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SUMMARY:PCMA Mix and Bowl 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the PCMA Gulf States Chapter for an evening of fun & networking! \nThis event is always a highlight of the year – so reserve a lane today then gather your team and get ready to strike up some fun! Be sure to visit the Silent Auction and place your bids on fabulous items. \nWe’ll see you there but will spare you the bowling puns. \n\nPlanners: Free\nMember Suppliers: $50.00\nNon-Member Suppliers: $65.00\n\nIncludes snacks\, beverages\, bowling & shoe rental. \n \nWant to become a sponsor? \n\n$5\,000 Title Sponsor (1 available)\n$2\,500 – King Pin Sponsor (2 available)\n$1\,000 – Lane Sponsor (Reserve your company lane and bring 8 people)\n\n  \nClick here to view the Sponsorship Opportunities\nTo secure a sponsorship\, contact  Angelica at angelica.montanez@pra.com\, or Judy at judy@paynedfw.com or Jim at jim.stuckeman@encoreglobal.com
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-mix-and-bowl-2026/
LOCATION:Pinstack Las Colinas\, 2750 W LBJ Fwy\, Irving\, TX\, 75063\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Gulf States,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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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:NYPCMA Education Day
DESCRIPTION:NYPCMA Education Day \nThursday\, October 1 | 12:45 PM – 6:00 PM  \nHard Rock Cafe New York \n1501 Broadway\, New York\, NY 10036 \nRegistration is currently live! Register today.  \nJoin us for an energizing afternoon in the heart of NYC as we explore how events can spark connection\, build resilience\, and elevate every attendee experience. NYPCMA Education Day will feature dynamic speakers and hands-on sessions designed to challenge assumptions and equip you with tools you can use right away.  \nProgram Overview \nOur 2026 Education Day brings together meeting and event professionals from across the region for an afternoon of learning\, reflection\, and skill-building. This year’s sessions center around two guiding pillars: intentional engagement and crisis readiness—the tools every event professional needs to design unforgettable experiences while protecting them when the unexpected happens. \nAttendees will learn how to move beyond accidental engagement toward intentional design\, explore a practical framework for building crisis-ready teams\, and walk away with real strategies for increasing audience energy\, trust\, retention\, and ROI. \nWe’re thrilled to welcome our featured speakers: \n🎤 Devon Montgomery Pasha \nDevon Montgomery Pasha\, CMP\, CED is a Facilitator of Human Experience who helps leaders and event teams create moments that move people forward. Her work spans global conferences\, executive panels\, and leadership sessions where clarity\, trust\, and momentum matter. On stage and behind the scenes\, she guides conversations that create alignment and move people forward. Through her SPARK framework\, she ensures gatherings are designed for measurable impact\, not just applause. \nSession Details:  \nSPARK the Stage: How to Energize\, Engage\, and Elevate Every Experience \nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify engagement breakdowns within traditional event structures \nApply a facilitation lens to increase audience energy and connection \nDesign one activation strategy to increase retention and ROI\n\n\n\n\n\n🎤 Dr. Christine Cleaver \nDr. Christine A. Cleaver is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU’s Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and an industry educator specializing in event management and experiential learning. With more than two decades of experience in the events and hospitality industries\, she bridges academic theory with real-world practice by integrating industry partnerships\, live events\, and applied projects into her courses. \nSession Details:  \nCrisis Command: The First 15 Minutes How to Lead\, Communicate\, and Make Decisions When an Event Goes Off Script. \nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n\n\nApply the SCOPE framework to assess an emerging event crisis and determine immediate priorities during the first 15 minutes.\nEstablish clear roles\, decision-making authority\, and communication responsibilities when information is incomplete or rapidly changing.\nDevelop concise internal\, attendee-facing\, and public-facing messages that communicate verified information without creating additional confusion or risk.\nEvaluate whether an event should continue\, pause\, be modified\, or be canceled based on attendee safety\, operational impact\, and organizational risk.\nIdentify at least one actionable improvement to strengthen their organization’s crisis-response plan\, team readiness\, or communication procedures.\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n12:45 PM – 1:30 PM: Registration & Networking\n1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Opening Remarks\n2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Session 1: SPARK the stage (Part 1) – Devon Montgomery Pasha\n2:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Break\n2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Sponsor Remarks\n3:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Session 2: Crisis Command – Dr. Christine Cleaver\n4:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Break\n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Session 3: SPARK the stage: (Part 2) – Devon Montgomery Pasha\n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Reception \nVenue Info:\nMany thanks to Hard Rock Cafe for being the venue host for this event. Hard Rock Cafe is located at 1501 Broadway\, New York\, NY 10036. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership in the PCMA New York Chapter is not required to attend.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the New York Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the NY Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Friday\, September 25\, 2026\, 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available.\nTo register please click here. \n\nEducation Credit:\nPCMA has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course\, which qualifies for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. If you plan to claim education credit\, please register for this meeting with the same email associated with your EIC account. You will receive an automated message to claim credit after the meeting when the final attendee roster is uploaded to the EIC. \nAccessibility:\nHard Rock Cafe is ADA accessible. If you require specific accommodations or have questions about accessibility\, please contact newyork@pcma.org. \nThank you to our sponsors and host!
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/education-day-5/
LOCATION:Hard Rock Cafe\, 1501 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• New York Area,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:October Social 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for a COLORFUL Social at the Rooftop of the Moxy Boston Downtown.  Details to follow.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/october-social-2026/
LOCATION:Moxy Boston Downtown\, 240 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Networking,• New England,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for an Afternoon of Networking\, Education & Excel!\nReady to work smarter\, not harder? Join us for an engaging afternoon featuring networking\, professional development\, and a hands-on Excel workshop led by best-selling author\, entrepreneur\, coach\, and Excel expert Jennifer Buchholz of Excel & Flourish. \nHands-On Excel Workshop: Work Smarter\, Not Harder\nWhether you use Excel every day or want to become more confident with the tools at your fingertips\, this interactive workshop will give you practical skills you can put to work immediately. Jennifer will share time-saving shortcuts\, useful formulas\, and underused Excel features designed to help you streamline everyday tasks and reduce repetitive work. \nThe session will focus on real-world workplace scenarios and practical techniques that go beyond the basics\, helping you get more out of Excel and work more efficiently. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nApply time-saving Excel shortcuts and features to work more efficiently.\nUse practical formulas and functions to automate calculations and reduce repetitive tasks.\nOrganize\, clean\, and format data for greater accuracy and readability.\nAnalyze and summarize information to create clear\, decision-ready reports.\nChoose the right Excel tools and techniques to tackle common workplace challenges with confidence.\n\nMeet Our Speaker: Jennifer Buchholz\nBest-selling author\, entrepreneur\, coach\, and self-described engaging geek Jennifer Buchholz brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education\, training\, and development. After recognizing that traditional approaches weren’t always helping her students succeed\, Jennifer founded Excel & Flourish\, a Milwaukee-based company that helps organizations and teams improve productivity and reduce frustration with Microsoft products through fun\, practical technical-skills training. \nJennifer is also an award-winning connector who is passionate about bringing people together and giving them the tools\, support\, and resources they need to succeed. \nBring your laptop and be ready to learn\, connect\, and flourish! \nRegistration Information \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Friday\, October 23\, 2026\, at 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 2:30 PM on Thursday\, October 29\, 2026.\nIf you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.\n\nEducation Credit\nPCMA has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course\, which qualifies for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. If you plan to claim education credit\, please register for this meeting with the same email associated with your EIC account. You will receive an automated message to claim credit after the meeting when the final attendee roster is uploaded to the EIC. \nAccessibility\nThe Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please visit their website or contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nPromotion & Solicitation Policy\nTo ensure a fair experience for all sponsors\, the distribution of promotional materials\, event invitations\, tickets\, giveaways\, or other marketing items\, as well as the solicitation or promotion of products\, services\, organizations\, or events\, is limited to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter and confirmed event sponsors. Non-sponsoring organizations and attendees may not promote or distribute materials without prior approval from the Chapter. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!\nHost\, Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square\nBronze Sponsor\, Choose Chicago\nBronze Sponsor\, Visit Fort Worth\nAnnual Sponsors – Louisville Tourism\, Philadelphia CVB\, Valley Forge TCB\, & Visit Atlantic City\n 
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/chapter-meeting-reception/
LOCATION:Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square\, 120 South 17th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Greater Philadelphia,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:PCMA PNW Annual Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:More Information coming Soon
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-pnw-annual-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Charter Hotel Seattle\, 1610 2nd Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Networking,• Pacific Northwest,Industry Calendar
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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:Bowl Bash 2026\nNovember 19\, 2026 | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Kings Entertainment\n1500 N Clybourn Ave | Chicago\, IL 60610\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! \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. \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!\nThe TAP – Hyatt Regency McCormick Place | Chicago \n2233 S Martin Luther King Dr\, Chicago\, IL 60616 \n\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. \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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SUMMARY:Holiday Awards Celebration & Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the annual holiday celebration with special awards\, a silent auction\, and entertainment! \nSilent auction donations are now being accepted. Click here for details on how to participate. \nSponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Erica Keagy\, Executive Director for PCMA PHL\, at gppcma@comcast.net for more information.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/holiday-awards-celebration-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing\, 201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Greater Philadelphia,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T192112
CREATED:20260908T104630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T111510Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!  The Annual Meeting features a Leading Class Speaker\, student scholarship winners\, presentation of the 2027 Board of Directors\, a silent auction and fabulous food and drink.  Location = Greater Boston\, tba.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/annual-meeting-2026/
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• New England,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20New%20England%20Chapter":MAILTO:newengland@pcma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260922T192112
CREATED:20260910T173058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T183015Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Celebration & ACE Awards
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the NYPCMA Holiday Celebration & ACE Awards! \nDate: Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026\nTime: 5:00pm – 7:00pm\nLocation: To be revealed
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/holiday-celebration-ace-awards/
CATEGORIES:• Networking,• New York Area,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYPCMA":MAILTO:newyork@pcma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T220000
DTSTAMP:20260922T192112
CREATED:20230929T143241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T133909Z
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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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