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

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

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

Student Engagement Day at DePaul University

DePaul University 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL

DePaul's School of Hospitality and Sports Business and PCMA Greater Midwestern Chapter are partnering together to host a student day for students interested in a career in the hospitality industry.

GMC Pickleball Classic

SPF 2121 N Clybourn Ave

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! GMC Pickleball Classic Thursday, July 31, 2025 SPF | 2121 N. Clybourn Ave. | Chicago, IL 60614 Event Schedule 12:00 PM: Check-in/Registration 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM:

DEI Educational Event

SAVE THE DATE! DEI Educational Event September 9, 2025 Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel More information coming soon!

GMC Milwaukee Mingle

SAVE THE DATE! GMC Milwaukee MingleThursday, September 11, 20254:00 PM – 6:00 PMHarley-Davidson Museum500 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI 53203 Join us for the GMC Milwaukee Mingle—an evening of networking,