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 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 directly with uncertainty, attendees will strengthen their ability to adapt, innovate, and make informed decisions regardless of what the future holds. REGISTER TODAY! Speaker: Beth
2026 C.A.R.E. Education Event
Obama Presidential Center, Forum Building 6001 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, ILRegistration is Now Open! C.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
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 know what you’d like to sponsor? Complete the GMC PCMA Sponsorship Enrollment Form & email it to us at [email protected] to get started! Event Policies Online Registration: Online registration will
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 to the event date. Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected]. If a registrant cancels within 7 days of the