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:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T143000 DTSTAMP:20260515T044232 CREATED:20260423T213039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T100014Z UID:252606-1779888600-1779892200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:GMC PCMA Webinar: Level Setting in Uncertainty DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first webinar in a four part series. Level Setting in Uncertainty is the first one and participants will learn how to establish a common understanding of uncertainty and its impact on today’s professionals. \nREGISTER TODAY! \nSpeaker: Beth Surmont\, FASAE\, CMP – Fellow\n \n \nBeth Surmont is an event strategist who works with associations and non-profits to help them redesign\, reinvent\, and reinvigorate their events.  She is fascinated by the power that events hold to drive real change in the world. With on-the-ground event planning experience spanning more than 20 years in events\, trade shows\, corporate\, and non-profit; and as the current Vice President of Event Strategy & Design at 360 Live Media\, Beth is a leading designer in what the next era of events will be. Her approach of audience-centered design combined with purposeful intention is the secret to creating meaningful and impactful events. Beth was awarded the 2024 Groundbreaker award from PCMA. In 2023\, Beth was a finalist for the Event Designer of the Year award from PCMA. Beth is both an ASAE Fellow and a CMP Fellow. She is a founding board member of SocialOffset\, a nonprofit that encourages local donations instead of destination boycotts. She currently lives in New Jersey with her wife\, dog\, and cat. \nWebinar Series Sponsored by URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/gmc-pcma-webinar-level-setting-in-uncertainty/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:• Education,• Greater Midwest,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T044232 CREATED:20260319T160025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T204513Z UID:250669-1781699400-1781712000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Phillies Businessperson’s Special DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, June 17th for the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s annual Phillies networking event at Citizens Bank Park! The festivities are planned to maximize the fun with a private reception area inside the park complete with food\, beverages\, and plenty of your industry colleagues and friends. \nNetworking Lunch Information: Your registration includes one and a half hours of beer\, soft drinks\, and ballpark food favorites. Food and drinks will be served from 12:30pm-2:00pm. The Rooftop Terrace is located inside the park above Ashburn Alley. \nGame Information: The game starts at 1:05pm. Attendees will be able to watch the game from the reception area or from the bleacher seats adjacent to the reception area. \nRegistration Information: \n\nRegistration is limited to PCMA members and guest colleagues from the meetings and events industry. Spouses\, partners\, and friends of the industry are welcome\, too. If you are interested in attending the Phillies game but you are not affiliated with the meetings and events industry\, please visit the Phillies website for more information on purchasing game tickets.\nPlease register BY CLICKING HERE\, or click the registration button further down on this page.\nPCMA PHL is committed to creating a well-balanced event experience with strong engagement between planners and suppliers. To ensure this\, we will closely monitor registration and may limit certain registration categories if the ratio does not align with our event goals.\nPurchasing a ticket on your own and attending this private event is not an option. Wristbands and tickets will be checked upon entry and throughout the event.\nThis event sells out! Please register early to reserve your spot!\n\nNote to Suppliers: Please consider inviting a planner to attend as your guest. Many planners cannot expense this event since it does not have an educational component. \nCheck-In Information: Tickets\, Rooftop Party Passes\, and badges will be distributed at the PCMA PHL registration table outside the Left Field Gate from 12:00pm-1:00pm. After 1:00pm\, tickets will be available for pickup at Will Call\, which is located at the First Base Gate. Please try to get to registration no later than 1:00pm to make your arrival and check-in as smooth as possible. \nParking: Information on parking and transportation can be viewed at https://www.mlb.com/phillies/ballpark/transportation. \nBag Policy: Please take note of the bag policy at the stadium. Only very small purses and clear bags are permitted inside the stadium. \nMembership: If you are not a member of the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter\, please consider joining. Membership information is available here\, or by contacting Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, gppcma@comcast.net\, 610-220-1232. \nSponsorships for this event are still available. Please contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, at gppcma@comcast.net for more information. \nThank you to our event sponsors!\n \n  \nImportant Registration Notes: Please select the correct registration category before completing your registration. All selections will be reviewed to confirm both category accuracy and current membership status with the Philadelphia Chapter. If you’re unsure which category to choose or whether your membership is active\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net for assistance. If you register as a PCMA PHL member and your membership is not current\, you will be charged the difference and any additional balance will be charged to your original form of payment. If you register under an incorrect regisration category\, your registration will be updated accordingly and any additional balance will be charged to your original form of payment. Prepayment is required for all attendees. Tickets are non-refundable.  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/phillies-businesspersons-special-5/ LOCATION:Citizens Bank Park\, 1 Citizens Bank Way\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States CATEGORIES:• Greater Philadelphia,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Phillies-2025-Web-Banner-ByQiy7.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T113000 DTSTAMP:20260515T044232 CREATED:20260428T165144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T131126Z UID:252806-1781780400-1781782200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:New Member Orientation (Q2 2026) DESCRIPTION:Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation webinar will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant\, cutting-edge information and knowledgeable leaders. So let’s get you prepped and ready to take full advantage of all we offer! \nNew members will receive an overview of benefits and hear testimonials from their peers for how to best utilize their membership. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_btn title=”REGISTER NOW” style=”custom” custom_background=”#85165a” 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.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_adBMyWsjRZCCHOO8rAgSzA|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn”] \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Presenter: Lianna Bolton\nDirector\, Community Development\nPCMA URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/new-member-orientation-q2-2026/ CATEGORIES:• Member Orientation,• Networking,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/web-header-membership-webinar-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T150000 DTSTAMP:20260515T044232 CREATED:20260423T213039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T100016Z UID:252607-1782828000-1782831600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:GMC PCMA Webinar: Macro Forces Driving Uncertainty DESCRIPTION:Join us for Macro Forces Driving Uncertainty and explore external forces (economic\, technological\, demographic) that are shaping the industry. \nREGISTER TODAY! \nSpeaker: Beth Surmont\, FASAE\, CMP – Fellow\n \n \nBeth Surmont is an event strategist who works with associations and non-profits to help them redesign\, reinvent\, and reinvigorate their events.  She is fascinated by the power that events hold to drive real change in the world. With on-the-ground event planning experience spanning more than 20 years in events\, trade shows\, corporate\, and non-profit; and as the current Vice President of Event Strategy & Design at 360 Live Media\, Beth is a leading designer in what the next era of events will be. Her approach of audience-centered design combined with purposeful intention is the secret to creating meaningful and impactful events. Beth was awarded the 2024 Groundbreaker award from PCMA. In 2023\, Beth was a finalist for the Event Designer of the Year award from PCMA. Beth is both an ASAE Fellow and a CMP Fellow. She is a founding board member of SocialOffset\, a nonprofit that encourages local donations instead of destination boycotts. She currently lives in New Jersey with her wife\, dog\, and cat. \nWebinar Series Sponsored by URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/gmc-pcma-webinar-macro-forces-driving-uncertainty/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:• Education,• Greater Midwest,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T180000 DTSTAMP:20260515T044232 CREATED:20260409T151512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T103110Z UID:251846-1783526400-1783533600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Summer Social DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the annual Summer Social! \nDate: Wednesday\, July 8\, 2026\nTime: 4:00pm-6:00pm\nLocation: Margaritaville Resort Times Square URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/summer-social-2/ CATEGORIES:• Networking,• New York Area,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Save-the-date-NYPCMA-2025-5XuGRd.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NYPCMA":MAILTO:newyork@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T143000 DTSTAMP:20260515T044232 CREATED:20260423T213040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T100016Z UID:252608-1784727000-1784730600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:GMC PCMA Webinar: Processes for Forward Thinking DESCRIPTION:Join us for Processes for Forward Thinking and dive into tools and methods for preparing for multiple future paths and as well as practical frameworks to help organizations plan amid unknowns. \nREGISTER TODAY! \nSpeaker: Beth Surmont\, FASAE\, CMP – Fellow\n \n \nBeth Surmont is an event strategist who works with associations and non-profits to help them redesign\, reinvent\, and reinvigorate their events.  She is fascinated by the power that events hold to drive real change in the world. With on-the-ground event planning experience spanning more than 20 years in events\, trade shows\, corporate\, and non-profit; and as the current Vice President of Event Strategy & Design at 360 Live Media\, Beth is a leading designer in what the next era of events will be. Her approach of audience-centered design combined with purposeful intention is the secret to creating meaningful and impactful events. Beth was awarded the 2024 Groundbreaker award from PCMA. In 2023\, Beth was a finalist for the Event Designer of the Year award from PCMA. Beth is both an ASAE Fellow and a CMP Fellow. She is a founding board member of SocialOffset\, a nonprofit that encourages local donations instead of destination boycotts. She currently lives in New Jersey with her wife\, dog\, and cat. \nWebinar Series Sponsored by URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/gmc-pcma-webinar-processes-for-forward-thinking/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:• Education,• Greater Midwest,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T044232 CREATED:20260424T191515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T210017Z UID:252652-1784818800-1784826000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:PCMA PNW Summer Social DESCRIPTION:**More Info Coming Soon URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-pnw-summer-social/ LOCATION:Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland\, 422 SW Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:• Networking,• Pacific Northwest,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dock-Dual-Pic-fhDWnp.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Pacific%20Northwest%20Chapter":MAILTO:pacificnorthwest@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTSTAMP:20260515T044232 CREATED:20260430T200106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T230014Z UID:252939-1785283200-1785369599@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Save the Date: Don’t Be a Drag\, Just Be a Queen DESCRIPTION:Check back for more information on this event\, coming soon! URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/save-the-date-dont-be-a-drag-just-be-a-queen/ CATEGORIES:• Capital,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1500-x-500-Web-Banner-CONNECTed-hSVxbm.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Capital%20Chapter":MAILTO:capital@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T044232 CREATED:20260501T230013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T100015Z UID:252987-1785409200-1785427200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:GMC Pickleball Classic DESCRIPTION:  \nSave the Date!\n  \nGMC Pickleball Classic\nThursday\, July 30\, 2026 \nSPF | 2121 N. Clybourn Ave. | Chicago\, IL 60614 \nRegistration will open May 15th! \nEvent Schedule (coming soon!) \nAbout the Event \nJoin GMC for a day of friendly competition\, great food\, and even better company at The GMC Pickleball Classic! Whether you’re a seasoned player or have never picked up a paddle\, this event is open to all skill levels! \nParticipation Options: \nOpen Play & Spectator Planner – $75\nOpen Play & Spectator Supplier – $150\nPlanner Group Open Play & Spectators* – 5 Tickets for $300\n*If you are interested in Planner Group Open Play & Spectator Tickets please reach out to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com\nAll Open Play & Spectator tickets include lunch and 2 drink tickets per person. Open Pickleball\, Cornhole\, Shuffleboard and Bocce play will be available. \nEvent Policies \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. \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! \nThank you to our Sponsors! \nTitle Sponsor: \n \nPhoto Sponsor: \n \nSignage Sponsor: \n \nCabana Sponsors: \n \nCourt Sponsors: \n \nLunch Sponsor: \n \nBar Sponsor: \n \nLocker Room Sponsor: \n \nCornhole Sponsor: \n \nRoaming Photo Ring Sponsor: \n \nWater Station Sponsor: URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/gmc-pickleball-classic-2/ LOCATION:SPF\, 2121 N Clybourn Ave CATEGORIES:• Greater Midwest,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GMC-Pickleball-2026-YUTF64.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T044232 CREATED:20260502T201516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T204513Z UID:253002-1785420000-1785506400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Chapter Retreat DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Annual Chapter Retreat! This year’s Retreat will take place at the Borgata in Atlantic City! \nHost and sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, at gppcma@comcast.net for more information. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/chapter-retreat-6/ LOCATION:Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa\, 1 Borgata Way\, Atlantic City\, NJ\, 08401\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Greater Philadelphia,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Retreat-Temp-Header-2026-KQjMxt.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T044232 CREATED:20260507T233011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T100017Z UID:253229-1785931200-1785938400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:GMC PCMA Webinar: Industry Impact & Moving Forward DESCRIPTION:Register today for Industry Impact & Moving Forward. This last webinar in our series will consist of interactive breakout groups and include application-based session focused on the event industry. \nREGISTER TODAY! \nSpeaker: Beth Surmont\, FASAE\, CMP – Fellow\n \n \nBeth Surmont is an event strategist who works with associations and non-profits to help them redesign\, reinvent\, and reinvigorate their events.  She is fascinated by the power that events hold to drive real change in the world. With on-the-ground event planning experience spanning more than 20 years in events\, trade shows\, corporate\, and non-profit; and as the current Vice President of Event Strategy & Design at 360 Live Media\, Beth is a leading designer in what the next era of events will be. Her approach of audience-centered design combined with purposeful intention is the secret to creating meaningful and impactful events. Beth was awarded the 2024 Groundbreaker award from PCMA. In 2023\, Beth was a finalist for the Event Designer of the Year award from PCMA. Beth is both an ASAE Fellow and a CMP Fellow. She is a founding board member of SocialOffset\, a nonprofit that encourages local donations instead of destination boycotts. She currently lives in New Jersey with her wife\, dog\, and cat. \nWebinar Series Sponsored by URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/gmc-pcma-webinar-industry-impact-moving-forward/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:• Education,• Greater Midwest,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTSTAMP:20260515T044232 CREATED:20260508T094516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T104559Z UID:253246-1785974400-1786060799@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Red Sox Social 2026 – MPI Joint Program DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!  Cheer on the Boston Red Sox with PCMA New England and MPI New England.   \nRed Sox battle the White Sox at a night game.  Admission includes food\, beverages and game viewing inside Fenway Park at the 521 Overlook. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/red-sox-social-2026-mpi-joint-program/ LOCATION:The 521 Overlook at Fenway Park\, 14 Lansdowne Street\, Boston\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:• Networking,• New England,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/baseball-with-mitt-scaled-1.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T113000 DTSTAMP:20260515T044232 CREATED:20260429T130926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T131002Z UID:252862-1789642800-1789644600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:New Member Orientation (Q3 2026) DESCRIPTION:Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation webinar will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant\, cutting-edge information and knowledgeable leaders. So let’s get you prepped and ready to take full advantage of all we offer! \nNew members will receive an overview of benefits and hear testimonials from their peers for how to best utilize their membership. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_btn title=”REGISTER NOW” style=”custom” custom_background=”#85165a” 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.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_k5XiiSi9TpW3DQBmgGmpXw|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn”] \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Presenter: Lianna Bolton\nDirector\, Community Development\nPCMA URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/new-member-orientation-q3-2026/ CATEGORIES:• Member Orientation,• Networking,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/web-header-membership-webinar-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR