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/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD TZID:Europe/Lisbon BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:WEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:WET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTSTAMP:20260423T062351 CREATED:20230929T142338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T101917Z UID:193871-1778025600-1778111999@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Living in Color DESCRIPTION:Join your peers for the PCMA Foundation Fashion Show: Living in Color! \nStep into the bold world of fashion for an evening of runway excitement\, creativity\, and unforgettable moments — all in support of the PCMA Foundation. Connect with industry leaders and fashion enthusiasts while making a meaningful impact. \nFor more information\, click here. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/living-in-color/ LOCATION:Walter E Washington Convention Center\, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:• Networking,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,PCMA Foundation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fashion-show-2026-1500x500-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T062351 CREATED:20260303T173759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T180437Z UID:250165-1778056200-1778072400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Spark Lab 2.0 DESCRIPTION:Spark Lab 2.0 invites industry trailblazers to explore bold ideas\, experiment with innovative strategies\, and spark fresh solutions that will shape the future of business events. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/spark-lab-beiw26/ LOCATION:Walter E Washington Convention Center\, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/square-sparklab2.0-1500x500-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T062351 CREATED:20230929T143241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T191021Z UID:193872-1778173200-1778191200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Visionary Awards DESCRIPTION:Join the celebration as we recognize industry trailblazers – The evening will recognize four Lifetime Achievement Honorees and 25 Professional Excellence Award Finalists. \nLifetime Achievement Honorees\nThe PCMA Foundation annually recognizes our colleagues with distinguished lifetime career accomplishments and significant contributions to the business events industry. Individuals must be or have been a business event organizer\, supplier or educator. \nProfessional Excellence Awards\nThe PCMA Foundation annually recognizes exceptional individuals across the business events industry and their significant contributions to the industry. This year\, we will be introducing the recognition of teams in several of our Professional Excellence Awards categories. \nFor more information on the Visionary Awards\, please click here. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/visionary-awards/ LOCATION:Walter E Washington Convention Center\, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:• Networking,Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1500x500-va26-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T062351 CREATED:20260416T155707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T160412Z UID:252099-1779274800-1779278400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Spark Webinar Series | Build Budgets That Work DESCRIPTION:[vc_btn title=”REGISTER NOW” style=”gradient-custom” gradient_custom_color_1=”#e0295d” gradient_custom_color_2=”#9353f6″ 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_7GAehZhNTWOohT6j0WDQVw%23%2Fregistration|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn pcma-btn white-btn”] \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Go beyond watching — model event finances live in Spark. You’ll create draft budgets\, test “what-if” revenue and cost scenarios\, and link budgets back to program and marketing decisions. Walk away with an editable\, structured budget that aligns with both event design and business goals. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop draft event budgets in Spark using real-world cases.\nModel revenue and cost scenarios to test financial outcomes.\nLink budgets to program and marketing decisions for alignment.\nExport structured\, editable budgets ready for stakeholder review.\n\nPresenter: Nick Borelli \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=”#9353f6″ gradient_text_color=”” 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_7GAehZhNTWOohT6j0WDQVw%23%2Fregistration|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn pcma-btn”] \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Earn 1 CEU Credit Towards Your CMP Certification by Attending! \nBrought to you by Ottowa Tourism URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/spark-webinar-build-budgets-that-work/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BuildBudgets.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T062351 CREATED:20260416T161351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T161351Z UID:252103-1781002800-1781006400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Spark Webinar Series | Master Your Marketing Engine DESCRIPTION:[vc_btn title=”REGISTER NOW” style=”gradient-custom” gradient_custom_color_1=”#e0295d” gradient_custom_color_2=”#9353f6″ 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_rRN9CkIjS_qCE_XGbjX_Qw|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn pcma-btn white-btn”] \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Go beyond watching — discover how to transform your event marketing from generic outreach into a precision-targeted campaign. In this hands-on session\, you’ll use Spark to build deep audience personas and then immediately put them to work. You’ll draft segmented email sequences\, craft high-impact social media kits\, and generate professional press releases. You’ll leave with a cohesive marketing toolkit designed to reach the right people with the right message. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDevelop detailed audience personas to ground your marketing strategy in real human needs.\nGenerate multi-channel social content tailored to different platforms and engagement goals.\nDraft segmented email campaigns that speak directly to specific attendee profiles.\nCreate professional press releases and media assets to amplify your event’s reach.\nStreamline the path from strategy to execution using Spark’s integrated marketing tools.\n\nPresenter: Nick Borelli \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=”#9353f6″ gradient_text_color=”” 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_kvkdn585RzqdzaeIDZCpvg%23%2Fregistration|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn pcma-btn”] \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Earn 1 CEU Credit Towards Your CMP Certification by Attending! \nBrought to you by Experience Sioux Falls URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/spark-webinar-master-your-marketing-engine/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Automate.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20260423T062351 CREATED:20241011T133037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T205214Z UID:216042-1782000000-1782345599@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Business Events Summit formerly edUcon DESCRIPTION:From edUcon to Business Events Summit \nAs part of PCMA’s brand refresh\, edUcon has evolved into the Business Events Summit to more clearly reflect what today’s leaders need from education: depth\, rigor\, and real‑world application. \nBusiness Events Summit 2026 is heading to Puerto Rico—where advanced learning and meaningful connection come together in one immersive setting. \nThe PCMA Business Events Summit is an advanced\, members-only education experience—an immersive\, skills‑based summit for business events professionals ready to sharpen their expertise\, solve real‑world challenges\, and elevate their impact. Formerly edUcon\, the Summit has been reimagined as a pinnacle learning environment with longer sessions\, hands‑on application\, and peer‑driven problem solving. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/business-events-summit-2026/ LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort\, Fajardo\, Puerto Rico CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/besummit-event-banner-1500x500-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTSTAMP:20260423T062351 CREATED:20251021T093215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T101310Z UID:244245-1789257600-1789516799@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Convening EMEA 2026 DESCRIPTION:Convening EMEA is PCMA EMEA’s annual flagship event bringing together the global business events industry for an immersive 3-day programme in Europe. \nThe event attracts 600+ business event leaders from over 40 countries to challenge each other and develop ways to move forward together. It is the platform to share knowledge\, make meaningful connections\, learn\, do business\, be inspired and to grow as individuals\, teams and organisations. \nThis is your opportunity to contribute to building a stronger future for the business events industry. \nJoin us in Lisbon in September 2026 as our journey continues. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_btn title=”FIND OUT MORE” style=”outline” color=”sky” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fconveningemea.org%2F|title:FIND%20OUT%20MORE|target:_blank”] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/convening-emea-2026/ LOCATION:FIL – Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre\, Rua do Bojador\, Parque das Nações\, Lisbon\, 1998-010\, Portugal CATEGORIES:• Sustainability,EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CEMEA26-2400x800-v2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260423T062351 CREATED:20251027T151644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T160951Z UID:244546-1789430400-1789603199@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Convene 4 Climate 2026 DESCRIPTION:Convene 4 Climate (C4C) is a global platform and movement aimed at accelerating the transition of the Business Events Industry (BEI) towards sustainability and regeneration. \nA collaborative initiative born in 2024 between PCMA in collaboration with The Strategic Alliance of National Convention Bureaux of Europe (SANCBE)\, C4C has taken a structured\, action-oriented approach\, stimulating cross-sector collaboration to promote and realise feasible tactics that enable industry stakeholders to drive measurable change. \nThis platform will bring together BEI and other sectors to explore future scenarios\, growing knowledge and creative solutions around the intersection of climate-tech and the world of Business Events. Through creating workshop-based and lasered-focus content environments we will find tools and technology\, skills and people to propel better decisions and the ability to act now. \nJoin us in Lisbon in September 2026 as our journey continues. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_btn title=”FIND OUT MORE” style=”outline” color=”sky” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fconvene4climate.org%2F|title:FIND%20OUT%20MORE|target:_blank”] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/convene-4-climate-2026/ LOCATION:FIL – Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre\, Rua do Bojador\, Parque das Nações\, Lisbon\, 1998-010\, Portugal CATEGORIES:• Sustainability,EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/C4C-Lisbon2026-4608x1152-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR