International Women’s Day 2026

• New England CHAPTER
Lesley University 91 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA

Register today for a International Women’s Day all-star industry panel. Attendees will work on blueprints for event goals that not only educate, but also give back to the community at

Spark Webinar Series | Explore, Test & Tailor

Online

Go beyond watching — explore Spark’s most versatile tools. You’ll use Destinaitor to shortlist destinations, compare RFPs and venues, then apply Spark Labs to test influencer briefs, campaign concepts, and program innovations. Leave with a tailored plan that balances marketing reach, audience engagement, and logistical fit.

2026 March CONNECTed: Under the Stars

• Capital CHAPTER
Above ALX Community Rooftop 277 S Washington St Penthouse, Alexandria, VA

Join the PCMA Capital Chapter for a night of networking and fun as we celebrate with all of our stars – YOU!  With so many event professionals, you’re bound to

2025 Awards Recognition Event and Luncheon

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile 540 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

A limited number of registrations will be available on-site on the day of the event. March 11, 2026 | Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile | 540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago,

April connectED Contracts Unlocked: Strengthening Agreements Through Smarter RFP Language – A Collaborative, Real-World Contracting Lab for Event Professionals

• Capital CHAPTER
American Trucking Association 80 M Street SE, Suite 800, Washington, DC

Contracting doesn’t begin with legal language, it begins with clarity. Large‑scale contracting conversations demand alignment and shared expectations long before documents hit the redline stage. This session brings planners and supplier partners together to explore how strategic, well‑defined RFP language influences negotiation efficiency, risk allocation, and the strength of final agreements. Featuring perspectives from hotels,

Spark Lab 2.0

Courtyard by Marriott 165 E. Ontario St., Chicago, IL

Spark 2.0 Lab is where you turn it into structured, repeatable event workflows. In this hands-on, small-group session, you’ll move beyond one-off prompts and apply Spark directly to real event plans, content transformation, and data analysis specifically for the business events industry. 

NYPCMA Spring Program: Leading Across Generations

• New York Area CHAPTER
Carmine’s Times Square 200 West 44th Street, New York, NY

Join us for an afternoon of learning and networking at the NYPCMA Spring Program: Leading Across Generations. We will explore how events can foster deeper connection, stronger communities, and a more inclusive future. Our speaker is Phil Putnam, an executive leader-turned-speaker and author whose work on employee motivation and cross-generational leadership has fueled success for many of the

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