Upcoming Events
September 2020
PCMA Asia Pacific Community Connect: Live Event Redesign
Join us for a discussion around how live events will look like when we start meeting face to face again. What are some unique challenges that are being faced by event planners? And what ideas and solutions are worth exploring?
Ascent Webinar: How to Enact Change in Your Organization
The need for real diversity and inclusion is clear - but HOW do we make it happen? For some organizations, only small changes are needed to encapsulate the true meaning of diversity and inclusion, but for others, massive steps need to be taken. Reed Exhibitions appointed Ron Walden as their first global executive sponsor for race, and he is with us to discuss the practices Reed has put in place to hold the organization and its decision makers accountable to their plan.
October 2020
PCMA Community Conversations: The Future of Live Events
Join us for a members-only conversation for event organizers about events planned for the Fall of 2020. Members will be able to submit their questions in an open conversation learn from others' experiences and best practices.
PCMA Community Conversations: Independent Event Organizers Conversation
Join us for a members-only open discussion about the future — what may business events look like when we meet again? What are the emerging trends you see? What are the changes you would like to see? Let’s share our thoughts about what we think will help us navigate over the next few months and how we think this experience could potentially shape our industry during the recovery and beyond.
** Disclaimer: The thoughts and views expressed during this session are those of the individuals and do not represent the organizations they are affiliated with.
PCMA Asia Pacific Community Connect: Should We Be Training for Hedgehogs or Foxes?
Join us for a discussion as we explore the new challenges facing faculty and business event educators. What are some unique challenges that are being faced by business event educators?
PCMA Community Conversations: Medical Meetings Conversation
Join us for a conversation about the impact of COVID-19 on medical meetings. What are some unique challenges that are being faced by medical event organizers? How can PCMA help you to be successful in the future? Members are encouraged to come with questions and share experiences for the benefit of the group. Resources will be shared after the conversation.
** Disclaimer: The thoughts and views expressed during this session are those of the individuals and do not represent the organizations they are affiliated with.
PCMA Refresh Session: Boost Immunity
In this engaging educational session Angela will share quick tips to boost your immune system and stay healthy in the days ahead! Fill up your mug, join us live and bring your questions too. We can’t wait to see you there!
PCMA Community Conversations: Digital & Hybrid Events
Join us for a members-only conversation for event organizers about digital and hybrid events. Members will be able to submit their questions in an open conversation learn from others' experiences and best practices.
PCMA Community Conversations: Independent Event Organizers Conversation
Join us for a members-only open discussion about the future — what may business events look like when we meet again? What are the emerging trends you see? What are the changes you would like to see? Let’s share our thoughts about what we think will help us navigate over the next few months and how we think this experience could potentially shape our industry during the recovery and beyond.
** Disclaimer: The thoughts and views expressed during this session are those of the individuals and do not represent the organizations they are affiliated with.
PCMA Community Conversations: Independent Event Organizers Conversation
Join us for a members-only open discussion about the future — what may business events look like when we meet again? What are the emerging trends you see? What are the changes you would like to see? Let’s share our thoughts about what we think will help us navigate over the next few months and how we think this experience could potentially shape our industry during the recovery and beyond.
** Disclaimer: The thoughts and views expressed during this session are those of the individuals and do not represent the organizations they are affiliated with.
PCMA Asia Pacific Community Connect: Health and Safety Protocols
Join us for a discussion as we explore the new challenges around health and safety protocols at events. What are some unique challenges that are being faced by event planners and suppliers when mitigating audience and organizational risk?
PCMA Community Conversations: Medical Meetings Conversation
Join us for a conversation about the impact of COVID-19 on medical meetings. What are some unique challenges that are being faced by medical event organizers? How can PCMA help you to be successful in the future? Members are encouraged to come with questions and share experiences for the benefit of the group. Resources will be shared after the conversation.
** Disclaimer: The thoughts and views expressed during this session are those of the individuals and do not represent the organizations they are affiliated with.
PCMA Refresh Session: Free From Stress
In this relaxing session Angela will take you through simple practices to calm the mind and body and explore simple strategies you can implement immediately to decrease stress and feel refreshed! Fill up your mug, join us live and bring your questions too. We can’t wait to see you there!
Webinar: Cyber Threat Evolution: Hacking the Hacker’s Mindset
In this presentation, John Sileo will leverage lessons learned from losing his entire business to cybercrime while simultaneously facing jailtime. He will show you how to deploy a threat narrative to empower your culture of security, and how crisis and failure are untapped weapons in your anti-fraud toolkit.
PCMA Community Conversations: Digital & Hybrid Events
Join us for a members-only conversation for event organizers about digital and hybrid events. Members will be able to submit their questions in an open conversation learn from others' experiences and best practices.
PCMA Community Conversations: Independent Event Organizers Conversation
Join us for a members-only open discussion about the future — what may business events look like when we meet again? What are the emerging trends you see? What are the changes you would like to see? Let’s share our thoughts about what we think will help us navigate over the next few months and how we think this experience could potentially shape our industry during the recovery and beyond.
** Disclaimer: The thoughts and views expressed during this session are those of the individuals and do not represent the organizations they are affiliated with.
November 2020
PCMA Asia Pacific Community Connect: Adapting your Sales and Marketing Approach due to COVID19
Join us for a discussion around how COVID19 has changed the way organizations sell in the face of new customer behaviors and challenging economic times. What are some unique challenges that are being faced by sales and marketing professionals?
PCMA Refresh Session: The Gift of Gratitude
The goal of these sessions is to inspire, ignite momentum and provide a quick refresh break to focus on your health, resilience and happiness. The gift of gratitude can ignite health, positivity and healing! You’ll enjoy Angela’s inspiring stories, shared strategies and the positive benefits you’ll feel from our time together. Fill up your mug, join us live and bring your questions too. We can’t wait to see you there!
PCMA Community Conversations: Digital & Hybrid Events
Join us for a members-only conversation for event organizers about digital and hybrid events. Members will be able to submit their questions in an open conversation learn from others' experiences and best practices.
PCMA Refresh Session: Breathe. Stretch. Refresh.
The goal of these sessions is to inspire, ignite momentum and provide a quick refresh break to focus on your health, resilience and happiness. In this hands-on virtual experience you’ll enjoy practicing various breathing techniques and stretches to leave your body feeling calm, relaxed and refreshed. No experience necessary!
POSTPONED – Canadian Innovation Conference 2020
It is with mixed emotions that we are letting you know that CIC 2020 – the Canadian Innovation Conference that was scheduled for November 22-24 2020 is postponed. After careful consideration and much consultation with all of our partners and stakeholders, the PCMA Canada East Chapter Board of Directors felt it was in everyone’s best interest to postpone the conference until we can meet together safely November 21-23, 2021 in Edmonton. We did not want to compromise what CIC represents…
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