BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PCMA - ECPv5.14.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PCMA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pcma.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PCMA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:Europe/Lisbon BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:WEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:WET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101626 CREATED:20260423T213039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T214520Z UID:252607-1782828000-1782831600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:GMC PCMA Webinar: Macro Forces Driving Uncertainty DESCRIPTION:Join us for Macro Forces Driving Uncertainty and explore external forces (economic\, technological\, demographic) that are shaping the industry. \nREGISTER TODAY! \nSpeaker: Beth Surmont\, FASAE\, CMP – Fellow\n \n \nBeth Surmont is an event strategist who works with associations and non-profits to help them redesign\, reinvent\, and reinvigorate their events.  She is fascinated by the power that events hold to drive real change in the world. With on-the-ground event planning experience spanning more than 20 years in events\, trade shows\, corporate\, and non-profit; and as the current Vice President of Event Strategy & Design at 360 Live Media\, Beth is a leading designer in what the next era of events will be. Her approach of audience-centered design combined with purposeful intention is the secret to creating meaningful and impactful events. Beth was awarded the 2024 Groundbreaker award from PCMA. In 2023\, Beth was a finalist for the Event Designer of the Year award from PCMA. Beth is both an ASAE Fellow and a CMP Fellow. She is a founding board member of SocialOffset\, a nonprofit that encourages local donations instead of destination boycotts. She currently lives in New Jersey with her wife\, dog\, and cat. \nWebinar Series Sponsored by URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/gmc-pcma-webinar-macro-forces-driving-uncertainty/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:• Education,• Greater Midwest,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T110000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101626 CREATED:20260403T124510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T193024Z UID:251580-1782986400-1782990000@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 (with the exception of October\, when it will take place on the second Thursday)\, 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:  https://cogentexpert.zoom.us/meeting/register/dx7vedH0TiCExqPRXFuGgg URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/accessibility-exchange-a-community-conversation-43/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:• Education,• Pacific Northwest,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Accessibility-Exchange-Web-Banner-B7LJqZ.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Pacific%20Northwest%20Chapter":MAILTO:pacificnorthwest@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T120000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101626 CREATED:20260403T221514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T214519Z UID:251624-1782990000-1782993600@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: \nNew link coming soon URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/accessibility-exchange-a-community-conversation-45/ CATEGORIES:• Rocky Mountain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NEW-AX-Header-16x9-1-YlnHLR.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Rocky%20Mountain%20Chapter":MAILTO:rockymountain@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101626 CREATED:20260403T163015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T193025Z UID:251601-1782997200-1783000800@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. \nCheck back soon for registration information!  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/accessibility-exchange-a-community-conversation-44/ CATEGORIES:• Capital,Chapters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Accessibility-Exchange-Web-Banner-AZ51C3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101626 CREATED:20260409T151512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T223017Z UID:251846-1783526400-1783533600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Summer Social DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the annual Summer Social! \nDate: Wednesday\, July 8\, 2026\nTime: 4:00pm-6:00pm\nLocation: TBA URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/summer-social-2/ CATEGORIES:• Networking,• New York Area,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Save-the-date-NYPCMA-2025-5XuGRd.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NYPCMA":MAILTO:newyork@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTSTAMP:20260427T101626 CREATED:20260415T171514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T221511Z UID:252061-1783900800-1784073599@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:2026 Annual 2-Day Educational Program DESCRIPTION:Join us July 13–14\, 2026\, for the PCMA Southeast Annual 2-Day Educational Program\, bringing together industry peers for education\, connection\, and conversation in the heart of Nashville. \nVenue Update: The program will now take place at the Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch. \nThe program will feature two days of educational sessions\, along with a Monday evening reception\, offering a relaxed opportunity to network and unwind with fellow attendees. \nAdditional details will be shared soon—mark your calendar\, register today\, and plan to join us! \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER \nSEE WHO’S ATTENDING \n\nEVENT DETAILS\n\nPCMA Southeast’s\nAnnual 2-Day Educational Program\nDate: July 13-14\, 2026\nLocation: Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch\n920 Division St.\, Nashville\, TN 37203 | 615-621-2598 \n\nAGENDA \nSchedule at a Glance: \n\nMonday\, July 13\, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. – Educational Sessions\nMonday\, July 13\, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 p.m. – Reception\nTuesday\, July 14\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Educational Sessions\n\n\nREGISTRATION PRICING \nEarly Bird Pricing (Register by May 28\, 2026):\nStudent: $95\nCEMA Member: $170\nPCMA Member: $170\nNon-Member: $195 \nRegular Pricing (After May 28\, 2026):\nStudent: $105\nCEMA Member: $195\nPCMA Member: $195\nNon-Member: $245 \n** IF YOU NEED TO BE INVOICED\, PLEASE CONTACT: INFO@PCMASOUTHEAST.ORG **\n\nVENUE AND ACCOMMODATIONS \nLocation:\nLocation: Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch\n920 Division St.\, Nashville\, TN 37203\n615-621-2598 \nHotel Reservations:\n$289 USD per night \nSecure your stay at the Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch at a special rate of $289/night. Rooms are limited—reserve by June 19. \nPCMA Southeast Hotel Booking Link  \n\nSPEAKERS ANNOUNCED SOON! \n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE\nContact: info@pcmasoutheast.org \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/2026-annual-2-day-educational-program/ LOCATION:Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch\, 920 Division St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203 CATEGORIES:• Southeast END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T143000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101626 CREATED:20260423T213040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T214520Z UID:252608-1784727000-1784730600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:GMC PCMA Webinar: Processes for Forward Thinking DESCRIPTION:Join us for Processes for Forward Thinking and dive into tools and methods for preparing for multiple future paths and as well as practical frameworks to help organizations plan amid unknowns. \nREGISTER TODAY! \nSpeaker: Beth Surmont\, FASAE\, CMP – Fellow\n \n \nBeth Surmont is an event strategist who works with associations and non-profits to help them redesign\, reinvent\, and reinvigorate their events.  She is fascinated by the power that events hold to drive real change in the world. With on-the-ground event planning experience spanning more than 20 years in events\, trade shows\, corporate\, and non-profit; and as the current Vice President of Event Strategy & Design at 360 Live Media\, Beth is a leading designer in what the next era of events will be. Her approach of audience-centered design combined with purposeful intention is the secret to creating meaningful and impactful events. Beth was awarded the 2024 Groundbreaker award from PCMA. In 2023\, Beth was a finalist for the Event Designer of the Year award from PCMA. Beth is both an ASAE Fellow and a CMP Fellow. She is a founding board member of SocialOffset\, a nonprofit that encourages local donations instead of destination boycotts. She currently lives in New Jersey with her wife\, dog\, and cat. \nWebinar Series Sponsored by URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/gmc-pcma-webinar-processes-for-forward-thinking/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:• Education,• Greater Midwest,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101626 CREATED:20260424T191515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T193024Z UID:252652-1784818800-1784826000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:PCMA PNW Summer Social DESCRIPTION:**More Info Coming Soon URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-pnw-summer-social/ LOCATION:Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland\, 422 SW Broadway\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States CATEGORIES:• Networking,• Pacific Northwest,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dock-Dual-Pic-fhDWnp.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Pacific%20Northwest%20Chapter":MAILTO:pacificnorthwest@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTSTAMP:20260427T101626 CREATED:20260317T131245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131419Z UID:250585-1786233600-1786492799@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:CEMA Summit 2026 DESCRIPTION:Summit 2026 is coming to Toronto\, Canada. “Where the World Comes Together.” ​ \nCEMA Summit 2026 in Toronto will be a celebration of global event marketing —uniting leaders\, innovators\, and rising stars for three unforgettable days of education\, networking\, and fun. It is the stage where innovation knows no borders\, and where the event marketing community comes together to shape the future. \nLearn more about CEMA Summit 2026 » URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/cema-summit-2026/ LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Toronto\, Canada CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cemasummit-event-banner-1500x500-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CEMA":MAILTO:membership@cemaonline.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTSTAMP:20260427T101626 CREATED:20251021T093215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T101310Z UID:244245-1789257600-1789516799@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Convening EMEA 2026 DESCRIPTION:Convening EMEA is PCMA EMEA’s annual flagship event bringing together the global business events industry for an immersive 3-day programme in Europe. \nThe event attracts 600+ business event leaders from over 40 countries to challenge each other and develop ways to move forward together. It is the platform to share knowledge\, make meaningful connections\, learn\, do business\, be inspired and to grow as individuals\, teams and organisations. \nThis is your opportunity to contribute to building a stronger future for the business events industry. \nJoin us in Lisbon in September 2026 as our journey continues. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_btn title=”FIND OUT MORE” style=”outline” color=”sky” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fconveningemea.org%2F|title:FIND%20OUT%20MORE|target:_blank”] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/convening-emea-2026/ LOCATION:FIL – Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre\, Rua do Bojador\, Parque das Nações\, Lisbon\, 1998-010\, Portugal CATEGORIES:• Sustainability,EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CEMEA26-2400x800-v2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260427T101626 CREATED:20251027T151644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T160951Z UID:244546-1789430400-1789603199@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Convene 4 Climate 2026 DESCRIPTION:Convene 4 Climate (C4C) is a global platform and movement aimed at accelerating the transition of the Business Events Industry (BEI) towards sustainability and regeneration. \nA collaborative initiative born in 2024 between PCMA in collaboration with The Strategic Alliance of National Convention Bureaux of Europe (SANCBE)\, C4C has taken a structured\, action-oriented approach\, stimulating cross-sector collaboration to promote and realise feasible tactics that enable industry stakeholders to drive measurable change. \nThis platform will bring together BEI and other sectors to explore future scenarios\, growing knowledge and creative solutions around the intersection of climate-tech and the world of Business Events. Through creating workshop-based and lasered-focus content environments we will find tools and technology\, skills and people to propel better decisions and the ability to act now. \nJoin us in Lisbon in September 2026 as our journey continues. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_btn title=”FIND OUT MORE” style=”outline” color=”sky” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fconvene4climate.org%2F|title:FIND%20OUT%20MORE|target:_blank”] URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/convene-4-climate-2026/ LOCATION:FIL – Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre\, Rua do Bojador\, Parque das Nações\, Lisbon\, 1998-010\, Portugal CATEGORIES:• Sustainability,EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa),Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/C4C-Lisbon2026-4608x1152-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR