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SUMMARY:Get Hooked: Joint Networking Event with MPI Potomac Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Join MPI Potomac Chapter and PCMA Capital Chapter for our annual Joint Fall Networking Event aboard the Odyssey on Thursday\, October 1\, 2026. \nThis year\, we’re setting sail from City Cruises’ new Old Town Alexandria dock for an evening of networking\, waterfront views\, and meaningful industry connections. \nBefore we cruise the Potomac\, enjoy time dockside aboard The Odyssey to meet fellow event professionals\, reconnect with colleagues\, and make new introductions. Then we’ll raise anchor and set sail for an unforgettable evening on the water. \nWhether you’re looking to expand your network\, exchange ideas\, or discover new opportunities\, this is one voyage you won’t want to miss. \nEvent Details\n\n📅 Thursday\, October 1\, 2026\n⚓ Odyssey\, Alexandria\, VA\n🕔 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM\n\nPricing\nWith pricing designed for every stage of your career\, now is the perfect time to come aboard: \n\nPlanner – $40\nSupplier – $75\nSupplier Plus* – $100\nStudent – $15\n\n*The Supplier Plus fee includes registration for you and a complimentary registration for a planner of your choice. 
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/save-the-date-get-hooked-joint-networking-event-with-mpi-potomac-chapter/
LOCATION:The Odyssey\, 211 N. Union Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Capital,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Exchange: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Accessibility Exchange\, a monthly online discussion space dedicated to advancing accessibility in the events industry. Held on the first Thursday of every month\, this open forum invites event professionals\, advocates\, and curious minds to come together for honest\, community-driven conversations. \nThis initiative is a collaboration between PCMA’s Capital\, Pacific Northwest\, and Rocky Mountain Chapters\, created to foster a safe\, inclusive space where questions are welcomed\, perspectives are shared\, and progress is made—together. \nWhether you’re just beginning to explore accessibility or you’re a seasoned advocate\, you’re welcome here. Discussions may cover current challenges\, recent innovations\, cost-effective strategies\, and more. Occasionally\, we’ll feature special guests who are thought leaders in the accessibility space. \nNo presentations. No pressure. Just real conversation. \nParticipation is easy—register via Zoom and drop in. You’ll also gain access to a shared space where attendees can exchange resources\, tools\, and ideas to make our events more inclusive for all. \nLet’s connect\, learn\, and build more accessible experiences—one conversation at a time.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/accessibility-exchange-a-community-conversation-58/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Pacific Northwest,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Pacific%20Northwest%20Chapter":MAILTO:pacificnorthwest@pcma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T100000
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SUMMARY:PCMA Canada East Speed Networking\, Lunch & Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Montreal Event! \nCome for the connections. Leave seeing events in a whole new colour. \nJoin PCMA Canada East for speed networking\, lunch and an engaging educational session with internationally recognized colour expert and trend forecaster Marie-Chantal Milette. \nColour is one of the first things we perceive and one of the most powerful tools for shaping how an experience looks\, feels and is remembered. Through the lens of event and experience design\, Marie-Chantal will explore how intentional colour choices can influence atmosphere\, perception\, emotion and memory—and create stronger connections between brand\, space and experience \nWhat if one of the most powerful tools in your event-planning toolkit has been hiding in plain sight? \nWhen: Thursday October 1st\nLocation: Montréal Marriott Château Champlain\nTime: 10:00am-2:00pm \nPricing \nPlanners Attend Complimentary \nMember Supplier Table-Top: $250.00+GST & QST\nNon-Member Supplier Table-Top: $350.00+GST & QST\nSecond Supplier at a Table-Top: $200.00+GST & QST \nSchedule \n10:00am– Registration Open\n10:15am-11:45am– Speed Networking on the 36th floor\n11:50am-12:45pm– Luncheon in Caf’Conc’\n12:45pm-1:45pm– THE POWER OF COLOUR: Designing Experiences People Remember\n1:45pm-2:00pm– Closing Remarks and Prizes \nIf you’re joining us from Ottawa. we’ve got you covered!\nComplimentary round trip coach transportation is available for registered planners from Ottawa. Space is limited; advanced registration is required. \nTransportation has graciously been sponsored by Tourism Montréal. \nPCMA Canada East is pleased to offer continuing education accreditation for the October 1 session. Your participation contributes directly to your professional development requirements. \n \nCélébrons le 5e anniversaire de notre événement à Montréal ! \nVenez pour les rencontres. Repartez avec un tout nouveau regard sur la couleur. \nJoignez-vous à PCMA Canada East pour une séance de réseautage éclair\, un dîner et une conférence captivante avec Marie-Chantal Milette\, experte de renommée internationale en couleur et prévisionniste de tendances. \nLa couleur est l’une des premières choses que nous percevons et l’un des outils les plus puissants pour façonner la manière dont une expérience est perçue\, ressentie et mémorisée. À travers le prisme de la conception d’événements et d’expériences\, Marie-Chantal explorera comment des choix de couleurs réfléchis peuvent influencer l’atmosphère\, la perception\, les émotions et la mémoire\, tout en créant des liens plus forts entre la marque\, l’espace et l’expérience. \nEt si l’un des outils les plus puissants de votre boîte à outils en planification d’événements se cachait à la vue de tous? \nQuand : Jeudi 1er octobre\nLieu : L’hôtel Montréal Marriott Château Champlain\nHeure : de 10 h à 14 h \nTarifs \nPARTICIPATION GRATUITE POUR LES PLANIFICATEURS \nTable d’exposition – fournisseur membre : 250 $+GST & QST\nTable d’exposition – fournisseur non-membre : 350 $+GST & QST\nDeuxième fournisseur à une table d’exposition : 200 $+GST & QST \nHoraire \n10 h – Ouverture de l’inscription\n10 h 15 à 11 h 45 – Réseautage éclair au 36e étage\n11 h 50 à 12 h 45 – Dîner au Caf’Conc’\n12 h 45 à 13 h 45 – LE POUVOIR DE LA COULEUR EN ÉVÉNEMENTIEL: Créer des expériences dont on se souvient\n13 h 45 à 14 h – Mot de la fin et remise des prix \nVous venez d’Ottawa ? On s’occupe du transport ! \nLe transport aller-retour en autocar est offert gratuitement aux planificateurs inscrits en provenance d’Ottawa. Les places sont limitées; l’inscription à l’avance est requise. \nLe transport est gracieusement commandité par Tourisme Montréal. \nPCMA Canada East est heureux d’offrir une accréditation de formation continue pour la séance du 1er octobre. Votre participation contribue directement à vos exigences de développement professionnel. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-canada-east-speed-networking-lunch-education-session/
LOCATION:Marriot Montreal Chateau Champlain\, 1\, Place du Canada\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3B 4C9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:• Canada East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261001T120000
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CREATED:20260810T230813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T234512Z
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Exchange: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:  \nHeld on the first Thursday of every month\, this open forum invites event professionals\, advocates\, and curious minds to come together for honest\, community-driven conversations. \nThis initiative is a collaboration between PCMA’s Capital\, Pacific Northwest\, and Rocky Mountain Chapters\, created to foster a safe\, inclusive space where questions are welcomed\, perspectives are shared\, and progress is made—together. \nWhether you’re just beginning to explore accessibility or you’re a seasoned advocate\, you’re welcome here. Discussions may cover current challenges\, recent innovations\, cost-effective strategies\, and more. Occasionally\, we’ll feature special guests who are thought leaders in the accessibility space. \nNo presentations. No pressure. Just real conversation. \nParticipation is easy—register via Zoom and drop in. You’ll also gain access to a shared space where attendees can exchange resources\, tools\, and ideas to make our events more inclusive for all. \nLet’s connect\, learn\, and build more accessible experiences—one conversation at a time. \nZoom Registration Link \n 
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/accessibility-exchange-a-community-conversation-56/
CATEGORIES:• Rocky Mountain
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SUMMARY:NYPCMA Education Day
DESCRIPTION:NYPCMA Education Day \nThursday\, October 1 | 12:45 PM – 6:00 PM  \nHard Rock Cafe New York \n1501 Broadway\, New York\, NY 10036 \nRegistration is currently live! Register today.  \nJoin us for an energizing afternoon in the heart of NYC as we explore how events can spark connection\, build resilience\, and elevate every attendee experience. NYPCMA Education Day will feature dynamic speakers and hands-on sessions designed to challenge assumptions and equip you with tools you can use right away.  \nProgram Overview \nOur 2026 Education Day brings together meeting and event professionals from across the region for an afternoon of learning\, reflection\, and skill-building. This year’s sessions center around two guiding pillars: intentional engagement and crisis readiness—the tools every event professional needs to design unforgettable experiences while protecting them when the unexpected happens. \nAttendees will learn how to move beyond accidental engagement toward intentional design\, explore a practical framework for building crisis-ready teams\, and walk away with real strategies for increasing audience energy\, trust\, retention\, and ROI. \nWe’re thrilled to welcome our featured speakers: \n🎤 Devon Montgomery Pasha \nDevon Montgomery Pasha\, CMP\, CED is a Facilitator of Human Experience who helps leaders and event teams create moments that move people forward. Her work spans global conferences\, executive panels\, and leadership sessions where clarity\, trust\, and momentum matter. On stage and behind the scenes\, she guides conversations that create alignment and move people forward. Through her SPARK framework\, she ensures gatherings are designed for measurable impact\, not just applause. \nSession Details:  \nSPARK the Stage: How to Energize\, Engage\, and Elevate Every Experience \nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify engagement breakdowns within traditional event structures \nApply a facilitation lens to increase audience energy and connection \nDesign one activation strategy to increase retention and ROI\n\n\n\n\n\n🎤 Dr. Christine Cleaver \nDr. Christine A. Cleaver is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU’s Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and an industry educator specializing in event management and experiential learning. With more than two decades of experience in the events and hospitality industries\, she bridges academic theory with real-world practice by integrating industry partnerships\, live events\, and applied projects into her courses. \nSession Details:  \nCrisis Command: The First 15 Minutes How to Lead\, Communicate\, and Make Decisions When an Event Goes Off Script. \nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n\n\nApply the SCOPE framework to assess an emerging event crisis and determine immediate priorities during the first 15 minutes.\nEstablish clear roles\, decision-making authority\, and communication responsibilities when information is incomplete or rapidly changing.\nDevelop concise internal\, attendee-facing\, and public-facing messages that communicate verified information without creating additional confusion or risk.\nEvaluate whether an event should continue\, pause\, be modified\, or be canceled based on attendee safety\, operational impact\, and organizational risk.\nIdentify at least one actionable improvement to strengthen their organization’s crisis-response plan\, team readiness\, or communication procedures.\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n12:45 PM – 1:30 PM: Registration & Networking\n1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Opening Remarks\n2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Session 1: SPARK the stage (Part 1) – Devon Montgomery Pasha\n2:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Break\n2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Sponsor Remarks\n3:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Session 2: Crisis Command – Dr. Christine Cleaver\n4:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Break\n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Session 3: SPARK the stage: (Part 2) – Devon Montgomery Pasha\n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Reception \nVenue Info:\nMany thanks to Hard Rock Cafe for being the venue host for this event. Hard Rock Cafe is located at 1501 Broadway\, New York\, NY 10036. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership in the PCMA New York Chapter is not required to attend.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the New York Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the NY Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Friday\, September 25\, 2026\, 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available.\nTo register please click here. \n\nEducation Credit:\nPCMA has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course\, which qualifies for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. If you plan to claim education credit\, please register for this meeting with the same email associated with your EIC account. You will receive an automated message to claim credit after the meeting when the final attendee roster is uploaded to the EIC. \nAccessibility:\nHard Rock Cafe is ADA accessible. If you require specific accommodations or have questions about accessibility\, please contact newyork@pcma.org. \nThank you to our sponsors and host!
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/education-day-5/
LOCATION:Hard Rock Cafe\, 1501 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• New York Area,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYPCMA":MAILTO:newyork@pcma.org
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Exchange: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Accessibility Exchange\, a monthly online discussion space dedicated to advancing accessibility in the events industry. Held on the first Thursday of every month\, this open forum invites event professionals\, advocates\, and curious minds to come together for honest\, community-driven conversations. \nThis initiative is a collaboration between PCMA’s Capital\, Pacific Northwest\, and Rocky Mountain Chapters\, created to foster a safe\, inclusive space where questions are welcomed\, perspectives are shared\, and progress is made—together. \nWhether you’re just beginning to explore accessibility or you’re a seasoned advocate\, you’re welcome here. Discussions may cover current challenges\, recent innovations\, cost-effective strategies\, and each month will feature a different subject matter expert. \nNo presentations. No pressure. Just real conversation. \nParticipation is easy—register via Zoom and drop in. You’ll also gain access to a shared space where attendees can exchange resources\, tools\, and ideas to make our events more inclusive for all. \nLet’s connect\, learn\, and build more accessible experiences—one conversation at a time.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/accessibility-exchange-a-community-conversation-54/
CATEGORIES:• Capital,Chapters
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261007
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SUMMARY:RMPCMA 2026 Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nREGISTER TO PLAY\n026 RMPCMA Golf Tournament\nJoin us for the 8th Annual RMPCMA Golf Tournament on Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\, at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club. \nThis annual favorite brings together meetings and events professionals for a full day of networking\, friendly competition\, and time well spent with industry colleagues. Whether you play every week or only pick up a club once in a while\, the scramble format makes it easy to join in and enjoy the day. \nEvent Details\nTuesday\, October 6\, 2026Green Valley Ranch Golf Club \nRegistration: 8:00 AMShotgun Start: 9:00 AMAwards: Immediately following golf \nRegistration\nIndividual Golfer: $200Foursome: $800 \nNo foursome? No problem. Individual golfers are welcome and will be paired with other players. \nREGISTER TO PLAY \nMore Than a Round of Golf\nThe RMPCMA Golf Tournament has always been about more than the scorecard. \nSpend the day reconnecting with industry friends\, meeting new colleagues\, building relationships\, and enjoying one of Colorado’s best courses. \nThroughout the tournament\, golfers can also take part in: \n\nHole contests\nMulligans\nString\nRaffle opportunities\nAwards and post-round activities\n\nWhether you’re playing to win or simply looking for a great day of networking\, we’d love to have you join us. \nSponsorship Opportunities\nLooking for a way to put your company in front of Rocky Mountain meetings and events professionals? \nGolf sponsorship offers a highly visible way to connect with RMPCMA members and guests while supporting the chapter’s ongoing education and programming. RMPCMA represents more than 250 members across the region\, including a strong planner audience. \nSeveral sponsorship opportunities have already been secured\, but select opportunities remain available\, including hole sponsorships. \nVIEW THE 2026 GOLF SPONSOR PROSPECTUS \nFor sponsorship questions\, please contact: \nScott Collinsworthscott.collinsworth@encoreglobal.com475-227-9001 \nLucas Cappslcapps@fixmyhome.com803-543-8601 \nQuestions?\nFor general event questions\, contact RMPCMA at: \ninfo@rmpcma.org \n 
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/rmpcma-2025-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Green Valley Ranch Golf Club\, 4900 Himalaya Rd\,\, Denver\, CO\, CO\, 80249\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Rocky Mountain
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Rocky%20Mountain%20Chapter":MAILTO:rockymountain@pcma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260915T180825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T180825Z
UID:258837-1791460800-1791460800@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chat with Kristi Casale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this exclusive opportunity to hear from Kristi Casale\, CMP\, DMCP\, Senior Vice President of Meetings and Continuing Education at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Gain insights from her career experiences and PCMA membership journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            [vc_btn title=”Register Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#6f004f” custom_text=”#ffffff” 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-community.mn.co%2Fevents%2Faxis-exclusive-coffee-chat-with-kristi-casale-cmp-dmcp-senior-vice-president-of-meetings-and-continuing-education-at-the-american-academy-of-pediatric-dentistry|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn pcma-btn”]
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/coffee-chat-with-kristi-casale/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee Chat,Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events
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CREATED:20260922T151512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T154511Z
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SUMMARY:DC Central Kitchen – Volunteer Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the PCMA CC for a volunteer event at DC Central Kitchen on October 9\, 2026\, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. We are excited to work with the DC Central Kitchen culinary staff as well as students of its Culinary Job Training program to cut\, chop\, peel\, and prep food in the kitchen for its afternoon prep shift. \nEvery day\, dedicated volunteers help to transform these ingredients into more than 10\,000 balanced meals for our community. To learn more about DC Central Kitchen and its impact\, please visit https://dccentralkitchen.org/. \nRegistration is limited for this activity. Volunteers must register via the DC Central Kitchen Volunteer Portal\, see below for more information. \nEvent champions are coordinating an informal happy hour at a nearby restaurant for those participating and interested! \nRegistration & General Information\nInformation provided by DC Central Kitchen.  \n\nRegistration Instructions: \n\nStep 1: Create your account in our Volunteer Portal here: https://dcck.appianportals.com/dcck-volunteer-registration\nStep 2: Please select “Create an Account for Group Registration.”\nStep 3: Follow the correct prompts to proceed. When you choose “Type of Volunteer Experience” be sure to select Corporate/Organization. Then search for your group “PCMA Capital Chapter” in the portal.\nStep 4: Continue to fill in the additional requested information.\nStep 5: Digitally sign our General Liability and Waiver form. Note: The COVID-19 Vaccine Attestation form is optional.\nStep 6: You will receive an email from “Appian for D.C. Central Kitchen” including a temporary password and a link to create your permanent password.\nFinal step: After logging in\, Select the “Sign Up” tab at the top left of the screen to go the calendar and view shifts. Select the October 9 Afternoon Food Prep Shift\, then click the button to sign up. After Completing this\, You are signed up and all set.\n\n\nDress Code:   \n\nLong pants (no skirts\, no shorts)   \nClosed toe shoes  \nNo tank tops\, halter tops\, or dresses  \nHair must be up and out of face. (DCCK will provide hairnets; hats may be worn if they cover all hair)   \nMasks are not required; however\, they will be available for those who would prefer to wear them.  \n\nParking Options/ Transportation:   \nOur address is 2121 First Street SW\, 20024 located in the Buzzard Point neighborhood behind the Audi field. Our front entrance is on V St between First and 2nd St.   \n\n\nWe are located closest to Waterfront Metro Station (Green Line).\nWe have a Circuit shuttle that runs every 15 minutes between Waterfront Metro and our facility Monday through Friday between 6:30am – 10:30am\, and 3pm – 7pm (Weekends from 7am-11am and 3pm-7pm).\nThere is also a metro bus (Bus C55) that runs between the Waterfront station and directly in front of our facility.\nJames Creek Marina Parking Lot – open lot ENTRANCE ON 2ND & V Street ($20 Daily)  \nAtlantic Parking Garage @ The Stacks ($25 daily or $15 if in before 9am) – covered garage ENTRANCE on 2nd Street\nColonial Parking Garage ($50 daily) – Covered garage ENTRANCE on 2nd Street next to The Point DC\nBike Racks are located on our site if guests would like to transport via bicycle (Each guest would have to provide own locks to lock bike)  
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/dc-central-kitchen-volunteer-event/
LOCATION:DC Central Kitchen – Klein Center\, 2121 First Street SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024
CATEGORIES:• Capital,Chapters
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SUMMARY:IMEX 2026
DESCRIPTION:IMEX America kicks off with a full day of education on Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026. PCMA will be at booth B4694. Check back regularly for education and networking updates! \n\n[vc_btn title=”Schedule an appointment with our team” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#590044″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#85165a” outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” align=”center” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famerica.imexevents.com%2Fexhibitor%2F82076|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”]\n    \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Smart Monday Education by PCMA\n\n\n    Add our workshops and panels to your IMEX schedule!  \n\n\n    Spark AI Workshop 1: Event Planning & Logistics\nSmart Planning with Spark: Streamlining Event Logistics\n9:30am – 10:30am | Paula Rowntree   \nBehind every successful event is a mountain of planning\, coordination\, and detail. In this hands-on session\, you’ll learn how to use Spark and its more than 100 modules and tasks to simplify logistics and stay ahead of deadlines. From building supplier RFPs and managing run sheets to shaping venue briefs and balancing budgets\, Spark transforms time-consuming admin into quick\, accurate outputs. You’ll walk away with practical workflows designed for real event challenges—so you can focus less on manual tasks and more on delivering exceptional experiences.    \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Spark AI Workshop 2: Data Analysis & Marketing\nUnlocking Insights & Amplifying Impact with Spark\n10:45am-11:45am | Paula Rowntree \nEvent professionals know that data and marketing both demand time\, attention\, and clarity. In this session\, you’ll see how Spark’s Data Analysis tools cut through the noise—summarising surveys\, highlighting trends\, and evaluating feedback in seconds. We’ll then shift gears to explore Spark’s Marketing modules\, where you can instantly repurpose content into campaigns\, build audience-specific messaging\, and create posts\, press releases\, and sponsorship proposals at speed. Together\, these tools demonstrate how Spark’s more than 100 modules and tasks can give you sharper insights and stronger outreach without the manual workload. \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    From Event Execution to Strategic Leadership: Mastering Data-Driven Communication for Event Professionals\n12:00pm-1:00pm | Anthony Vade | Co-Founder\, Strategy Table Pathways Inc. & PCMA Institute Faculty  \nIn today’s competitive business landscape\, event professionals must evolve beyond logistical coordination to become strategic partners who drive measurable organizational impact. This comprehensive session is designed to transform how event professionals communicate their value\, align with business objectives\, and influence key stakeholders through compelling\, data-driven narratives.  \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:  \n\nReframe Their Professional Identity: Transition from tactical event coordinators to strategic business partners who understand and contribute to organizational goals \nMaster Data-Driven Storytelling: Develop compelling narratives that translate event metrics into business impact stories that resonate with C-suite executives \nImplement Strategic Analytics: Leverage technology and analytics tools to track\, measure\, and report on event performance in ways that matter to senior leadership \nDeliver Executive-Ready Presentations: Craft and confidently present business-driven event proposals that secure buy-in and resources from executive stakeholders \n\n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    From Order-Taker to Strategic Partner: The C-Suite Mindset Every Event Professional Needs\n2:30pm-3:30pm | Tammy Moore\, CMM\, CMP | VP Learning & Professional Development | PCMA Institute  \nTired of being brought in at the last minute to execute someone else’s vision? Ready to earn your seat at the strategy table? This interactive session transforms how you approach your role by teaching you to think like the C-suite about the impact of events on business success.  \nUsing real business frameworks and practical exercises\, you’ll learn to decode what leadership truly cares about and translate your event expertise into executive-level conversations. Master the strategic thinking that separates order-takers from indispensable partners who drive measurable business results.  \nThis session is designed for ambitious event professionals who want to elevate their influence and become trusted advisors within their organizations.  \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to:  \n\nApply business thinking frameworks to evaluate and communicate event ROI in terms of leadership values \nPosition events strategically as drivers of key business objectives rather than standalone activities \nIdentify value creation opportunities within your current role to increase organizational impact \nDevelop proactive partnership strategies that transform you from a reactive executor to a trusted business advisor \n\n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Bridging the Design Gap: Aligning Business Objectives with Human Experience\n3:45pm-4:30pm | Devon Montgomery Pasha | DMP Creative & PCMA Institute Faculty \nMany events fail because there’s a gap between what organizations want to achieve and what participants actually experience. This session explores how to bridge that gap using event design thinking. Participants will learn how to align business objectives with participant needs\, creating experiences that deliver measurable impact and lasting value.  \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to:  \n\nIdentify the most common gaps between business goals and event delivery. \nApply design thinking to close those gaps with practical tools. \nLearn how to measure success in terms that matter to both business leaders and participants. \n\n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Tuesday\, October 13\n    Smarter by Design: What the PCMA Outlook 2026 Means for Corporate & Association Planners\n10:00am-10:30 am | Chantal Sturk-Nadeau \nCorporate and association planners are being asked to deliver more value\, demonstrate greater impact and adapt more quickly\, often with flat or shrinking budgets and teams. Drawing on insights from the PCMA Outlook 2026 product in collaboration with MCI\, this session explores what planners across both sectors reported about volatility\, readiness gaps\, event formats\, audience engagement\, data and measurement. Organized around four themes; Plan\, Design\, Grow and Lead Smarter\, the session will translate these insights into practical actions planners can apply to their teams and events. Attendees will leave with a prioritized set of actionable moves and four questions to help guide conversations and decision-making within their organization.  \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    You Get the Proposals You Request: What to Ask Before You Write the RFP\n10:45am-11:15 am | Tammy Moore \nYou send an RFP with dates\, room block\, space and budget. Four proposals come back\, all describing world-class service and flexible meeting space\, and none of them describing your event. So the decision comes down to rate\, and the shortlist is hard to defend upward.  \nThat is not a supplier problem. The gap is in what you asked for\, and it is the one part of the process you fully control.  \nIn 30 minutes you will learn a four-question framework\, borrowed from consultative selling and turned around\, to use on your own stakeholders before you write the RFP. Ask these four questions internally and you will get proposals you can actually compare\, and give partners enough to bring you ideas instead of rate sheets.  \nWhat you will take away:  \n\nFour questions to ask your own sponsors and stakeholders before you write the RFP \nThree sentences of purpose to put at the top of your next RFP \nA pocket card with the framework\, to use on your next sourcing project \n\n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Future–Proofing Your Career in a World With AI \n11:30 am-12:00 pm | Nick Borelli \n \nAs AI integrates deeper into our daily workflows\, event professionals face a critical question: how do we ensure our roles remain essential? In this interactive 30-minute session\, we’re skipping the basic tool tutorials to focus on the ultimate survival strategy: defining truly human work. Facilitated by PCMA’s Enhancing Events with AI course instructor\, this session is an open floor to discuss the candid realities of automation’s impact on content\, experience design\, and our professional lives.  \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    The Agentic Planner: What AI Does on Its Own Now\, and What It Still Can’t\n12:15pm – 12:45pm | Vamshi Velmajala\n \nAI has moved from answering prompts to running whole tasks. In this live session\, an AI agent in Spark takes a real event brief and works through a destination shortlist\, RFP draft\, budget and run of show. The audience changes the constraints midway and watches it adapt. You’ll leave with a clear picture of which planning tasks you can hand off today\, which still need you\, and how to tell the difference.  \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    The Architect’s House: Using an Intentional Event Design Framework\n1:00 pm-1:30 pm | Devon Montgomery Pasha \nAre you the planner\, or the strategist? The builder\, or the architect? Most events are executed well and still fall flat\, not from a lack of effort\, but because no one stopped to design the experience on purpose. In this live 30-minute session\, watch a real event take shape on screen using the Event House™\, a visual framework that makes the difference between building to spec and designing with intention impossible to miss. Come for 30 minutes\, leave seeing your own events differently.  \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    S.H.A.PE. the Future: 4.0 Leadership in the Gen-AI Economy – When AI Can Do Everything\, What Makes You Essential?\n1:45 pm-2:15 pm | Amy Blackman  \nAI is changing how work gets done\, but leadership has never mattered more. Meet the five human capabilities that technology cannot replace\, drawn from new PCMA Insights research publishing in 2027. You will get a preview of the research\, score yourself live\, and leave knowing which capability is your strongest and which one to build first. Amy Blackman (Fruition Co.) is the researcher behind PCMA’s 2026 Feature Study\, The Human Advantage: 4.0 Leadership\, launching at CL27.  \nLearner Outcomes:  \n\nName the five capabilities that keep a person essential once AI handles the execution. \nScore yourself live and locate your own gap. \nLeave with one practice for the capability you choose to build first. \n\n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Wednesday\, October 14\n    Your Boss Is Tracking The Wrong Number. Here Is How To Fix That\n10:00am-10:30 am | Vinnu Deshetty  \nPlenty of planners have built the dashboard at midnight\, then sat in the boardroom watching leadership nod along to an attendance slide that proved absolutely nothing. Leadership does not resist better metrics because they are difficult. They resist them because nobody ever showed them a better question to ask.  \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    The Mindset of Influence: How Event Profs Can Lead with Flexible Focus\n10:45am-11:15 am | Anthony Vade  \nReady to take your seat at the executive table?   \nMoving from logistics to leadership requires a profound mindset shift. In this 30-minute session\, you will learn to pivot from delivering outcomes to directing bold possibilities. We will explore how to cultivate a flexible focus that shifts easily between daily execution and strategic thought.  \nDrawing from the PCMA Institute’s Lead with Strategic Influence and Strategic Analysis to Action courses\, this session previews the modern strategist’s toolkit. You will discover how to uncover stakeholder needs\, apply systems thinking\, and foster innovation. You will leave with a blueprint for building trust with leadership and see exactly how enrolling in these full PCMA courses can transform your career.  \nBy the end of this session\, attendees will be able to:  \n\nCultivate a Strategic Mindset: Balance data and intuition to successfully transition from a tactical planner to a strategic leader. \nTranslate Creativity to Business Value: Reframe event concepts into business language that resonates with executives and earns their trust. \nTurn Analysis into Action: Use frameworks like the PDCA cycle and Iceberg Model to diagnose challenges and design actionable solutions. \n\n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Bridging the Design Gap: Aligning Business Objectives with Human Experience \n11:30 am-12:00 pm | Devon Montgomery Pasha  \nMany events are well-executed yet strategically misaligned. When business objectives and human experience are designed separately\, events miss opportunities for deeper impact and measurable outcomes. In this fast-paced 30-minute session\, participants will learn how to identify disconnects between intention and experience and apply a practical alignment framework to elevate both ROI and audience engagement. \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    From Survey to Strategy: Turning Post-Event Data into Next Year’s Program with AI\n12:15pm – 12:45pm | Vamshi Velmajala  \nMost post-event surveys get read once and filed. This session shows how to turn that data into decisions. Using Spark\, we take real survey and registration data and build attendee personas\, surface what worked and what didn’t\, and test next year’s session titles\, formats\, and pricing against them. Bring your own survey results if you want to see it run at your event.  \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Faster\, Sharper\, Together: What PCMA Outlook 2026 Reveals About How Destinations Win Next\n1:00 pm-1:30 pm | Chantal Sturk-Nadeau  \nDestination organizations are under growing pressure to prove their value\, navigate uncertainty\, and deliver more with limited resources. What separates those that struggle from those that find a way to win? Drawing on the PCMA Outlook 2026 research with MCI\, this session reveals what DMO leaders told us and where the biggest opportunities lie to rethink how destination organizations create value. Discover four critical shifts that can help your organization gain an edge: navigating uncertainty\, reforming the system\, competing on intelligence\, and leading the ecosystem. Leave with practical\, prioritized actions to strengthen your strategy\, sharpen your competitive advantage\, and position your organization to win.   \n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Digital as the Strategy: How to Create Value Beyond the Event\n1:45 pm-2:15 pm | Brian Zambotti  \nWhat if the event was only one part of the experience? \nToo often\, organizations invest heavily in a few live days and then let the value disappear when the event ends. This session looks at how digital can extend content\, reach new audiences\, create more value from the work you are already producing\, and keep people engaged before\, during\, and after the event.  \nYou’ll leave with a practical way to think about digital as part of your overall event strategy.  \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Press Conference\n\n\n    Wednesday\, October 8th at 1pm  \nPCMA Delivers Enhanced Education and Technology for Global Business Events Community \nPCMA Board Chair\, Neil Brownlee and Sherrif Karamat\, CAE\, PCMA and CEMA President & CEO will preview two unmatched education offerings with the application process to open during Convening Leaders 2026 in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania. Enhancements to destination and venue research and sourcing platforms continue with Destinaitor and Spark. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Join the IMEX America Wellbeing Challenge\n\n\n    Sponsored by Caesars Entertainment\nPowered by Heka Health\nIn partnership with the PCMA Foundation and Prevue Meetings & Incentives  \nParticipate in a range of wellbeing activities and enjoy some healthy competition with your peers at IMEX America 2025. Earn chances to win amazing prizes for reaching Challenge Goals and working your way up the leaderboard.   \nIn addition to competing as an individual\, you can create your own team or join an existing team. Teams compete against other teams based on average points and you can also see well how you rank against your teammates.  \nThe IMEX Wellbeing Challenge starts first thing on Tuesday\, October 7 (12:01a PT) and ends Thursday\, October 9 at noon PT.  \nStop by the PCMA Foundation booth (F441) and take on the hula hoop to earn 1\,000 bonus points per day. Earn an additional 2\,000 bonus points for every donation to the PCMA Foundation of $25 or more at https://foundation.pcma.org/donate/  \n\n[vc_btn title=”Learn more and sign up here” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#54a0df” outline_custom_hover_background=”#54a0df” outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” align=”center” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hekahealth.com%2Fimexamerica25|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”]        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n    Networking Receptions \n\n\n    Tuesday\, October 13 & Wednesday\, October 14 PCMA & CEMA Member Reception\n3:00pm-4:00pm | Booth B4694Connect with fellow members during IMEX and enjoy networking and industry camaraderie.\n \n \nTuesday\, October 13\nCEMA Happy Hour\n6:00pm–8:00pm | Pinky’s by Vanderpump\, Flamingo Las Vegas \nEnjoy an intimate setting to exchange ideas\, meet new peers\, and strengthen industry relationships while celebrating IMEX week in style. Register here »
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/imex-2026/
LOCATION:Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino\, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events
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SUMMARY:Leading Class Session 2026
DESCRIPTION:Your LinkedIn profile called. It wants a glow-up. 👀\nIf LinkedIn still feels like the place you know you should be doing more with—but aren’t quite sure what “more” actually looks like—you’re not alone. \nJoin us for our premier Leading Class educational event: Your LinkedIn Road Map with Leanne Calderwood\, personal branding and thought leadership coach\, who knows how to turn LinkedIn from a place you occasionally scroll into a powerful tool for building your brand\, attracting leads\, and creating opportunities. \nLeanne brings practical advice\, plenty of personality\, and just the right amount of sass to help you finally make LinkedIn work for you. \nThe Session\nYour LinkedIn Road Map: Learn the Simple 3-Step Framework That Will Grow Your Leads and Your Personal Brand \nDo you approach LinkedIn like it was a trip-wire on a time-bomb\, and you’re not sure what to do when you’re on the platform? Or perhaps you scroll the home feed wondering what the fuss is all about and how people are using it to fuel their personal brands. Or are you curious in how others are using LinkedIn to grow their sales and attract new leads? \nIf you’re ready to finally get serious about this powerful B2B platform\, this session is for you! \nTogether we’re going to: \n\nDiscover the three activities that drive a successful LinkedIn experience\nOptimize the top 3 areas of your LinkedIn profile that create curiosity and boost your “know\, like and trust” factor.\nDiscover 3 of most LinkedIn’s most effective content formats that will “stop the scroll” and engage with their audience\n\nLess scrolling. More strategy. Better results. \nReady to make LinkedIn work harder for you? Join us for our Leading Class event! \nMeet Leanne Calderwood\n \nLeanne Calderwood is a personal branding and thought leadership coach who helps professionals stand out and be recognized for their ideas so they can attract leads and grow lucrative businesses. \nShe teaches experts how to build influence and attract opportunities without the hustler hype or sleazy sales tactics. If you’re ready to show up with clarity\, consistency\, and a little bit of sass\, Leanne is your business and branding BFF! \nReady to give your LinkedIn presence the glow-up it deserves? Join us for Leading Class! \nRegister HERE 
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/leading-class-session-2026/
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Gulf States,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T133000
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SUMMARY:October connectED: The Planner’s Tech Exchange: Connecting planners\, technology and ideas to shape better events
DESCRIPTION:A collaborative learning experience bringing together meeting professionals\, technology providers and industry experts to explore how technology is being used in today’s events. \nAttendees will hear real-world case studies\, explore current tech trends\, exchange ideas with peers and get hands-on exposure to tools and solutions that can improve the planning and attendee experience. \nKey Takeaways \nAttendees will: \n\nLearn how planners are using technology to solve real event challenges.\nExplore current trends\, tools and emerging applications\, including AI.\nShare practical ideas\, successes and lessons learned with peers.\nCompare technology approaches across different areas of event planning.\nTake away ideas and tools they can apply to their own events.\n\nAgenda \n\n1:30 PM – Registration Desk Open / Check‑In\n2:00 PM – Welcome Remarks\n2:15 PM – 4:45 PM – Education Sessions\n4:45 PM – Closing Remarks\n5:00 – 6:30 PM – Reception\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsors\n  \n\nContinuing Education \nThe PCMA Capital Chapter is a CMP Preferred Provider.  To ensure that you receive proper credit for attending this event\, please be sure that you have opened a free account at (https://eic.learningbuilder.com/account/login) with the Events Industry Council BEFORE the event. \n \nRegistration Rates\nThis event is included in the 2026 All Access Pass \nPlanner Member – $45\nPlanner Non Member – $60\nSupplier Member – $65\nSupplier Non Member – $80\nStudent – $20 \nCancellation Policy: Registrants may cancel up to 7 days before the event for a full refund\, minus a $10 administration fee. No refunds will be made after this date. A request for cancellation must be submitted in writing via email request to capital@pcma.org. Refunds will not be given for no-shows or missed travel logistics. Substitutions for this event are encouraged in lieu of cancellations.  If you do substitute\, please include the following information: Email Address\, First Name\, Last Name\, Designations\, Job Title\, Preferred/Badge Name\, Company Name\, Address\, and Phone.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/october-connected-save-the-date/
LOCATION:DAR Headquarters\, 1776 D Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20006\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Capital,• Education,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:PCMAxMPI Dynamic Duo Event
DESCRIPTION:PCMAxMPI Dynamic Duo Event\nOctober 22\, 2026\n3:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nDenver Marriott West \nClick here for more information about the speakers and to register:\nThe 2026 Chapter Collab Series: MPI + PCMA\n  \nIn 2026 the RMPCMA & MPIRMC Dynamic Duo Event is all about YOU! \nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind experience at the Denver Marriott West where you get to be the master of your own journey. We’ll start with an excited conversation with Jasmine Rice on the true impact of a keynote speaker and how to find the right one for you and your team. \nFrom there\, choose from four breakout sessions led by some of Denver’s best local talent\, each one focused on a different side of growing as a professional. Attendees will have the opportunity to select and attend two of the four breakout sessions\, allowing them to customize their experience and gain insights from more than one speaker. \nEnd the evening with food\, fun and some drinks while you connect with those around you. \nBeyond the Keynote: Creating Greater Speaker Impact Across the Entire Event Experience\, Including a Speaker Showcase \nEvent Schedule: Thursday\, October 22 \n3:00 PM – 3:30 PM – New Member Orientation & Registration\n3:30 PM – 3:50 PM – MPI RMC & RMPCMA Announcements\n3:50 PM – 4:10 PM – Opening Keynote\n– Beyond the Keynote: Creating Greater Speaker Impact Across the Entire Event Experience\n– Speaker: Jasmine Rice \n4:10 PM – 4:15 PM – Transition to Breakout #1 \n4:15 PM – 4:40 PM – Speaker Showcase Breakout Sessions (Attendees select one)\nBreakout Session Title #1\n– Breaking Through to Leadership: Creating a Champion Mindset in the Workplace\n– Speaker: Chris Natzke\nBreakout Session Title #2\n– Staying Calm\, Clear & Strategic Under Pressure\n– Speaker: Linda Galambos \n4:40 PM – 4:45 PM – Transition to Session #2 \n4:45 PM – 5:10 PM – Speaker Showcase Breakout Sessions (Attendees select one)\nBreakout Session Title #3\n– Company Culture with a Twist: Simple Stress Management Tools that Actually Stick\n– Speaker: Dr. Renee Cohn Jones\nBreakout Session Title #4\n– Own Your Zone – How To Lead\, Adapt\, And Perform At Your Best In The Moments That Count\n– Speaker: Jeff Salzenstein \n5:10 PM – 7:00 PM: Happy Hour and Networking \n\n\n\n\nPlanners\nMember Supplier\nNon-Member Supplier\nStudent Member\nStudent Non Member\n\n\n$25\nPackage: $65 \nEducation Only: $50 \nAfter 5 Only: $25\nPackage: $85 \nEducation Only: $70 \nAfter 5 Only: $30\nPackage: $20 \nEducation Only: $0 \nAfter 5 Only: $20\nPackage: $25 \nEducation Only: $30 \nAfter 5 Only: $20\n\n\n\n​\n​
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/save-the-date-joint-rocky-mountain-pcma-mpi-education-event/
LOCATION:Denver Marriott West\, 1717 Denver West Boulevard\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Rocky Mountain
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SUMMARY:October Colorful Social 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for a COLORFUL Social at the Rooftop of the Moxy Boston Downtown.  $25/members\, $50/nonmembers.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/october-social-2026/
LOCATION:Moxy Boston Downtown\, 240 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Networking,• New England,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for an Afternoon of Networking\, Education & Excel!\nReady to work smarter\, not harder? Join us for an engaging afternoon featuring networking\, professional development\, and a hands-on Excel workshop led by best-selling author\, entrepreneur\, coach\, and Excel expert Jennifer Buchholz of Excel & Flourish. \nHands-On Excel Workshop: Work Smarter\, Not Harder\nWhether you use Excel every day or want to become more confident with the tools at your fingertips\, this interactive workshop will give you practical skills you can put to work immediately. Jennifer will share time-saving shortcuts\, useful formulas\, and underused Excel features designed to help you streamline everyday tasks and reduce repetitive work. \nThe session will focus on real-world workplace scenarios and practical techniques that go beyond the basics\, helping you get more out of Excel and work more efficiently. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nApply time-saving Excel shortcuts and features to work more efficiently.\nUse practical formulas and functions to automate calculations and reduce repetitive tasks.\nOrganize\, clean\, and format data for greater accuracy and readability.\nAnalyze and summarize information to create clear\, decision-ready reports.\nChoose the right Excel tools and techniques to tackle common workplace challenges with confidence.\n\nMeet Our Speaker: Jennifer Buchholz\nBest-selling author\, entrepreneur\, coach\, and self-described engaging geek Jennifer Buchholz brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education\, training\, and development. After recognizing that traditional approaches weren’t always helping her students succeed\, Jennifer founded Excel & Flourish\, a Milwaukee-based company that helps organizations and teams improve productivity and reduce frustration with Microsoft products through fun\, practical technical-skills training. \nJennifer is also an award-winning connector who is passionate about bringing people together and giving them the tools\, support\, and resources they need to succeed. \nBring your laptop and be ready to learn\, connect\, and flourish! \nRegistration Information \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Friday\, October 23\, 2026\, at 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 2:30 PM on Thursday\, October 29\, 2026.\nIf you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.\n\nEducation Credit\nPCMA has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course\, which qualifies for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. If you plan to claim education credit\, please register for this meeting with the same email associated with your EIC account. You will receive an automated message to claim credit after the meeting when the final attendee roster is uploaded to the EIC. \nAccessibility\nThe Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please visit their website or contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nPromotion & Solicitation Policy\nTo ensure a fair experience for all sponsors\, the distribution of promotional materials\, event invitations\, tickets\, giveaways\, or other marketing items\, as well as the solicitation or promotion of products\, services\, organizations\, or events\, is limited to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter and confirmed event sponsors. Non-sponsoring organizations and attendees may not promote or distribute materials without prior approval from the Chapter. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/chapter-meeting-reception/
LOCATION:Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square\, 120 South 17th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Greater Philadelphia,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260810T230831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T174514Z
UID:257125-1793872800-1793876400@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Accessibility Exchange: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Accessibility Exchange\, a monthly online discussion space dedicated to advancing accessibility in the events industry. Held on the first Thursday of every month\, this open forum invites event professionals\, advocates\, and curious minds to come together for honest\, community-driven conversations. \nThis initiative is a collaboration between PCMA’s Capital\, Pacific Northwest\, and Rocky Mountain Chapters\, created to foster a safe\, inclusive space where questions are welcomed\, perspectives are shared\, and progress is made—together. \nWhether you’re just beginning to explore accessibility or you’re a seasoned advocate\, you’re welcome here. Discussions may cover current challenges\, recent innovations\, cost-effective strategies\, and more. Occasionally\, we’ll feature special guests who are thought leaders in the accessibility space. \nNo presentations. No pressure. Just real conversation. \nParticipation is easy—register via Zoom and drop in. You’ll also gain access to a shared space where attendees can exchange resources\, tools\, and ideas to make our events more inclusive for all. \nLet’s connect\, learn\, and build more accessible experiences—one conversation at a time.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/accessibility-exchange-a-community-conversation-59/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Pacific Northwest,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Pacific%20Northwest%20Chapter":MAILTO:pacificnorthwest@pcma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260810T230814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T234512Z
UID:257121-1793876400-1793880000@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Accessibility Exchange: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Held on the first Thursday of every month\, this open forum invites event professionals\, advocates\, and curious minds to come together for honest\, community-driven conversations. \nThis initiative is a collaboration between PCMA’s Capital\, Pacific Northwest\, and Rocky Mountain Chapters\, created to foster a safe\, inclusive space where questions are welcomed\, perspectives are shared\, and progress is made—together. \nWhether you’re just beginning to explore accessibility or you’re a seasoned advocate\, you’re welcome here. Discussions may cover current challenges\, recent innovations\, cost-effective strategies\, and more. Occasionally\, we’ll feature special guests who are thought leaders in the accessibility space. \nNo presentations. No pressure. Just real conversation. \nParticipation is easy—register via Zoom and drop in. You’ll also gain access to a shared space where attendees can exchange resources\, tools\, and ideas to make our events more inclusive for all. \nLet’s connect\, learn\, and build more accessible experiences—one conversation at a time. \nZoom Registration Link \n 
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/accessibility-exchange-a-community-conversation-57/
CATEGORIES:• Rocky Mountain
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ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Rocky%20Mountain%20Chapter":MAILTO:rockymountain@pcma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260810T230800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T154511Z
UID:257112-1793883600-1793887200@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Accessibility Exchange: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Accessibility Exchange\, a monthly online discussion space dedicated to advancing accessibility in the events industry. Held on the first Thursday of every month\, this open forum invites event professionals\, advocates\, and curious minds to come together for honest\, community-driven conversations. \nThis initiative is a collaboration between PCMA’s Capital\, Pacific Northwest\, and Rocky Mountain Chapters\, created to foster a safe\, inclusive space where questions are welcomed\, perspectives are shared\, and progress is made—together. \nWhether you’re just beginning to explore accessibility or you’re a seasoned advocate\, you’re welcome here. Discussions may cover current challenges\, recent innovations\, cost-effective strategies\, and each month will feature a different subject matter expert. \nNo presentations. No pressure. Just real conversation. \nParticipation is easy—register via Zoom and drop in. You’ll also gain access to a shared space where attendees can exchange resources\, tools\, and ideas to make our events more inclusive for all. \nLet’s connect\, learn\, and build more accessible experiences—one conversation at a time.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/accessibility-exchange-a-community-conversation-55/
CATEGORIES:• Capital,Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260810T230831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T174514Z
UID:257127-1793896200-1793908800@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:PCMA PNW Annual Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Step into Glamour: PCMA PNW Annual Fundraiser   \nJoin the Pacific Northwest Chapter of PCMA for an unforgettable evening of glitz\, networking\, and fun at our annual chapter fundraiser! This year\, we are traveling back in time to bring you Emerald City Elegance—a roaring\, Art Deco-inspired soirée hosted at the stylish Charter Hotel in downtown Seattle. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Thursday\, November 5th\nLocation: The Charter Hotel Seattle\nTheme: Emerald City Elegance (Art Deco / Dapper Attire Encouraged!)\nDoors Open:4:30 PM\n\nEvening Schedule\n4:30 PM   Doors Open | Registration & Check-In\n5:00 PM   Welcome & Opening Remarks\n6:00 PM   Music Bingo Begins with The Fusion Experience!\n8:00 PM   Event Concludes \nPricing\n\n$55.00 Individual Tickets\, $70.00 day of tickets\n$20.00 (1) Wine Tree Raffle Ticket\n$60.00 (5) Wine Tree Raffle Tickets\n$100.00 (10) Wine Tree Raffle Tickets\n\nEvent Highlights & Activities\n\nMusic Bingo with The Fusion Experience: Get ready to test your music knowledge and play for fantastic prizes! Every event registration includes two (2) virtual bingo cards to get you started. Make sure your cell phones have enough juice!\nCrooner Billy Brandt: Enjoy classic\, live vintage tunes that will transport you straight into the Golden Era of Art Deco.\nPhoto Booth Magnets: Capture the night’s glamour and take home a custom photo magnet memory from the evening.\nSilent Auction: Bid on exclusive hotel stays\, local experiences\, and gift baskets\, curated from around the region.\nWine Tree Raffle: Our fan-favorite wine raffle is back! Take a chance to win curated selections of top-tier wines.\n\nSpecial Thanks to Our Sponsors & Partners\nThis evening would not be possible without the generous support of our event sponsors and venue partners: \n\nVenue Partners: The Charter Hotel & Fog Room Venue\nMusic Bingo Host: The Fusion Experience (Sponsored by Meet in Central Oregon)\nLive Entertainment: Crooner Billy Brandt (Sponsored by Visit Seattle)\nPhoto Booth Activation: Magnet Muse
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-pnw-annual-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Charter Hotel Seattle\, 1610 2nd Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Networking,• Pacific Northwest,Industry Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Pacific%20Northwest%20Chapter":MAILTO:pacificnorthwest@pcma.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260922T145558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T145659Z
UID:259074-1794096000-1794268799@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:PCMA Study Tour: American College of Rheumatology Convergence
DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes at American College of Rheumatology Convergence with the PCMA Study Tour. Experience the event from an insider’s perspective\, connect with fellow business events professionals\, and gain firsthand insights into the strategy\, planning\, and execution behind a major industry event. \n\n\n\n\n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            [vc_btn title=”Apply Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#6f004f” custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” size=”lg” align=”center” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-chevron-right” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Facrconvergence.splashthat.com%2F|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn pcma-btn”]
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-study-tour-american-college-of-rheumatology-convergence/
LOCATION:Orlando
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Study Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260913T180011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T200111Z
UID:258773-1794126600-1794146400@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:NYPCMA National Kidney Foundation Walk
DESCRIPTION:Our team has joined thousands across the nation in the fight against kidney disease. On November 08\, 2026\, we walk to honor those living with this devastating illness and to remember those taken too soon. \nWe walk to support the incredible work of the National Kidney Foundation:\n– Offering hope and guidance when families need it most.\n– Fighting for laws that protect kidney patients and living donors.\n– Pushing innovation forward so more people receive lifesaving transplants. \nWill you join us? \nWalk with us and fundraise -or- support our efforts with a generous donation to improve the lives of kidney patients in our community and across the country.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/nypcma-national-kidney-foundation-walk/
LOCATION:Foley Square\, New York City
CATEGORIES:• New York Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260826T133018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T194511Z
UID:257757-1794391200-1794405600@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:2026 PCMA Southeast Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the PCMA Southeast Annual Meeting on Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026\, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta\, GA! \nJoin us for an event of celebration\, connection\, and reflection as we honor the achievements of our chapter and the vibrant community that makes it all possible. This special occasion will include opportunities to network with industry peers\, celebrate chapter recognitions\, and hear from a inspiring guest speakers. \n\nEvent Details:\nDate: Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nLocation: College Football Hall of Fame\n250 Marietta St. N.W.\, Atlanta\, GA 30313 \n\nREGISTER HERE\nSee Who’s Attending\n\nRegistration Pricing:\n\nEarly Bird In-Person Member Rate — $99\nAvailable to PCMA members through October 15. \nGeneral In-Person Rate — $129\nNon-members any time; members registering after October 15. \nVirtual Registration — $65\nAvailable to both members and non-members at any time. \nExhibitor Table Registration — $175\nIncludes one highboy table and one complimentary attendee registration. \n\nSpace is limited! Register today to save your spot! \n\nProgram Schedule\n\n10:00 a.m. – Welcome\n10:15 a.m. – Keynote Speaker: Tim Altbaum\, CMP\, CMM\, CEO and Co-Founder of Vario Productions\n11:00 a.m. – Break\n11:15 a.m. – Speaker\n12:00 p.m. – Lunch & Networking\n1:00p.m.  – Panel Featuring Atlanta-Area Senior Leaders\nThe Case for Gathering: What Makes an Event Worth the Investment?\n2:00 p.m. – Event Ends – Enjoy your day!\n \n\nMeet Our Keynote Speaker\n \nTim Altbaum\, CMP\, CMM\, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vario Productions\, a national event production and creative technology company supporting conferences\, meetings\, and live experiences across the globe. With a Master’s Degree in Network Security and nearly 30 years of experience in event production\, Tim is a frequent industry speaker on production strategy\, event technology\, and the practical application of AI for meetings and events. \nTim holds the CMP\, CMM\, CSEP\, and HMCC designations and is Past President of the MPI Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter. His sessions equip planners with real-world strategies to confidently navigate AV and venue partnerships\, make informed production decisions\, and apply emerging technologies to create better event experiences. \nSession Details:\nContract Confidence: What to Know Before You Sign AV\, Production\, and Venue Agreements \nSome of the most important decisions affecting an event happen long before show day. As venue sourcing and production planning become increasingly interconnected\, the choices made early in the planning process shape budget\, flexibility\, and the attendee experience. In this practical session\, Tim Altbaum\, CMP\, CMM\, will discuss where planners have the greatest opportunity to influence event outcomes\, better understand their production options\, and partner effectively with venues\, in-house AV teams\, and third-party production providers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our 2026 Annual Meeting Sponsors\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAV SPONSOR\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\n\nVIRTUAL EVENT SPONSOR
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/2026-pcma-southeast-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:College Football Hall of Fame\, 250 Marietta St. N.W.\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30313
CATEGORIES:• Southeast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260814T094514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T164509Z
UID:257317-1794501000-1794510000@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:State of the Industry
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for the PCMA Heartland Chapter’s State of the Industry on Thursday\, November 12\, at the Courtyard Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center. Join industry colleagues for valuable insights\, meaningful conversations\, and an update on the trends and challenges shaping the meetings and events industry. \nDelivering Events and Meetings with a Purpose \nEvery event starts with logistics. But the best events start with a question: Why are we bringing people together\, and what should be different when they leave? \nThis facilitated round table brings planners and suppliers to the same table for a candid conversation about how we collectively move from execution to impact. We’ll tackle the gaps between RFPs and real objectives\, explore what it takes for CVBs\, hotels\, and convention centers to become strategic partners rather than order-takers\, and get tactical about the design choices that make purpose stick. \nWhether you’re a planner trying to prove ROI to leadership or a supplier who wants to deliver more than a signed BEO\, this session will challenge you to rethink how you collaborate\, communicate\, and measure what matters.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/state-of-the-industry-4/
LOCATION:Courtyard Marriott Downtown\, 1535 Baltimore Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108
CATEGORIES:• Heartland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T220000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260814T101532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T161508Z
UID:257321-1794504600-1794520800@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:2026 BAMIES Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:PCMA NCC requests the honor of your presence at the 2026 BAMIES Awards Gala\, Thursday\, November 12\, 2026\, 5:30pm at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco.  \nPrepare yourself for a decadent dinner and wine service\, stunning custom entertainment\, a tempting silent auction\, enchanting audience participation\, and a heart-swelling awards ceremony. \nBe sure to follow us on social media for helpful tips on how to prepare\, and what to expect.  \nDress Code – Black Tie \nDETAILS:\nDate: Thursday\, November 12\, 2026\nTime: 5:30pm – 10:00pm\nWhere: Hyatt Regency San Francisco \nAGENDA:\n \n\n5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Opening Reception (silent auction\, live music\, appetizers\, refreshments)\n\n6:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Dinner Service & Awards Ceremony (banquet\, live entertainment\, awards and audience participation.)\n\nREGISTRATION FEES: \nEarly Bird – Before October 19 \n\nTable of 8 = $2\,000.00\nIndividual Ticket = $250.00\n\nAfter October 19 \n\nTable of 8 = $2\,800.00\nIndividual Ticket = $300.00\n\n \nPLANNER OPPORTUNITY: \nAre you a meeting/event planner and want to attend the BAMIES?  \nFill out this form and we will pair you with a supplier. Registration is limited and based on seat availability communicated by suppliers. Final confirmation will be sent a week prior to the event. \n \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:  \nIf you are interested or have further questions about sponsorship for the BAMIES please reach out to Lysa Lewin at lysa.lewin@freeman.com or Kim Merkin at kmerkin@3dexhibits.com \nSponsorship Opportunties \nSilent Auction Donation Opportunities: \nThe Northern California Chapter of PCMA provides invaluable professional education\, peer-to-peer networking\, community outreach\, and professional recognition opportunities for its members. Serving over 200 members across the San Francisco Bay area\, Silicon Valley\, Monterey Bay\, Sacramento\, and Central Valley\, we thrive on your support. Join us at The Bamies\, our annual awards gala celebrating the biggest stars in the hospitality industry. Our silent auction is a crucial part of the event\, driving the funding necessary to continue our services throughout the year. Your participation is vital—let’s make a difference together! \nStill to Come \nAWARD NOMINATIONS: \nDo you know someone who’s got the moves\, the vision\, and the magic that sets our industry on fire? Now’s your chance to shine a spotlight on them at the most glamorous night of the year —the PCMA NCC BAMIES Awards Gala on November 12\, 2026! \n🌟 Nomination Deadline: Friday\, September 18\, 2026 🌟 \n \nRising Star\nThe Rising Star Award celebrates an emerging talent who\, despite being new to the industry\, demonstrates exceptional dedication\, vision\, and enthusiasm. This award honors an individual who has made significant contributions through unwavering commitment and volunteer efforts—a future leader destined to shape the future of the events industry. By bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the field\, recipients inspire their peers and spark positive change across the community. Their early accomplishments signal extraordinary potential for long-term leadership and continued influence in event management. \nEligibility: Less than 3 years in the events industry \nSupplier of the Year – Destination Marketing…\nDestination Marketing Organization or Convention Visitors Bureau: This award is open to any Destination Marketing Organization (DMO)\, Convention Visitors Bureau (CVB)\, or individual serving the PCMA NCC chapter region that has demonstrated a strong commitment to client partnership. The winning DMO/CVB will have showcased innovative ways to promote their destination\, fostered successful collaborations\, and created unique experiences that enhance the appeal and success of their location. \nSupplier of the Year \nThe Supplier of the Year Award honors outstanding professionals in the hotel and event services sectors\, including Sales Managers\, GSOs\, Conference Services\, DMCs\, audiovisual companies\, and entertainment providers. This award recognizes individuals or teams who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to client success\, a deep understanding of their industry\, and the ability to deliver seamless\, creative\, and successful event experiences. The recipient consistently goes above and beyond\, providing innovative solutions and unparalleled service that contribute significantly to the success of their clients’ events. \nMeeting Planner of the Year\nThe Meeting Planner of the Year Award honors an industry professional who exemplifies excellence in all business interactions and consistently delivers innovative solutions to event challenges. This individual is recognized for their creativity\, and their remarkable ability to enhance events year after year\, demonstrating a deep respect for and valuing vendor and supplier relationships. Their achievements set a high standard for excellence and professionalism in event planning.  \nEligibility: Corporate and or Association \nIntermediary Planner of the Year\nIntermediary Planner of the Year Award honors an industry professional who exemplifies excellence in all business interactions and consistently delivers innovative solutions to event challenges. This individual is recognized for their creativity\, and their remarkable ability to enhance events year after year\, demonstrating a deep respect for and valuing vendor and supplier relationships. Their achievements set a high standard for excellence and professionalism in event planning.  \nEligibility: Independent\, and or 3rd Party Planners \nField Marketer of the Year\nThe Field Marketer of the Year Award honors a professional who leverages in-person events as a strategic extension of sales and relationship-building efforts. By aligning closely with sales teams\, partners\, and customers\, the recipient creates high-impact experiences—such as roadshows\, VIP activations\, and demos—that deepen trust\, accelerate pipelines\, and deliver measurable business outcomes. This role bridges the gap between marketing and sales\, turning face-to-face engagement into loyalty and tangible growth. \nEvent Marketer of the Year\nThe Event Marketer of the Year Award recognizes a professional who excels in crafting and executing strategies that drive awareness\, attendance\, and engagement for events. This individual blends creativity with data-driven insight to design campaigns that elevate the attendee experience before\, during\, and after the event. From brand storytelling and content strategy to multi-channel promotion and digital engagement\, the recipient demonstrates mastery in turning an event into a movement—delivering measurable ROI for stakeholders and leaving a lasting impression on audiences. This award honors those who understand that great events aren’t just planned\, they’re marketed with precision\, vision\, and purpose. \nLegend\nThe Legend Award is bestowed upon a distinguished events and hospitality professional who has provided outstanding service to the industry and various trade organizations over the course of their illustrious career. This award recognizes an individual who has made significant\, lasting contributions to the industry and the Bay Area events community. Their career\, spanning a minimum of 15 years\, is marked by exemplary dedication\, innovation\, and influence. \nEligibility: Minimum of 15 years in the events industry
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/2026-bamies-awards-gala/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Embarcadero\, 5 Embarcadero Center\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Networking,• Northern California,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260819T101517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T123011Z
UID:257459-1795080600-1795089600@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Morning of Service – Cradles to Crayons
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for a hands-on activity helping our Charity of Choice\, Cradles to Crayons\, organize donations at their local warehouse.  Registration will be required. \nFurther details will be published here.  Join the fun and make a difference!
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/september-education-save-the-date/
CATEGORIES:• Education,• New England,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260821T111510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T164509Z
UID:257579-1795105800-1795118400@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Bowl Bash 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration Opening Soon!\nBowl Bash 2026\nNovember 19\, 2026 | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Kings Bowl\n1500 N Clybourn Ave | Chicago\, IL 60610\nSilent Auction & Wine Pull Donations Requested! \nProceeds from these activities directly support PCMA GMC’s mission to strengthen and build our community\, funding valuable educational programming\, networking opportunities\, and initiatives that connect and empower our members. We are seeking donations of wine\, spirits\, and champagne\, as well as silent auction items to help raise funds at this year’s event. Whether it’s a favorite bottle of wine\, a gift card\, unique\nexperience\, event tickets\, or specialty item\, your generosity will help ensure the Bowl Bash is a success and our community continues to thrive. \nHow you can contribute: \nWine Pull Donations:\nProvide a bottle (or more!) of wine\, spirits\, or champagne to be featured in our popular wine pull. Complete this form to let us know you will be donating. If you would like to provide a monetary donation toward purchasing wine\, there is a place in the form for that. \nSilent Auction Donations:\nContribute items such as experiences\, services\, tickets\, or gift cards. Please note: all items should be digital. If donating a physical item or basket\, please plan to arrange shipping after the event. Complete this form to let us know what you will be donating. \n\nClick here for sponsorship opportunities! \nAlready know what you’d like to sponsor? Complete the GMC PCMA Sponsorship Enrollment Form & email it to us at events.gmcpcma@gmail.com to get started! \n\nEvent Policies \n\n​​​​​Online Registration: Online registration will close 3 business days prior to the event date.\nCancellation Policy: Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing via email to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com. If a registrant cancels within 7 days of the event\, they will forfeit 50% of the registration fee. If a registrant cancels within 3 days of the event\, they forfeit the entire registration fee. No shows forfeit the entire registration fee. If a registration refund is owed\, the refund will be processed within 7-14 business days to the original method of payment.\nRegistration Transfer Policy: Requests to transfer registration from one individual to another will be accepted in writing via email to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com and must be made before the online registration deadline (3 business days prior to the event date). After this date\, the new individual must register on site.\nWalk in Policy: We highly recommend registering online before the event. Any attendee who registers on site will be charged an extra 10% of the applicable registration fee for their membership type. Onsite registration may not always be available. Please check the event website regularly for the latest updates and current walk-in registration policy.\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors! \nBar Sponsors:  \n \n \nPhoto Sponsor: \n \nSignage Sponsor:
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/bowl-bash-2026/
LOCATION:Kings Entertainment\, 1500 N Clybourn Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Greater Midwest,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T230000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260826T144511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T183014Z
UID:257768-1795334400-1795561200@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:2026 Canadian Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:November 22-24\, 2026 | Edmonton\, AB
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/2026-canadian-innovation-conference/
LOCATION:Edmonton Convention Centre\, 9797 Jasper Avenue\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:• Canada East
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261124T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260429T031459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T052139Z
UID:252844-1795507200-1795518000@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:PCMA Labs Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:More information will be provided soon. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Who should attend \nEvent organisers | Event marketers | Event managers | Agency leaders | Marketers | Association leaders  \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n\n\n    Speakers\n \n\n\n				\n					\n						\n							\n								Peter MerrettTamsyn Barker\n							\n						\n						\n							\n    Peter Merrett \nInternational Keynote Speaker and Trusted Advisor \n\n\n            \n                    \n    \n\n    Peter Merrett is a multi-award-winning luxury hotelier\, Australia’s 2024 Keynote Speaker of the Year\, and the visionary founder of The House of Wonderful. \nWith over thirty-five years of transforming luxury hotels\, commercial properties\, and their teams from status quo to best-in-class\, Peter has revitalized the hearts of some of the world’s most recognized brands. His approach goes beyond KPIs and mission statements\, bringing wonder back to life\, leadership\, and service in a way that creates extraordinary results. \nHe guided his teams to historical heights\, twice claiming the United Kingdom’s Hotel of the Year\, the International Office Building of the Year for Tower 42 in London and the Best Customer Experience in the World for JLL Australia. He brings his custom-made “recipes” to audiences everywhere\, to show how wonder isn’t just for children\, nor is heart-led hospitality only for esteemed hotels\, but a way to inspire and transform workplaces\, service\, and lives. \nCheck out Peter’s Linkedin. \n\n\n    Tamsyn Barker \nManaging Director\, APAC | FIRST Agency \n\n\n            \n                    \n    \n\n    Tamsyn is responsible for leading the Asia-Pacific region for global brand experience agency\, FIRST and driving business growth internationally. With over 25 years in the experiential marketing space\, across Australia\, Asia and the UK/Europe\, she possesses a keen understanding of the cultural nuances that drive success for brands. \nTamsyn also leads the global FIRST ESG initiative\, Paramount – a dedicated team with a core focus on the development and integration of the agency’s sustainability strategy and ESG performance and reporting. \nTamsyn is a creative leader who is passionate about design and when not working\, enjoys time pursuing the arts and equestrian sports. \nCheck out Tamsyn’s Linkedin.  \n\n\n						\n					\n				         \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Event Details \nDate: 24 November 2026\nTime: TBA\nVenue: TBA \n\n\n    Limited spots available – priority will be given to PCMA Members. An email will be sent to you to confirm your registration and guide you through the payment process to secure your spot.  \n\n\n    REGISTRATION IS NOT YET OPEN. When registering – please log in to your PCMA account or create one if you’re new. \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    *AUD rates are indicative pricing only. Registration will be charged in SGD. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    About PCMA Labs \nPCMA Labs is a sandbox for event organisers\, marketers\, event managers\, and event strategists. Explore business events industry trends and pain points in a safe environment where you will be challenged to think out of the box\, where the seemingly impossible may be possible with collective wisdom and action. Build trusted\, peer-to-peer relationships and be part of a community that innovates and shapes the future of our industry.  \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Register your interest to attend the event by filling in the form below.\n*All fields are necessary.  \n\n\n     \n\n[vc_btn title=”REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TODAY” style=”custom” custom_background=”#54a0d4″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.pcma.org%2Fs%2Fform%3Fid%3Da0SRg000004Y6v7″]        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    PARTNERS\n \n\n\n            \n                    \n    \n\n            \n                    \n    \n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    SPONSORS
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/labs-melbourne-november-2026/
CATEGORIES:APAC (Asia Pacific)
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261126T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260430T080816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T013348Z
UID:252904-1795680000-1795690800@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:PCMA Labs Sydney
DESCRIPTION:More information will be provided soon. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Who should attend \nEvent organisers | Event marketers | Event managers | Agency leaders | Marketers | Association leaders  \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    \n\n\n    Speakers\n \n\n\n				\n					\n						\n							\n								Peter MerrettTamsyn Barker\n							\n						\n						\n							\n    Peter Merrett \nInternational Keynote Speaker and Trusted Advisor \n\n\n            \n                    \n    \n\n    Peter Merrett is a multi-award-winning luxury hotelier\, Australia’s 2024 Keynote Speaker of the Year\, and the visionary founder of The House of Wonderful. \nWith over thirty-five years of transforming luxury hotels\, commercial properties\, and their teams from status quo to best-in-class\, Peter has revitalized the hearts of some of the world’s most recognized brands. His approach goes beyond KPIs and mission statements\, bringing wonder back to life\, leadership\, and service in a way that creates extraordinary results. \nHe guided his teams to historical heights\, twice claiming the United Kingdom’s Hotel of the Year\, the International Office Building of the Year for Tower 42 in London and the Best Customer Experience in the World for JLL Australia. He brings his custom-made “recipes” to audiences everywhere\, to show how wonder isn’t just for children\, nor is heart-led hospitality only for esteemed hotels\, but a way to inspire and transform workplaces\, service\, and lives. \nCheck out Peter’s Linkedin. \n\n\n    Tamsyn Barker \nManaging Director\, APAC | FIRST Agency \n\n\n            \n                    \n    \n\n    Tamsyn is responsible for leading the Asia-Pacific region for global brand experience agency\, FIRST and driving business growth internationally. With over 25 years in the experiential marketing space\, across Australia\, Asia and the UK/Europe\, she possesses a keen understanding of the cultural nuances that drive success for brands. \nTamsyn also leads the global FIRST ESG initiative\, Paramount – a dedicated team with a core focus on the development and integration of the agency’s sustainability strategy and ESG performance and reporting. \nTamsyn is a creative leader who is passionate about design and when not working\, enjoys time pursuing the arts and equestrian sports. \nCheck out Tamsyn’s Linkedin.  \n\n\n						\n					\n				         \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Event Details \nDate: Thursday\, 26 November 2026\nTime: 8 am – 11 am\nVenue: Sydney CBD (Exact venue will be sent via email confirmation) \n\n\n    Limited spots available – priority will be given to PCMA Members. An email will be sent to you to confirm your registration and guide you through the payment process to secure your spot.  \n\n\n    REGISTRATION IS NOT YET OPEN. When registering – please log in to your PCMA account or create one if you’re new. \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    *AUD rates are indicative pricing only. Registration will be charged in SGD. \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    About PCMA Labs \nPCMA Labs is a sandbox for event organisers\, marketers\, event managers\, and event strategists. Explore business events industry trends and pain points in a safe environment where you will be challenged to think out of the box\, where the seemingly impossible may be possible with collective wisdom and action. Build trusted\, peer-to-peer relationships and be part of a community that innovates and shapes the future of our industry.  \n\n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    Register your interest to attend the event by filling in the form below.\n*All fields are necessary.  \n\n\n     \n\n[vc_btn title=”REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TODAY” style=”custom” custom_background=”#54a0d4″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.pcma.org%2Fs%2Fform%3Fid%3Da0SRg000004Y6v7″]        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    PARTNERS\n \n\n\n            \n                    \n    \n\n            \n                    \n    \n        \n    \n\n\n    \n    \n\n    \n        \n            \n    SPONSORS
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/labs-sydney-november-2026/
CATEGORIES:APAC (Asia Pacific)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260930T193145
CREATED:20260903T141509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T164510Z
UID:258467-1796234400-1796248800@www.pcma.org
SUMMARY:GMC Holiday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Save The Date! Registration Opens October 1!\nThe TAP – Hyatt Regency McCormick Place | 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr\, Chicago\, IL 60616 \nABOUT THE EVENT \nThe 2026 PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter (GMC) Holiday Mixer brings planners and suppliers in the Midwest together to network\, socialize\, and celebrate the holiday season. This signature event combines a jovial\, celebratory atmosphere with meaningful relationship-building in an inclusive environment for all. \nPLANNER REGISTRATION IS COVERED! \nPlanners can register for free using the code “ThanksTampa26” courtesy of our friends at Visit Tampa! \n \n  \n\nEvent Policies \n\n​​​​​Online Registration: Online registration will close 3 business days prior to the event date.\nCancellation Policy: Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing via email to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com. If a registrant cancels within 7 days of the event\, they will forfeit 50% of the registration fee. If a registrant cancels within 3 days of the event\, they forfeit the entire registration fee. No shows forfeit the entire registration fee. If a registration refund is owed\, the refund will be processed within 7-14 business days to the original method of payment.\nRegistration Transfer Policy: Requests to transfer registration from one individual to another will be accepted in writing via email to events.gmcpcma@gmail.com and must be made before the online registration deadline (3 business days prior to the event date). After this date\, the new individual must register on site.\nWalk in Policy: We highly recommend registering online before the event. Any attendee who registers on site will be charged an extra 10% of the applicable registration fee for their membership type. Onsite registration may not always be available. Please check the event website regularly for the latest updates and current walk-in registration policy.\n\n\nSPONSORSHIP \nLimited sponsorship opportunities remaining! Click here for available sponsorship options. Already know what you’d like to sponsor? Complete the GMC PCMA Sponsorship Enrollment Form & email it to us at events.gmcpcma@gmail.com to get started! \n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n  \nTitle Sponsor:\n  \n \nHost Venue and Culinary Experience Sponsor\n \nPlanner Registration Sponsor\n \nReception/Bar Sponsors:\n \n \nSignage Sponsor:\n \n  \nPhotography Provider:
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/gmc-holiday-mixer-2/
LOCATION:The TAP – Hyatt Regency McCormick Place\, 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:• Greater Midwest,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar
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