Log In
TREVOR NOAH TO BRING HUMOR, INSIGHT, AND INSPIRATION TO CONVENING LEADERS 2026
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Sherrif Karamat, CAE, PCMA and CEMA President & CEO, today announced that comedian, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Trevor Noah will close out Convening Leaders 2026 (CL26) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
PCMA 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES SLATE RECEIVES MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL
Sherrif Karamat, CAE, PCMA and CEMA President & CEO announced the 2026 Board of Directors and Trustees Slate introduced to PCMA and CEMA members on August 29, 2025, is approved as of October 1, 2025. Directors and Trustees will assume office immediately following PCMA’s Convening Leaders January 11-14, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
TABITHA BROWN TO HEADLINE CONVENING LEADERS 2026 MAIN STAGE
Sherrif Karamat, CAE, PCMA and CEMA President & CEO, today announced Tabitha Brown will take the Main Stage at Convening Leaders 2026 (CL26) on Tuesday, January 13.
PCMA ANNOUNCES 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES SLATE FOR MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL
Sherrif Karamat, CAE, PCMA and CEMA President & CEO announced receipt of the 2026 Board of Directors and Trustees Slate from Immediate Past Chair and Nominating Committee Chair, Leonard Hoops, President & CEO of Visit Indy. The slate includes leaders for PCMA, the PCMA Foundation, and CEMA.
CEMA CELEBRATES 35th SUMMIT WITH FUTURE-FOCUSED INSIGHTS, MEMBERSHIP GROWTH, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT
The Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA) marked a major milestone at its 35th CEMA Summit held July 26-28 in Austin, Texas.
PCMA ADVANCES STRATEGIC ALLIANCES TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE, AND GLOBAL IMPACT OF ASSOCIATION AND BUSINESS EVENTS COMMUNITY
PCMA has formalized strategic alliances with AC Forum and Event Managers Association (EMA) Spain to further strengthen cross-community collaboration, education, and innovation across Europe’s association and corporate business events sectors.