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PCMA
Non-profit Organizations
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PCMA inspires, connects and innovates the global business events community.
About us
PCMA educates, inspires, and listens, creating meaningful experiences where passion, purpose and commerce come together. We are the world’s largest community for Business Events Strategists, providing senior-level education, networking, and market intelligence for the global business events industry. Headquartered in Chicago, IL PCMA has 17 North American Chapters, regional communities in APAC, EMEA and LATAM, and members in 59 countries. For more information, visit the PCMA website at pcma.org
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https://www.pcma.org
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
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- Chicago, IL
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- Nonprofit
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- 1956
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- PCMA inspires, connects and innovates the global business events community. and Provide senior level education and networking for the Business Events Sector
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Chicago, IL 60601, US
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Time is running out! Lock in preferred rates for Convening Leaders 2025 and join us on a journey that takes you beyond your orbit. Connect, learn, and evolve alongside industry visionaries over four powerful days. Register now before it’s too late – offer ends at 11:59 PM CDT! https://pcma.co/472iWp2 #PCMACL #EventProfs
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Celebrate #WorldKindnessDay with Us! As event professionals, we have the unique power to create memorable experiences filled with kindness and connection. Today, we invite you to share moments of kindness in action—whether with a colleague, a client, or within your community. Post a photo of how you’re spreading kindness, tag us, and use #PCMAKindness to to be featured on our page! Let’s inspire each other and show the world how the PCMA community shines!
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In the constellation of global business gatherings, a new star shines bright! 🌟 PCMA has been honored with the prestigious Croquette de Ora award by EMA - Event Managers Association Spain, a beacon of excellence in a continuing journey. This recognition is a powerful reminder of the transformative impact that collaboration can have. By working together, we can push the boundaries of what's possible and deliver truly inspiring experiences for the global business events community. PCMA EMEA EMA
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📢 Deadline Alert: Friday, November 15th! Don’t let an HBCU student miss out on this incredible opportunity—encourage them to apply for the HBCU Rising Star Student Scholarship today! This scholarship offers eight exceptional students the chance to attend Convening Leaders 2025 in Houston, opening doors to unforgettable experiences and connections to kickstart their careers in the events industry. Apply now before it’s too late! https://lnkd.in/e74mzD3E Reminder of What’s Included? ▶️ Roundtrip Airfare (up to $400) ▶️ Complimentary Convening Leaders 2025 Registration ▶️ Up to Four Nights of Housing Why They Should Apply: ✅ Build connections with industry pros ✅ Gain insider knowledge through engaging sessions like PCMA U ✅ Get inspired to kickstart your career in events Thanks to the support of Choose Chicago, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and Desirée Knight, CAE, CMP Fellow, DES, PCMA Immediate Past Chair, this scholarship is more than an opportunity—it’s the first step toward an exciting future in business events! 🗓️ Deadline: November 15, 2024 Tag someone who would shine with this opportunity and share this post with your network! Let’s help a rising star take flight. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/e74mzD3E
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Advice for Planners: ‘You Don’t Have to Fear Negotiation.' PCMA Convene highlights: Alexandra Carter will lead two PCMA Business School sessions on negotiating during Convening Leaders 2025. But this United Nations negotiation trainer and Columbia Law School professor will not be helping participants prep for battle: Her approach is more about steering than winning. Take a look. https://pcma.co/4hKRlh6 #EventProfs #PCMACL
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Looking for a weekend podcast listen? 🎧 Don’t miss the first episode of the new season of the PCMA Convene Podcast! This season kicks off with 📚 Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit, sharing powerful insights on how event professionals can lead with curiosity. Catch a sneak peek below!
💥 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭? 💥 🌟📚 Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of six books which between them have sold more than a million copies. He’s best known for 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘵, the best-selling coaching book of the century and already recognized as a classic. 🎧In this episode, MBS shares insights on how event planners can adopt a coach-like approach to foster stronger relationships, navigate challenges, and create impactful experiences. He emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and practical strategies for thriving in high-pressure event environments. 👉OUT NOW: https://lnkd.in/egFGB9qv This season is supported by Madrid Convention Bureau. #PCMAConvenePod #Season4 #EventProfs #ConveningEMEA
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This month's PCMA Member Spotlight shines on Abby Skinner, sharing insights to guide you on your own PCMA membership journey. Check out her story. https://pcma.co/3UILCOY #PCMA #PCMAMembers #EventProfs PCMA Southeast Chapter
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Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand event, there’s something special about our PCMA members coming together for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and genuine smiles. This Annapolis Collective meet-up is just one example! Want to join a Collective near you? Find yours here and be part of the conversation. https://lnkd.in/eGCvb7UC #PCMA #PCMAMembers
This week, industry professionals gathered at The Annapolis Collective to dive deep into "Facilitating Curated Event Experiences: How Thinking Small Delivers Big Returns." In a world of large-scale events, we explored how focusing on intimate, carefully curated experiences can make a lasting impact, drive engagement, and boost ROI. 💡 Whether it’s personalized touches, creative themes, or micro-experiences, thinking small can truly create big moments. Thanks to everyone who joined the conversation – can't wait to see these ideas in action! 🙌 #AnnapolisCollective #EventPlanning #SmallDetailsBigImpact #CuratedExperiences #PCMACC
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PCMA EMEA is bringing together Europe’s brightest business event professionals for networking, powerful discussions, and a chance to connect on what’s shaping our industry. Next stop Amsterdam! Register on the link below. 👇
What an incredible and insightful morning we had in Berlin! 🤗 Our first Berlin Lab was a fantastic success, filled with networking, meaningful discussions, and lots of inspiration. We’re already excited to start planning the next one! 🎉 A big thank you to all the attendees for your active participation, as well as to our amazing facilitator, Laurence Julliard and our valuable partners, JW Marriott Hotel Berlin, Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Tourism Board, who helped make today possible. Next up: Amsterdam! Next week, we’ll host another exciting PCMA Lab, this time dedicated to corporate leaders. If you haven’t registered yet, there are still a few seats left—don’t miss out: https://lnkd.in/dR68-gYw Until then, auf Wiedersehen! 👋 Eugeniu Zaharia Daniel Seehafer 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐚 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐠 Nicole Rossetti Carla Bonkhoff Claudia Gemsemer Silke Weerts Bárbara Boaventura Hannah Christina Müller Domitille TRICOU Florence Danz Raphael Meyerhoff Genevieve Lim, CEM, DES, CMP WeeMin Ong, CEM, CMP Hui Yu Gan #PCMAEMEA #BerlinLabs #EventsIndustry #EventProfs #Associations
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