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La Inteligencia Artificial no es una amenaza, el competidor que la aproveche sí lo será
2023-05-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Mexico_City)
¿Las Inteligencia Artificial puede cambiar la forma de competir en nuestros mercados?, ¿Es la inteligencia Artificial una amenaza para nuestra industria?
A medida que la Inteligencia Artificial comienza a impulsar nuevas oportunidades, las empresas deben comenzar a pensar cómo construir una estrategia para complementar o potenciar las capacidades existentes. La Inteligencia Artificial será una de las herramientas que nos ayudará a encontrar diferenciación. ¿Y tú ya la estás usando a tu favor o esperas a que tu competidor lo haga?
Participa en este webinar para conocer cómo otras industrias están tomando ventaja al usar IA y úsala a tu favor.

Leo Piccioli
Especialista en cambio tecnológico y liderazgo

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National Travel and Tourism Week 2023
2023-05-07 - 2023-05-13
Established in 1983, National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is an annual tradition to celebrate the U.S. travel community and travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, inspiring new businesses and elevating the quality of life for Americans every day.
May 7-13, join us in celebrating NTTW’s 40th anniversary.
This year, we’re moving forward by spotlighting travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating diverse communities, creating fresh job opportunities, inspiring new businesses and uniting millions of Americans in a fundamental connection—travel.

Social Hour
2023-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | City Tap House Logan Square, 2 Logan Square, Philadelphia, 19103, United States
Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at City Tap House Logan Square on Monday, May 8th, from 5:30pm-7:30pm!
Committee and Board Members will be on hand to share what’s happening with the chapter and at the national level. Learn about getting involved and share ideas in an informal and fun setting.
We welcome non-members and members! This event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase.
Please feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today.

St. Louis Chips & Salsa Social
2023-05-09 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | uncle julios, 2011 South Lindbergh Blvd, Frontenac, MO, 63131
If you are in the St. Louis area, you are invited to join us for a Chips & Salsa Social!
Sip, Socialize and Support: A free networking opportunity for business event professionals PCMA membership NOT required.

APAC Webinar: Unlocking the Power of AI for Events
2023-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 (Asia/Singapore)
Meet Your Next Best Meeting Planning Tool: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence technology and tools are now available to the masses. Not just ChatGPT, but Bing, Bard, Claude, Ernie, and more to come in the future.
How are these AI tools going to help you in your events? “Unlocking the Power of AI for Events” webinar will unravel what cutting-edge AI tech and tools are all about, and introduce you to terms like “GPT” and “LLM” (and what it really means).

Webinar Key Takeaways

Understand the fundamentals of AI;
Practical knowledge including pros and cons of the evolving AI tech and tools;
How you can use AI tools to boost productivity and ideation in your event today.

Webinar Details
Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Time: 11:00am – 12:00 noon SGT | 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEST
(Link to webinar will be sent via email)
Click on the button below to register and secure your virtual spot!

Speaker | Moderator | Panelist

Speaker: Veemal Gungadin

Speaker: Veemal Gungadin

Founder & CEO, Gevme

Veemal Gungadin is the Founder & CEO of Gevme, a fast-growing omnichannel event platform. Veemal Gungadin graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2003 with a Bachelor in Computing.
Veemal sits on the Board of Directors & Trustees at PCMA, the world’s largest, most respected and most recognized network of business events strategists.
Veemal is also the VP of Digital & Innovation at SACEOS, where he helps drive national level MICE initiatives in Singapore
Check out Veemal’s Linkedin | Gevme page.

Moderator: Florence Chua

Moderator: Florence Chua

Managing Director, APAC, PCMA

With over 20 years of experience in Asia Pacific, including 10+ years in China, Florence specializes in inter-continental and regional market development, helping US-based international associations enter the Asia Pacific market, and working with Chinese brands on joint ventures and international activations. Florence has overseen multiple business lines, including consulting services for feasibility studies and business planning, as well as event services and marketing activations in various locations. She has been hands-on in managing key accounts, stakeholders, and driving business growth.
Check out Florence’s Linkedin.

Panelist: James Bennett

Panelist: James Bennett

Director: Creative Technologies, APAC, Project Worldwide

With over 15 years of experience working within Creative Agencies, James has worked on a breadth and depth of various business challenges.
He originally started his career working at the cutting edge of mobile phone technology. It was here that his interest in new technologies began, along with his passion with helping to simplify the complex in more human terms.
For the past years, he has been focused on fusing technology into the Project Worldwide business and their agencies consumer activations for many globally prestigious brands and products. From sports shoes to sports cars; Always ensuring that the idea is matched with effective execution.
Check out James’ Linkedin.

Learn from the Best: Takeaways from the 2023 PCMA Event Designers of the Year
2023-05-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for the May Virtual Lunch and Learn, Learn from the Best: Takeaways from the 2023 PCMA Event Designers of the Year.
We’re excited to share the expertise of PCMA’s 2023 Visionary Awards Event Designer of the Year Finalists. May’s Lunch & Learn will be held virtually from 12:00 – 1:30 pm ET on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
We’ll hear from Beth Surmont, FASAE, CMP-Fellow, CAE, Vice President, Event Strategy and Design, 360 Live Media; Kristi Casale, CMP, DMCP, Vice President for Meetings and Continuing Education, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; and Megan Finnell, CMP, Director, Meetings & Conferences, MGMA, as they discuss their events, best practices, and share their top takeaways.
Following the presentation from Beth, Kristi, and Megan, we’ll have an unplugged discussion where the audience can ask the group questions or share their best practices in event design.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Event Partner

Annual Partners

CMP Virtual Study Group – Spring 2023
2023-05-10 18:00 - 2023-07-19 20:00, 2023-05-17 18:00 - 2023-07-26 20:00, 2023-05-24 18:00 - 2023-08-02 20:00, 2023-05-31 18:00 - 2023-08-09 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, United States
Are you taking the CMP exam?
Our online Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) study program and community is the perfect solution for anyone looking to achieve professional growth and recognition in the industry.
Joining our study group is a great way to prepare for the exam, stay accountable with a structured study and review plan, as well as gain and give support to industry colleagues and celebrate success! We’ve packed our program with everything you need to succeed:

Comprehensive study materials
Interactive learning modules
Practice Exams
Quizzes
A Private Community Forum
One-on-one support
Unlimited access to recordings and materials

With all of these resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to enhance your knowledge and skills, stand out in the job market, expand your professional network, and achieve your career goals.
Please note this is NOT the PCMA CMP Prep Course.
The 11-week course will be held each Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CDT via Zoom Meetings.
You will need to purchase (or borrow) these EIC recommended textbooks (PCMA Store Link).
Events Industry Council Manual 9th Edition
Events Industry Council Glossary
Professional Meeting Management 6th Edition
PMCA membership is not required to participate in the study group. If you have colleagues interested in or approved to take the exam, feel free to share this opportunity with them.
Don’t wait any longer, sign up for our program today and take the first step towards earning your CMP! There’s no better time than now to invest in yourself and your career!
Register Here

Cost: $250
When: Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. CDT
Where: Zoom Meetings (Link to join included in registration confirmation)
Questions?: Contact PCMA Gulf States IPP, Amanda Wells.

May DES Expert Panel Q&A
2023-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
This is your opportunity to hear from our DES Experts Joshua Butler and Sourabh Kothari and ask the questions you want answered, whether related directly to the course content, or a challenge you may be facing in your own work in the virtual/hybrid events world.
This session is focused on what YOU want to discuss, so please take a minute beforehand to answer this quick, 4-question poll linked HERE to help us drive the focus of our discussion.
This webinar will use Zoom’s live transcription feature for captioning.
EIC Status: Approved
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Credit Hours: 1.0

DES Program Sponsor:

Webinar: Understanding Your Event Audience
2023-05-11 13:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
What does your event audience care about the most? And how are you delivering that? This critical question can be the difference between failure and success this year, as audiences are choosing which events they travel to very selectively. Do you have the data you need to define your audience correctly?
Join event strategist and data expert, Vinnu Deshetty, and marketing strategist and audience engagement expert, Sourabh Kothari, as they explain how your audience is being redefined in 2023. Bring your toughest questions, so we can all understand our event audiences better.

Speaker: Vinnu Deshetty
CEO of EVA Tech Hub and PCMA ELI Course Instructor
As Founder and CEO, Vinnu Deshetty brings over 20 years of experience working with conferences, meetings, and events. As a meeting planner, she understands the hurdles her industry peers encounter on a daily basis. As a techie, Vinnu knows that there are tools and tricks of the trade to help organizations overcome the unknowns of what will happen next. Vinnu loves learning what peers in the industry have to share and share what she’s learned along this journey we call digital transformation. In an environment where technology is quickly changing, and the nature of meetings is evolving, Vinnu leads EVA’s team of meeting planners and developers that takes the guesswork out of meeting planning. “Armed with data that EVA collects, we no longer have to rely on our gut to make strategic decisions about our events. Listen to the data. It’s trying to tell you something.” Raised as a coal miner’s daughter in western Kentucky, Vinnu learned the value of hard work and community. Experiencing how a community rallies together in good times and bad, she knows that the meetings industry will champion again. Vinnu obtained a Bachelor of Science from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Public Administration. She now works and resides in the Washington, DC area with her fierce feminist daughters and her sidekick Toby the wonder dog.

Speaker: Sourabh Kothari
CEO of Mindcurrent and PCMA ELI Course Instructor
For over 20 years, Sourabh Kothari has been building high performing teams and award-winning products for the world’s largest brands. Including marketing programs at Cisco that were nominated for two Emmy awards. Over the pandemic, Sourabh had the unique opportunity to train over 3,000 event professionals globally on digital engagement for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events via PCMA’s Digital Event Strategist certification course. His venture, Mindcurrent, uses data science and performance psychology to analyze team performance and wellbeing, with expert insights delivered directly via Slack and Teams based on each team’s unique culture and stress factors. Before co-founding Mindcurrent, Sourabh worked at two B2B SaaS startups, one of which is now a unicorn, and the other recently went public on the New York Stock Exchange.

Spring Education Breakfast
2023-05-16 08:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Registration is open for our Spring Education Breakfast, featuring Best-in-Class speaker Dr. Aurora Dawn Benton.

$50 for members, $75 for nonmembers. Breakfast & Networking 8:30am, Program begins at 9:30am. Register at this link.

Contracting Confidently
2023-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, United States
The meetings and events industry has been reshaped by the pandemic and contines to evolve rapidly. Sourcing and Contracting trends have shifted and business event professionals must adapt to new realities to ensure the event’s success. Join us for an insightful one-hour virtual discussion, “Contracting Confidently” where industry experts will share valuable insights, practical strategies, and best practices to help you navigate and overcome the challenges of contracting – today and in the future.
Speakers:

Doug Laher, CMP, CAE, RRT, FAARC
Chief Operating Officer, American Association for Respiratory Care

SPRING HAPPY HOUR in Saskatoon
2023-05-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Aroma Restrobar, 405 20th St E, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 6X6
Join PCMA Canada West for our first Spring Happy Hour in Saskatoon!
You’re invited to an industry happy hour at Aroma on Tuesday, May 16th from 4pm to 6pm. Light snacks and one beverage will be provided, as well as, a prize giveaway with a chance to win one (1) PCMA membership – valued at $660 CAD. Please register for this free event as space is limited. We look forward to seeing you there!
DATE: Tuesday, May 16th from 4:00-6:00PM CST
LOCATION: Aroma – 405 20th Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 6X6
PRICING: Complimentary Registration
REGISTER HERE!
Thank you to our sponsors.
Beverage Sponsor: Discover Saskatoon
Venue Sponsor: Delta Hotels by Marriott Saskatoon Downtown

MEET THE VENUE: Slate Vancouver
2023-05-16 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Slate Vancouver, 670 Smithe St, Vancouver, V6B 5G1, Canada
Join PCMA Canada West for our first “Meet the Venue” series in Vancouver!
Join us on Tuesday, May 16th for our first Meet the Venue series. A one of a kind opportunity to showcase unique venues in Vancouver and network with your peers. Aside from networking, channel your inner child and play a game of Giant Connect4, Giant Jenga or Plinko sponsored by Knotty Games.
We will be featuring Slate Vancouver, a year round venue for every occasion in the heart of downtown Vancouver. A private venue on the 3rd floor featuring floor to ceiling windows, and earthy neutral decor. This venue can host up to 240 people for cocktail reception. Sign up now and experience the venue first hand!
DATE: Tuesday, May 16th from 4:30-7:30PM
LOCATION: Slate Vancouver – 670 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5G1
PRICING: (includes one drink ticket and appetizers)

Members (PCMA,MPI,ILEA) – $25
Non-Members – $35
On-site Registration – $40
Students – $15

REGISTER HERE!
Thank you to our sponsors.
Venue Sponsor: Slate Vancouver
Games Sponsor: Knotty Games
Knotty Games is a locally run company providing elegant lawn game rentals for parties big and small. Games are hand-crafted and thoughtfully designed to be aesthetically pleasing within the space. With crowd favourites including Giant Connect4, Giant Jenga and Plinko, spark some friendly competition at your next event!

Letting Go of Fear. Finding the Event Pro Mindset
2023-05-17 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Giants Enterprises California Spirit Luxury Yacht, 2455 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Join self-made entrepreneur Melva LaJoy Legrand, Founder and CEO of LaJoy Plans, an award-winning DC-based events management agency as she shares why she remains inspired and invigorated by the events and hospitality industry. This is for both the emerging and experienced professional. Whether you’ve had to redefine your career, process personal or career grief during the Covid period, fell into burnout, or lost your way and had to reclaim your professional identity, like you, Melva has lived it and fought her way back to living out her unique purpose in the events and hospitality industry.
Take Aways:

Reignite your enthusiasm for the meetings industry.
Explore a framework for overcoming professional doubt.
Identify ways to help navigate turbulent times and come out thriving.

Wednesday, May 17
8:00am – 11:00am
Breakfast
Kissel Uptown Oakland
2455 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
$55 Event Professional Member
$75 Event Professional Non-Member
$75 Supplier Member
$100 Supplier Non-Member
$25 Student

Agenda
7:30am Registration
8:00am – 9:00am Breakfast/Networking
9:00am – 11:00am Program
11:00am Concludes

Orientación socios PCMA 2023
2023-05-17 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Mexico_City)
Tu inscripción a PCMA te ha puesto en el camino para llevar tu carrera al siguiente nivel, ¡ahora es momento de sacarle el máximo provecho! La información que obtendrás en esta sesión de orientación te ayudará a iniciar su viaje. PCMA es tu puerta de acceso a la información y oportunidades más relevantes de la industria de reuniones.
Recibirás una visión general de las ventajas de ser parte de la comunidad PCMA y escucharás los testimonios de otros colegas sobre la mejor manera de utilizar tu membresía. Algunos beneficios:

Acceso *sin costo​ a la librería PCMA & ELI (Event Leadership Institute), donde encontrarás con +180 cursos, webinars y un 20% de descuento en +17 cursos de certificación.
Invitaciones a eventos exclusivos como PCMA Labs, programas especiales dirigidos a Latinoamérica durante Convening Leaders 2024, entre otros.
Acceso a Catalyst, que es el directorio donde podrás conectar con +7,000 socios de la comunidad PCMA.
Oportunidad de aplicar por becas para eventos PCMA y otros programas educativos.
Casos de estudio e investigaciones sobre tendencias y buenas prácticas.
Membresía de la revista especializada CONVENE.

Presenter: Marcela Torres
Marketing & Communications Manager
PCMA Latam

White Sox Outing
2023-05-18 11:00 - 19:00 UTC | Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Join us for an afternoon at the ballpark for the annual GMC White Sox Networking Event!
A limited number of tickets are available for each category so register today!

11:00 am – 11:30 am – Registration Opens/Networking
11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Improving the Game: How the Chicago White Sox Design Inclusive and Attendee-Centered Events
This education session will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the Chicago White Sox design the attendee experience for their events and game day. By attending this session, participants will gain insights into how the team is enhancing the attendee experience through customer service, personalization, technology and by focusing on inclusivity, diversity, and equity.
Learning Objectives:
Learn best practices and strategies for how the Chicago White Sox and Levy are enhancing the special event and game day experience.
Explore the team’s tactics and strategies for incorporating DEI principles into their events and game day.
Discover how to incorporate DEI principles into your own events to create a more inclusive and equitable experience for attendees.
12:30 pm – End of game – Transfer to seats/Networking/ Food and drinks
1:10 pm – Play Ball!

Contact GMC Sponsorship Committee Chairs for available sponsorship opportunities!
Michelle Whitworth mwhitworth@connect2amc.com
Adrienne Nudo anudo@hvcb.org

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Bar Sponsor $2,500 (SOLD TO TRAVEL PORTLAND)

Opportunity to provide branded items items in bar area
(2) Complimentary Registrations
(1) Social media spotlight posts
Event Registration list (Name/Title/Company only)
Logo displayed at event
Logo on all event marketing promotions
Logo on event registration website

Education Sponsor $2,500 (SOLD TO TMS)
This education session will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the Chicago White Sox design the attendee experience for their events and game day. By attending this session, participants will gain insights into how the team is enhancing the attendee experience through customer service, personalization, technology and by focusing on inclusivity, diversity and equity.

3 minutes podium time
(2) Complimentary registrations
(1) video in marketing email
Logo displayed at event
Logo on all event marketing promotions
Logo on event registration website

Registration Sponsor $1,500 (SOLD TO ATLANTA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU)

Opportunity to supply/provide and distribute branded bags for all attendees to use and keep
Greet guests as they check-in at Registration
(1) Complimentary Registration
Signage near registration
Event registration list (Name/Title/Company Only)
Logo displayed at event
Logo on all event marketing promotions
Logo on event registration website

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Education Sponsor:

Bar Sponsor:

Planner Registration Sponsor:

Ten Steps to a Sustainable Event
2023-05-18 11:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232
Having trouble getting started making your events more sustainable? Interested in making the largest impact on the event’s carbon footprint using the least amount of time, energy, and money? Want to peek behind the scenes of a sustainable venue?
Discover the answers to all your questions at this interactive session. We will demystify the process to a more sustainable event giving you ten proven steps and a framework for success. Then, a guided back-of-the-house tour of the Oregon Convention Center will allow you to see these initiatives in practice.
Presenters:
Nancy J. Zavada, CMP Fellow
Founder & President, MeetGreen
Carolyn Stein
Sustainability Consultant, MeetGreen
Agenda

11:30 am – Registration Open/Networking
12:00 pm – Lunch
12:30 pm – Presentation
2:00 pm – Conclusion

Other Opportunities
*Must indicate when registering if you are attending either opportunity.

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm – Sustainability tour at Oregon Convention Center with the head of sustainability at the center.
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Keep the networking going. Post-event reception hosted by a local hotel. Details are to be provided at a later date.

Want someone else to do the driving?
Let someone else do the driving while you have fun with others. A sprinter van will take you down and back to Portland.
Pick-up Location is still TBD, but pick-up will be in the SeaTac/Southcenter area. Details will be provided at a later date.
First come, first served. $35.00 charge to ride the van. RSVP for the van when you register.

Charity of Choice Triple Crown Night
2023-05-20 17:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Lombardo’s, 6 Billings Street, Randolph, MA, 02368, United States
PCMA New England is proud to support Marisa’s Mission as our 2023 Charity of Choice.
Registration is open for their biggest fundraiser of the year, Triple Crown Night, supporting those diagnosed with cancer and their families. Grab a mint julep and your most fabulous hat on the week-end of the Preakness Stakes. More details, including individual and group ticket prices, here.

IMEX Frankfurt 2023
2023-05-23 08:30 - 2023-05-25 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Congress Center Messe Frankfurt, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1 , Frankfurt em Main, Room Fantasie, 60327, Germany
The heartbeat of the global business events community
“The show has pretty much every destination on the planet that I need to meet.” Manuel Ferrero, CEO, ISPS – International Slow Pitch Football, US
IMEX is where the global business events community comes together for four exhilarating days every year. Where more than 3,000 meeting planners meet with 2,500-plus suppliers from every corner of the globe. This is where powerful business connections that offer real ROI are made.
Where you can enjoy expert education, explore the latest event trends and experience your most productive days of the year. Whether you’re an events newbie or a pro (or anything in between), IMEX 2023 is exactly where you need to be. And as an added bonus – attendance is completely free.

PCMA at IMEX Frankfurt
Join PCMA at IMEX Frankfurt 23 – 25 May 2023. We would love to connect with you, share knowledge and get up to date on all things events, education, and opportunities to connect with our global network of event professionals.
Drop by PCMA stand F685, or schedule a meeting on the IMEX portal.
Find out more on IMEX Frankfurt here, – we look forward to seeing you there!
Conversation Starters
With our conversation starter sessions at the PCMA stand, we aim to bring together a group of individuals who are interested in having meaningful and thought-provoking conversations.
During the session, we will use various prompts and questions to initiate discussions on topics around sustainability, failure stories, and accessibility. These session will be a great opportunity to connect with others and share perspectives in a safe and inclusive space – we hope that you will be able to join us.

Networking Reception
Join us on stand F685 to connect with our global network of event professionals and enjoy complimentary refreshments while expanding your network. Our stand reception will be a valuable opportunity to build relationships and engage with the PCMA community. We look forward to connecting in person at the show.
Add it to your calendar now!

Win a ‘Convening EMEA Membership Bundle’
Simply complete and submit the form (will appear below on 23rd May) for a chance of winning a year’s free membership with PCMA and a ticket to attend Convening EMEA 2023, 20-22 September in Copenhagen.

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Webinar: Making the Most of your PCMA Membership
2023-05-23 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this webinar will highlight the different opportunities available to you as a member. We will go over how to take full advantage of all we offer!
Members will hear an overview of benefits and hear testimonials from their peers for how to best utilize their membership.

Presenter: Lianna Bolton
Director, Community Development
PCMA

Phillies Businessperson’s Special
2023-05-24 12:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA, 19148, United States
Please join us on Wednesday, May 24th for the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s annual networking event at Citizens Bank Park! This year’s event will take place at the Rooftop Terrace, while the Phillies play the Arizona Diamondbacks. The festivities are planned to maximize the fun complete with food, beverage, and plenty of your industry colleagues and friends.
Networking Lunch Information:
Your registration includes one and a half hours of beer, soft drinks, and ballpark food favorites. Food and drinks will be served from 12:35pm-2:05pm. The Rooftop Terrace is located inside of the park above Ashburn Alley.
Game Information:
The game starts at 1:05pm. Attendees will be able to watch the game from the reception area or from the bleacher seats adjacent to the reception area.
Registration:
Registration is limited to PCMA members and guest colleagues from the meetings and events industry. Spouses, partners and friends of the industry are welcome, too. If you are interested in attending the Phillies game but you are not affiliated with the meetings and events industry, please visit the Phillies website for more information on purchasing game tickets. Please register BY CLICKING HERE, or click the registration button later on this page.
Membership:
If you are not a member of the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter, please consider joining. Membership information is available here, or by contacting Erica Keagy, PCMA PHL Managing Director, gppcma@comcast.net, 610-220-1232.
Parking:
Suggested parking lots are lots T, U and V, which are near the Left Field Gate. Information on parking and transportation can be viewed at https://www.mlb.com/phillies/ballpark/transportation.
Bag Policy:
Please take note of the bag policy at the stadium, https://www.mlb.com/phillies/ballpark/information/code-of-conduct. Only very small purses are permitted inside the stadium.
Note to Suppliers:
Suppliers, please consider inviting a planner to attend as your guest.
Thank you to our sponsors!

Ask Me Anything Series: Planners On Stage
2023-05-31 11:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Ask Me Anything Series: Planners On Stage
**Early Bird deadline has been extended to May 19th!**
Date: Wednesday, May 31st, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30PM
Location: The Waterside Inn,15 Stavebank Rd S, Mississauga, ON L5G 2T2
Details:
Do you have a burning question – do you want to know why things are the way they are, but don’t know who to ask? Join this session for an open, honest discussion with key industry planner representatives about anything and everything! No topic is off limits! Moderated by Sheila Wong, BBW Inc., this will be a two-way audience interactive session with audience members engaging in lively conversation with the panelists. You don’t want to miss this continuation of our excellent series premiered at last year’s CIC Conference!
Learning Objectives:

Identify challenges and how to overcome them
Discover what is and is not negotiable when it comes to business events
Explore the connections and gaps between planner and supplier processes

Agenda:
11:30 AM Doors and Registration Open, Networking and Lunch to begin
12:30 PM Panel session
1:30 PM Post-panel Networking
2:30 PM Event Close
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MAY 26th at 12:00 PM EST!
We look forward to seeing you on May 31st!
Price:
Early Bird Member: $95
Early Bird Student Member: $95
Regular Member: $115
Regular Student Member: $115
Early Bird Non-Member: $115
Early Bird Student Non-Member: $115
Regular Non-Member: $130
Regular Student Non-Member: $130
Bring an Industry Friend!
Would you like to invite an Industry Friend to this event? Purchase a ticket at the Member Rate.
Tables:
Early Bird: $680
Regular: $825
To purchase a corporate table (tables of 8) or to submit the name of your Industry Friend, please reach out to canadaeast@pcma.org.
REGISTER NOW

Sheila Wong
Founding Partner and Senior Vice President
BBW International Inc. operating as BBW Event Staff and BBW Outsourcing
In 1991 Sheila Wong joined Henk Bok and an equity partner to form BBW International Inc., a national event staffing company. They quickly set the industry standard for staffing events through training to deliver exceptional customer service. Using the eLearning tool developed by Sheila, Front-pro™ certifies their team of Event Professionals to put their best foot forward. Currently, BBW staffs 1200 events in nine cities across Canada with over 1800 employees. They have become the launching pad for many people who want to pursue a career in the events industry.
In 2013 Sheila was inducted into the Hall of Fame by Meetings + Incentive Travel Magazine for Volunteerism and won the Meeting Professionals International Toronto Literary Award. In 2016 She was inducted into the Canadian Association of Exposition Management Hall of Fame and named 2016 Industry Influencer in the Toronto Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. Most recently she received recognition by the Customer Service Professionals Network as the 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year for Women in Leadership. In 2023, Sheila was recognized as a Finalist in the PCMA Visionary Awards in the Groundbreaker category.
Today, Sheila gives back to the industry and the community through fundraising for various causes.
Dwayne Rutherford
Managing Director
Debonair Corporate Events
A love for people and building meaningful relationships is what fuels Debonair Corporate Events Founder and Managing Director. When you know, you know. Dwayne has been gathering people since his high school years and has acquired the knack for reaching people and encourages them to be their authentic self. His journey has allowed him the opportunity to host celebrity events for Jamie Foxx, Wyclef Jean, Ky-Mani Marly, Denzel Washington, Kevin O’Leary and many more. His authentic approach to connecting people is infectious. Rutherford’s clients have ranged from high-profile figures and high-net-worth individuals to non-profit charities. His favorite events are corporate galas, conferences, and social gatherings. He demonstrates an innate understanding in producing an event that elevates the idea of the client and exceeds their expectations.
Suzanne Burnie, CEM, CMM
Director of Events
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
With more than 20 years experience in the events industry, Suzanne Burnie is a certified, award winning event planner with a distinguished career designing and delivering both virtual and in person signature events. Suzanne is the Intern, Director of Events for the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario representing 100,000 members and 21,000 students across Ontario. As a national leader for best-in class events, she is a creative thinker and problem solver that oversees the strategic development, implementation and execution of elaborate programs. Past events include complex multi-day industry conferences, award ceremonies, preeminent exhibitions, and trade shows.
Joe Nishi
Managing Director
Meeting Encore
After 24 years of hotel operations and sales leadership with Hyatt & Starwood in Asia, Canada and the US, Joe joined Meeting Encore in 2009 and in January 2012 became co-owner and Managing Partner of Meeting Encore; Canada’s first Site Sourcing Specialist organization, which was founded in 1990. Joe also co-manages two sister companies, Fuel Sports which focuses on sporting events and Intuitive Conferences & Events; a full service meeting and event management company.
Joe has sat on a number of advisory boards and is former Chair of the Global Business Travel Association, Canada, Meetings & Events Committee. Joe has 3 kids and lives just down the road in Stoney Creek with his partner in crime Shannon Byck and his two dogs; Halliday and Alomar (clearly Jays fans in his house).
Vanessa Wilson, CMM, DES
Director, Conferences and Events
Canada Health Infoway
As the Director, Conferences and Events at Canada Health Infoway, Vanessa has more than 15 years of experience leading and developing best-in-class digital and live events ranging from 50 to 1,500+ attendees, along with significant knowledge of the non-profit sector, having worked alongside the public sector, vendors, sponsors and industry leaders while planning and executing these events.
Vanessa is passionate about building teams to execute creative, seamless events, to consistently elevate the event experience for speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and attendees, while enhancing the organization’s brand. She is a Certified Meeting Manager and Digital Event Specialist.
Rawle Borel Jr, CSEP
Manager of Communication Services / Directeur des Services de communication
TJX Canada
A planner and communication professional for over 25 years, Rawle ability to work collaboratively with vendor partners to deliver impactful, strategic events has been key to supporting and driving organizational goals. Working mainly in the corporate space, Rawle also has experience in the public sector and with not-for-profit. Rawle has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Communications from Brock University and the post-Graduate Certificate in Public Relations from the Humber College. In his spare time, Rawle enjoys traveling to new destinations. New people, new food, new cultures are fascinating and continue to be a catalyst for personal growth. Rawle shares his passion for people, memorable events and unique travel with his wife, two sons and three dogs!

PCMA APAC Labs, Hong Kong - The Future of Work: Impact of AI on the Workforce
2023-06-01 09:15 - 11:30 (Asia/Hong_Kong)
Technology and digitisation are rapidly changing the way we work. The accelerated adoption of technology during pandemic has impacted the work-life balance perspective of the workforce.
Join us at the PCMA APAC Labs to discover The Future of Work: Impact of AI on the Workforce. This peer-focused mini workshop will cover:

Current state of AI and generative AI and its impact on the workforce
Real-world applications and its use in event lifecycle
How to equip yourself and your teams to work alongside such technology
Guided hands-on workshop using generative AI for event ideation, content generation, and marketing communications.

This technology has the potential to revolutionise the way we work, help with the talent shortage crisis (maybe), but also raises questions about job displacement and re-skilling. Register today to explore opportunities and issues to stay ahead of the curve.

Early Access to SPARK: Business Events AI Powered by You
Project Spark is a free education and development initiative was announced at IMEX Frankfurt by PCMA and Gevme on 24 May.
Project Spark includes an AI tool aimed at helping you jumpstart routine event design and planning tasks, content generation and marketing communications. Spark is designed to complement your skills and expertise, not replacing them.
The waitlist for early access to Spark is growing. PCMA APAC Labs participants will gain early access to Spark on 1 June!

Who should attend
Event organisers | Event marketers | Event managers | Agency leaders | Marketers | Association leaders

Speakers

Andy ChunJonathan Easton

Andy Chun

Regional Director of Technology Innovation, Prudential plc

Andy Chun is a pioneer in AI and technology with 30+ years of experience. He is the Regional Director of Technology Innovation at Prudential plc, promoting emerging technologies for customer health and wealth. He is a VP at HK Computer Society, an Adjunct Professor at CityU HK, and serves as advisor to government bodies. He was named HK’s top CIO and one of Greater China’s top five CIOs. He holds a Ph.D. from UIUC and executive MBA training from BU.
Check out Andy’s Linkedin.

Jonathan Easton

VP Design, Gevme

Jonathan is the co-founder & VP Design at Gevme, a fast-growing omnichannel event platform. Jonathan graduated from Curtin University of Technology (Australia) in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Design with First Class Honours and was on the prestigious Vice Chancellor’s List. With a passion for product and technology, Jonathan leads the design team at Gevme where he helps re-imagine and build the future of events.
From the start of Gevme, Jonathan has pioneered and has been the driving force behind the company’s product designs. The balance between Form and Function, the role of Design in innovation and the constant evolution of the Design practice in relation to product development have always been at the core of Jonathan’s obsessions.
Check out Jonathan’s Linkedin.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, 1 June 2023
Time: 9:15am – 11:30am HKT [ SAVE THE DATE ]
Venue: Hong Kong (Actual venue will be sent via email)

Limited spots available – priority will be given to PCMA Members. A confirmation email with event specifics will be sent to confirm registrations nearer to the event date.

About PCMA Labs
PCMA 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.

Register your interest to attend the event by filling in the form below.
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Webinar: Dissecting the Chat GPT/Generative AI Disruption: Use Cases, Concerns, Threats & Opportunities for Event Profs
2023-06-02 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Chicago)
The explosive adoption of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools brings enormous opportunities and challenges for all industries, events included. Many jobs will be eliminated, many will be made vastly more efficient, and most will evolve in a significant capacity. Much like the pandemic and pivot to virtual events, this disruption will have winners (those who lean in, embrace the change & adapt) & losers (those who choose to ignore it). Join us as we break down the top AI use cases for event profs, address broader shifts and implications for our industry, and explore the surprisingly real possibility (put forth by Elon Musk among many other luminaries) that AI will lead to the extinction of the human race. Yes, you read that right.
Agenda:

25 Smart ways event profs can use ChatGPT & other Generative AI tools
Challenges, concerns & opportunities
Overview of top platforms

Brought to you by

Moderator: Howard Givner
SVP Knowledge & Innovation, PCMA | Founder, Event Leadership Institute
With over 20 years of industry experience, Howard is a widely recognized expert and innovator in the field of special events, meetings, and small business growth strategy. Howard is the Founder and CEO for the Event Leadership Institute, a leading provider of best-in-class training and education for the events industry through online, on-demand video professional development classes, interviews with industry leaders, white papers, webinars, and live events.

Speaker: Nick Borelli
Marketing Director, Zenus
Zenus Director of Marketing, Nick Borelli, leverages his background in experience design, event tech, and digital marketing to help event professionals reach their full potential.
His background includes decades of contributions to live and digital communication helping to facilitate his mission: bringing the world together through intentionally designed experiences. To further this mission, he has presented on a wide range of topics internationally, volunteered with numerous industry associations and contributed to dozens of publications. He has also served as a board member for a decade with the meetings and events industry non-profit, The SEARCH Foundation.

Speaker: Jen Santos
Senior Technical Program Manager
For more than a decade, Jen Santos has led event technology at some of the world’s largest companies.
She brings the technology and team building best practices from over 20+ years of IT consulting and coaching experience to event delivery teams so they can deliver exceptional events.

Speaker: Matthias Clock
Marketing Director, RX
With over a decade of experience marketing trade shows, conferences, consumer events, and online marketplaces, Matthias Clock is an experienced events professional with a passion for digital innovation and data-driven marketing. Currently serving as Marketing Director at RX, Clock is committed to driving digital transformation at Vision Expo and across RX.

Speaker: Anh Nguyen
Founder, Spark Event Management
Anh Nguyen is the founder of Spark Event Management, an award-winning, full-service event management firm and the Spark Event Collective, a network of independent planners collaborating to deliver event experiences.
Anh is a seasoned business event professional who possesses over 18 years of event design, production, and management experience. She has managed a vast array of events including intimate corporate functions, awards and fundraising galas, large conference, virtual events, conventions and tradeshows, and international hospitality events and is known for her keen eye for detail while being able to lead, inspire and manage large, global teams.

Brooklyn Bowl Venue Showcase
2023-06-07 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11249, United States
NYPCMA is a Promotional Partner for the Brooklyn Bowl Venue Showcase!
All NYPCMA members are invited to attend this special event on Wednesday, June 7th, 6:00pm-10:00pm. The event will feature Brooklyn Bowl’s in-house culinary program by Blue Ribbon, a top shelf open bar, 16 bowling lanes and a world-class stage.
Capacity is limited so please reserve your spot today.
For more information, click here.
RSVP HERE

New Member Orientation (Q2 2023)
2023-06-08 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation program will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant, cutting-edge information and knowledgeable leaders. So let’s get you prepped and ready to take full advantage of all we offer!
New and prospective members will hear an overview of benefits and hear testimonials from their peers for how to best utilize their membership.

Presenter: Lianna Bolton
Director, Community Development
PCMA

June DES Expert Panel Q&A
2023-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
This is your opportunity to hear from our DES Experts Meg Fasy, Mike Allton, and Sourabh Kothari and ask the questions you want answered, whether related directly to the course content, or a challenge you may be facing in your own work in the virtual/hybrid events world.
This session is focused on what YOU want to discuss, so please take a minute beforehand to answer this quick, 4-question poll linked HERE to help us drive the focus of our discussion.
This webinar will use Zoom’s live transcription feature for captioning.
EIC Status: Approved
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Credit Hours: 1.0

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