Power Talk: Designing Belonging with Dr. Tanisha King

Psychological safety often determines whether attendees lean in, stay quiet, or decide not to return at all. In this session, Dr. Tanisha King will unpack how subtle moments in your marketing, room design, and facilitation can signal “you belong here” (or the opposite). You will look at real event scenarios, explore how micro‑behaviors and power dynamics play out in live environments, and discuss ways to measure belonging beyond basic satisfaction scores.

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GMID Industry Xchange

• Greater Midwest CHAPTER

MPI-CAC 2026 Industry Xchange April 7, 2026 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL Join your fellow Chicago meetings and events industry professionals to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day at IX 2026! Swing by and say hello! GMC PCMA will be in attendance at a booth—stop by, and

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

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

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

Spark Lab 2.0

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

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

Spark Webinar Series | Power Up Your Event Operations

Online

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

NYPCMA Spring Program: Leading Across Generations

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

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

April Education Event

• Heartland CHAPTER
Kansas City Airport Marriott 775 Brasilia Avenue., Kansas City, MO

      April 15, 2026 Location: Kansas City Airport Marriott 775 Brasilia Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64153   Partners in Place: How to Collaborate with Cities to Deliver Better Meetings Description:  Successful meetings don’t happen in isolation, they are built through strong partnerships with the cities that host them. From destination marketing organizations and

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