParticipate in a range of wellbeing activities and enjoy some healthy competition with your peers at IMEX America 2025. Earn chances to win amazing prizes for reaching Challenge Goals and working your way up the leaderboard.   \nIn addition to competing as an individual\, you can create your own team or join an existing team. Teams compete against other teams based on average points and you can also see well how you rank against your teammates.  \nThe IMEX Wellbeing Challenge starts first thing on Tuesday\, October 7 (12:01a PT) and ends Thursday\, October 9 at noon PT.  \nStop by the PCMA Foundation booth (F441) and take on the hula hoop to earn 1\,000 bonus points per day. Earn an additional 2\,000 bonus points for every donation to the PCMA Foundation of $25 or more at https://foundation.pcma.org/donate/  \n\n[vc_btn title=”Learn more and sign up here” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#54a0df” outline_custom_hover_background=”#54a0df” outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” align=”center” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hekahealth.com%2Fimexamerica25|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”]        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Networking Receptions \n\n\n    Tuesday\, October 13 & Wednesday\, October 14 PCMA & CEMA Member Reception\n3:00pm-4:00pm | Booth B4694Connect with fellow members during IMEX and enjoy networking and industry camaraderie.\n \n \nTuesday\, October 13\nCEMA Happy Hour\n6:00pm–8:00pm | Pinky’s by Vanderpump\, Flamingo Las Vegas \nEnjoy an intimate setting to exchange ideas\, meet new peers\, and strengthen industry relationships while celebrating IMEX week in style. Register here »
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/imex-2026/
LOCATION:Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino\, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events
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SUMMARY:October connectED: The Planner’s Tech Exchange: Connecting planners\, technology and ideas to shape better events
DESCRIPTION:A collaborative learning experience bringing together meeting professionals\, technology providers and industry experts to explore how technology is being used in today’s events. \nAttendees will hear real-world case studies\, explore current tech trends\, exchange ideas with peers and get hands-on exposure to tools and solutions that can improve the planning and attendee experience. \nKey Takeaways \nAttendees will: \n\nLearn how planners are using technology to solve real event challenges.\nExplore current trends\, tools and emerging applications\, including AI.\nShare practical ideas\, successes and lessons learned with peers.\nCompare technology approaches across different areas of event planning.\nTake away ideas and tools they can apply to their own events.\n\nAgenda \n\n1:30 PM – Registration Desk Open / Check‑In\n2:00 PM – Welcome Remarks\n2:15 PM – 4:45 PM – Education Sessions\n4:45 PM – Closing Remarks\n5:00 – 6:30 PM – Reception\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsors\n  \n\nContinuing Education \nThe PCMA Capital Chapter is a CMP Preferred Provider.  To ensure that you receive proper credit for attending this event\, please be sure that you have opened a free account at (https://eic.learningbuilder.com/account/login) with the Events Industry Council BEFORE the event. \n \nRegistration Rates\nThis event is included in the 2026 All Access Pass \nPlanner Member – $45\nPlanner Non Member – $60\nSupplier Member – $65\nSupplier Non Member – $80\nStudent – $20 \nCancellation Policy: Registrants may cancel up to 7 days before the event for a full refund\, minus a $10 administration fee. No refunds will be made after this date. A request for cancellation must be submitted in writing via email request to capital@pcma.org. Refunds will not be given for no-shows or missed travel logistics. Substitutions for this event are encouraged in lieu of cancellations.  If you do substitute\, please include the following information: Email Address\, First Name\, Last Name\, Designations\, Job Title\, Preferred/Badge Name\, Company Name\, Address\, and Phone.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/october-connected-save-the-date/
LOCATION:DAR Headquarters\, 1776 D Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20006\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Capital,• Education,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:PCMA Study Tour: American College of Rheumatology Convergence
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes at American College of Rheumatology Convergence with the PCMA Study Tour. Experience the event from an insider’s perspective\, connect with fellow business events professionals\, and gain firsthand insights into the strategy\, planning\, and execution behind a major industry event. \n\n\n\n\n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            [vc_btn title=”Apply Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#6f004f” custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” size=”lg” align=”center” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-chevron-right” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Facrconvergence.splashthat.com%2F|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn pcma-btn”]
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LOCATION:Orlando
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SUMMARY:2026 BAMIES Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:PCMA NCC requests the honor of your presence at the 2026 BAMIES Awards Gala\, Thursday\, November 12\, 2026\, 5:30pm at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco.  \nPrepare yourself for a decadent dinner and wine service\, stunning custom entertainment\, a tempting silent auction\, enchanting audience participation\, and a heart-swelling awards ceremony. \nBe sure to follow us on social media for helpful tips on how to prepare\, and what to expect.  \nDress Code – Black Tie \nDETAILS:\nDate: Thursday\, November 12\, 2026\nTime: 5:30pm – 10:00pm\nWhere: Hyatt Regency San Francisco \nAGENDA:\n \n\n5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Opening Reception (silent auction\, live music\, appetizers\, refreshments)\n\n6:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Dinner Service & Awards Ceremony (banquet\, live entertainment\, awards and audience participation.)\n\nREGISTRATION FEES: \nEarly Bird – Before October 19 \n\nTable of 8 = $2\,000.00\nIndividual Ticket = $250.00\n\nAfter October 19 \n\nTable of 8 = $2\,800.00\nIndividual Ticket = $300.00\n\n \nPLANNER OPPORTUNITY: \nAre you a meeting/event planner and want to attend the BAMIES?  \nFill out this form and we will pair you with a supplier. Registration is limited and based on seat availability communicated by suppliers. Final confirmation will be sent a week prior to the event. \n \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:  \nIf you are interested or have further questions about sponsorship for the BAMIES please reach out to Lysa Lewin at lysa.lewin@freeman.com or Kim Merkin at kmerkin@3dexhibits.com \nSponsorship Opportunties \nSilent Auction Donation Opportunities: \nThe Northern California Chapter of PCMA provides invaluable professional education\, peer-to-peer networking\, community outreach\, and professional recognition opportunities for its members. Serving over 200 members across the San Francisco Bay area\, Silicon Valley\, Monterey Bay\, Sacramento\, and Central Valley\, we thrive on your support. Join us at The Bamies\, our annual awards gala celebrating the biggest stars in the hospitality industry. Our silent auction is a crucial part of the event\, driving the funding necessary to continue our services throughout the year. Your participation is vital—let’s make a difference together! \nStill to Come \nAWARD NOMINATIONS: \nDo you know someone who’s got the moves\, the vision\, and the magic that sets our industry on fire? Now’s your chance to shine a spotlight on them at the most glamorous night of the year —the PCMA NCC BAMIES Awards Gala on November 12\, 2026! \n🌟 Nomination Deadline: Friday\, September 18\, 2026 🌟 \n \nRising Star\nThe Rising Star Award celebrates an emerging talent who\, despite being new to the industry\, demonstrates exceptional dedication\, vision\, and enthusiasm. This award honors an individual who has made significant contributions through unwavering commitment and volunteer efforts—a future leader destined to shape the future of the events industry. By bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the field\, recipients inspire their peers and spark positive change across the community. Their early accomplishments signal extraordinary potential for long-term leadership and continued influence in event management. \nEligibility: Less than 3 years in the events industry \nSupplier of the Year – Destination Marketing…\nDestination Marketing Organization or Convention Visitors Bureau: This award is open to any Destination Marketing Organization (DMO)\, Convention Visitors Bureau (CVB)\, or individual serving the PCMA NCC chapter region that has demonstrated a strong commitment to client partnership. The winning DMO/CVB will have showcased innovative ways to promote their destination\, fostered successful collaborations\, and created unique experiences that enhance the appeal and success of their location. \nSupplier of the Year \nThe Supplier of the Year Award honors outstanding professionals in the hotel and event services sectors\, including Sales Managers\, GSOs\, Conference Services\, DMCs\, audiovisual companies\, and entertainment providers. This award recognizes individuals or teams who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to client success\, a deep understanding of their industry\, and the ability to deliver seamless\, creative\, and successful event experiences. The recipient consistently goes above and beyond\, providing innovative solutions and unparalleled service that contribute significantly to the success of their clients’ events. \nMeeting Planner of the Year\nThe Meeting Planner of the Year Award honors an industry professional who exemplifies excellence in all business interactions and consistently delivers innovative solutions to event challenges. This individual is recognized for their creativity\, and their remarkable ability to enhance events year after year\, demonstrating a deep respect for and valuing vendor and supplier relationships. Their achievements set a high standard for excellence and professionalism in event planning.  \nEligibility: Corporate and or Association \nIntermediary Planner of the Year\nIntermediary Planner of the Year Award honors an industry professional who exemplifies excellence in all business interactions and consistently delivers innovative solutions to event challenges. This individual is recognized for their creativity\, and their remarkable ability to enhance events year after year\, demonstrating a deep respect for and valuing vendor and supplier relationships. Their achievements set a high standard for excellence and professionalism in event planning.  \nEligibility: Independent\, and or 3rd Party Planners \nField Marketer of the Year\nThe Field Marketer of the Year Award honors a professional who leverages in-person events as a strategic extension of sales and relationship-building efforts. By aligning closely with sales teams\, partners\, and customers\, the recipient creates high-impact experiences—such as roadshows\, VIP activations\, and demos—that deepen trust\, accelerate pipelines\, and deliver measurable business outcomes. This role bridges the gap between marketing and sales\, turning face-to-face engagement into loyalty and tangible growth. \nEvent Marketer of the Year\nThe Event Marketer of the Year Award recognizes a professional who excels in crafting and executing strategies that drive awareness\, attendance\, and engagement for events. This individual blends creativity with data-driven insight to design campaigns that elevate the attendee experience before\, during\, and after the event. From brand storytelling and content strategy to multi-channel promotion and digital engagement\, the recipient demonstrates mastery in turning an event into a movement—delivering measurable ROI for stakeholders and leaving a lasting impression on audiences. This award honors those who understand that great events aren’t just planned\, they’re marketed with precision\, vision\, and purpose. \nLegend\nThe Legend Award is bestowed upon a distinguished events and hospitality professional who has provided outstanding service to the industry and various trade organizations over the course of their illustrious career. This award recognizes an individual who has made significant\, lasting contributions to the industry and the Bay Area events community. Their career\, spanning a minimum of 15 years\, is marked by exemplary dedication\, innovation\, and influence. \nEligibility: Minimum of 15 years in the events industry
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/2026-bamies-awards-gala/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Embarcadero\, 5 Embarcadero Center\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Networking,• Northern California,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Bowl Bash 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration Opening Soon!\nBowl Bash 2026\nNovember 19\, 2026 | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Kings Bowl\n1500 N Clybourn Ave | Chicago\, IL 60610\nSilent Auction & Wine Pull Donations Requested! \nProceeds from these activities directly support PCMA GMC’s mission to strengthen and build our community\, funding valuable educational programming\, networking opportunities\, and initiatives that connect and empower our members. We are seeking donations of wine\, spirits\, and champagne\, as well as silent auction items to help raise funds at this year’s event. Whether it’s a favorite bottle of wine\, a gift card\, unique\nexperience\, event tickets\, or specialty item\, your generosity will help ensure the Bowl Bash is a success and our community continues to thrive. \nHow you can contribute: \nWine Pull Donations:\nProvide a bottle (or more!) of wine\, spirits\, or champagne to be featured in our popular wine pull. Complete this form to let us know you will be donating. If you would like to provide a monetary donation toward purchasing wine\, there is a place in the form for that. \nSilent Auction Donations:\nContribute items such as experiences\, services\, tickets\, or gift cards. Please note: all items should be digital. If donating a physical item or basket\, please plan to arrange shipping after the event. Complete this form to let us know what you will be donating. \n\nClick here for sponsorship opportunities! \nAlready know what you’d like to sponsor? Complete the GMC PCMA Sponsorship Enrollment Form & email it to us at events.gmcpcma@gmail.com to get started! \n\nEvent Policies \n\n​​​​​Online Registration: Online registration will close 3 business days prior to the event date.\nCancellation Policy: Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing via email to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com. If a registrant cancels within 7 days of the event\, they will forfeit 50% of the registration fee. If a registrant cancels within 3 days of the event\, they forfeit the entire registration fee. No shows forfeit the entire registration fee. If a registration refund is owed\, the refund will be processed within 7-14 business days to the original method of payment.\nRegistration Transfer Policy: Requests to transfer registration from one individual to another will be accepted in writing via email to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com and must be made before the online registration deadline (3 business days prior to the event date). After this date\, the new individual must register on site.\nWalk in Policy: We highly recommend registering online before the event. Any attendee who registers on site will be charged an extra 10% of the applicable registration fee for their membership type. Onsite registration may not always be available. Please check the event website regularly for the latest updates and current walk-in registration policy.\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors! \nBar Sponsors:  \n \n \nPhoto Sponsor: \n \nSignage Sponsor:
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/bowl-bash-2026/
LOCATION:Kings Entertainment\, 1500 N Clybourn Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Greater Midwest,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:GMC Holiday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Save The Date! Registration Opens October 1!\nThe TAP – Hyatt Regency McCormick Place | Chicago \n2233 S Martin Luther King Dr\, Chicago\, IL 60616 \n \n  \n\nEvent Policies \n\n​​​​​Online Registration: Online registration will close 3 business days prior to the event date.\nCancellation Policy: Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing via email to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com. If a registrant cancels within 7 days of the event\, they will forfeit 50% of the registration fee. If a registrant cancels within 3 days of the event\, they forfeit the entire registration fee. No shows forfeit the entire registration fee. If a registration refund is owed\, the refund will be processed within 7-14 business days to the original method of payment.\nRegistration Transfer Policy: Requests to transfer registration from one individual to another will be accepted in writing via email to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com and must be made before the online registration deadline (3 business days prior to the event date). After this date\, the new individual must register on site.\nWalk in Policy: We highly recommend registering online before the event. Any attendee who registers on site will be charged an extra 10% of the applicable registration fee for their membership type. Onsite registration may not always be available. Please check the event website regularly for the latest updates and current walk-in registration policy.\n\n  \n\nClick here for sponsorship opportunities! \nAlready know what you’d like to sponsor? Complete the GMC PCMA Sponsorship Enrollment Form & email it to us at events.gmcpcma@gmail.com to get started! \n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n  \nTitle Sponsor:\n  \n \nHost Venue and Culinary Experience Sponsor\n \nReception/Bar Sponsors:\n  \n \nSignage Sponsor:\n \n  \nPhotography Provider:
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/gmc-holiday-mixer-2/
LOCATION:The TAP – Hyatt Regency McCormick Place\, 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Greater Midwest,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209
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SUMMARY:Celebrate!: Save the Date
DESCRIPTION:Check back for more information on this event\, coming soon! \n\nThank You to Our Annual Sponsors\n \n\n  \n  \nRegistration Rates\nThis event is included in the 2026 All Access Pass \nPlanner Member – $40\nPlanner Non Member – $55\nSupplier Member – $60\nSupplier Non Member – $75\nStudent – $20 \nCancellation Policy: Registrants may cancel up to 7 days before the event for a full refund\, minus a $10 administration fee. No refunds will be made after this date. A request for cancellation must be submitted in writing via email request to capital@pcma.org. Refunds will not be given for no-shows or missed travel logistics. Substitutions for this event are encouraged in lieu of cancellations.  If you do substitute\, please include the following information: Email Address\, First Name\, Last Name\, Designations\, Job Title\, Preferred/Badge Name\, Company Name\, Address\, and Phone.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/celebrate-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Omni Shoreham Hotel\, 2500 Calvert St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Capital,• Education,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210
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SUMMARY:PCMA Study Tour: San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Backstage at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium® 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium® is designed to provide state-of-the-art information on the experimental biology\, etiology\, prevention\, diagnosis\, and therapy of breast cancer and premalignant breast disease to an international audience of academic and private physicians and researchers. \nThe scientific program consists of formal lectures by experts in clinical\, translational\, and basic research; selected slide and poster presentations; forums; and case discussions. \nTwo days also means a welcome reception\, dinner\, fireside chat with event organizers and plenty of time to swap notes with peers. \nRegistration and meals are included\, hotel and airfare is covered by the participant. \nApply today to be considered. \n\n\n\n\n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            [vc_btn title=”Apply Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#6f004f” custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” size=”lg” align=”center” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-chevron-right” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fpcmastudytoursanantoniobreastc.splashthat.com%2F|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn pcma-btn”]
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-study-tour-san-antonio-breast-cancer-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, TX\, San Antonio\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Study Tour
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SUMMARY:Convening Leaders 2027
DESCRIPTION:Join us Jan. 10–13\, 2027\, when PCMA Convening Leaders brings its flagship education and networking event to Miami Beach.\n \nDiscover why thousands of business events professionals and community leaders from around the world come to Convening Leaders every year to explore\, through leading-edge education\, research\, and networking\, how business events generate economic and social legacies for businesses and communities.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/2027-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:Miami Beach\, Miami Beach\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events
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SUMMARY:Visionary Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join the celebration as we recognize industry trailblazers – The evening will recognize four Lifetime Achievement Honorees and 25 Professional Excellence Award Finalists. \nLifetime Achievement Honorees\nThe PCMA Foundation annually recognizes our colleagues with distinguished lifetime career accomplishments and significant contributions to the business events industry. Individuals must be or have been a business event organizer\, supplier or educator. \nProfessional Excellence Awards\nThe PCMA Foundation annually recognizes exceptional individuals across the business events industry and their significant contributions to the industry. \nFor more information on the Visionary Awards\, please click here.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/visionary-awards/
LOCATION:Walter E Washington Convention Center\, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Networking,Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270421
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SUMMARY:Convening APAC 2027
DESCRIPTION:PCMA APAC has officially confirmed that the Convening APAC 2027 will take place from 18-20 April 2027\, at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. \nAbout Convening APAC \nConvening APAC is where multi-generational senior business event leaders and next generation professionals converge. Together\, they shape the future of our industry and profession. Designed for corporate event marketing professionals\, association meeting professionals\, event owners\, event managers\, and business events leaders\, this PCMA Asia Pacific flagship event brings together a trusted community from across the region. \nConvening APAC delivers a signature mix of bold ideas and practical solutions. Gain insights and inspiration from beyond the industry. Explore strategies to tackle today’s challenges. Uncover future-focused perspectives on regional trends and opportunities. It’s about sparking conversations\, changing old ways\, and co-creating impactful outcomes. \nConvening APAC empowers individuals and teams with knowledge\, skills\, and a like-minded community. This helps them thrive in times of constant change. With fresh faces\, multi-generational perspectives\, and bold thinking\, Convening APAC ignites innovation\, drives growth\, and amplifies the collective power of the PCMA community — leading minds; leading change. \n \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Who should attend \nEvent organisers | Event marketers | Event managers | Agency leaders | Marketers | Association leaders  \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n\n\n    Panellists & Moderator\n \n\n\n				\n					\n						\n							\n								Kim Hyde (Panellist)Patricia Cheong (Panellist)Dr. Oliver Lock (Panellist)Florence Chua (Moderator)\n							\n						\n						\n							\n    Kim Hyde \nConferences and Events Professional\, CPA Australia \n\n\n            \n                    \n    \n\n    Kim Hyde is the Product Development Executive – Conferences at CPA Australia\, where she curates content for major events including CPA Week and CPA Congress. With over 20 years of experience in Conferences\, Events\, and Marketing\, Kim has worked across diverse industries including major sporting events\, FMCG\, and not-for-profit member-based associations. Her expertise has contributed to events reaching global audiences\, with her largest project engaging 700 million people worldwide. At CPA Australia\, Kim continues to leverage her extensive background to deliver impactful content for accounting and finance professionals worldwide. \nCheck out Kim’s LinkedIn. \n\n\n    Event Details \nDate: Tue\, 27 August 2024\nTime: 9:30am SGT | 10:30am KST | 11:30am AEST \nPlatform: Zoom Webinar \n\n\n    Patricia Cheong \nEvent Director\, Informa \n\n\n            \n                    \n    \n\n    Patricia Cheong\, DES\, CASE\, is a distinguished Business Events Strategist at ATxSG\, Informa\, with a well-earned reputation for pioneering innovative strategies within the MICE (Meetings\, Incentives\, Conferences\, and Exhibitions) industry. With her extensive expertise and forward-thinking approach\, Patricia has consistently driven impactful and successful events\, elevating brand experiences and fostering meaningful connections among industry professionals. Her leadership and dedication to excellence have positioned her as a thought leader in the business events landscape\, making her a sought-after strategist for transformative and results-driven event solutions. \nCheck out Patricia’s Linkedin.  \n\n\n    Dr. Oliver Lock \nAI Studio Director\, Deloitte \n\n\n            \n                    \n    \n\n    Dr. Oliver Lock is AI Studio Director at Deloitte\, specialising in generative AI and spatial data science. With a focus on developing innovative AI products\, he leads projects that transform service delivery across sectors in Deloitte Australia. As well as his current role\, Dr. Lock has extensive experience in urban planning\, transport systems\, and digital analytics\, having worked with major cities worldwide. He holds a PhD in Spatial Data Science from UNSW and a Master of Research from University College London. \nCheck out Dr. Oliver’s LinkedIn. \n\n\n    Florence Chua \nManaging Director\, PCMA APAC \n\n\n            \n                    \n    \n\n    Florence is an accomplished business leader with a passion for exploring new cultures\, cuisines\, and knowledge. She believes that traveling and learning are essential for personal growth and professional success. Florence has worked across various industries\, including media\, events\, management and consulting\, where she has developed a strong acumen for business thinking\, problem-solving\, and relationship-building. Florence is focused on reflective thinking and meaningful connections. She strives to deliver excellence in everything she does and believes that positivity and authenticity are essential for building trust and fostering long-term relationships. \nCheck out Flo’s Linkedin.  \n\n\n						\n					\n				         \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n                    \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n            \n                    \n    \n[vc_btn title=”Keep Me Posted” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ef643d” custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcma.org%2Fapac%2Fthebusinessofevents2024-apac-keep-me-posted%2F”]\n    *AUD rates are indicative pricing only. Registration will be charged in USD. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    About PCMA Labs \nPCMA Labs is a sandbox for event organisers\, marketers\, event managers\, and event strategists. Explore 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. Build trusted\, peer-to-peer relationships and be part of a community that innovates and shapes the future of our industry.  \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Register your interest to attend the event by filling in the form below.\n*All fields are necessary.  \n\n\n     \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    OUR PARTNERS
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/convening-apac-2027/
LOCATION:NV
CATEGORIES:APAC (Asia Pacific),Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events
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SUMMARY:Convening LATAM 2027
DESCRIPTION:PCMA CONVENING LATAM es una plataforma única en Latinoamérica que impulsa el crecimiento y la innovación a través de una experiencia transformadora\, que fusiona la visión global de PCMA con la creatividad y pasión latina de los profesionales en la industria de eventos\, para construir una perspectiva única\, verdaderamente centrada en los desafíos de la región. \nSumérgete en un ambiente inspirador rodeado de profesionales apasionados que comparten tus mismos retos y objetivos\, expande tu red de contactos de manera multidireccional\, construye nuevas conexiones de alto valor en distintos sectores emergentes y no emergentes en América Latina\, potencializa el desarrollo económico y la transferencia de conocimiento. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    ENGLISH TRANSLATION: \nPCMA CONVENING LATAM is a unique platform in Latin America that drives growth and innovation through a transformative experience\, combining PCMA’s global vision with the creativity and passion of Latin event industry professionals to build a unique perspective\, truly focused on the challenges of the region. \nImmerse yourself in an inspiring environment surrounded by passionate professionals who share your challenges and goals\, expand your network in a multi-directional way\, build new high-value connections in different emerging and non-emerging sectors in Latin America and boost economic development and knowledge transfer. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n\n    ¿Quieres conocer más de Convening LATAM 2027? Déjanos tus datos y te estaremos contactando. // Do you want to know more about Convening LATAM 2027? 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URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/2027-convening-latam/
LOCATION:Lima\, Peru\, Lima\, Peru
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar,LATAM (Latin America),PCMA Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270624
DTSTAMP:20260929T213102
CREATED:20260924T191731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T195345Z
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SUMMARY:Business Events Summit formerly edUcon
DESCRIPTION:From edUcon to Business Events Summit \nAs part of PCMA’s brand refresh\, edUcon has evolved into the Business Events Summit to more clearly reflect what today’s leaders need from education: depth\, rigor\, and real‑world application. \nBusiness Events Summit 2027 is heading to South Lake Tahoe\, Nevada—where advanced learning and meaningful connection come together in one immersive setting. \nThe PCMA Business Events Summit is an advanced\, members-only education experience—an immersive\, skills‑based summit for business events professionals ready to sharpen their expertise\, solve real‑world challenges\, and elevate their impact. Formerly edUcon\, the Summit has been reimagined as a pinnacle learning environment with longer sessions\, hands‑on application\, and peer‑driven problem solving.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/business-events-summit-2027/
LOCATION:South Lake Tahoe\, Nevada\, South Lake Tahoe\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270916
DTSTAMP:20260929T213102
CREATED:20260828T091347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T124829Z
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SUMMARY:Convening EMEA 2027
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 individuals\, teams and organisations. \nThis is your opportunity to contribute to building a stronger future for the business events industry. \nSave the date and stay tuned for more updates! \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-2027/
LOCATION:NV
CATEGORIES:EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events
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