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/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20231108T141700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T174509Z UID:196329-1704645000-1704650400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders 2024 DESCRIPTION:Kick off Convening Leaders and celebrate with your Gulf States colleagues and friends. Attendance is complimentary – RSVP is appreciated. \nHaven’t registered for Convening Leaders 2024? Register HERE. \nMarriott Marquis San Diego Marina – Pacific Ballroom 23\nSunday\, January 7 | 4:30 – 6:00PM\nComplimentary \n \nQuestions? Contact us at gulfstates@pcma.org. \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/chapter-reception-at-convening-leaders-2024/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina\, 1515 Dallas Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77101\, United States CATEGORIES:• Gulf States,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-Chapter-Reception-at-CL-Facebook-Cover-q5sBnD.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Gulf%20States%20Chapter":MAILTO:gulfstates@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20231111T163115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T184536Z UID:196602-1704645000-1704650400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:PNW Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders DESCRIPTION:Save the Date – More Details coming Soon \nPCMA PNW Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders 2024 San Diego URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pnw-chapter-reception-at-convening-leaders/ CATEGORIES:• Networking,• Pacific Northwest,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2020-Banner-Website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20231121T143300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T184509Z UID:197312-1704645000-1704650400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:CL 2024 New England Reception DESCRIPTION:Re-connect with your New England\, Greater Philadelphia and New York Area colleagues at the Convening Leaders Joint Chapter reception in San Diego\, California in the Rancho Santa Fe Room at the Marriott Marquis.   \nPlease register here to help us with our planning.   \nThank you to our sponsors! URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/cl-2024-new-england-reception/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina\, 1515 Dallas Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77101\, United States CATEGORIES:• Networking,• New England,Chapters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CL-weebsite-1500x500-1-1024x341-1-Hbnfb6.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20New%20England%20Chapter":MAILTO:newengland@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20231205T171513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T191528Z UID:198050-1704645000-1704650400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:2024 Convening Leaders Chapter Reception DESCRIPTION:Kick off your 2024 PCMA Convening Leaders experience by celebrating with your Southwest & Pacific\, Northern California and Pacific Northwest Chapter member colleagues and friends at our joint chapter reception! Our joint chapter reception is the plan to be and now is the time to register to secure your spot!  And RSVP via registration will be required for entry. \nWhen: Sunday\, January 7\, 2024 \nTime:  4:30pm – 6:00pm \nHosted by: PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter\, PCMA Northern California Chapter and PCMA Pacific Northwest Chapter \nWhere: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina \nCost: No cost to attend! \nThank you to our event sponsors: \nNorthwest Event Show \nExplore Seattle Southside \n  \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/2024-convening-leaders-chapter-reception/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis San Diego\, 333 WEST HARBOR DRIVE\, San Diego\, California\, 92101\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• Southwest & Pacific,Chapters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Joint-Chapter-Save-the-Date-Invitation-pqKKBK.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Southwest%20%26amp%3B%20Pacific%20Chapter":MAILTO:Southwest@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20231206T184540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T211619Z UID:198191-1704645000-1704650400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Chapter Reception – Convening Leaders DESCRIPTION:Join the Pacific Northwest\, Northern California & Southwest & Pacific Chapters for Some Networking to Kick off Convening Leaders 2024 \n \nHosted by: Northern California\, Pacific Northwest\, and Southwest & Pacific Chapters. \nSponsored by: Seattle Southside and Northwest Event Show and SEAS URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/chapter-reception-convening-leaders/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis San Diego\, 333 WEST HARBOR DRIVE\, San Diego\, California\, 92101\, United States CATEGORIES:• Networking,• Pacific Northwest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2020-Banner-3-Website-TjvgOp.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Pacific%20Northwest%20Chapter":MAILTO:pacificnorthwest@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20231206T201521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T230015Z UID:198197-1704645000-1704650400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:2024 PCMA Capital Chapter Convening Leaders Reception DESCRIPTION:Join your PCMA Capital Chapter friends and colleagues for our annual Convening Leaders Chapter Reception! You will have an opportunity to network with old and new friends at the beautiful InterContinental San Diego. \nDon’t wait… space is limited so register today! \nDate: Sunday\, January 7\, 2024 \nTime: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n \nFees:\n$10 Planner Member\n$60 Supplier Member\n$25 Planner Non-Member\n$110 Supplier Non-Member \nThanks to our Partners:\nPresenting Sponsors\n \n \nEvent Sponsor\n\nVenue Sponsor URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/2024-pcma-capital-chapter-convening-leaders-reception/ LOCATION:InterContinental San Diego\, 901 Bayfront Court\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States CATEGORIES:• Capital,• Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IntercontinentalSanDiego-46dIfO.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20231213T103108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T093022Z UID:198627-1704646800-1704650400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:EMEA Meet Up at Convening Leaders 2024 DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the EMEA community and kick off 2024 together at Convening Leaders. \nThis is an opportunity for all EMEA participants to gather\, network and get to know one another before we embark on the Convening Leaders 2024 experience. \nWe will all travel together from the Marriott Hotel to the Opening Reception at Sea World following the EMEA Reception. \nWhen: Sunday\, 7th January 5-6pm \nWhere: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina\, Temecula Ballroom \nPlease note that this is an invite only event. \n\n\n + Add to Calendar\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW[vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnby5wY21hLm9yZyUyRmwlMkY1ODkwMTMlMkYyMDIzLTEyLTEzJTJGOGNmbGo0JTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI3NjAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/emea-meet-up-at-convening-leaders-2024/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina\, 1515 Dallas Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77101\, United States CATEGORIES:EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EMEA-Meet-Up.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T074500 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20230929T141515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T141515Z UID:193862-1704695400-1704699900@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Get Fit with the Foundation: Fun Run/Walk DESCRIPTION:A 5K run/walk through San Diego’s beautiful scenery with fellow CL24 attendees.\n\nRegistration for CL24 required\, sign up here. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/get-fit-with-the-foundation-fun-run-walk/ LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, 92101 CATEGORIES:• Networking,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GetFit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T074500 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20230929T141521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T191018Z UID:193863-1704697200-1704699900@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Get Fit with the Foundation: All Fitness Levels Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Join us for a “sweatworking” opportunity to meet industry friends. Walk along the Bay on the Embarcadero trail for a full body workout focused on optimizing your mindset\, endurance\, and strength training. Using your own body weight experience the benefits of fat burning and muscle toning while enjoying the seaside fresh air in this fun fitness experience\, \n\nRegistration for CL24 required\, sign up here. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/get-fit-with-the-foundation-hiit-workout/ LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, 92101 CATEGORIES:• Networking,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GetFit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20231018T160028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T160028Z UID:195337-1704747600-1704758400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Party With A Purpose DESCRIPTION:During an evening in the historic and buzzing Gaslamp Quarter\, we combine the thrill of San Diego’s nightlife with the joy of philanthropy. Join us at this multi-level night club known for its contemporary design\, high-energy atmosphere and stunning rooftop experience. Come make a meaningful impact while celebrating in style! \nPrice: $150 \nBrought to you by GES\nMusic Partner: Visit Austin and Austin Convention Center\n \nProceeds go to the PCMA Foundation. \nPlease note that registration for Convening Leaders 24 is a prerequisite for purchase. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/party-with-a-purpose/ LOCATION:Nova SD\, 454 Sixth Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States CATEGORIES:• Networking,Industry Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T074500 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20230929T141526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T141526Z UID:193864-1704783600-1704786300@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Get Fit with the Foundation: Sound Bath DESCRIPTION:A unique escape from the hustle and bustle of conference life! This meditative sound bath will help you achieve a deeper state of relaxation\, leading to better sleep\, reduced stress levels\, and improved mood.\n\nRegistration for CL24 required\, sign up here. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/get-fit-with-the-foundation-sound-bath/ LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, 92101 CATEGORIES:• Networking,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GetFit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20231116T150109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T190017Z UID:197019-1706090400-1706094000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Fire Up Your Meetings with Spark AI DESCRIPTION:Project SPARK is a free education and development initiative to shed light on the evolving place of AI in the business events industry. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to access and utilize a new and exciting business events AI tool in-development aimed at immediately helping you jump-start routine event planning tasks\, complementing your skills and expertise\, not replacing them. \nProject SPARK is your starting point to explore\, together\, the challenge of adopting new AI technology that could enhance the power of the human connections you create. \nJoin us and PCMA staff to learn and embrace the challenge of AI and ignite a path beyond the boundaries of what is possible in the business events industry. \nSpeaker: \n\nMeredith Sorkin\nManager\, Chapter Engagement – Professional Convention Management Association \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/fire-up-your-meetings-with-spark-ai/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Gulf States,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Spark-AI-Event-PbNtAz.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Gulf%20States%20Chapter":MAILTO:gulfstates@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20231109T191611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T110821Z UID:196509-1706774400-1706783400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting & Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the February Chapter Meeting\,\nHow To Leverage LinkedIn For Your Business and Brand.\nOur featured speaker will be Scott Aaron\, who specializes in how to “create meaningful human connection\, build personal brands\, and grow wealth through the means of LinkedIn.” During this event\, attendees will learn how to: \n\nOptimize their LinkedIn profiles.\nBuild a proper network.\nSend LinkedIn messages the right way.\nCreate content.\n\nAttendees are encouraged to bring their laptops\, as the session will include real-time instruction. Each person who registers by Friday\, January 26th will receive an autographed copy of Scott’s book\, The LinkedIn® Book For Sales and Marketing\, along with a virtual accountability checklist and downloads to ensure you take action after the meeting. There will be open Q&A throughout the meeting so no one is left behind. \nAgenda:\n8:00am-8:45am: Registration and breakfast\n8:45am-10:15am: Opening remarks and education session\n10:15am-10:30am: Closing remarks \nLocation\, Hotel Accommodations & Parking:\nMany thanks to the Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue for hosting this breakfast meeting. The hotel is offering a discounted room block ($99 rate\, $115.20 inclusive rate). The cutoff date is January 25\, 2024. Guests can either book directly through this reservation link or by calling 1-866-877-1206. Complimentary self-parking is available. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to 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 Monday\, January 29\, 2024\, at 8:00am. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 8:00am on Thursday\, February 1\, 2024 outside of the Fairmont Ballroom.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nEducation Credit: PCMA PHL 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. \nIf 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: The Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue building is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nA Message From the Community Service Committee: At this event\, we will be hosting a school supply donation drive for the Tanner G. Duckrey School in the Philadelphia School District. They will accept basic school supplies that can be purchased at any store\, or gift cards to stores like Staples\, Target\, Amazon\, or CVS. Students are also in need of socks\, hats\, and gloves\, ages 5-10. Please help support the students and faculty at this school by bringing donations to this meeting. Venmo will also be accepted at the event. \nThank you to our host and sponsors! URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/february-chapter-meeting-breakfast/ LOCATION:Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue\, 4100 Presidential Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, 19131\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Greater Philadelphia,• Networking,Chapters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2.1.24-final-website-header-dZoVQW.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20231220T224518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T131515Z UID:198977-1707845400-1707852600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Social Hour DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at Cabin at Dilworth Park on Tuesday\, February 13th\, from 5:30pm-7:30pm!\nPCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter leaders will be present at the social hour to share what’s happening with the Chapter as well as PCMA at the national level. Learn how to get involved and share ideas in a casual\, fun setting. \nThere is no registration fee to attend. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Sip drink specials from Brûlée Catering – $7 Maker’s Mark® Bourbon cocktails\, $6 wine and $5 Hazy Beer Hug\, plus discounted weekly food specials. Center City District is also pleased to offer complimentary ice skating to attendees! \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today. \nIf you represent a venue and would be interested in hosting a future social hour\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/social-hour-17/ LOCATION:Cabin at Dilworth Park\, 1 S 15th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States CATEGORIES:• Greater Philadelphia,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/21324-Website-Heade-3diBf6.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T124500 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20230902T104613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T191608Z UID:192578-1708516800-1708519500@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Leverage LinkedIn: Strategies for Meeting Professionals and Suppliers DESCRIPTION:LinkedIn is the go-to social media platform for business professionals. With over 900 million members\, it’s a powerhouse to help you increase your visibility\, position yourself as the go-to expert in your industry\, generate buzz for your conferences\, meetings\, and events\, and connect with decision makers for new opportunities to grow your business. Join PCMA POWER Chapter on February 21st for this virtual event as Jennifer Darling presents this high content program where you’ll learn strategic and tactical approaches to maximize LinkedIn. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nJennifer’s 3 Part Formula to Leverage LinkedIn for an Endless Supply of Leads\nExactly What You Need in Your Profile to Attract High-Quality Prospects\n4 Most Effective Power Posts to Increase Your Visibility\nConference & Meeting Planner Case Study Using LinkedIn\n\nBuild visibility for your clients’ conferences and meetings\, and generate and nurture leads for your business. Jennifer is a professional speaker\, member of the National Speakers Association\, the author of Increase Your Leads with LinkedIn: 52 Tips for Sales Success\, Say Yes! Then Figure It Out\, and Find Your Leadership Rhythm! With over 20 years’ experience in advertising sales and sales management for companies such as FOX\, NBC\, CBS\, and Comcast\, she knows what works and what doesn’t to boost sales\, motivate teams\, and shift mindsets. \nRegistered attendees will receive the Zoom link via email on February 20th. \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/creating-a-marketing-mindset-a-virtual-thought-leader/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• POWER,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Leverage-LinkedIn-YaZaUa.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20240205T201708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T230017Z UID:201123-1708536600-1708540200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:SPARK AI Demo for Hospitality Students DESCRIPTION:Project SPARK is PCMA’s free AI tool dedicated to the business events industry. \nJoin this live Zoom demonstration geared toward hospitality students in New England.  See how SPARK AI can help you prep for event planning tasks\, complete project work more efficiently\, review contracts\, search for venues and so much more! \nMeredith Douglas\, Manager of Chapter Engagement at PCMA\, hosts.  Meredith will share how SPARK has transformed her daily work and questions will be welcomed on this live demo. \nRegister at this link.   \n  \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/spark-ai-demo-for-hospitality-students/ CATEGORIES:• Education,• New England,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/spark-cropped-eFYYSU.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20240202T113027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T131559Z UID:200960-1708603200-1708608600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:February Lunch & Learn: Is AI “Applicable Intelligence”?: Using AI to Enhance Efficiency in Your Daily Workflow DESCRIPTION:Is AI “Applicable Intelligence”?: Using AI to Enhance Efficiency in Your Daily Workflow\nJoin us as we delve into AI and its applications in the events industry. This session is for business event organizers\, DMO/NSO partners\, and hotel sales professionals seeking practical strategies to integrate AI into your daily workflow and the tactical advantages to showcase your personal value to your organization. \nDate: February 22\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 pm \n  \nSpeakers: \nMeredith Douglas\, Manager\, Chapter Engagement\, PCMA HQ \nDiane E. Kovats\, CAE\, CMP\, Chief Executive Officer\, International Society for Computational Biology \nAriel Litewka\, CMP\, DES\, Senior Meetings Manager\, Society of Critical Care Medicine \nLisa Nucci\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Choose Chicago \n  \nWhere: Virtual Registration Link Below \nCost: $12 Member – Planner or Supplier \n$22 Non-Member – Planner or Supplier \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/is-ai-applicable-intelligence-using-ai-to-enhance-efficiency-in-your-daily-workflow/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:• Capital,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pcma-feb-LL-event-feature-image-3-AvtYCA.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20240206T214514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T230016Z UID:201222-1708614000-1708623000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in depth look at the current state of the meetings industry from our distinguished speaker\, Ishma Haider\, Vice President of Group Travel for the US Travel Association. Ishma will share her latest insights on the forecast for 2024 and what USTA is planning to help promote our country to the outside world. Ishma previously served as the Convention Marketing Director for Visit Orlando and the Marketing Manager for Caesar’s Entertainment. Her background also includes marketing positions with Bristol Myers Squibb and roles in Advertising. She even served as a Stage Manager for a CBS affiliate. Ishma’s diverse background will enable her to market the US to a vast international audience targeting the Group segment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 22\n3:00pm – 5:30pm\nThe Jay Hotel\, San Francisco\n433 Clay St\nSan Francisco\, CA 94111 \n$75 Member\n$95 Non-Member \nAfter Feb 16th  \n$95 Member\n$105 Non-Member \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n3:00pm Registration/Networking\n3:30pm – Program\n4:30pm – Reception\n5:30pm – Concludes \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n \nIshma Haider – Vice President\, Group Travel for U.S. Travel Association \nIshma Haider serves as Vice President of Group Travel at the U.S. Travel Association\, a role specifically created to enhance the organization’s efforts in promoting group travel to and within the United States. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record\, Ishma is the driving force behind the association’s initiatives to boost group travel nationwide. \nPrior to her role at U.S. Travel\, Ishma was the Director of Convention Marketing at Visit Orlando\, where her strategic vision and leadership led to consistent year-over-year growth in group travel for the destination marketing organization. \nBefore joining Visit Orlando\, Ishma played a key role on Caesars Entertainment’s national meetings and events marketing team\, where she helped secure major conventions and elevate Caesars’ standing within the meetings industry. Her journey in the hospitality sector began after a successful stint in advertising\, marking a transformative shift that fueled her passion for the meetings and conventions industry. \nIshma Haider brings over 15 years of expertise in advertising\, marketing\, and now\, an unwavering commitment to the group travel sector. Ishma’s dedication to forging meaningful connections within the travel community is evident in her career trajectory\, reflecting her genuine enthusiasm for the possibilities that group travel holds. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/town-hall/ LOCATION:The Jay Hotel\, 433 Clay St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• Northern California,Chapters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Town-Hall-w-Speaker-1-kl7mrg.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T164500 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20231220T211540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T113015Z UID:198972-1708952400-1708965900@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Winter Program DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an afternoon of learning and networking at the NYPCMA Winter Program. The day will be filled with an insightful session\, From Virtual to Reality: Bridging the Gap in Meetings & Events Through Innovation. \nAs the Metaverse continues to evolve\, a series of exciting opportunities emerges for the hospitality industry to create meaningful connections with both existing and prospective customers. \nEmbark on an innovative education session with us as we delve into the profound impact of the Metaverse on the Hospitality Industry. Explore how event organizers can harness innovative marketing avenues to generate a buzz around their brands. Uncover the transformative potential of cutting-edge tools\, including: \n\nVirtual travel and booking\nVirtual tours of hotels and resorts\nImmersive customer experiences\nAugmented reality concierge services\nVirtual dining experiences\nRemote work and meetings\nVirtual business conferences in the Metaverse\n\nWe’ll also shed light on the revolutionary “try before you book” concept in the travel business. Furthermore\, discover the empowering role of ChatGPT as an enhancement tool in this dynamic landscape. \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstanding the Metaverse in the realm of the events and hospitality industry\nUnderstanding key concepts like virtual reality (VR)\, augmented reality (AR)\, and ChatGPT\nUnderstanding how the human connection will remain strong despite the rise of AI\n\nSpeakers include:\nJanette Roush\, EVP Marketing and Digital\, New York City Tourism + Conventions\nDr. Richie Karaburun\, aka “Dr. K”\, Clinical Associate Professor\, Director\, HI Hub Incubator\, NYU\, Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality \nLocation: Ease Hospitality\, 605 Third Avenue\, New York\, NY 10158 \nAgenda\n1:00pm-2:00pm: Registration and networking\n2:00pm-3:55pm: Program\n3:55pm-5:00pm: Reception \nAccessibility: The venue is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact newyork@pcma.org. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to the PCMA New York 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 New York Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the New York Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Thursday\, February 22. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 1:00pm on Monday\, February 26\, at Ease Hospitality.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nSpread the word! As part of our NYPCMA chapter’s equitable efforts\, we’re giving away two tickets to non-member event planners from the Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color communities\, and/or those of low socioeconomic backgrounds. This is your chance to join NYPCMA and our business event professional friends for this special event! Please email newyork@pcma.org by February 22 for more information. \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. \n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\nThe education credit total for this session is 1.5 hours. \n\nThank you to our host and sponsors! \n \nHost and Sponsor Links:\nDiscover Puerto Rico\nExperience Columbus\nEase Hospitality\nNew York City Tourism + Conventions\nKalahari Resorts & Conventions\nWind Creek Bethlehem URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/winter-program-2/ LOCATION:Ease Hospitality\, 605 Third Ave. 10158\, New York\, NY\, 10158\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• New York Area,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2.26.24-Website-Header-RVHL1M.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NYPCMA":MAILTO:newyork@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20231219T201559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T103043Z UID:198889-1709193600-1709200800@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:February Education Program – AI 101 – SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:What: AI 101: Everything you wanted to know about AI but were afraid to ask \nWhen: February 29\, 2023; 8:00am networking reception / 8:30am-10:00am program & demo \nSponsored by: The Space Needle\, PCMA Foundation & Stay Pineapple \nWhere: Space Needle \n10:30am – Noon – Post-Program Interactive Workshop\n*Details to come and registration is required \nArtificial intelligence. It’s not one more thing organizers have to learn\, it’s the help you desperately need to take things off your plate. This session will take you from being timid to empowered when using AI-driven tools. Learn how events can benefit from the assistance of “Generative AI” and “Discriminative Deep Learning tools.” You’ll understand terms like these and how they apply to experience design. This interactive session will be led by veteran event pro\, Nick Borelli of Zenus.AI\, who is also the facilitator of the Event Learning Institute’s “Enhancing Event with AI” Certification Course. \nParticipants will learn: \nA deeper understanding of how AI works and its benefits\nEthical considerations\, data privacy and adoption challenges\nUse-cases for pre-event strategy\, marketing and planning\nAI enhancements for attendee engagement\, DEI initiatives and data collection \n \nBio:\nZenus’s Director of Marketing\, Nick Borelli\, has spent over two decades at the intersection of marketing\, events and tech. He is also the instructor for the Event Leadership Institute’s Enhancing Events with AI Course.\n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/february-education-program-2/ LOCATION:Space Needle Seattle\, 400 Broad Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• Pacific Northwest,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/March-17-Banner-New.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20240126T151450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T161001Z UID:200443-1709197200-1709200800@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:PCMA EMEA Meet-Up February 2024: Latest Updates & Engagement Survey Findings DESCRIPTION:Show More\n\nShow Less\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n This event is available to the EMEA audience.  \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Latest News & Conversation Starters \nThursday\, 29 February 2024 09:00 – 10:00 GMT | 10:00 – 11:00 CEST \nDuring this digital gathering\, we will share latest news and updates from the EMEA region as well as findings of the annual EMEA Engagement Survey and dive into AI best practices with small group conversations. \nPlease register below to attend. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnby5wY21hLm9yZyUyRmwlMkY1ODkwMTMlMkYyMDI0LTAxLTI2JTJGOGdidGtnJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI1MDAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html] \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShow More\n\nShow Less URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-emea-meet-up-february-24/ CATEGORIES:• Meet-Ups,EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Industry Calendar,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1500x500-meet-up-emea.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240229T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240229T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20240206T230015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T103045Z UID:201227-1709202600-1709208000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:February Education Workshop – AI Challenge-Prompt Engineering **NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION** DESCRIPTION:**NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION** \nGo from AI curious to AI-enabled in this fun competition that shows how to get the most from generative AI. Your AI output is only as good as your input which means understanding the best way to write prompts will be a foundational skill for all event professionals soon (if it already isn’t). A short dive into prompt writing best practices will give way to a team-based exercise to redesign an event using PCMA’s Spark and ChatGPT. \n3 Strategic Takeaways \nWhat makes a prompt go from OK to Grade A\nHow to iterate using generative AI and design thinking\nExperience a collaborative AI experience to accomplish an event rebranding\nThis is a hands on experience workshop. Please note your personal laptop will be needed.\n**Separate registration is required to attend the AI 101 Breakfast/Program\, your registration to the workshop does not include the cost to attend the Breakfast/Program. \nMeeting Planner – $50\nMember Supplier – $75\nNon-Member Supplier – $100 URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/february-education-add-on-ai-hands-on-workshop/ LOCATION:Space Needle Seattle\, 400 Broad Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• Pacific Northwest,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/pcma-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Pacific%20Northwest%20Chapter":MAILTO:pacificnorthwest@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20240130T220359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T220359Z UID:200719-1709809200-1709811000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:New Member Orientation (Q1 2024) 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 program 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 and prospective members will hear 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=”gradient-custom” gradient_custom_color_1=”#e0295d” gradient_custom_color_2=”#54a0df” 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_fp1XsebySWendvQTD_0ktQ|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-q1-2024/ CATEGORIES:• Member Orientation,• Networking,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Membership-Orientation-Event-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20240201T200110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T094547Z UID:200915-1709827200-1709838000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:International Women’s Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! NO WALK-INS\, PLEASE.   \nInternational Women’s Day panel of phenomenally talented women sharing their industry stories. \n \n \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/international-womens-day-2024/ LOCATION:Raffles Boston\, 40 Trinity Place\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• New England,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/INtl-womens-day-banner-for-q2qxbM.tmp_.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20240215T130014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T133115Z UID:201891-1710417600-1710423000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:March Lunch & Learn: Empowering Change: Advocacy in the Meetings & Events Industry – Unveiling the ‘Why\,’ ‘How\,’ and ‘Vote’ DESCRIPTION:Empowering Change: Advocacy in the Meetings & Events Industry – Unveiling the ‘Why\,’ ‘How\,’ and ‘Vote’\nJoin us for an insightful session delving into the crucial world of advocacy within the Meetings & Events industry. Explore the reasons behind advocacy efforts\, learn effective advocacy methods such as hill visits and storytelling to policy makers\, and discover the significance of exercising your right to vote. We’ll also guide you on where to find unbiased voter registration information\, empowering you to make informed choices in shaping the future of our industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a catalyst for positive change! \nDate: March 14\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 pm ET \n  \nSpeakers: \nChris Eastlee\, Sr. Manager of Government Relations\, Society of Interventional Radiology \nRobin Troutman\, CMP\, Interim Executive Director\, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities \nSandy Yi-Davis\, MBA\, CMP\, DES\, Founder and Head of Business Event Solutions & Design\, Strategic Meeting International \n  \nWhere: Virtual Registration Link Below \nCost: Free Member – Planner or Supplier: Free \nNon-Member – Planner or Supplier: $22 \n  \nThis March Lunch and Learn is sponsored by: URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/march-lunch-learn-empowering-change-advocacy-in-the-meetings-events-industry-unveiling-the-why-how-and-vote/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:• Capital,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pcma-march-LL-web-banner-2-W7YlkA.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20240208T211509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T114525Z UID:201478-1710423000-1710439200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:GMC Awards & Education Event DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor our GMC stars being recognized for their achievements throughout 2023!\nFollowing its success last year\, an educational component will be included with\nNick Borelli’s Designing Radically Inclusive Events with AI. See more on Nick’s session below.\nCongratulations to our 2023 Award winners!\n\nCongratulations to the PCMA Foundation Visionary Awards Finalists from GMC\nVisionary Awards \n \nSchedule: \n1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Session: Designing Radically Inclusive Events with AI\n2:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Registration Open for Awards Ceremony\n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Awards Ceremony\n4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Reception \nCost: \nProfessional Member: $70\nNon-Member Planner: $90\nSupplier Partner Member:$90\nNon-Member Supplier: $110\nFaculty Member: $50\nStudent: $25 \nEducation Speaker: \n \nStrategy Consultant\, Nick Borelli\, leverages his background in  experience\ndesign\, event tech\, and digital marketing to help event  professionals reach their full\npotential. \nHis background includes decades of contributions to live and digital\ncommunication helping to facilitate his mission: bringing the world together  through\nintentionally designed experiences. To further this mission\, he has  presented on a\nwide range of topics internationally\, volunteered with  numerous industry\nassociations and contributed to dozens of publications.  He has also served as a\nboard member for a decade with the meetings and  events industry non-profit\, The\nSEARCH Foundation. \nNick has been named a Changemaker by MeetingsNet\, awarded  International\nVolunteer of the Year by International Live Events Association\,  and has won\nnumerous marketing awards. He has served as an advisor and  ambassador for\nassociations\, conferences\, technology companies and  many event suppliers. \nIt might seems counter intuitive\, but machines can help us make more human experiences. Generative AI can give us windows into others’ experience which can help us create a greater sense of belonging for a wider audience. Discriminative Deep Learning can provide us with the data we need to test how successful our designs are with different groupings of attendees. With AI being managed by designers leaning on empathy and creativity\, your events have the chance to reach new heights.  \n 3 Strategic Takeaways \n\nDemonstrations of AI being used to aid in the most inclusive versions of event staples. \nHow data can reveal unconscious bias that are holding your events potential back.\n\nWhich human skills to focus on to future proof your career in a world with powerful AI tech advancements \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Opportunities are listed below.\nPlease reach out to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com with any questions or to reserve your spot.\n  \nTitle Sponsor (can be split  \namong multiple sponsors): $7\,000 \nSponsor Benefits: \n\n3 min Podium Time\n3 Comp Registrations\nEvent Registration List\nSocial Media Post\nLogo on Signage\n\nEducation Sponsor: $5\,000\nSponsor Benefits: \n\n90 Second Podium Time\n2 Comp Registrations\nEvent Registration List\nLogo on Signage\n\nRegistration Sponsor $4\,000 \nSponsor Benefits: \n\n2 Comp Registrations\nGreet attendees at Reg table\nProvide lanyards or swag at Reg\nEvent Registration List\nLogo on Signage\n\nReception/Bar Sponsor: $3\,000\nSponsor Benefits:\n \n\n2 Comp Registrations\nSign on bar with logo and signature drink\nProvide branded items in bar area\nLogo on Signage\n\nAwards Sponsors: $1\,500 \n\n1 Comp Registration\n2 Minute Podium Time\nLogo on Signage\n\nEntertainment or Photobooth Sponsor: $1\,000\nSponsor Benefits: \n\nCover cost of Entertainment or Photobooth during reception\nLogo on Signage\n\nDisplay Table: $500\nSponsor Benefits: \n\nHigh Boy or 6ft Table (depending on space)\nProvide banded items\nLogo on Signage\n\nProgram Ads: \n\nFull Page: $500\nHalf Page: $250 URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/gmc-awards-education-event/ LOCATION:McCormick Place Chicago\, 2301 S King Dr\, Chicago\, 60616 CATEGORIES:• Education,• Greater Midwest,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Untitled-design-65-Zwq2Ec.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Midwest%20Chapter":MAILTO:events.gmcpcma@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240320T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20240214T194539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T211528Z UID:201841-1710921600-1710954000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Education Day: MPI D/FW and PCMA GSC DESCRIPTION:PCMA Gulf States Chapter is excited to announce that we’re partnering with MPI D/FW to bring you the second annual Education Day on Wednesday\, March 20\, 2024 \nEducation Day is a one-day experience consisting of keynote speakers\, multiple breakout sessions\, a keynote luncheon\, and a tradeshow. Educational sessions cover various industry topics relevant to the meeting planning industry. \nAnticipated attendees: 125-175 across MPI D/FW & PCMA Gulf States \n \n\n\nAgenda at a Glance\n\n\n\n7:15 am – 8:15 am: Lite Breakfast Bites & Networking Hub \n8:30 am – 9:30 am: Opening General Session: Generational Communication (Dr. Angela Patterson) \n9:40 am – 10:25 am: Attendee’s Choice of Breakout \n\nBreakout 1: Making the Most of Your AV Budget (Tim Altbaum\, CMP\, CMM – CEO at Vario)\nBreakout 2: AI Workshop (Bruce MacMillan\, COO at PCMA)\nBreakout 3: Content Marketing (Dana Freker Doody)\n\n10:25 am – 11:00 am: AM Break / Networking Hub \n11:00 am – 11:45 am: Attendee’s Choice of Breakout \n\nBreakout 1: Making the Most of Your AV Budget & Leveraging the Power of Partnership with your AV Provider (Tim Altbaum\, CMP\, CMM – CEO at Vario)\nBreakout 2: Culture Fit: Creating a DEI Action Plan (Juna Jones-Moore\, MPA\, CDP\, Owner at Intentional Talent Solutions)\nBreakout 3: Tell me what you want\, what you really really want! The give and take of supplier/planner partnerships (Kristi Walker\, CMP\, MBA\, Sr. Director Enterprise Sales at ALHI)\n\n11:45 am – 12:45 pm: Keynote Luncheon – The RevPAR reckoning: understanding where your program fits in \n12:45 pm – 1:15 pm: Desserts in Networking Hub \n1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Attendee’s Choice of Breakout \n\nBreakout 1: Sign Here – WAIT NOT YET! (Eric Hutchins\, CMP\, CTA\, Associate Vice President at LamontCo)\nBreakout 2: Data Talks (Louis Layton\, Vice President\, Digital Products at Freeman)\nBreakout 3: Sips & Ships: Open Discussion on Supplier Sponsorship ROI (Supplier Only Session)\n\n2:15 pm – 3:00 pm: PM Break & Tradeshow \n3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Attendee’s Choice of Breakout \n\nBreakout 1: Sign Here – WAIT NOT YET! (Eric Hutchins\, CMP\, CTA\, Associate Vice President at LamontCo)\nBreakout 2: Data Talks (Louis Layton\, Vice President\, Digital Products at Freeman)\nBreakout 3: Not your average F&B: A behind the scenes experience (OMNI Frisco’s director of catering and chef)\n\n4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Closing General Session (Dorsey Standish\, CEO at Mastermind Meditate) \n5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Happy Hour on Omni Rooftop \n\nSponsorship/Exhibiting\n\nWould you like the opportunity to showcase your city\, products or services to planners across MPI and PCMA? This is an incredible chance to just that – in just one day!\nFor more information on exhibiting and sponsorships\, visit the Education Day sponsorship site. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/education-day-mpi-d-fw-and-pcma-gsc/ LOCATION:Omni Frisco at The Star\, 11 Cowboys Way\, Frisco\, TX\, 75034\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Gulf States,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Education-Day-Image-fspSIs.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20240305T131513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T145424Z UID:203510-1711558800-1711566000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:March 2024 Membership Networking Event DESCRIPTION:March 2024 Membership Networking Event\nHaven’t seen your Capital Chapter colleagues since Convening Leaders? Let’s fix that! Join us at next week’s membership event to connect\, share\, and network. \nYour PCMA Capital Chapter community is the best way to interact with peers in the events industry. The relationships you build here will help you learn best practices\, gain diverse perspectives\, challenge yourself with new opportunities\, and find more joy in the work we do. \nThere are always more ways to get involved within the chapter! Maybe this is the year you find the project that helps you stand out. Take the time to get to know committee members and leaders at this event and you never know when you’ll find your next mentor\, business partner\, or lifelong friend. \nSee you for food\, fun\, and a chance to get the most out of your membership in 2024! \nDate: March 27\, 2024 \nTime: 5:00 – 7:00 pm ET \nLocation: The Westin Arlington Gateway\, Arlington\, VA \nCost: \n\nIndividual Planner – Member $30\nIndividual Planner – Non-Member $40\nIndividual Supplier – Member $40\nIndividual Supplier – Non-Member $65\nFaculty – Member $30\nStudent – $10\n\nRegistration closes at 9:00 am on March 27. Onsite walk-in registrations will be available if capacity allows. \n  \nThis Networking Event is Sponsored by: URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/march-2024-membership-networking-event/ CATEGORIES:• Capital,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pcma-march-networking-banner-Website-vdq04g.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240405 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20240208T230025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T140015Z UID:201487-1712102400-1712275199@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Strategies for Successful Teamwork – Northwest Event Show – April 3-4 DESCRIPTION:From Seattle to San Francisco\, Vancouver to Boise\, and beyond\, the Pacific Northwest boasts remarkable destinations\, venues\, and suppliers that captivate audiences from all corners. Attending the Northwest Event Show\, a top conference for event professionals\, allows you the opportunity to engage with industry frontrunners\, absorb fresh perspectives\, learn from esteemed speakers\, and immerse in unique experiences crafted to spark inspiration for your next face-to-face event. #NWES2024. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/northwest-event-show-april-3-4/ LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center – Summit Building\, 900 Pine St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• Pacific Northwest,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Chihuly-Panel-pVypai.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240408 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240412 DTSTAMP:20260403T234108 CREATED:20240129T185330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T180712Z UID:200632-1712534400-1712879999@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Business Events Industry Week DESCRIPTION:Business Events Industry Week (BEIW) is not just another industry event; you’re becoming part of a global movement that celebrates our industry’s purpose—bringing people together to make a difference for our businesses\, our communities and our audiences. We are all a part of it\, and what you do matters.\n\nFor more information on the Business Events Industry Week\, please click here. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/business-events-industry-week/ LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:• Networking,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1500x500-beiw24.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR