New for 2025 – Fashion Show partnership For anyone also attending the PCMA Foundation Fashion Show, GMC is partnering with them to make these events the perfect day of industry networking! These back-to-back events offer an exceptional platform for you to connect with clients, industry peers, and local membership in a vibrant and
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR BOWL BASH! Bowl Bash 2025 November 12, 2025 | 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! New for 2025 – Fashion Show partnership For anyone also attending the
Bridging the Gap: Unifying Events and Education for Enhanced Member Engagement December 2, 2025 12:00 - 1:00 pm CST Member engagement is key to success for organizations. Dive into the powerful synergy between event managers and continuing education managers, exploring how their collaboration can drive enhanced member engagement and organizational success. We'll explore real-world examples
GMC's Annual Holiday Mixer is back! Registration Now Open! Wednesday December 3, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmFatPour Tap Works McCormick Place2206 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Planner Registration Sponsor Planners can register for free using the code “BOSxINDY2025″ thanks to our Planner Registration Sponsors, Meet Boston, Signature Boston & Visit Indy. Limited
Association Forum Holiday Showcase - Meeting Planner Track Powered by PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter Thursday, December 4th, 2025 | 8:15am - 10:30am McCormick Place - West Building | 2317 S. Indiana Avenue | Chicago, IL 60616 Join us at the Association Forum Holiday Showcase on December 4th! PCMA GMC will be supporting some education
Registration Open Jan 11 2026 | 4:30-6:30pm Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia |1113 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Registration Pricing: Professional Member: $25 Supplier Partner Member: $50 Faculty Member: $25 Student: $25 Non-Member Planner: $50 Non-Member Supplier: $65 Planner Participation Planners: Apply to be hosted to attend Supplier Opportunities Suppliers: View the hosted planner list
A limited number of registrations will be available on-site on the day of the event. March 11, 2026 | Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile | 540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 Chicago Ballroom ABCDE, 5th floor Read about the 2025 GMC Award Honorees here! Schedule*: 11 – 11:45 AM Registration Open 11-11:30 AM -
MPI-CAC 2026 Industry Xchange April 7, 2026 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL Join your fellow Chicago meetings and events industry professionals to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day at IX 2026! Swing by and say hello! GMC PCMA will be in attendance at a booth—stop by, and
Join us for our first webinar in a four part series. Level Setting in Uncertainty is the first one and participants will learn how to establish a common understanding of uncertainty and its impact on today’s professionals. REGISTER TODAY! Speaker: Beth Surmont, FASAE, CMP - Fellow Beth Surmont is an event strategist who works with
What trends and external forces are influencing the future of your organization, profession, and stakeholders? In this session, participants will explore the major macro trends driving change across industries and society. Through guided discussion and analysis, attendees will learn how to identify emerging opportunities, anticipate challenges, and better prepare for what lies ahead. REGISTER TODAY!
Foresight is more than predicting what comes next, it's a disciplined practice for exploring possibilities and preparing for multiple futures. This interactive session introduces participants to the fundamentals of foresight visioning and provides practical techniques for proactively thinking about change. Attendees will gain tools they can immediately apply to strategic planning, innovation, and decision-making. REGISTER
Registration 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 Join GMC for a day of friendly competition, great food, and even better company at The GMC Pickleball Classic! Whether you’re a seasoned player or