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

Spark Webinar Series | Build Budgets That Work

Online

Go beyond watching — model event finances live in Spark. You’ll create draft budgets, test “what-if” revenue and cost scenarios, and link budgets back to program and marketing decisions. Walk away with an editable, structured budget that aligns with both event design and business goals.

Executive Leader Fellowship Informational Webinar

Online

Join Vince Gennaro, Founder and Executive Director of the NYU SPS Lab for Transformative Leadership, for a candid overview of the new Executive Leader Fellowship from PCMA Institute and the NYU School of Professional Studies.

Spark Lab 2.0

Intelligent Office- Tysons Corner 1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 350, Vienna, VA, DC

The Spark 2.0 Lab is a hands-on AI workshop designed for event planners who are using AI and want to go further.

Spark Webinar Series | Master Your Marketing Engine

Online

Go beyond watching — discover how to transform your event marketing from generic outreach into a precision-targeted campaign. In this hands-on session, you’ll use Spark to build deep audience personas and then immediately put them to work. You’ll draft segmented email sequences, craft high-impact social media kits, and generate professional press releases. You’ll leave with a cohesive marketing toolkit designed to reach the right people with the right message.

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