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: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 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/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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20251021T093215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T074323Z 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/2026/03/CEMEA26-Hero-2000x575-lt-wash-SELECTED-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20251027T151644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T134920Z 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_header_website_sold_out.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260617T121513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T153015Z UID:255029-1789430400-1789516799@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:2026 C.A.R.E. Education Event DESCRIPTION:Registration for This Event is Currently Closed\nC.A.R.E. Education Event | September 15\, 2026\nObama Presidential Center\, Forum Building\n6001 South Stony Island Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\n3:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nProgram Agenda:\n3:00 – 3:30 PM: Registration & Vendor Networking\n3:30 – 5:15 PM: Educational Sessions & Keynote\n5:30 – 7:30 PM: Self-Guided Museum Access & Exploration of the Obama Presidential Center (No food or beverage permitted within the museum exhibits)\n5:30 – 7:30 PM: Networking Reception in Designated Event Space (Guests may choose between networking and museum exploration throughout the evening) \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nKeynote Details: \nLeading Without Armor: Creating Culture Through Authenticity\, Vulnerability\, and Empathy \nCulture isn’t created through mission statements or company values hanging on a wall. It’s created through everyday interactions\, conversations\, and the courage to show up authentically. In a world where people are craving connection\, trust\, and belonging\, leaders have an opportunity to shape cultures where people feel seen\, heard\, valued\, and empowered to contribute their best work. But creating that kind of environment requires more than good intentions; it requires vulnerability\, emotional intelligence\, and the willingness to lead as a human first. \nIn this engaging and interactive keynote\, award-winning speaker Courtney Stanley explores how authenticity becomes the foundation for stronger relationships\, deeper trust\, and more empathetic workplace cultures. Through powerful peer-to-peer storytelling\, practical strategies\, and meaningful audience reflection\, attendees will discover how to foster genuine connection\, communicate with greater intention\, and create environments where people feel safe to contribute\, collaborate\, and thrive. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nLeverage vulnerability as a strength that fosters connection and psychological safety\nCreate a culture where people feel respected\, valued\, and empowered to contribute\nStrengthen self-awareness and emotional intelligence to become a more impactful leader\n\nNote: This event is in the approval process for 1 CEU credit through the EIC.  \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nRegistration:\nRegistration is limited and we expect to sell out! Planners can apply to be hosted here. \nRegistration Options: \n\nProfessional Member Planner: $85\nPartner Member Supplier: $175\nHosted Planner Package:\none (1) supplier and three (3) planner tickets: $400\none (1) supplier and five (5) planner tickets: $500\nFaculty Member: $60\nStudent: $50\nNonmember Planner: $100\nNonmember Supplier: $180\n\nMuseum admission is included in the registration fee. To receive museum admission\, attendees must attend the full education program from 3:30–5:15 PM. \nEvent Policies:\nOnline 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______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nParking & Transportation:\nParking at the Obama Presidential Center is limited. Choose Chicago is generously sponsoring shuttle service for this event. Shuttles will run from a downtown location\, with details shared with registered guests closer to the event date. Let us know if you are interested in the shuttle to/from the venue within your event registration. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\n \nPCMA-GMC Cares- Self Care Drive for WINGS\nSelf- care is an important part of the healing process for families rebuilding their lives following domestic violence. Many arrive with little more than the clothes they’re wearing — and your support helps ensure they have products designed for their needs and make them feel their best. Thank you for being part of a community that shows up when it matters most. ❤️ Check out the wish list HERE on Amazon. \nWings Mission\nThe mission of WINGS Program\, Inc. is to provide housing\, integrated services\, education and advocacy to end domestic violence. \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! \nThank you to our Sponsors! \nTitle Sponsor: \n \n  \nEducation Sponsor: \n \nPresidential Experience Sponsor: \nReception Sponsor: \n \nBar Sponsor: \n \nDisplay Table Sponsor: \n \nCommercial Sponsor: \n \n  \nPhotography Sponsor: \n \nSignage Sponsor: \n \n  \nShuttle Sponsor: URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/2026-care-education-event/ LOCATION:Obama Presidential Center\, 6001 South Stony Island Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:• Greater Midwest,• Networking,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2-ZwxTdh.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260822T094513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T110010Z UID:257606-1789430400-1789516799@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Resort: Discovering Kalahari as an Event Destination DESCRIPTION:Join us for a networking lunch at Kalahari! See what Kalahari has to offer as an event venue\, hear from their events team on how they manage a family-friendly experience and the day to day operations\, all while also managing a corporate event space. Kalahari is more than a family vacation destination – their event spaces can accommodate corporate meetings\, networking events\, conferences and more. \nTuesday\, September 15\, 2026 \n11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. EDT URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/beyond-the-resort-discovering-kalahari-as-an-event-destination/ CATEGORIES:• POWER ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Kalahari-event-fx6RlH.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T133000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260617T104521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T144520Z UID:255024-1789473600-1789479000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:September Lunch & Learn: How Organizations are Navigating DEI in Today’s Climate DESCRIPTION:As organizations across industries adapt to a rapidly evolving social\, political\, and business landscape\, DEI (diversity\, equity\, and inclusion) initiatives continue to face new opportunities\, challenges\, and expectations. Join the PCMA Capital Chapter’s DEI Committee for an engaging discussion on how planners\, venues\, and destinations are evolving their DEI strategies in today’s changing environment. Hear from industry professionals as they share insights\, challenges\, and practical approaches to fostering inclusive workplaces and events while adapting to shifting business and societal expectations. \nWhether your organization is strengthening existing DEI efforts or rethinking its approach\, this Lunch & Learn offers an opportunity to exchange ideas\, learn from peers\, and explore how inclusivity continues to shape the future of the business events industry. \nKey discussion topics may include: \n\nThe evolving DEI landscape and its impact on organizations\nBalancing organizational values with changing external pressures\nBuilding inclusive event experiences and workplace cultures\nCommunicating DEI initiatives authentically and effectively\nLessons learned and best practices from industry leaders\n\nPanelists\n\nNina Lamb-Hill\, M.S.\, HMCC – Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing\, The Hotel at University of Maryland\nZaiba Hasan – Chief Executive Officer & Founder\, EMERGE Well\nKireem Swinton – President and CEO\, Visit Baltimore\nTiffiney C. Smith\, CMP\, DES – Meeting Manager\, NDIA\n\nRegistration Rates\n\nMembers – Free\nNon Members – $30\n\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/save-the-date-september-lunch-learn/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:• Capital,• Education,Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sept-Lunch-Learn-h7yg3T.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Capital%20Chapter":MAILTO:capital@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T150000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260618T231519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T164508Z UID:255099-1789556400-1789570800@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:September Education Event – Coeur d’Alene Idaho DESCRIPTION:Burnout-Proof: Resilience for the Long Game© \nBurnout isn’t just stress. It’s an experience that can change the size\, structure\, and function of the brain. \nIt’s what happens when capable\, committed people operate under sustained pressure without the capacity to recover\, reset\, or recalibrate how they work. Over time\, decision quality declines\, tension rises\, and even high performers begin to disengage—not because they don’t care\, but because the system demands more than it restores. \nIn Burnout-Proof©\, leadership capacity strategist Princess Castleberry challenges the myth that resilience is about doing less or lowering expectations. Instead\, she reframes burnout as a predictable outcome of mismanaged pressure\, double-edged strengths\, and workflows that drain energy and focus. \nDrawing on her experience in enterprise risk management and crisis response\, Princess shows audiences how burnout develops long before people name it— and why traditional prevention efforts fail to interrupt it. Participants gain a clearer understanding of how workplace conditions\, decision fatigue\, and unexamined strengths accelerate exhaustion\, and what it actually takes to build resilience that holds over time. \nBurnout-Proof© equips leaders\, teams\, and frontline professionals with a practical mindset and shared language to sustain performance\, protect capacity\, and stay engaged in the long game. \nActionable Takeaways \n\nReframe burnout as a leadership and organizational capacity risk—and identify how and where it shows up before performance declines\nUnderstand how high-performing strengths become liabilities under sustained pressure\nRecognize workplace and professional conditions that accelerate exhaustion\, disengagement\, and decision fatigue\nLeave with a clearer\, more durable approach to resilience that protects performance without retreating from the work\n\n\nSpeaker Info:\n\nPrincess Castleberry\, Global Speaker & CEO Castleberry Global \nPrincess Castleberry is a leadership capacity strategist\, global keynote speaker\, and author with more than two decades of enterprise risk management expertise. She is on a mission to disrupt the leadership capacity crisis.  Princess partners with organizations across the global business events industry using her Live\, Lead\, and Build Leverage Framework to strengthen leadership capacity\, alignment\, and well-being in the face of AI advancement\, workforce volatility\, and geopolitical uncertainty. \nHer combined experience in governance\, crisis management\, learning systems design\, and human resources – now applied to the realities of AI-enabled leadership – helps organizations connect behavior\, systems\, and decision quality to measurable business outcomes. \nShe is the author of The Truth Is in the Trigger\, a leadership playbook for decoding the stress and burnout that drive breakdowns. \n\nAgenda:\n\n11:30am – 12:00pm – Registration/Networking \n12:00pm – 12:30pm – Lunch \n12:30pm – 2:00pm – Program/Hands-On \n2:00pm – Program Concludes \n**2pm-3pm – Social Cruise Around Coeur d’Alene Lake \nRates: \nMeeting Planner – (Independent\, Corporate\, Third Party\, Association\, Government) – $FREE \nSupplier – (Hotel\, Facility\, AV\, Sales of any Kind) – $50.00 \nStudent – $10.00 \n**60-minute social cruise following the program! Group will depart directly from the lower dock at the golf course\, cruise by the Resort and around the lake a bit\, then return to the Event Center where everyone will have their vehicles parked. It’s a fun\, relaxing way to experience beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene—and will pair perfectly with our topic! \nLocation: \nThe Coeur d’Alene Resort – Hagadone Event Center \n984 S Floating Green Dr \nCoeur d’Alene\, ID 83814 \nSupport Our Hospitality Community \nMany of our hospitality colleagues have been impacted by the Spokane Area wildfires. If you’re able\, please consider making an optional donation during registration. Every contribution will help provide direct assistance to hospitality professionals and their families as they recover. \nIn addition\, all raffle proceeds from our September program will be donated to support this relief effort. Thank you for helping us come together to support our hospitality community during this difficult time. \nNeed to Stay the Night? – Block Ends August 14th \nGuestroom Block Name: PNW Chapter Education Event – PCMA \nGuestroom Block Reference: PCMA926 \nGuestroom Online Booking Link:  https://reservations.travelclick.com/114393?userType=GRP \nRate:  $225.00 \nPlease note:\n• The online link includes only the contracted dates.\n• For any pre- or post-event stay requests\, guests will need to call the Reservations Department to check availability and determine whether the group rate can be honored. Reservations Department (888-965-6542) is available 7 days a week from 8 am to 8pm PST \n\n  \nSponsored by Coeur d’Alene Resort URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/september-education-event/ LOCATION:Coeur d’Alene Resort\, 115 S 2nd St\, Coeur d'Alene\, ID\, 83814\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Networking,• Pacific Northwest,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/September-Banner-HBhZvZ.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Pacific%20Northwest%20Chapter":MAILTO:pacificnorthwest@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T143000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260619T224551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T170011Z UID:255164-1789639200-1789655400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Education Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter Education Day on Thursday\, September 17\, at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia!\nSpend the day connecting with industry colleagues while gaining valuable insights during two engaging education sessions\, building relationships over a networking lunch\, and participating in interactive activations. Whether you’re looking to gain fresh insights\, expand your professional network\, or reconnect with fellow industry professionals\, Education Day is the place to be. We can’t wait to see you there! \nAgenda:\n10:00-11:00 AM: Registration and networking coffee break\n11:00 AM-12:30 PM: Opening remarks and Session One\n12:30-1:30 PM: Lunch\n1:30-2:30 PM: Session Two \nClick here for quick access to register! \nSession I: How High-Performing Teams Master Change\, Pressure\, and Dysfunction\, with PCMA Leading Class Speaker\, Kathryn Landis \nToday’s leaders are navigating nonstop change\, widening spans of control\, and relentless demands—often with fewer resources and less clarity. When pressure rises\, even capable teams fall into patterns that stall execution: decisions escalate upward\, meetings multiply\, and people wait for signals instead of acting. \nIn this highly practical session\, executive coach and trusted advisor to senior leadership teams Kathryn Landis\, an NYU Adjunct Assistant Professor\, draws on Harvard research on team effectiveness and her advisory work with senior leadership teams to explain why capable teams lose momentum under pressure—and how leaders restore clarity\, alignment\, and forward progress. She introduces a practical framework teams can use to clarify decision ownership\, reduce friction across teams\, and address dysfunction before it slows execution. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nClarify decision ownership to reduce confusion and accelerate execution\nIdentify the hidden dynamics that drive team friction and stalled progress\nStrengthen collaboration when priorities compete and resources feel constrained\n\nSession 2: Building Connection\, Culture & Collaboration in Today’s Flexible Workforce­–Practical Strategies for Leading High-Performing Teams Anywhere \nLeading teams has never been more complex. Between remote employees\, hybrid schedules\, freelancers\, contractors\, volunteers\, and onsite event staff\, today’s leaders must create cultures of trust and belonging without everyone sharing the same office. This highly interactive session moves beyond theory. Through live polling\, peer-to-peer problem solving\, fishbowl conversations\, and rapid-fire idea exchanges\, participants will discover practical ways to recruit\, onboard\, engage\, mentor\, and retain high-performing teams regardless of where they work. Attendees won’t just hear best practices\, they’ll build them together along with this highly regarded panel: \nModerator:\nGary Musich\, President & CEO\, Visit Atlantic City \nPanelists:\nPam Ballinger\, American Association of Cancer Research – Vice President\, Meetings and Exhibits\, and PCMA PHL Past President\nMonica Mobley\, CMP\, VP\, Events Management\, LFD Marketing\, Lincoln Financial\nBrendan Morrissey\, Director of Sales & Marketing\, Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square\, and PCMA PHL Past President \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the leadership practices that create trust\, engagement\, and accountability across remote\, hybrid\, and onsite teams.\nDesign practical onboarding\, communication\, and relationship-building strategies that foster belonging from day one.\nApply collaborative problem-solving techniques to real workforce challenges and leave with actionable ideas that can immediately strengthen their own teams.\n\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\, September 11\, 2026\, at 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 10:00 AM on September 17\, 2026.\nIf you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nHeadshot Activation\nWant to update your Headshot?! Pictures by Todd will be onsite providing professional headshots for registered attendees\, sponsored by Convene Hospitality Group. Each mini-session takes just 2–3 minutes\, and your fully retouched\, high-resolution image will be delivered directly to your phone via text the very same day. Please sign up for your timeslot using the Calendly link below:\nhttps://calendly.com/picturesbytodd610/pcma-education-day \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\nLive! Casino Hotel is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please visit their website or contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nA Message from the Community Service Committee\nThe Work Group operates the New Jersey Youth Corps of Camden\, which helps young adults ages 16 to 25 earn their high school diplomas while gaining workforce experience\, career exploration opportunities\, and essential life skills. Through programs like the Thrift Works Resale Boutique\, participants receive hands-on retail training that builds confidence and prepares them for successful\, self-sufficient futures. PCMA PHL members can support this mission by donating gently used clothing\, shoes\, accessories\, and personal hygiene items\, with all proceeds helping fund educational and job training opportunities for at-risk youth. \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. \nRoom Block at Live!\nLive! is offering a room block with an industry friendly rate. Rooms are available on September 16th and 17th at $189++\, and the cutoff date is August 17th. Click the link below to make your reservation: \nPCMA Education Day – Start your reservation \nVery special thanks to our host and sponsors!\n \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/education-day-4/ LOCATION:Live Casino & Hotel Philadelphia\, 900 Packer Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States CATEGORIES:• Education,• Greater Philadelphia,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1500x500-JGbva1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T113000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260429T130926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T144008Z UID:252862-1789642800-1789644600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:New Member Orientation (Q3 2026) DESCRIPTION:Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation webinar 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! \nNew members will receive an overview of benefits and hear testimonials from their peers for how to best utilize their membership. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_btn title=”REGISTER NOW” style=”custom” custom_background=”#85165a” 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%2Fposts%2F101344023%3Futm_source%3Dmanual|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn”] \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Presenter: Lianna Bolton\nDirector\, Community Development\nPCMA URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/new-member-orientation-q3-2026/ CATEGORIES:• Member Orientation,• Networking,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/web-header-membership-webinar-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260807T180012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T190009Z UID:257004-1789642800-1789646400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:The Future is Booking Fast: Meeting & Travel Trends Shaping 2027 DESCRIPTION:This free webinar is made possible with the support of our sponsor\, IHG Hotels & Resorts. \n\nAs we head into Q4 and into 2027\, planners and hotel partners alike are navigating shifting booking patterns\, evolving attendee expectations\, and ongoing economic pressures. Join industry experts for a timely panel discussion exploring the trends shaping meetings and events today — from room block performance and compressed booking lead times to the rise of bleisure travel and the operational realities properties and planners are facing on the ground. \nThrough real-world client stories and candid conversation\, panelists will share how organizations successfully adapted to last-minute challenges\, fluctuating pickup\, and changing traveler behaviors — while still delivering impactful experiences. The discussion will also examine emerging opportunities tied to major global events\, including lessons learned from recent high-demand travel periods\, like World Cup and the evolving expectations of business travelers. \nAs a thank you for joining us\, one webinar attendee will be randomly selected following the event to receive 100\,000 IHG One Rewards points. \nNot an IHG One Rewards member? Join for free at ihg.com/onerewards before the webinar so we can deposit your points if you’re selected. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nIdentify key travel and event booking trends impacting Q4 planning\, including lead times\, room block performance\, and attendee behaviors.\nEvaluate strategies planners and hotel partners are using to manage economic pressures\, compressed timelines\, and shifting demand patterns.\nExplore how bleisure travel is influencing event design\, attendee expectations\, and hotel experiences.\nAssess how major global events and travel demand surges may impact meetings\, accommodations\, and destination planning moving forward.\n\nMeet the Speakers \n\nAlyssa Petty — Director\, Global Sales Strategy\, IHG® Hotels & Resorts\nAngela Jonker\, MBA\, CMP\, CMM\, CEM — Director\, Meetings & Exhibits\, Academy of General Dentistry\nNabil Moubayed — General Manager\, Intercontinental Chicago Mag Mile; Regional Director of Operations\, IHG® Hotels & Resorts\nPeter Green — Senior Vice President/Team Director\, Conference Direct\nCathy Sharpe — Director\, Global Sales Strategy\, IHG® Hotels & Resorts\n\nCan’t attend live? Register now to receive the recording. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/the-future-is-booking-fast-meeting-travel-trends-shaping-2027/ CATEGORIES:PCMA Institute,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Webinar-Sept-2026-IHG-5-afOnMR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T180000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260814T124519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T171510Z UID:257330-1789657200-1789668000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Elevated Meetings: Four Perspectives. One Exceptional Event. DESCRIPTION:JOIN PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter as we present: Elevated Meetings: Four Perspectives. One Exceptional Event. \nWhat does an exceptional meeting experience really look like? From destination selection to venue operations and strategic planning\, every partner plays a critical role in delivering a successful meeting. Join industry leaders representing a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO)\, Hotel Sales Leader\, Event & Entertainment Venue Leader\, and a seasoned Meeting Planner (the “Client”) as they share how collaboration\, communication\, and innovation create memorable experiences for customers and attendees alike. Discover where expectations align\, where challenges arise\, and how working together can elevate every event. \nThe discussion will be moderated with thoughtful industry questions designed to explore each panelist’s unique perspective\, highlight common themes\, and share strategies for enhancing the client experience while creating memorable events. \nWHEN: Thursday\, September 17th \nTIME: 3:00pm – 6:00pm \nLOCATION: The Maya\, Long Beach \nParking Validation will be given at check in when you arrive for the event. \n  \n\n\nANTICIPATED AGENDA:\n      3:00 – 3:30pm:  Arrivals\, Check in\n      3:30 – 4:30pm:  Panel Meeting & Q&A\n      4:30 – 6:00pm:  Closing Reception\n           7:00 – 9:30pm: Optional:  Planners Only – Centennial Celebration After Party at Fairmont Breakers Long Beach*\n           *Planners are FREE to attend by you must RSVP during your PCMA SWP event registration\, as spaces are limited!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRICING:\n\n*Registered suppliers are required to bring 1 (one) meeting planner to attend\, planner must register for the event.  \n\n\n\n           Elevated Meetings PCMA SWP Event\n      $35 – Suppliers (non-member) + 1 planner\n      $25 – Supplier (PCMA member) + 1 planner\n      Non-hosted Planners are also FREE\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nPANELISTS: \nThe panel will feature four industry experts and be moderated by PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter Board Member Joshua Switzer: \n \n\nMichael Krouse\, President & CEO: Greater Ontario Visitors Bureau\nRaluca Cadar\, Chief Executive Officer: The Protein Society\nAl Williams\, Assistant General Manager of Operations:  Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center\nMichael Crockenberg\, Director of Sales: Pasea Hotel & Spa\n\nModerator: Joshua Switzer\, National Sales Director: Meet Long Beach\n\n\n\n\n\nPlanners\, the evening doesn’t have to stop there! When you register\, you will also have the opportunity to RSVP and reserve your spot to the exclusive rooftop evening afterparty at The Fairmont Breakers Hotel where they are celebrating their 100-year celebration starting at 7pm. Space is limited\, RSVP required.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors:\n\n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/elevated-meetings-four-perspectives-one-exceptional-event/ LOCATION:Hoyel Maya\, 700 Queensway Drive\,\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802 CATEGORIES:• Southwest & Pacific ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/elevated-banner-DvZu1k.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Southwest%20%26amp%3B%20Pacific%20Chapter":MAILTO:Southwest@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260905T230015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T231509Z UID:258544-1790082000-1790092800@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Community Service Event: Foodbank of the Rockies DESCRIPTION:Join RMPCMA for a rewarding community service event at Food Bank of the Rockies. During this volunteer experience\, attendees will work together on projects that support the food bank’s ongoing efforts to provide meals and resources to individuals and families throughout our region. \nThis is a meaningful opportunity to give back alongside industry colleagues while strengthening connections beyond the workplace. Space may be limited\, so advance registration is encouraged. Additional volunteer instructions and event details will be shared with registered participants before the event. \nEvent Details\nDate: Tuesday\, September 22\nTime: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Foodbank of the Rockies \nRegistration: \n\nPlease use the group registration link to register yourself for the event:  https://vhub.at/UOYIJH\nClick on the date and the green “Sign up” button next to the event on the page.\nYou will be prompted to log in. If you do not have an account\, you will create an account. You do not need a join code and can skip this step. Once an account is created\, you will receive a confirmation email.\nYou will then need to register yourself for the shift. As a part of the event registration each person accepts the volunteer agreement and waiver.\nOnce registered for the shift\, you will receive an additional confirmation for that shift.\n\nPreparing for your Volunteer Shift:\nTo better prepare for volunteering\, please watch this short Welcome Video and Safety Video. \nPlease arrive by 12:45pm for afternoon shifts to ensure adequate time for check-in.  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/community-service-event-foodbank-of-the-rockies/ LOCATION:Foodbank of the Rockies\, 20600 E 38th Ave\, Aurora\, CO\, 80011\, United States CATEGORIES:• Rocky Mountain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/volunteer-food-bank-e1788570017189-AsYBC8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Rocky%20Mountain%20Chapter":MAILTO:rockymountain@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T120000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260624T162700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T193138Z UID:255377-1790161200-1790164800@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Spark Webinar Series | Elevate Your Education & Speaker Strategy DESCRIPTION:Designed for event professionals responsible for education strategy\, speaker management\, and program development\, this Spark Series webinar explores how AI can streamline the education planning process. Participants will use Spark to support speaker outreach\, contract drafting\, bio development\, agenda planning\, and session preparation. Attendees will leave with practical tools to help build stronger education programs and better support speakers. \nPresenter: Nick Borelli \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n [vc_btn title=”REGISTER NOW” style=”gradient-custom” gradient_custom_color_1=”#e0295d” gradient_custom_color_2=”#9353f6″ gradient_text_color=”” 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.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_wPHlSjUmQBWG1JE-y7vrng%23%2Fregistration|target:_blank” el_class=”reg-btn pcma-btn”] \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Earn 1 CEU Credit Towards Your CMP Certification by Attending! URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/spark-webinar-elevate-your-education-speaker-strategy/ LOCATION:Online\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events,Spark,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/elevate-spark-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T140000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260903T153009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T163204Z UID:258477-1790247600-1790258400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:PCMA Spark Lab 2.0 DESCRIPTION:Spark 2.0 Lab \nWhen\nSeptember 24\, 2026\n11:00am-2:30pm \nWhere\nBrookstreet Hotel\, Deciders Room\n525 Legget Drive\nOttawa\, Ontario \nParticipants must bring their laptops as this is a hands on workshop. \nThe Spark 2.0 Lab is a hands-on AI workshop designed for event planners who are using AI and want to go further. \nThis Lab focuses on how Spark supports real event workflows that are difficult to achieve with standalone AI tools. Instead of isolated prompts or one-off tasks\, participants will learn how to use Spark to plan events\, transform complex content\, and turn data into actionable insights across the event lifecycle. \nParticipants will work directly inside Spark on practical use cases such as structuring event plans\, converting long-form video and session content into usable outputs\, and analyzing registration and survey data to inform smarter decisions. Small-group Labs allow participants to apply these workflows to their own upcoming events\, test ideas in real time\, and learn from peers. \nFoundational concepts are covered quickly. The majority of the session is dedicated to medium and advanced workflows that reflect how event teams actually work today. Participants will leave with ready-to-use workflows\, a clearer understanding of where Spark goes beyond generic AI tools\, and practical ideas for engaging their teams with Spark in 2026 and beyond. \nAdvanced registration is required. This event is exclusive to event planners. Event and parking is complimentary. \nPlease register for the Pro with promo code: SP@RKL@B in advance. \n  URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-spark-lab-2-0/ LOCATION:Brooksreet Hotel\, 525 Legget Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2K2W2\, Canada CATEGORIES:• Canada East ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pcma-dboK4g.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260810T225503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T154514Z UID:257101-1790254800-1790269200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Golf Tournament 2026 DESCRIPTION:  \n \nGet ready to tee up for one of our most popular networking events of the year—with an exciting new twist! This year\, we’re taking the fun indoors at the brand-new Tap Ins at the Greenhouse in Overland Park\, offering a unique and interactive experience regardless of the weather. \nJoin fellow meeting and event professionals on Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\, for an afternoon of friendly competition\, networking\, food\, drinks\, and plenty of laughs as teams compete for bragging rights and championship honors. \n📍 Tap Ins at the Greenhouse – Overland Park\, KS\n🕐 Registration Opens: 1:00 PM\n⛳ Putt Putt Challenge Begins: 2:00 PM\n🏆 Awards Presentation: 4:00 PM \nWhether you’re a seasoned putter or just in it for the networking\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Gather your colleagues\, register\, and experience the PCMA Heartland Putt Putt Challenge like never before! \nSpace is limited—register today! \nSPONSORSHIPS:\nPlease consider sponsoring the PCMA Heartland Chapter Putt-Putt Golf Event. We have several sponsorship opportunities\, please see the link below for descriptions. LIMITED hole sponsors this year – get yours secured TODAY! One exciting addition this year will be a planner vote for the top hole sponsors – winner will recieve a complimentary hole next year! Be creative with your hole signage\, theme\, décor\, games and/or individual competitions that you create. Planners will play and rotate throughout the course. This gives everyone the opportunity to meet and network with all the planners and sponsors. Thank you for your support of this FUN event!\nTo sponsor this event\, please see our SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. \n\n\nCharity:\nLead to Read KC  \nLead to Read KC mobilizes the community to solve the literacy crisis by connecting students with reading mentors\, resources\, and unwavering support. \nSEE WHO’S COMING!\n  \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n                URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/golf-tournament-2026/ CATEGORIES:• Heartland,Chapters,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260819T101517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T110009Z UID:257459-1790269200-1790276400@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:September Education – Save the Date DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for September Education with PCMA. URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/september-education-save-the-date/ CATEGORIES:• Education,• New England,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fall-computer-e1787237723290-R2xiEq.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260810T225311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T183017Z UID:257091-1790380800-1790467199@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Atlanta’s Heart of Hospitality (MPI/SITE/PCMA): 2026 American Heart Association Heart Walk DESCRIPTION:Walk with PCMA Southeast!\nAtlanta’s Heart of Hospitality (MPI/SITE/PCMA)\n2026 American Heart Association Heart Walk\n  \nIn 2026\, we’re walking with purpose. PCMA Southeast is teaming up with MPI Georgia and SITE Southeast for the American Heart Association Heart Walk\, uniting as one hospitality community to support heart health. \nEvent Details:\nAmerican Heart Association Heart Walk\nDate: Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\nTeam: PCMA Southeast Chapter\nCoach: Anna Williams\, President\, PCMA Southeast\n\n\n\nClick the link or scan the QR code below to join the PCMA Southeast team. \n\n\nIt’s FREE to sign up and join the team! \n  \n\nAmerican Heart Association Heart Walk URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/atlantas-heart-of-hospitality-mpi-site-pcma-2026-american-heart-association-heart-walk/ CATEGORIES:• Southeast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AHA_HW_LOGOAug_rebrand_251-NVcn7m.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T183000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260810T225300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T173103Z UID:257089-1790785800-1790793000@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:PCMA Mix and Bowl 2026 DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the PCMA Gulf States Chapter for an evening of fun & networking! \nThis event is always a highlight of the year – so reserve a lane today then gather your team and get ready to strike up some fun! Be sure to visit the Silent Auction and place your bids on fabulous items. \nWe’ll see you there but will spare you the bowling puns. \n\nPlanners: Free\nMember Suppliers: $50.00\nNon-Member Suppliers: $65.00\n\nIncludes snacks\, beverages\, bowling & shoe rental. \n \nWant to become a sponsor? \n\n$5\,000 Title Sponsor (1 available)\n$2\,500 – King Pin Sponsor (2 available)\n$1\,000 – Lane Sponsor (Reserve your company lane and bring 8 people)\n\n  \nClick here to view the Sponsorship Opportunities\nTo secure a sponsorship\, contact  Angelica at angelica.montanez@pra.com\, or Judy at judy@paynedfw.com or Jim at jim.stuckeman@encoreglobal.com URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/pcma-mix-and-bowl-2026/ LOCATION:Pinstack Las Colinas\, 2750 W LBJ Fwy\, Irving\, TX\, 75063\, United States CATEGORIES:• Gulf States,• Networking,Chapters,Industry Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Mix-N-Bowl-2026-1920-x-1080-px-zsppw0.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Gulf%20States%20Chapter":MAILTO:gulfstates@pcma.org GEO:32.9055831;-96.9214166 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pinstack Las Colinas 2750 W LBJ Fwy Irving TX 75063 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2750 W LBJ Fwy:geo:-96.9214166,32.9055831 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260810T230756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T144520Z UID:257109-1790812800-1790899199@www.pcma.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1500-x-500-4-ZIiDtr.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Capital%20Chapter":MAILTO:capital@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T110000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260810T230830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T164509Z UID:257124-1790848800-1790852400@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-58/ 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/New_York:20261001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T140000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260810T230743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T163205Z UID:257104-1790848800-1790863200@www.pcma.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Montreal-Event-1-e1788527792253-8qlNu7.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Canada%20East%20Chapter":MAILTO:canadaeast@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261001T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261001T120000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260810T230813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T231509Z UID:257118-1790852400-1790856000@www.pcma.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NEW-AX-Header-16x9-1-e1776977635159-TTbIMA.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Rocky%20Mountain%20Chapter":MAILTO:rockymountain@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T180000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260810T225320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180010Z UID:257093-1790858700-1790877600@www.pcma.org 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 \n\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: How to Energize\, Engage\, and Elevate Every Experience. (Part 1) \n2:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Break\n2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Sponsor Remarks\n3:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Session 2: Dr. Christine Cleaver\n4:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Break\n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Session 3: SPARK the stage: How to Energize\, Engage\, and Elevate Every Experience. (Part 2) \n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Reception\n\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!\n  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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Fall-Education-Day-Website-Banner-1-tR1Eq3.png ORGANIZER;CN="NYPCMA":MAILTO:newyork@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T140000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260810T230800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T144520Z UID:257111-1790859600-1790863200@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-54/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20261006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260810T230813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T231510Z UID:257120-1791244800-1791331199@www.pcma.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T183000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260810T230801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T144520Z UID:257114-1792503000-1792521000@www.pcma.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Website-2-k0q0GF.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Capital%20Chapter":MAILTO:capital@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261021T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261021T180000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260905T230018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T231509Z UID:258546-1792594800-1792605600@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:Save the Date: Joint Rocky Mountain PCMA & MPI Education Event DESCRIPTION:Two teams are collaborating on bringing you the best education.\nMore details coming soon! ​\n​ URL:https://www.pcma.org/event/save-the-date-joint-rocky-mountain-pcma-mpi-education-event/ CATEGORIES:• Education,• Rocky Mountain ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Rocky%20Mountain%20Chapter":MAILTO:rockymountain@pcma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260820T101520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T111510Z UID:257521-1793034000-1793041200@www.pcma.org SUMMARY:October Social 2026 DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for a COLORFUL Social at the Rooftop of the Moxy Boston Downtown.  Details to follow. 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shutterstock_2831235161-cropped-Knxmlu.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T180000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260810T225328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T170011Z UID:257097-1793284200-1793296800@www.pcma.org 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!\nHost\, Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square\nBronze Sponsor\, Choose Chicago\nBronze Sponsor\, Visit Fort Worth\nAnnual Sponsors – Louisville Tourism\, Philadelphia CVB\, Valley Forge TCB\, & Visit Atlantic City\n  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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Save-the-date-3-CE8HgI.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T110000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260810T230831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T164509Z 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 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:20261105T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260915T103728 CREATED:20260810T230814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T231509Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NEW-AX-Header-16x9-1-e1776977635159-TTbIMA.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Rocky%20Mountain%20Chapter":MAILTO:rockymountain@pcma.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR