Authentic Answers to Uncomfortable Questions

This session has passed. Please view the recording below: https://youtu.be/NWMfc2_o3KY   Authentic Answers to Uncomfortable Questions asks uncomfortable questions about and around the implications of race in the hospitality industry. As the workplace often reflects the values of society and culture, this webinar will divulge into specific experiences and explore views from three event professionals

Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Lunch & Learn – Bold & Brave: How Did We Get Here?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCv63Vweljo&feature=youtu.be Bold & Brave: How Did We Get Here?  The Past, Present & Future of Racial Justice in America - and in the Meetings, Events and Hospitality Industry Please join the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Task Force for our next webinar “Bold & Brave: How Did We Get Here?  The Past, Present & Future of

November Quarterly Education Webinar

Multiple Locations and Online

https://youtu.be/kskJxeBRwL0   Join us on November 10th for the GMC PCMA Quarterly Education Event in collaboration with Association Forum Meeting Professional SIG! The theme of revive, resilience, rejuvenate, will have three TED-Style type talks. One focused on How PCMAHQ is shifting Convening Leaders to an Omni-Channel event; One focused on diversity and inclusion; and One

IDE Lunch & Learn: Millennials in the Movement

https://youtu.be/SzJyc_6-8Js   How younger generations are pushing the Black Lives Matter Movement forward, and what that means for the business events industry.  Join the GMC PCMA Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Task Force's resident millennials (Morgan Prewitt, CMP, and Alli Shebek, DMCP) for a conversation on the racial justice movement from the younger generation's perspective. The

PCMA U

Register for PCMA U and hear from some of PCMA's 20 in Their Twenties Class of 2021! As a Student or Young Professional, you probably have a lot of questions about the industry, your future career, and more. Register today and submit your questions to get the answers you're looking for. PCMA U will be

GMC Virtual Fall Student Day

Our industry is ever-changing so join GMC PCMA for a Virtual Student Day focusing on virtual platforms and the reality of hybrid events moving forward! Laura Welsh, Chief Executive Officer at Conference Solutions, will lead the discussion focusing on the growing new opportunities in our industry. Students can emphasize the synergy of their skillsets focusing

“REIMAGINE” – PCMA Chapter Presidents’ Town Hall

All organizations are having to rethink and transition into new working models. Why not re-imagine what the future looks like together? The purpose of this program is to bring all PCMA Chapters and PCMA HQ together on one day to provide updates to our communities around a centralized theme as we prepare to re-imagine our

Virtual Holiday Mixer

Grab your drink of choice and join us as we wave goodbye to 2020!   Wear your most creative ugly sweater and you could win a fabulous prize - hint the GMC PCMA Board of Directors are the judges :)   The festivities will include Jingo de la Rosa, a local artist from Indy, teaching

Convening Leaders Reception

In 2020, we were “stayin’ alive” In 2021, “we will survive!”   Bummed we can’t all be together this year? Don’t bug out! GMC is hosting a virtual, disco-themed party and we want to see you there! We’ll be using the groovy platform, Remo, so we can virtually network to the max! This event is

Lunch & Learn – Career Advancement

As a career coach and leadership development professional, John Potterton provides guidance, advice and counsel to individuals seeking to transition within or outside their organization. His expertise includes creating results-oriented resumes, crafting impressive LinkedIn profiles, and preparing candidates for face-to-face and virtual interviews. By leveraging 30+ years of leadership experience, John challenges clients to discover

Student Insight Series: Exploring Career Paths Into the Events Industry

Are you excited about a career in events and hospitality, but worried about the current pandemic-instigated slowdown in the industry? The events business is still the place to be with many career paths you might not yet know about. Hospitality is the #5 employer of all major industries and is more than just wedding planning.

March Quarterly Education Program

Join the award-winning author, radio host and three-time New York Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker, Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead, as she connects the history of systemic racism to what is happening across the country in our cities, homes and businesses.