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Behind every great career is a community that believes in your potential. When you bundle your PCMA membership with Convening Leaders 2026, you’re not just registering for an event, you’re joining a movement of business events professionals who lead, learn, and lift each other. Start 2026 surrounded by insight, inspiration, and impact. Your next move starts now, advance rates increase November 13. https://lnkd.in/etmQfmM7 #PCMACL #CL26 #Community #EventProfs

From the Twin Cities to Annapolis, MD and beyond, PCMA Collectives have been buzzing with energy and ideas! These small, member-led gatherings bring business events professionals together to talk trends, share wins, and inspire what’s next. Thank-you to our PCMA Collective leaders who made these moments happen. Ready to be part of the next one? Learn more about joining a Collective. https://lnkd.in/eGCvb7UC Not yet a PCMA member? There’s no better time to get involved. Learn more. https://lnkd.in/gGrxZmD PCMA Collective Leaders Twin Cities: Sarah McNamara, CMP, DES Champaign, IL: Kara Stachowiak, CMP Annapolis, MD: Jennifer Abdinoor, Debbie Jordan, CASE, CTA, Jessica P. South Jersey: Melissa D.

What if the true measure of potential isn’t where you start, but how far you can travel? At CL26, Adam Grant, organizational psychologist at Wharton, bestselling author of Hidden Potential, and host of WorkLife and Re:Thinking, will share how to unleash hidden potential in ourselves, our teams, and our organizations. Don’t miss Adam's Main Stage: Hidden Potential: Unlocking Excellence in Yourself and Others. https://lnkd.in/etmQfmM7 #PCMACL #CL26

Every first time changes you, just ask Lauren Schlenker, CMP. At PCMA Convening Leaders, ideas ignite, perspectives expand, and connections shape your path forward. Whether it’s your first or fifteenth #PCMACL, there’s always something new waiting for you. Watch Lauren’s story, then get ready to make history with us in Philadelphia. Register today. https://lnkd.in/etmQfmM7 #PCMACL #CL26

Congratulations to the PCMA EMEA team on another incredible Convening EMEA and Convene 4 Climate! And to our amazing host city, Rotterdam, what a setting for meaningful conversations and purposeful connections. Creating events with impact takes collaboration between a dedicated team and an inspired destination. Bravo to all! #EventProfs #ConveningEMEA #PCMAEMEA Rotterdam Partners Postillion Hotels

Creativity, connection, and the power of emotional intelligence headline this week’s edition of The Raise. Follow PCMA Convene for these stories and more. Missed a story? Here’s what the Convene team shared this week:   ➡️ This ‘Little Behavioral Trick’ Makes Sessions More Meaningful Behavioral expert Thimon de Jong — who spoke last week at PCMA Convening EMEA — on the brain benefits of resisting the urge to grab your phone the moment a session ends. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dsVtXmrX   ➡️ Pirates and Poachers Persist A recent post on the PCMA Catalyst community resurfaces the problem of third-party housing scammers — an age-old events industry issue. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eMSjVBB8   ➡️ 5 Metrics to Focus on for Greener Meetings The American Chemical Society’s ambitious event sustainability initiatives include reducing energy as well as food and plastic waste. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eJ-cJRNY   ➡️ Have We Moved the Sustainability Bar? According to AmEx Global Business Travel’s 2026 Global Meetings & Events Forecast, planners recognize that their attendees expect their events to be sustainable. But how are they delivering on that expectation? Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/euDw-PPQ   #PCMAConvene #EventProfs #InTheKnow

What does it mean to Do Good, Feel Good? It means rolling up our sleeves, stepping outside the session rooms, and giving back to the city that welcomes us. Every year at Convening Leaders, one of the most meaningful moments happens when our community comes together for impact. As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, let’s make this our largest act of good yet. Join us for Do Good, Feel Good (formerly Hospitality Helping Hands) and help our host city, Philadelphia shine. This year, we’re partnering with Pathways to Housing PA, supporting their mission to end homelessness by sorting donations, assembling furniture, and preparing essentials for those moving into safe, stable homes. When we move, our communities move with us. Ready to make an impact? Register for #CL26, then add Do Good, Feel Good to your agenda! https://lnkd.in/eH_MNpWn #PCMACL #EventProfs

After the 2nd Convene 4 Climate, one thing is certain, change takes all of us. 🌍 From conversations to commitments, it’s clear that shaping a sustainable future starts with action — today, tomorrow, and beyond. Follow Convene 4 Climate, stay informed, and be part of the movement toward a more sustainable events industry. https://lnkd.in/d__2SR9V PCMA EMEA PCMA Asia Pacific (APAC) PCMA Latin America (LATAM) CEMA-Corporate Event Marketing Association

Get ready for an afternoon that radiates energy, creativity, and pure style — Living in Color! 🌈 Join us on November 12, 2025, as the PCMA Foundation lights up the Aon Ballroom at Navy Pier for Chicago’s most anticipated fashion event of the year. Expect runway magic, bold looks, and inspiring moments that celebrate the brilliance of our industry’s creativity and compassion. This dazzling event leads right into the PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter Bowl Bash, keeping the momentum (and the fun) going strong! Thank you for supporting the PCMA Foundation, where fashion, imagination, and philanthropy meet in living color. https://lnkd.in/emymAjtU Presented by The Palm Beaches

Missed a PCMA Chapter event earlier this month? No worries, there’s still time to connect! A few PCMA Chapter events are happening through the rest of October. Whether you’re looking to reconnect, collaborate, or gain new perspectives, there’s an event near you waiting to inspire. Not a member yet? Attend a chapter event, discover what PCMA is all about, and join our growing community of business event strategists. https://lnkd.in/gGrxZmD So… what are you waiting for? Chapter Events: October 21: PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter Behind the Scenes: American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting (CHEST 2025) https://lnkd.in/efaqbpr6 October 21: PCMA Capital Chapter October Sparkler: Global Arena: Planning for Success Both Domestically and Internationally https://lnkd.in/e2UHebdS October 21: PCMA New England October Pickleball Social 2025 https://lnkd.in/eN_EaiNC October 22: PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter PCMA Collective Twin Cities October Happy Hour https://lnkd.in/er5K3Srz October 22: PCMA Mexico Chapter PCMA Experience 2025 https://lnkd.in/enayfsDB October 23: PCMA Rocky Mountain Chapter Destination: Innovation - The Future of Mobility and Hospitality https://lnkd.in/ePesDKfa October 23: PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter Chapter Meeting & Reception https://lnkd.in/eAADuzx3 October 28: PCMA Southeast Chapter 2nd Annual PCMA Southeast and MPI Greater Orlando Chapter Summit https://lnkd.in/eswEsrK6 October 30: PCMA Canada West Chapter A Fireside Chat ON LOSING GROUND https://lnkd.in/ecxjPBMv October 30: PCMA Pacific Northwest Chapter PNW Trivia & Silent Auction Annual Fundraiser https://lnkd.in/eA2KVPSh #EventProfs 📷 provided by PCMA Capital Chapter