PCMA Member Spotlight on Yolanda Simmons Battle, MA, NCC, CMP, a thriving member of our PCMA community! Discover how PCMA helped shape her career path. https://pcma.co/3SamJub Curious about membership? Join our 'Why You Should Join PCMA?' webinar on July 25th to learn more. https://pcma.co/3W4JxN8 #PCMA #EventProfs
PCMA
Hospitality
Chicago, IL 48,839 followers
PCMA inspires, connects and innovates the global business events community.
About us
PCMA inspires, connects and innovates the global business events community. We are the world’s community for Business Events Strategists; providing senior education and networking for the events sector. PCMA crafts and shares knowledge and market intelligence enabling organizations to make informed business decisions, while providing a platform for peer-to-peer exchange. Headquartered in Chicago, PCMA has 17 chapters throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico with members in more than 40 countries. For more information, visit the PCMA website at pcma.org and the PCMA Convene magazine at pcmaconvene.org.
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https://www.pcma.org
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- Industry
- Hospitality
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1956
- Specialties
- 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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35 East Wacker Drive
Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60601, US
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📢 PCMA's Call for 2025 Board Nominations deadline is approaching! PCMA is seeking passionate and innovative business event professionals who will shape the future of business events for PCMA and PCMA Foundation's Board. Learn more about each position: https://pcma.co/4cdR7vG ➡ Deadline to submit nominations - Thursday, July 25th at 5:00 pm CST ➡ Deadline to submit applications: - Monday, July 29th at 5:00 pm CST #PCMA #EventProfs
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PCMA Asia Pacific (APAC) announces Regional Advisory Board for 2024-2026!
PCMA APAC proudly announces the members of the Regional Advisory Board for 2024-2026! We're thrilled to welcome a diverse group of leaders representing various markets and segments within the business events industry across the APAC region. These esteemed members will provide invaluable regional insights and guidance to foster connection and collaboration within our community. 📣 “Our diverse Regional Advisory Board represents voices from corporations, associations, agencies, suppliers, and academic institutions,” said Florence Chua, Managing Director, PCMA Asia Pacific (APAC). “They embody the wide community we serve, acting as our sounding board and ambassadors, providing deep local insights and connections to our members and stakeholders.” 𝐀 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬: Andrew Pennington, Google Cloud Anne Jamieson (MAICD), Saxton Group Helen Mok, EX-R Consulting Ltd. Kerry Lau, Oracle ASEAN Ronald Lim, CED, SEPC, DES, Think Tank Productions Sakurako Ogawara, CMP, MetLife Shelley Ryan, FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia Siuki Ma, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Stuart Frank, Salesforce Tamsyn Barker, FIRST 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓): Beatrice Remy, LORE | Creative Experience Agency Ben Taylor, George P Johnson Experience Marketing & Project Worldwide Deanna Varga (MBA, GAICD, CICE), Mayvin Global Genevieve Lim, CEM, DES, CMP, Marina Bay Sands Melissa Holdsworth, AusIMM Paula Rowntree l DES l AIMEbassador, Australian Psychological Society (APS) Robyn Joseph, Great Entertainment Group We also extend our gratitude to our Global Board liaison, Deborah Caldwell, and our staff liaison, Florence Chua. https://lnkd.in/gKGS_8rG #PCMAAPAC #BusinessEvents #Leadership #BOE2025 #Collaboration #Innovation
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Dan Noyce, DES, a member of the PCMA 20 in their Twenties Class of 2021, recently shared his experience and the impact this program had on his career. Inspired by his story? This is your chance to join this exclusive group! Applications are now open for the PCMA 20 in their Twenties Class of 2025. Ready to shine? ✨ Apply now! https://pcma.co/4cMyj6w #EventProfs #EmergingProfs #PCMA
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PCMA 20 in their Twenties applications are open. What does that mean and why is it important? I've written an article on my experience and why I think it's the best thing you can do as an emerging leader. Start your journey. Be the leader you are destined to be - you won't regret it.: https://lnkd.in/env8xSF9 Sherrif Karamat Leonard Hoops Desirée Knight, CAE, CMP Fellow, DES Kelly Ricker Neil Brownlee Jaime Bennett Meghan Risch Madeline Schimeck, DES PCMA EMEA
PCMA 20 in their Twenties - Begin your leadership journey
Dan Noyce, DES on LinkedIn
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How can you access valuable educational content, create more networking opportunities, and find a supportive community that understands the challenges of the business events industry? Join our exclusive webinar on July 25th, "Why You Should Join PCMA," and unlock the power of PCMA membership! Learn from our dedicated team, discover local chapters, explore the PCMA Foundation, and dive into educational opportunities with the PCMA Event Leadership Institute. Plus, hear firsthand experiences from engaged members and discover why PCMA is the right choice for you. Register today and take the first step towards joining a vibrant and supportive community ➡ https://lnkd.in/e_7SnvST ⭐Please share or tag someone who should join ⭐ #PCMA #EventProfs
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Cheers to PCMA Chair Leonard Hoops on his recognition by Destinations International! Leonard was awarded DI's Destination Organization Leadership Award — "created in 2017, it is among the association's most prestigious honors, recognizing outstanding individuals who, through their exceptional work and achievements, have made a significant impact on the destination organization industry as well as a profound difference in the communities they serve." Well done, Leonard, and well deserved! 👏 Visit Indy
Humbled and honored. Let me state the obvious - the world-class team at Visit Indy makes me look much better than I am. And I am grateful for the opportunity to help elevate #LoveIndy every day. Thank you Don Welsh, Melvin Tennant, II MA, CAE, Maura Gast, and Destinations International.
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We're still buzzing from the inspiration, the connections, and the sheer creativity that filled edUcon 2024. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us – your energy powered up the conference, your ideas leveled up the conversation, and your collaboration built something truly special. Detroit, you were phenomenal! ❤️ Visit Detroit Huntington Place 🎥 : Cy Abdelnour #PCMAEC #EventProfs
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We are thrilled to share that PCMA EMEA has revealed another keynote speaker for Convening EMEA 2024: the dynamic Olga Nasibullina! To register and learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/ebcuGgP #ConveningEMEA #PCMAEMEA #EventProfs
📢Attention everyone...you don't want to miss this!📢 🤗 We are excited to reveal our next keynote speaker for Convening EMEA 2024: Serial Cyber Security Entrepreneur and NATO Lecturer, Olga Nasibullina. Trust us, this is one keynote you won’t want to miss! Prepare to have your perspectives shifted as Olga delves into the critical importance of cybersecurity, its potential impacts, and the proactive steps every organization should consider. This engaging main stage will feature a blend of keynote insights and interactive cybersecurity scenarios, vividly illustrating our programme themes. It's a distinctive addition to what promises to be a compelling and immersive event. Don't miss out—visit our website and secure your ticket for Convening EMEA 2024 today 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebcuGgP Barcelona Convention Bureau CCIB Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona bnetwork #ConveningEMEA #PCMAEMEA #EventProfs #EventsIndustry #CyberSecurity #KeynoteSpeaker
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Are any burning industry questions keeping you up at night? The PCMA Convene editorial team is here to help! Send #PCMAConvene your most pressing questions about the business events industry through DM or comment below. They'll pick some of the hottest topics and delve into them during their weekly #PCMAConvenePod Talks, airing every Friday. ️ Don't miss your chance to shape the conversation! Let's hear from YOU!
Curious about what the #PCMAConvene editorial team has to say on burning industry topics? Send us your questions via DM, comment, or email. We'll select a few and discuss them in our weekly #PCMAConvenePod Talks, airing every Friday. Join the conversation! #EventProfs #Podcast #Talk #AMA
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Improv Everywhere founder Charlie Todd dropped some wisdom at #PCMAEC! 💡 Ever wonder how a comedian became a master of community-building? Charlie's secret sauce: embracing the unexpected and valuing diverse perspectives. In his keynote, Charlie shared how being receptive to others' ideas led to viral sensations like the "Best Buy Blue Shirt" prank and "Frozen Grand Central." These projects not only entertained but created instant communities among strangers. Whether you're planning an event or building a team, remember: "An important part of community building is being open to other people's ideas." - Charlie Todd Let's take a page from Charlie's book and spark joy through collaboration! What unexpected ideas have transformed your community? Share below! 👇
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