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SUMMARY:Webinar: Event technology showcase – How Interprefy is leading the way in localization for live events
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful discussion on how Interprefy is transforming the world of localization at global events and conferences. Our industry experts will share the latest trends around the use of AI speech-to-speech translation and how Interprefy is leading the way in providing reliable and high-quality language solutions to businesses worldwide. Learn how Interprefy’s cutting-edge technology is helping event planners break down language barriers and create truly inclusive experiences for all attendees\, regardless of language or location. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of the benefits this technology offers\, and how Interprefy can help you take your events to the next level. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform the way you think about interpreting! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain insights into how cutting-edge AI speech-speech technology is transforming the world of interpreting and enhancing global communication.\nUnderstand how utilizing technology can standardize reoccurring events regardless of location\nDevelop a better understanding of the benefits of Interprefy for events and conferences in terms of consistent quality\, flexibility\, sustainability\, diversity and inclusion.\nUnderstand the potential cost savings and efficiency gains by using Interprefy compared to traditional interpreting methods.\nWalk away with a comprehensive understanding of how Interprefy can help you achieve your event goals and deliver a truly inclusive experience for all attendees.\nExperience live Interprefy’s AI speech translation and AI subtitles.\n\nThis meeting will feature Interprefy’s AI speech translation and captions in English\, Spanish\, and Canadian French. \n\n\n    Brought to you by \n \n\n\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_4SLlvfBYQhSI1C3i0i8R7Q|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn”]        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n     \nSpeaker: Michel Huguenin\nCo-Owner & Operations Director\, imavox \nMichel was raised in Africa and learned to be very adaptative and loves to understand people’s culture and strengths. Graduated from Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne and graduating from Ecole de Management de Lyon with an MBA in International Strategy\, this is where Michel started his entrepreneurial journey. \nWith over 27 years of professional experience in various services industries and Technology based roles Internationally. Michel takes every challenge as an opportunity with the mission to created added value events using where relevant different technologies and tools allowing to leverage on every event. \nPassionate to learn and connect people this is how planitswiss Group has started 20 years back in a few months. \n\n\n     \nSpeaker: Mark Breakspear\nLSP & AV Partnership Manager\, Interprefy \nMark Breakspear is a highly accomplished professional in the world of language service provision and audiovisual partnerships. Currently serving as the LSP & AV Partnership Manager at Interprefy\, Mark brings a wealth of experience to his role\, having previously been a frequent client of Interprefy\, offering remote interpretation to the Middle East events industry since 2020
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/webinar-event-technology-showcase-how-interprefy-is-leading-the-way-in-localization-for-live-events/
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20230929T124536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T143016Z
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SUMMARY:Learn CPR & Save a Life!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 25th | 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM \nThe statistics for heart disease are frightening: \n# 1 killer in the US – 1 in every 5 deaths!\nCardiovascular disease claims more life’s than all forms of cancer.\n70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are inside the home. \nJoin the Community Services Committee on Wednesday\, October 25 to learn how to do Hands-Only CPR.\nHow can you not spend an hour learning how to save a life? The Training is FREE and is being held prior to the October Sparkler\, but you don’t have to attend the PCMA Program to attend. \n \n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities Available! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Noreen Cournoyer at ncournoyer@mcaa.org or Geralyn Krist at geralyn.krist@conferencedirect.com. Thank you for your support of the PCMA Capital Chapter!
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/learn-cpr-save-a-life/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Reston\, 1800 Presidents Street\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Capital,• Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231025T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231025T130000
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CREATED:20230801T210014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T210014Z
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SUMMARY:Building Communities That Foster Thriving\, Year-Round Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Engagement isn't a means to an end at your event or experience. Rather\, it's turned into a year-round mission that's key to retaining\, growing and strengthening your communities. But first\, you must build these active and collaborative groups to foster communities that advance your engagement strategy. Learn how in this session.\n\nLearner Outcomes:\n• Discover year-round engagement frameworks and strategies that involve your community long before and after a single event or experience.\n• Understand the keys to fostering and strengthening communities that are thriving with brand loyalists.\n• Develop strategies and outcomes that enable you to tie community outreach and engagement to event and bottom-line business goals.\nREGISTER NOW\n\nMember Planners: $50.00\nMember Suppliers: $50.00\nNon-Members: $65.00\nStudents: $25.00\n\nPresented by:\n  Will Curran\, Founder & Chief Event Einstein\, Endless Events\n\nAs the founder of Endless Events\, creator of the #EventProfs Community\, and host of the event industry podcasts #EventIcons\, Event Brew\, and Event Tech Podcast\, Will Curran has been named one of the most influential people in the meeting & events industry\, one of the 40 under 40 event industry leaders\, 35 entrepreneurs under the age of 35\, and the highest customer satisfaction of any event company in the industry.  Will has been producing  in-person\, virtual\, and hybrid events since high school when he started his first company and has now worked in the management of large events with clients such as Amazon\, Anheuser-Busch\, Warner Brothers\, Louis Vuitton\, & Uber.  His team's mission is to simplify the event planning process by creating the equation for an event's perfect solution.  From event management to business development to the latest technologies\, Will has a diverse background in growing events and companies to the next level.\n\n\nRecommended EIC Domain G: Meeting and Event Design
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/building-communities-that-foster-thriving-year-round-engagement-2/
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Gulf States,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20230802T210042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T133023Z
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SUMMARY:Building Communities that Foster Thriving\, Year-Round Engagement (Hybrid Event)
DESCRIPTION:Engagement isn’t a means to an end at your event or experience. Rather\, it’s turned into a year-round mission that’s key to retaining\, growing\, strengthening your communities. But first\, you must build these active and collaborative groups to foster communities that advance your engagement strategy. Join your industry peers for lunch at the Encore headquarters in Grapevine as we learn from our Best-in-Class speaker\, Will Curran. In this session you will learn how to: \n\nDiscover year-round engagement frameworks and strategies that involve your community long before and after a single event or experience.\nUnderstand the keys to fostering and strengthening communities that are thriving with brand loyalists.\nDevelop strategies and outcomes that enable you to tie community outreach and engagement to event and bottom-line business goals.\n\nREGISTER NOW \nBusiness Event Organizers: FREE! \nIn-Person Supplier Members: $50.00\nIn-Person Supplier Non-Members: $65.00 \nVirtual Members: Complimentary\nVirtual Non-Members: $10.00 \n  \nPresented by: \n   Will Curran\, Founder & Chief Event Einstein. Endless Events \nAs the founder of Endless Events\, creator of the #EventProfs Community\, and host of the event industry podcasts #EventIcons\, Event Brew\, and Event Tech Podcast\, Will Curran has been named one of the most influential people in the meeting & events industry\, one of the 40 under 40 event industry leaders\, 35 entrepreneurs under the age of 35\, and the highest customer satisfaction of any event company in the industry.  Will has been producing in-person\, virtual\, and hybrid events since high school when he started his first company and has worked in the management of large events for clients such as Amazon\, Anheuser-Busch\, Warner Brothers\, Louis Vuitton\, and Uber.  His team’s mission is to simplify the event planning process by creating the equation for an event’s perfect solution.  From event management to business development to the latest technologies\, Will has a diverse background in growing events and companies to the next level. \nEIC Domain G: Meeting and Event Design
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/building-communities-that-foster-thriving-year-round-engagement-3/
LOCATION:Venue to Be Announced\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Gulf States,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T120000
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CREATED:20230727T144516Z
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UID:190599-1698235200-1698255000@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:October Sparkler: All in on AI: What You Need To Know!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 25th | 12:00 – 5:30 PM \nLocation:\nHyatt Regency Reston\n1800 Presidents Street\, Reston\, VA 20190 \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) can be both a friend and a foe for the meetings and hospitality industry. It is a source of curiosity\, opportunity\, and a little bit of fear. We invite you to join us from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Reston\, where we’ll discuss exactly how hotels\, suppliers\, and planners are pioneering the use of AI and in which areas and uses we should be cautious and mindful. We’ll conclude the event with a reception from 4 – 5:30 p.m. \nBy attending this event\, we’ll help you balance automation and human interaction as we continue to innovate our industry and identify areas where AI could significantly impact change. \nThe event will: \n\nProvide practical applications of AI to create a personalized attendee experience.\nShare ways AI is making meetings and events more accessible for all.\nExplore how hotels deploy AI in their workforce and hotel management.\nUnderstand how AI can assist us in completing our daily tasks more efficiently.\nIdentify how AI could affect our daily routine\, workforce\, and industry.\n\n  \nAgenda (subject to updates and changes): \n\n\n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nRegistration\n\n\n1:00 pm – 1:15 pm\nWelcome\n\n\n1:15 pm – 2:00 pm\nKeynote: AI Enhanced Events with Nick Borelli\n\n\n2:00 pm – 2:30 pm\nSpark Demo and Q&A with Meredith Sorkin from PCMA Global\n\n\n2:30 pm – 2:45 pm\nBreak\n\n\n2:45 pm – 3:15 pm\nAI in the Industry\n\n\n3:15 pm – 3:45 pm\nAI Activity led by Nick Borelli\n\n\n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nReception\n\n\n\n. \nMeet the Speakers: \n \nNick Borelli\nMarketing Director\nZenus\nPCMA Best in-Class Speaker \nClick here to read more about Nick. \n.\n\nMeredith Sorkin​​​​\nManager\, Chapter Engagement\nPCMA \n \n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Partner\n \n\n\nPresenting Partner\n\nEvent Partner\n \n \nBrand the Registration Desk Partner\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities Available! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Noreen Cournoyer at ncournoyer@mcaa.org or Geralyn Krist at geralyn.krist@conferencedirect.com. Thank you for your support of the PCMA Capital Chapter!
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/october-sparkler-a-seat-at-the-table/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Reston\, 1800 Presidents Street\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Capital,• Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T143000
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CREATED:20230815T213038Z
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Your CVB Relationship — It’s More Than Just Sourcing
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to learn  how to work with and leverage the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)/Destination Management Organization (DMO) of your destination. There’s more to a CVB/ DMO than just sourcing your venue. This session will explore different CVB/DMO models\, available resources\, and top tips for suppliers and planners. Speakers will include representatives from different sized destinations and planners who have benefitted from working with their destination partners.   \nLearning Objectives:  \n\n Gain a stronger knowledge of the offerings from a CVB/DMO \n Discuss available support from CVBs/DMOs\, no matter the event size\n Consider the value of joining a CVB as a supplier\n Explore how to partner with CVBs/DMOs on solutions to current issues in event planning\n Network with other meeting and event professionals\n\nSpeakers include: \n\nEd Seiders\, Director of Business Development\, 20/20 Visual Media (Moderator)\nJonathan Neis\, Sales Manager\, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau\nKelly Albert\, National Accounts Director\, Visit Orlando\nAmanda Rodriguez\, CMP\, DES\, Citywide Sales Manager\, East Region\, Visit Denver\nLisa McGlashen\, CMP\, CEM\, HMCC\, Director\, Meetings and Exhibits\, ASCRS\nKathleen Sullivan\, CMP\, Meeting Planner\, American College of Physicians\n\n\nAgenda:\n2:30PM – 3:00PM: Registration\n3:00PM – 3:15PM: Welcome\n3:15PM – 4:45PM: Panel: Leveraging Your CVB Relationship — It’s More Than Just Sourcing\n4:45PM – 5:00PM: Wrap Up\n5:00PM – 6:00PM: Networking Reception  \n\n\nDirections & Parking:\nThank you to ASTM International for hosting this meeting. ASTM International is located at 100 Barr Harbor Drive\, Conshohocken\, PA 19428. Complimentary\, onsite garage parking is available. ID is required to enter the building. \n\nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nAlready signed up? Bring a guest for 1/2 off the registration fee! Contact gppcma@comcast.net for more information.\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\, October 23\, 2023\, at 8:00am. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 2:30pm on Thursday\, October 26\, 2023.\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 ASTM International building is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \n \n 
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/october-chapter-meeting-reception/
LOCATION:ASTM International\, 100 Barr Harbor Drive\, Conshohocken\, PA\, 19428\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Greater Philadelphia,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20230906T221613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T202042Z
UID:192732-1698404400-1698406200@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Flash Friday: Post-Covid Venue Contracts and Clauses to Watch Out For
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our newest PCMA ELI subscriber\, and PCMA and CEMA member-exclusive benefit\, Flash Fridays! \nBefore the pandemic\, hotel and venue contracts were complicated enough but post-COVID\, venues have more measures in place to protect themselves than ever before. \nHeather Reid\, the Founder of Planner Protect\, will join Anh Nguyen for this casual\, lunchtime session. Heather has been saving #eventprofs money and stress for years as she helps them navigate and negotiate venue contracts. Diving into timely and specific topics #eventprofs care about\, Anh and Heather will discuss post-COVID venue contracts and clauses you’ll want to watch out for and give attendees a chance to ask questions\, share their perspectives\, and learn from each other. \nTopics covered: \n\nNew clauses being added to contracts post-Covid\nHow to negotiate around post-Covid contract clauses that favor the venue\n\nSpecific topics\, short and sweet. Join us. \nThis meeting will use Zoom’s live transcription feature for captioning. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \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%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtJIkc-2prT4qE924tzZ56GVxua7Q48lnDrr0|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn”]        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n     \n\n\n    Speaker: Heather Reid\nFounder\, Planner Protect
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/webinar-flash-friday-post-covid-venue-contracts-and-clauses-to-watch-out-for/
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20231101T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20231101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231024T221504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T221504Z
UID:195548-1698850800-1698854400@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Orientación socios PCMA 2023
DESCRIPTION:Tu inscripción a PCMA te ha puesto en el camino para llevar tu carrera al siguiente nivel\, ¡ahora es momento de sacarle el máximo provecho! La información que obtendrás en esta sesión de orientación te ayudará a conocer y usar todos los beneficios. \nRecibirás una visión general de las ventajas de ser parte de la comunidad PCMA y escucharás los testimonios de otros colegas sobre la mejor manera de utilizar tu membresía. Algunos beneficios: \n\nAcceso *sin costo​ a la librería PCMA & ELI  (Event Leadership Institute)\, donde encontrarás con +180 cursos\, webinars y un 20% de descuento en +17 cursos de certificación.\nInvitaciones a eventos exclusivos como PCMA Labs.\nAcceso a Catalyst\, el directorio donde podrás conectar con +7\,000 socios de la comunidad PCMA.\nOportunidad de aplicar por becas para eventos PCMA como Convening Leader y otros programas educativos.\nCasos de estudio e investigaciones sobre tendencias y buenas prácticas.\nMembresía de la revista especializada CONVENE.\n\n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            [vc_btn title=”REGÍSTRATE AHORA” 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%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtJItdeCuqTMiGN0ED5Z1rlz8CaIM2hYOgBf0|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn”]        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n     \n\n\n    Presenter: Marcela Torres\nMarketing & Communications Manager\nPCMA Latam
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/orientacion-socios-pcma-2023-2/
CATEGORIES:• Member Orientation,• Networking,Industry Calendar,LATAM (Latin America),Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20LATAM":MAILTO:pcma.latam@pcma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231017T223353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T192812Z
UID:195185-1698922800-1698926400@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:November DES Expert Panel Q&A
DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to hear from our DES Experts Meg Fasy\, Rachel Stephan\, and Sourabh Kothari and ask the questions you want answered\, whether related directly to the course content\, or a challenge you may be facing in your own work in the virtual/hybrid events world. \nThis webinar will use Zoom’s live transcription feature for captioning. \nEIC Status: Approved\nDomain A: Strategic Planning\nCredit Hours: 1.0 \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_5yjz-OdJQ5qFigeZ9JwJBQ|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn”]        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    DES Program Sponsor: 
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/webinar-november-2023-des-expert-panel-qa/
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231002T195125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T195125Z
UID:194000-1699268400-1699272000@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Independent Event Organizers
DESCRIPTION:This event is available to Independent Event Organizer PCMA Members only. \nJoin us for a conversation with other PCMA independent event organizers around the latest trends\, topics and challenges. Members are encouraged to come with questions and share experiences for the benefit of the group. Resources will be shared after the conversation. \nZoom link to join will be sent via email after registration. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZmb3Jtcy5vZmZpY2UuY29tJTJGUGFnZXMlMkZSZXNwb25zZVBhZ2UuYXNweCUzRmlkJTNETmJLS2RZQzBXVXlPVmpBVVQwaVR6cGt4cFNYTkl0aEd0ZVdIUzI2bnoxMVVPRXcwVGxkSk5WZzJPVGhTVUVkQk5EVklXVTFCVDFGUVNDUWxRQ04wUFdjdSUyNmVtYmVkJTNEdHJ1ZSUyMiUyMHdpZHRoJTNEJTIyMTAwJTI1JTIyJTIwaGVpZ2h0JTNEJTIyMTUwMCUyMiUyMHR5cGUlM0QlMjJ0ZXh0JTJGaHRtbCUyMiUyMGZyYW1lYm9yZGVyJTNEJTIyMCUyMiUyMGFsbG93VHJhbnNwYXJlbmN5JTNEJTIydHJ1ZSUyMiUyMHN0eWxlJTNEJTIyYm9yZGVyJTNBJTIwMCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html]
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/community-conversation-independent-event-organizers-11-2023/
CATEGORIES:• Networking,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20230811T161510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160223Z
UID:191544-1699549200-1699556400@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Annual Auction and Drag Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n5:00pm – Arrival & Registration\n5:30pm – Intro and First Rounds of Bingo/Wine Raffle\n6:00pm – Silent Auction Closure – Round 1 & Drag Performance\n6:30pm – 2nd Silent Auction Closure – Round 2 Bingo/Wine Raffle\n7:00pm – Finale – Drag Performance\, Wine Raffle\n7:30pm – Last call\n8:00pm – Conclude\n\nDress Code: \nNo particular dress code – but be bright and vibrant to fit in!\nWe will provide a coat check at check-in\n\nWhat is Included:\nOne Bingo Card & Two Drink Tickets are included with your registration\nWine Raffle Tickets are $10.00 Each\nAdditional Bingo Cards are $5.00 Each\nBeverages are available for purchase after drink tickets are spent\n\nWhat to Bring?:\nCredit cards can be presented at registration for your silent auction “bid number”\nAdditional bingo cards and wine raffles can be purchased via bid number/credit card\nIf you haven’t been before…bring additional $1.00 single dollar bills for Drag Performances and show the love!\n\nHow Does Bingo Work?:\nA card has “one” use.  Once a card is spent\, it cannot be used again\nThere are two expected rounds of Bingo\, you can play as many cards as you want per round.  Diagonal\, Horizontal and Vertical Lines are a win\nCall numbers until the first two winners in each round.\n\nSilent Auction:\nThere are over 60+ amazing packages\n\n\n$500 to Rider Restaurant at Hotel Theodore\nDestinations Galore! Denver\, Scottsdale\, Palm Springs\, Louisville\, and more!\nOvernight stay at Caesars with a Las Vegas Production show and Observation Wheel tickets from the High Roller!\nOvernight Stay at Hyatt Orlando\nTwo! Amazing packages to LA w/ Universal Orlando Passes\nStaycation in Walla Walla\, Spokane\, or Seattle!\n\n\nParking: \nOn-site Valet Rates:\nLess Than Three (3) Hours: $30+ Tax\n3 Hours+: $55+ Tax\n\nNearest Self-Park:\nOlympic Garage Seattle:\n415 Seneca Street\, Seattle\nOne Hour: $10+\nTwo Hours: $13+\nThree Hours: $17+\n\nPublic Transit:\n5th and Seneca Bus Stop (line 257\, 311\, 510\, 545\, & 577) – Fairmont Olympic Hotel stop\n4th and University Bus Stop (577 and 578) – One block Southeast to Fairmont Olympic Hotel\n4th and Seneca Bus Stop (111\, 212\, 218\, 402 & 405) – One block Northeast to Fairmont Olympic Hotel\nUniversity Street Lightrail Stop – Two blocks East on University
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/annual-auction-and-drag-bingo/
LOCATION:Fairmont Olympic Hotel – Seattle\, 411 University St\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Networking,• Pacific Northwest
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ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Pacific%20Northwest%20Chapter":MAILTO:pacificnorthwest@pcma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20230916T035034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T175440Z
UID:193243-1699614000-1699615800@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Flash Friday: Case Study: Money20/20 | How Do They Do It?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our newest PCMA ELI subscriber\, and PCMA and CEMA member-exclusive benefit\, Flash Fridays! \nConsidered the premiere event of the money & payment ecosystem\, Money20/20 hosts three major\, global events a year that bring together thousands of attendees across continents. \nPacked with an impressive line-up of speakers and jaw dropping activations\, Money20/20 is event marketing and experience design taken to the limit. \nKathryn Frankson\, the brains that leads the Money20/20 Marketing Team\, will join Anh Nguyen for this casual\, lunchtime session. In this interactive discussion fresh off of their Las Vegas event\, Kathryn will share more about how they do it\, what they’ve learned\, and how their event concepts can be applied to yours\, and give attendees a chance to ask questions\, share their perspectives\, and learn from each other. \nSpecific topics\, short and sweet. Join us. \nThis meeting will use Zoom’s live transcription feature for captioning. \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%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtJUrcOivpzojGNILbMdQw3XUQjL56i5NEf12|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn”]        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n     \n\n\n    Speaker: Kathryn Frankson\nGlobal Director of Marketing\, Money20/20
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/webinar-flash-friday-case-study-money20-20-how-do-they-do-it/
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231002T174542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T174542Z
UID:193980-1699776000-1700067600@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Exhale with the Miraval Austin
DESCRIPTION:This event is by invitation only focused on wellbeing and mindfulness. Exhale raises funds to support the PCMA Foundation. \nContact JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan by email at JRyan@pcma.org.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/exhale-with-the-miraval-austin/
LOCATION:Miraval Austin Resort & Spa\, 13500 Farm to Market Rd 2769\, Austin\, Texas\, 78726
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231002T193939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T193939Z
UID:193996-1699959600-1699963200@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Medical Meeting Organizers
DESCRIPTION:This event is available to PCMA Medical Meeting Organizer Members only. \nJoin us for a conversation with other PCMA medical meeting organizers around the latest trends\, topics and challenges. Members are encouraged to come with questions and share experiences for the benefit of the group. Resources will be shared after the conversation. \nZoom link to join will be sent via email after registration. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZmb3Jtcy5vZmZpY2UuY29tJTJGciUyRk1yWTRuYlpyNmElMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjEwMCUyNSUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjE1MDAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html]
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/community-conversation-medical-meeting-organizers-11-2023/
CATEGORIES:• Networking,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231014T130016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T164553Z
UID:194933-1700053200-1700056800@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Planner-Only Knowledge Share
DESCRIPTION:Attention Planners! Register today and join the PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter virtually in an open discussion on future bookings\, contract negotiations and industry trends.  What are some unique challenges that are being faced by event planners?  Planners are encouraged to come with questions and share experiences for the benefit of the group. \nWhen: Wednesday\, November 15th \nTime:  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (PST) / 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (MST) \nWho: Planners (All PCMA members and non-members welcome) \nCo-Hosts:  Jenna Richardson with Make-A-Wish Foundation and Luci Whiteman with Premier Event Resources (both are former Presidents of the PCMA SWP Chapter). \nWhere: Virtual Zoom Session \nCost: Registration is complimentary for the Virtual Planner-Only Knowledge Share \nSponsored By:
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/virtual-planner-only-knowledge-share/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• Southwest & Pacific,Chapters
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ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Southwest%20%26amp%3B%20Pacific%20Chapter":MAILTO:Southwest@pcma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231115T190000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T164228Z
UID:193247-1700053200-1700058600@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating Mass Social Trauma at Events
DESCRIPTION:In an era marked by exclusionary legislation and outrageous acts of violence\, your commitment to creating safe\, inclusive events has never been more critical. But\, lately that’s getting harder and harder\, isn’t it? The far-reaching consequences of mass social trauma\, stemming from incidents like shootings\, protests\, and political injustice can cast a profound shadow on any business event. Depending on the location of your event\, and the identity of your organization\, the threat is increasingly closer to home. Understanding the impacts and how to navigate them is not only essential for resilience but also for sustaining attendee participation\, meaningful connections\, and healing within and between communities in your community. In this thought-provoking session\, an expert panel provides insight into the psychological\, emotional\, and logistical aftermath that can impact successful event strategy\, experiences\, and safety measures. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain insight into the challenges and triggers of mass social trauma.\nBecome stronger\, more empathetic\, and better equipped to handle physical and psychological threats.\nRecognize the nuances to consider when determining the best logistical measures.\nDiscuss contextual action and communication plans in peer group breakouts.\n\nEIC Status: Approved\nDomain C: Risk Management\nCredit Hours: 1.5 \nThis webinar will use Zoom’s live transcription feature for captioning. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Brought to you by \n \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_ZyjPLzorSWW-9RwYWYd5Vw|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn”]        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n     \n\n\n    Moderator: Rhonda Payne\, CAE\nCEO\, Flock Theory \nRhonda is an organizational and workforce development consultant and speaker with internationally recognized expertise in non-profit membership associations\, education\, DEI\, and events.  As the founder and CEO of Flock Theory\, she magnifies the influence of individuals\, teams\, and organizations from stage to screen\, bookshelf to boardroom\, and classroom to congress. Their offerings include a deliberately diverse professional speakers bureau\, training and facilitation programs\, as well as association management and advisory services. For three decades\, including roles as ASAE chief learning officer and ICSC global vice president\, Rhonda has helped hundreds of companies\, associations\, and nonprofits tackle their most challenging opportunities across 15 countries and create competitive advantage with and for the communities they serve.  Rhonda is creator of BLK + BRN Professionals\, serves on the boards of NYSAE\, SocialOffset\, and C4 Performing Arts\, and is an advisor on the ASAE Executive Management Advisory Council and the PCMA Education Task Force. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n     \n\n\n    Panelist: Rodney Bryant\nNational President\, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives \nRodney Bryant\, a more than 15-year member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives\, is the organization’s 46th national president. He previously served as first vice president and second vice president\, as well as sergeant-at-arms for both the national office and the Georgia Chapter. He also served as the planning committee chair for the 2017 Annual Exhibit Training and Conference in Atlanta\, Georgia. \nHe joined the Atlanta Police Department in 1988. During his career\, he climbed the ranks\, serving as a patrol officer\, senior police\, sergeant\, lieutenant\, assistant commander and major. Highlights of his career include leading the command of Super Bowl LIII in 2019 and the College Football Playoff Championship in 2018. He retired in 2022 as the 25th chief of the department. \nIn alignment with 21st Century Policing\, which asserts that law enforcement agencies must be well-trained and sensitive to the needs of the communities they serve to be effective\, Bryant supports training that is tailored for each agency. He is also committed to bold leadership with respect to reducing gun violence\, addressing the issue of missing and murdered women and children of color\, and law enforcement recruitment with an eye toward middle management and mentoring for leadership. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n     \n\n\n    Panelist: Dominique D. Calhoun\, Esq\nPresident\, National Bar Association \nDominique D. Calhoun is the managing shareholder of Calhoun Meredith\, PLLC – a boutique law firm specializing in government relations matters\, tort-related issues\, and business affairs. \nPrior to founding the firm\, Calhoun was the chief government relations officer for Texas Southern University where he developed the legislative and appropriations strategies for federal\, state\, and local governments. During his tenure\, Calhoun secured over $40 million through state and local appropriations for the institution. \nToday\, Calhoun represents hundreds of clients injured due to individual and corporate negligence. His work has recovered millions for his clients and\, for consecutive years\, has garnered him the distinction of being named one of Texas’s Rising Stars in the practice area of personal injury by Super Lawyers\, an honor only bestowed to the top 2.5% of lawyers in the State of Texas. In addition to his work in personal injury\, Calhoun handles other civil matters including contract disputes and construction defects. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n     \n\n\n    Panelist: Sylvia Long-Tolbert\, PhD MBA MABA\nPrincipal\, Know More Marketing \nBehavioral translator\, human-centered researcher\, and brand fixer\, Dr. Sylvia Long-Tolbert has worked as a practitioner\, consultant\, and professor for more than 40 years and is an acclaimed expert in her field. With her guidance\, marketers\, organizational change agents\, strategic problem solvers\, experience designers\, and social impact entrepreneurs build sound solutions to behavioral\, social\, and cultural shifts that are redefining business markets.  \nSylvia has taught in graduate marketing and e-commerce degree programs for John Hopkins University’s Carey Business School\, the University of Toledo’s Neff College of Business and Innovation\, and Drexel University’s Lebow College of Business. Working at the intersection of science and practice\, Sylvia introduces business leaders to conceptual frameworks\, analytics and theories from behavioral psychology and marketing science.  \nSylvia’s experience comprises management and leadership roles across diverse industries and business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets\, including retail\, secondary mortgage\, health insurance and public utility sectors. \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_ZyjPLzorSWW-9RwYWYd5Vw|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn”]
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/webinar-creating-safe-events-education-series-navigating-mass-social-trauma/
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T141500
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231109T145938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T165345Z
UID:196458-1700056800-1700057700@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:A Sneak Peek into CL24
DESCRIPTION:In this candid inside look\, Sherron Washington\, Marcomm Strategist & Professor\, Speaker and Trainer\, will share how her session will help you lead better conversations using conflict tactics that can make even the tensest environments more inclusive and solution-focused.​ \nIf you’re undecided about attending Convening Leaders 2024\, January 7-10 in San Diego\, don’t miss this chance to preview the powerful potential of our 2024 education programming.​
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/a-sneak-peek-into-cl24/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231007T123023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160226Z
UID:194330-1700125200-1700134200@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Lessons In Leadership Presents: How to be an Emotionally Strong Leader in Today’s World
DESCRIPTION:  \nCalling all members near San Diego: \nRegister now to join us November 16th for a morning with Emotional Intelligence Speaker\, Trainer\, Award-Winning Author of The Emotionally Strong Leader and CEO of EI Experience\, Carolyn Stern! \nAmple time for networking and light refreshments will be provided before Carolyn takes the stage. \n$25 for PCMA Members\n$35 for Non – PCMA Members \nLimited Seats available. \nWhat is Emotional Intelligence and why does it matter? Take that question a step further and ask\, how does Emotional Intelligence affect my leadership skills and style? Carolyn Stern is an expert in the Emotional Intelligence field and PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter is thrilled to feature her as our next Lessons In Leadership Speaker!  Her thought provoking presentation on the Emotionally Strong Leader is one you don’t want to miss if you are in or near the San Diego Area. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Thursday\, November 16\, 2023 \nTime: 9:00am – 11:30am \nLocation:  SEAS Productions\, 2664 Vista Pacific Drive\, Oceanside\, CA 92056 \nA detailed email will come out closer to the event with additional event details. \nSponsored By:
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/lessons-in-leadership-presents-how-to-be-an-emotionally-strong-leader-in-todays-world/
LOCATION:SEAS Productions\, 2664 Vista Pacific Drive\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92056
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• Southwest & Pacific,Chapters
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ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Southwest%20%26amp%3B%20Pacific%20Chapter":MAILTO:Southwest@pcma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20231122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20231122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231115T212650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T213321Z
UID:196925-1700647200-1700650800@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:LATAM Webinar: La Magia de Servir con Propósito
DESCRIPTION:Descubre “La Magia de Servir con Propósito” junto a Gabriel Vallejo. Explora los fundamentos del ser: actitud\, pasión y propósito\, claves para el éxito y la felicidad profesional. Sumérgete en herramientas prácticas de gestión emocional y comunicación efectiva con tus clientes. En estos tiempos desafiantes\, esta conferencia ofrece motivación e inspiración\, alimentando la llama de la excelencia en el servicio incluso en la crisis. ¡Únete a nosotros para aprender\, crecer y encontrar la magia en cada interacción con tu audiencia! \nEste webinar usará Zoom para transcribir el contenido. \nWebinar traído hasta ti por PCMA Latam & Allenamenti Speakers Bureau \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n     \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Gabriel Vallejo\nConferencista y referente internacional en Servicio al Cliente \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \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_NoTXfACeTPyzuXf7KQI2XQ|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn”]
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/latam-webinar-magia-servir-proposito/
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar,LATAM (Latin America),PCMA Events,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20LATAM":MAILTO:pcma.latam@pcma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20231128T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20231130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231027T144401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T145153Z
UID:195742-1701160200-1701363600@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:IBTM World 2023
DESCRIPTION:Inspiring events for better business results \nIBTM World is the leading global event for the meetings\, incentives\, conferences and events industry\, taking place annually in Barcelona. The event has one goal; to inspire the events world to deliver exceptional experiences for their customers. \n\n\n\nIBTM brings together the global meetings industry\, with everyone having that one common purpose – to meet the right people that can create better business results for their organisation. Build face to face connections with the right people\, gain key industry insight and of course\, engage in unrivalled networking opportunities over the three days. \nJoining IBTM World will be 3\,000+ exciting destinations and quality suppliers ready to meet and network with 15\,000+ industry professionals\, from over 100 countries across the world. \n\n\n\nPCMA at IBTM \nJoin PCMA EMEA at the Barcelona stand to learn more about Convening EMEA 2024. We would love to connect with you\, share knowledge and get up to date on all things events\, education\, and opportunities to connect with our global network of event professionals. \nDrop by stand C60\, or schedule a meeting on the IBTM portal. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Win a ‘Convening EMEA Membership Bundle’ \nSimply complete and submit the form (will appear below on 23rd May) for a chance of winning a year’s free membership with PCMA and a ticket to attend Convening EMEA 2023\, 20-22 September in Copenhagen. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZnby5wY21hLm9yZyUyRmwlMkY1ODkwMTMlMkYyMDIzLTA1LTEyJTJGN3g4YmR6JTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI2NTAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html]
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/ibtm-barcelona-2023/
LOCATION:Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via venue\, Av. Joan Carles I\, 64\, Room CC1.2\, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat\, Barcelona\, 08908\, Spain
CATEGORIES:EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20230901T110020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T204536Z
UID:192513-1701363600-1701374400@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Fundraiser & Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual holiday party to celebrate our chapter members and leaders\, industry friends\, award recipients\, and the holidays!\nThis year the event will include our annual silent auction with exciting items from hotels\, restaurants\, museums\, and more! Please consider making a donation to the silent auction. We appreciate all types of donations including hotel overnight stays\, restaurant gift cards\, museum passes\, gift baskets\, and electronics. Click here for more information about donating to the silent auction.\nClick here to review the list of silent auction items. Click here to review the auction rules and disclaimers.\nDetails:\n• Thursday\, November 30\, 2023\, 5:00pm-8:00pm EST\n• Philadelphia Marriott Old City\, One Dock St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19106\n• Valet 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\, November 27\, 2023\, at 8:00am. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 5:00pm on Thursday\, November 30\, 2023.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\nAttendance is required to bid on auction items.\n\nAccessibility: The Philadelphia Marriott Old City is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nSpecial thanks to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/holiday-celebration-chapter-awards-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Marriott Old City\, One Dock St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Greater Philadelphia,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231110T143016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T155940Z
UID:196556-1701363600-1701374400@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Jingle Mingle Holiday Celebration with IAEE DFW
DESCRIPTION:Join your local IAEE Chapter and industry colleagues to celebrate 2023 and welcome in the new year! \nThis event will feature a raffle\, with all proceeds going to our chapter charity the North Texas Food Bank. Industry colleagues\, spouses and guests welcome! The more the merrier. \nThursday\, November 30\, 2023\nGreat Wolf Lodge – White Pine Ballroom\n100 Great Wolf Dr.\, Grapevine\, TX 76051\n(Parking is free of charge) \n5:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nRegistration includes drink tickets and heavy appetizers with dessert. \n \n  \nRaffle Prizes Benefiting North Texas Food Bank: \nHotel Stays at Gaylord\, Great Wolf\, Texican Court and more\nVisit Reno/Tahoe Luggage Set\nTop Golf Voucher\nRound of Golf with David DuBois….. and much more!
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/jingle-mingle-holiday-celebration-with-iaee-dfw/
LOCATION:Great Wolf Lodge\, Grapevine\, 100 Great Wolf Dr.\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Gulf States,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Gulf%20States%20Chapter":MAILTO:gulfstates@pcma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231031T184041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T184041Z
UID:195888-1701428400-1701430200@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Flash Friday: Working With Your Venue to Reduce Your Environmental Impact
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our newest PCMA ELI subscriber\, and PCMA and CEMA member-exclusive benefit\, Flash Fridays! \nMost event planners care deeply about the carbon footprint of our events\, but oftentimes\, with limited resources and budget\, it can be difficult to figure out how to make a difference and where to start. The venue you select for your event can play a huge role on the sustainability impact of your event. \nRomina Kwong\, Founder of Eco Friendly Events\, will join Anh Nguyen for an interactive discussion as she shares specific tips\, checklists\, and questions that you can ask to evaluate how sustainability conscious a venue is. Whether you’re evaluating a new venue from scratch or you’re working with a venue that has already been selected\, she’ll share actions you can take to reduce the environmental impact of your event. \nSpecific topics\, short and sweet. Join us. \nThis meeting will use Zoom’s live transcription feature for captioning. \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%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtJctceyppzorHdBXc8U6wBqH5Ww-FF8hbuVm|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn”]        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n     \n\n\n    Speaker: Romina Kwong\nFounder\, Eco-Friendly Events \nRomina Kwong (she/her) is the Founder\, Lead Consultant and Speaker of Eco-Friendly Events\, a consulting agency that supports event organizers and businesses by bringing a holistic\, accessible and realistic approach to implement green initiatives. She advocates for environmental and social justice\, and strongly believes in approaching environmental sustainability with incremental\, yet impactful actions. Her aim is to educate all event organizers such that having an event sustainability strategy is second nature\, and simply part of the planning process. \nOutside of work\, you can find Romina reading a good book with a giant cup of coffee or in the water swimming\, scuba diving or surfing.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/webinar-flash-friday-working-with-your-venue-to-reduce-your-environmental-impact/
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231002T195306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T195306Z
UID:194004-1701687600-1701691200@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Independent Event Organizers
DESCRIPTION:This event is available to Independent Event Organizer PCMA Members only. \nJoin us for a conversation with other PCMA independent event organizers around the latest trends\, topics and challenges. Members are encouraged to come with questions and share experiences for the benefit of the group. Resources will be shared after the conversation. \nZoom link to join will be sent via email after registration. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZmb3Jtcy5vZmZpY2UuY29tJTJGUGFnZXMlMkZSZXNwb25zZVBhZ2UuYXNweCUzRmlkJTNETmJLS2RZQzBXVXlPVmpBVVQwaVR6cGt4cFNYTkl0aEd0ZVdIUzI2bnoxMVVPRXcwVGxkSk5WZzJPVGhTVUVkQk5EVklXVTFCVDFGUVNDUWxRQ04wUFdjdSUyNmVtYmVkJTNEdHJ1ZSUyMiUyMHdpZHRoJTNEJTIyMTAwJTI1JTIyJTIwaGVpZ2h0JTNEJTIyMTUwMCUyMiUyMHR5cGUlM0QlMjJ0ZXh0JTJGaHRtbCUyMiUyMGZyYW1lYm9yZGVyJTNEJTIyMCUyMiUyMGFsbG93VHJhbnNwYXJlbmN5JTNEJTIydHJ1ZSUyMiUyMHN0eWxlJTNEJTIyYm9yZGVyJTNBJTIwMCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html]
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CATEGORIES:• Networking,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231210
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20230301T212955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T212955Z
UID:181709-1701820800-1702166399@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:NCBMP 40th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:NCBMP has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the below-listed continuing education courses\, which qualify 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.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/ncbmp-40th-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231210
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20230810T201711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T201711Z
UID:191505-1701820800-1702166399@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:NCBMP Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year NCBMP will celebrate 40 years of educating\, elevating and empowering Black meeting professionals and all people that believe in the principles of equality. The 40th Annual Conference will guide you to new industry relationships\, understanding current events\, introduce you to progressive education and challenge your intellect. We invite you to the City of Atlanta\, Georgia on Dec 6th-9th\, to fully immerse yourself within the significance of this historic moment.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/ncbmp-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Marriott Marquis Atlanta\, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Networking,Industry Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231216
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20230301T185941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T185941Z
UID:181679-1702252800-1702684799@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:American Geophysical Union 2023
DESCRIPTION:For more than 100 years AGU has been opening science—opening pathways to discovery\, opening greater awareness to address climate change\, opening greater collaborations to lead to solutions and opening the fields and professions of science to a whole new age of justice equity\, diversity\, inclusion and belonging. \nThis year\, as we convene >25\,000 attendees from 100+ countries in San Francisco for AGU23\, our theme is: Wide. Open. Science. 2023 might be the official year of Open Science but we also see it as an opportunity to affirm AGU’s overarching values and beliefs.  It is message for all of us to carry as we come together to share\, inspire\, collaborate\, engage and most of all rededicate ourselves as a united community grounded in wide open science.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/american-geophysical-union-2023/
LOCATION:Moscone Center\, 747 Howard St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231025T143017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T203201Z
UID:195594-1702296000-1702301400@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch and Learn: Successful Leaders are Powered by Empathy
DESCRIPTION:Topic:\nLet Go of Hustle: Successful Leaders are Powered by Empathy \nDate:\nMonday\, Dec. 11\, 2023\n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM \nThe glorification of hustle culture is no longer valid. Melva explains why humane and empathetic leadership is non-negotiable for the vibrancy of the event and hospitality industries. Gain a new perspective to enhance your current leadership style and discover the critical role you can play in sustaining a positive work culture. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand key characteristics and behaviors of empathetic leaders\nReceive a framework on how to transform your work perspective\nDiscover key considerations to maintain a human-first culture in the events industry.\n\n \nAgenda:\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Education Session\n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | “Unplugged” \nSpeaker:\nMelva LaJoy Legrand\, CMP\, DES – CEO of LaJoy Plans\nAs a self-made entrepreneur recognized for her work in the Live Events industry\, as well as causes rooted in social equality as it pertains to women\, health\, and race & identity\, Melva LaJoy Legrand is a public speaker\, event producer/director\, community leader\, and storyteller. \nAs the founder/CEO of LaJoy Plans\, an event planning firm she re-launched in 2019\, Melva has been recognized as a trailblazer in the events industry receiving the BizBash Top Event Industry Innovator Award and the Events Industry Council\, Global Social Impact Award in 2022. \nFocused on curating custom events for mission-focused organizations and individuals\, Melva and her team have coordinated events for budgets in excess of $1.5M/day\, spanning across 38 states and have included notable attendees such as Inaugural National Youth Poet Laureate\, Amanda C. Gorman; gospel legend Yolanda Adams; Former Speaker of the House\, Nancy Pelosi; civil rights icon\, author\, and founder of The National Memorial of Peace and Justice\, Bryan Stevenson; and current U.S Secretary of Education\, Dr. Miguel Cardona\, among others. During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic\, Melva became the forefront of the event industry’s transition to virtual experiences. As the Education Co-Chair of the Live Events Coalition (LEC)\, Melva helped design all webinars and online conferences for its 1\,500+ members\, a position she held until 2022. As of 2023\, Melva has spearheaded two new initiatives\, Mondays With Melva; exclusive monthly content for her subscribers\, offering career guidance as well as event planning tips and Head Table Talks; an annual luncheon that she co-created as a safe space for event planners. \nRecognized nationally for her thought leadership\, Melva has lent her expertise to topics surrounding Sexual Assault\, Alzheimer’s and Dementia\, and Entrepreneurship and is skilled at speaking towards Staying Motivated\, Diversity\, Leadership\, and Work Prioritization. She has spoken on panels for Consciously Unbiased\, Tide Risers\, RAINN\, MPI Chicago\, Evolve 2.0\, along with being featured in Forbes Magazine\, Architectural Digest\, BizBash\, Connect Magazine\, and more. \nOutside of her professional realm\, Melva is known for her love of people\, high energy\, culinary event experiences\, unique laugh\, creativity and her tenacious work ethic. When not planning events\, Melva can be found at OrangeTheory\, swimming\, or enjoying trips with her beloved husband Emmanuel. \n  \nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsor\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Partners
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/virtual-lunch-and-learn-let-go-of-hustle-successful-leaders-are-powered-by-empathy/
CATEGORIES:• Capital,• Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20231002T194201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T194201Z
UID:193998-1702378800-1702382400@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Medical Meeting Organizers
DESCRIPTION:This event is available to PCMA Medical Meeting Organizer Members only. \nJoin us for a conversation with other PCMA medical meeting organizers around the latest trends\, topics and challenges. Members are encouraged to come with questions and share experiences for the benefit of the group. Resources will be shared after the conversation. \nZoom link to join will be sent via email after registration. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            [vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZmb3Jtcy5vZmZpY2UuY29tJTJGciUyRk1yWTRuYlpyNmElMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjEwMCUyNSUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjE1MDAlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmh0bWwlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvd1RyYW5zcGFyZW5jeSUzRCUyMnRydWUlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQSUyMDAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html]
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/community-conversation-medical-meeting-organizers-12-2023/
CATEGORIES:• Networking,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T120024
CREATED:20230913T223206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T223206Z
UID:193148-1702551600-1702553400@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:New Member Orientation (Q4 2023)
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_g0Zd6gQHR-eWxSuHWkU6FQ|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-q4-2023/
CATEGORIES:• Member Orientation,• Networking,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars
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