Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders

San Diego Convention Center 111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA

Kickoff Convening Leaders, the flagship event of the business events industry, and toast the start of 2024 in San Diego with all of your GMC friends! When: Sunday, January 7 | 4:30PM-6:00PM Where: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Pacific Ballroom 16, 17, 19 San Diego, CA 92101   Thank you to our sponsors: Planner Registration

GMC Awards & Education Event

McCormick Place Chicago 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL

Join us as we honor our GMC stars being recognized for their achievements throughout 2023! Following its success last year, an educational component will be included with Nick Borelli's Designing Radically Inclusive Events with AI. See more on Nick’s session below. Congratulations to our 2023 Award winners! Congratulations to the PCMA Foundation Visionary Awards Finalists

Inside the Ivy: Exploring the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field

American Airlines Conference Center 1101 Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL

Inside the Ivy: Exploring the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field Friday May 31st 9:30 am- 12:30 pm, Cubs game to follow Registration is now open for a behind the scenes tour of Wrigley Field and the new Gallager Way, home of the Chicago Cubs. Following a panel on the ins and outs of diversity, inclusion,

3rd Annual Golf and Give Back

Itasca Country Club 400 E. Orchard St, Itasca, IL

Join us at the beautiful Itasca Country Club for the 3rd Annual Golf and Give Back! This will be a great day of networking and leisure on a mature, championship course. Exceptionally fun to play for anyone from a scrap player to a 30 handicap, and every single hole is postcard worthy! REGISTER TODAY!  

September 12 – Behind the Scenes – DNC 2024

Willis Tower 233 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL

Registration is now open! Click here to register! Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the Democratic National Convention (DNC) 2024 was meticulously planned and executed. This is an unparalleled opportunity for event planners and industry suppliers to gain insights from the experts who orchestrated one of the most significant political events of

Bowl Bash

10pin 330 N State St, Chicago, IL

BOWL BASH IS BACK!  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW! Bowl Bash 2024 November 13, 2024 |5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | 10pin Bowling Lounge 330 N State St | Chicago, IL 60654 Industry Partners, don't forget to secure your lane with 8 complimentary registrations for Bowl Bash. Pricing: 50 Minute Lane Sponsor (Team of 8 bowlers):  $750 Individual

Career Webinar Series

CAREER WEBINAR SERIES ****The October 29th webinar has been moved to November 20th. Anyone who was previously registered will be automatically moved to the new date. Please remember to register on zoom as well. The link is in your confirmation email.**** November 20th, 12-1pm CT          Journey to Independence – Strategies for Fostering a Successful Event Contracting

DEI Education Event

Hilton Rosemont Chicago O'Hare 5550 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL

DEI EDUCATION EVENT Registration is open! REGISTER HERE   Planners can register for free using the code Philadelphia2024 thanks to our Planner Registration Sponsor Philadelphia CVB!   Event Details December 3, 2024 | 11:30 am - 3:00 pm | Hilton Rosemont 5550 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018   11:30 - 12:45 Lunch and registration

Convening Leaders Chapter Reception

Marriott Marquis Houston 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX

Kick off Convening Leaders, the flagship event of the business events industry, and toast the start of 2024 in Houston with all of your GMC friends! When: Sunday, January 12 | 4:30PM-6:00PM Where: Marriott Marquis Houston Houston, TX 77010   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ! Planners can register for free using the code PHL2025 thanks to our

Chapter Leaders Development

AOA 142 E. Ontario, Chicago, IL

  Date: Tuesday, 1/28/25 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: AOA 142 E. Ontario Chicago, IL 60611 OR Virtually on Zoom CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   GMC Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, Committee Members and any other members interested in becoming involved in PCMA’s GMC are welcome to attend. This development day will include

GMC Awards Recognition Event and Luncheon

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile 540 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Join us as we honor our GMC stars being recognized for their achievements throughout 2024!   Date: Tuesday March 18th, 2025 11:00 am - 11:30 am - Registration 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Educational Panel Discussion 12:30 - 1:30 pm - 2024 Award Recipient Recognition Location: Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile 540 Michigan Ave, Chicago,

Global Meetings Industry Day

Bridging the Generational Gap Join your fellow Chicago meeting and event industry professionals  to celebrate Global Meeting Industry Day! Thursday, April 3, 2025 2:30 - 7:30 p.m. Convene Willis Tower 233 S Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606 This event is approved by EIC for 2 CEUs . Credits will be applied based on the email