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Join PCMA’s growing community of 55,000+ business events stakeholders and 9,200 professional & student members across North America, APAC, EMEA, and LATAM.
Community
Fill your calendar and expand your network with Chapter events, intimate Collectives, and virtual idea-exchanges.
Global Events
Join leaders and trailblazers from around the world for learning, networking and inspiration at PCMA’s flagship conferences.
Career Development
Grow professionally with industry-leading education, volunteer opportunities, and personal career support.
Thought Leadership
Stay on top of industry innovations, solutions and insights through publications, podcasts and newsletters.
Reach your professional potential with a PCMA Membership designed for you
Business Events Organizer / Strategist
Professionals who lead or contribute to the strategy, planning, and execution of meetings, conferences, and events. This includes those managing event teams or overseeing large-scale event portfolios, and roles within associations, AMCs, experiential marketing agencies, third-party sourcing companies, consultants, and independent planners.
Corporate Event Marketer
Professionals responsible for event marketing strategy, attendee acquisition, and brand engagement at corporate-owned or brand-hosted events.
Business Events Supplier / Partner
Professionals who provide services, products, technology, or venues supporting the production, delivery, or enhancement of business, corporate, and brand events; including professionals within AMCs, experiential marketing agencies, third-party sourcing companies, consultants, and independent planners who spend less than 51% of their time in event strategy and management.
Faculty
Postsecondary educators teaching academic programs related to event management, business and marketing, meeting planning, hospitality, or tourism.
Student
Individuals currently enrolled in a postsecondary education program and pursuing studies in preparation for a career in the business events industry.
Next Gen
If you are a recent graduate starting your career as an events professional and are 30 years or under, PCMA offers exclusive networking and professional development for less.
PCMA offers discounted membership rates for individuals living in countries classified as developing economies by the World Bank. If eligible, the discount will be automatically applied during the join process, no code needed.
GROUP RATES FOR EVENTS ORGANIZERS
Do you have a team of 5 or more interested in joining PCMA? Reach out to [email protected] to inquire about discounts and product bundling to support their development.
PCMA + NCBMP
New and existing PCMA and National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) members can join both associations for less. Reach out to [email protected] to inquire about saving 20%.
GROW THE PCMA COMMUNITY
Give the gift of an Events Organizer PCMA membership.
GROUP RATES FOR EVENTS ORGANIZERS
Do you have a team of 5 or more interested in joining PCMA? Reach out to [email protected] to inquire about discounts and product bundling to support their development.
PCMA + NCBMP
New and existing PCMA and National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) members can join both associations and save up to 20%.
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Global Regions
17
Chapters in North America & LATAM
9.2K
Active Members
58K
Engaged Events Professionals
55%
Business Events Organizers
45%
Business Events Suppliers
68%
10+ Years of Industry Experience
78%
Key decision-makers
Build Your Community with a PCMA Membership
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“I have been involved in other professional associations, but I was looking for ways to expand my network. PCMA has such an outstanding reputation. It was a great way to connect with new contacts in the convention industry and has allowed me to grow more professionally. The Circle for Exhibit Managers has given me a close-knit group of industry colleagues who I know I can always reach out to for advice or to bounce ideas off of.”
Allison Carpenter
Senior Director, Exhibits and Sponsorships, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
Allison Carpenter
Senior Director, Exhibits and Sponsorships, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
Member Benefits
Plug into one of 17 North America and LATAM chapters to fill your calendar with exciting networking events and education opportunities.
Join intimate conversations with PCMA Collectives near your city and take on the opportunity to become a City Leader.
Trade industry insights with Catalyst, our members-only online forum and directory.
Member Celebration & Recognition
Ideas Ideas Ideas 
20 in Their Twenties recognizes the best and brightest young professionals in the business events industry, who bring in fresh ideas as proven leaders. Learn more »
The PCMA Foundation Visionary Awards honors our industry’s exceptional stars for the significant contributions they have made to their organizations. Learn more »
Refresh Your Connections & Knowledge at PCMA Events
Convening Leaders gathers today’s industry leaders for dynamic dialogue and powerful networking to lead our industry into the future.
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edUcon provides industry trailblazers with innovative insights and meaningful connections in progressive learning formats.
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Business Events Industry Week by PCMA & Destinations International unites our global industry with co-located events to get major business done.
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CEMA Summit provides inspiration and insights, actionable strategies, and meaningful connections for corporate event marketers.
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Convening APAC provides the APAC region with shared learning experiences to shape a new horizon for the business events industry.
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Convening EMEA gives business events professionals and creatives the chance to share learnings and collaborate to build a stronger future.
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Convene 4 Climate explores future scenarios within our events industry to enable better decisions and an ability to act now.
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Convening LATAM drives growth and innovation through a unique perspective focused on the region’s challenges.
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Member Benefits
Gain the latest education and powerful industry insights.
Make valuable connections with memorable networking experiences.
Make your mark with opportunities to share your passion and expertise as a session leader.
Demo the latest in events design to take back to your own organization.
Save hundreds of dollars in members-only registration savings at industry-leading events.
Stay inspired post-event with exclusive access to recorded sessions and speakers.
Find Education & Resources for Your Career Development
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“PCMA provides you with an opportunity to get aligned with like-minded professionals, share resources, learn, network and volunteer. All of these components are critical to one’s professional growth and development, and it makes the journey more meaningful when you’re in such a give-and-take alliance.”
Kimberly Stanséll, CMP
Event Management & Strategy Consultant, Strategic Planning Partners
Kimberly Stanséll, CMP
Event Management & Strategy Consultant, Strategic Planning Partners
Member Benefits
Access the PCMA Institute content library of 260 video modules and webinars.
Get a 20% discount on PCMA Institute’s certificate courses.
Get a tuition discount of up to $14,000 to George Washington University’s Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management Graduate Program.
Get resume support and early access to view job listings on the Career Portal, plus an employer discount on job postings and free internship postings.
Grow your leadership potential through our Volunteer Opportunities.
Stay on the Pulse of News & Trends
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“We’re a broad community of professionals at different stages of their career — a unique combination of ideas, knowledge and skill at the forefront of events. PCMA is your platform — a welcoming, inclusive and supportive community that learns and networks together.”
Sherrif Karamat, CAE
President & CEO, PCMA and CEMA
Sherrif Karamat, CAE
President & CEO, PCMA and CEMA
Member Benefits
Gain early access to innovative product launches like Spark and industry reports like the Guiding Principles in Experience Design.
Be the first to benefit from powerful alliances and partnerships with industry trailblazers like AGU and NCBMP.
Keep your edge with timely member updates and a complimentary subscription to Convene Magazine.
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