About Us
The Greater Midwest Chapter of the Professional Convention Management Association (GMC PCMA) was founded in 1993 and serves the Midwest region of the United States including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. GMC offers a variety of educational meetings as well as networking opportunities.
Our interaction with other hospitality industry professionals through events such as our Membership Connections, Community Service Projects, and our Annual Signature Event Fundraiser also serve to provide our members and other industry colleagues with excellent events at which to network while serving the community.
PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter is proud to offer our members
Continuing Education credit as a CMP Preferred Provider.
Thank you to our 2026 Diamond Sponsors!
Thank you to our 2026 Gold Sponsors!
Thank you to our 2026 Silver Sponsors!
Upcoming Events
Catch up on the latest Greater Midwest Chapter of PCMA events
GMC Pickleball Classic
SPF 2121 N Clybourn AveRegistration is now closed. On-site registration is available! GMC Pickleball Classic Thursday, July 30, 2026 SPF | 2121 N. Clybourn Ave. | Chicago, IL 60614 About the Event
PCMA Collective: Milwaukee
Courtyard by Marriott Milwaukee Brookfield at Poplar Creek 20300 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, ILPCMA Collective: Milwaukee August 3, 2026 | 5-7 pm | Courtyard Milwaukee Brookfield at Poplar Creek 20300 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045 Please join us for happy hour on
GMC PCMA Webinar: Industry Impact & Moving Forward
ZoomBring everything together in this highly interactive workshop experience. Participants will collaborate to design and explore future scenarios, testing ideas and strategies against a range of possible outcomes. By engaging
2026 C.A.R.E. Education Event
Obama Presidential Center, Forum Building 6001 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, ILC.A.R.E. Education Event | September 15, 2026 Obama Presidential Center, Forum Building 6001 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM Program Agenda: 3:00 - 3:30 PM: Registration & Vendor Networking 3:30 - 5:15 PM: Educational Sessions & Keynote 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Self-Guided Museum Access & Exploration of the Obama Presidential Center (No food or beverage permitted within the museum exhibits) 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Networking Reception in Designated Event Space (Guests may choose between networking and museum exploration throughout the evening) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Keynote Details: Leading Without Armor: Creating Culture Through Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Empathy Culture isn't
Bowl Bash 2026
Kings Entertainment 1500 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, ILBowl Bash 2026 November 19, 2026 | 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Kings Entertainment 1500 N Clybourn Ave | Chicago, IL 60610 Click here for sponsorship opportunities! Already
GMC Holiday Mixer
The TAP - Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, ILSave The Date! The TAP - Hyatt Regency McCormick Place | Chicago 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616 Event Policies Online Registration: Online registration will close 3 business days prior