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SUMMARY:Business Events Summit formerly edUcon
DESCRIPTION:From edUcon to Business Events Summit \nAs part of PCMA’s brand refresh\, edUcon has evolved into the Business Events Summit to more clearly reflect what today’s leaders need from education: depth\, rigor\, and real‑world application. \nBusiness Events Summit 2026 is heading to Puerto Rico—where advanced learning and meaningful connection come together in one immersive setting. \nThe PCMA Business Events Summit is an advanced\, members-only education experience—an immersive\, skills‑based summit for business events professionals ready to sharpen their expertise\, solve real‑world challenges\, and elevate their impact. Formerly edUcon\, the Summit has been reimagined as a pinnacle learning environment with longer sessions\, hands‑on application\, and peer‑driven problem solving.
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/business-events-summit-2026/
LOCATION:El Conquistador Resort\, Fajardo\, Puerto Rico
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events
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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 (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/
CATEGORIES:• Education,• Pacific Northwest,Chapters,Industry Calendar
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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. \nZoom Registration Link: https://cogentexpert.zoom.us/meeting/register/h19Tm0hnSR-T0viZenWsKw#/registration 
URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/accessibility-exchange-a-community-conversation-44/
CATEGORIES:• Capital,Chapters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
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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
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916
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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
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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
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