What the Next-Generation Conference Participant Really, Really Wants

Hilton Columbus at Easton Easton Town Center, 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, OH

Attracting the next generation member and conference participant has, and will continue to be, critical to organizational sustainability. In this program, you’ll discover illuminating insights about what society wants and expects today from your conference. You’ll also discover what drives people away from your events or association, and what compels them to keep coming back.

The Disaster Experience Quickfire – How Ready Are You?

The Kimpton Schofield Hotel 2000 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, OH

You've made a plan and update it regularly but now it’s time to put your skills to the test. This simulation will put you in the throes of a real-life event crisis, as it unfolds. You’ll make critical decisions and deal with the consequences as you respond to each twist and turn.   From this

Create a Movement by Building Tribes

The Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square 300 W. Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA

It’s no secret that to be a leader in the industry, your event must challenge the status quo, build a culture, and be committed to your audience members. Using Seth Godin's famous TEDTalk "The Tribes We Lead" as the foundation of this session, you will be part of a group discussion that will challenge each

Convening Leaders 2018 POWER Reception

The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Join the POWER Chapter for a casual gathering prior to the Convening Leaders Opening Night Celebration on January 7th in Nashville. Meet incoming Board members, network with colleagues, and learn about the programming we have planned for 2018. We look forward to seeing you in Nashville! This is a complimentary reception for all POWER Chapter

Practicing Your Critical Thinking Skills

HIlton Columbus Downtown 401 North High Street, Columbus, OH

How often as an event professional are you faced with critical thinking moments? Is this a part of your job where you thrive or do you get that “deer in the headlights” look when your boss comes to you with a major challenge? We all are confronted with those surprising challenges that pop up at

Global Meetings Industry Day Events

Global Meetings Industry Day with the PCMA POWER Chapter – Coming to a City Near You on April 12!   PCMA POWER Chapter invites you to our special gatherings and receptions celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day and Meetings Mean Business. Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) will shine a light on the real impact meetings have

Convening Leaders 2019 POWER Reception

The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Join the POWER Chapter for a casual gathering prior to the Convening Leaders Opening Night Celebration on January 6th in Pittsburgh! Meet incoming Board members, network with colleagues, and learn about the programming we have planned for 2019. The reception begins at 4:30pm, to be followed by the PCMA Opening Reception. Join us for cocktails and

Global Meetings Industry Day Events

Global Meetings Industry Day with the PCMA POWER Chapter – Coming to a City Near You on April 4!   PCMA POWER Chapter invites you to our special gatherings and receptions celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day and Meetings Mean Business. Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) will shine a light on the real impact meetings have on

Convening Leaders 2020 POWER Chapter Reception

Hilton San Francisco Union Square 333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA

Join the POWER Chapter for a casual gathering prior to the Convening Leaders Opening Night Celebration on January 5th in San Francisco! Meet incoming Board members, network with colleagues, and learn about the programming we have planned for 2020. The reception begins at 4:30pm, to be followed by the PCMA Welcome Reception. Join us for cocktails

Global Meetings Industry Day Virtual Events

Global Meetings Industry Day 2020 Goes Virtual Today! Join your meetings industry colleagues for virtual Global Meetings Industry Day programming - full details are here!

Resilience: The Power of the Bounce Back – A POWER Chapter Virtual Program

OH

Date: October 14 Time: Noon -1:30pm Platform: Zoom (link will be sent to your email on October 13) Cost: Free for members and nonmembers 2020 and 2021 have been full of challenges, from the COVID-19 global pandemic, to racial unrest, to parents forced to be at-home teachers. The hospitality industry has been hit especially hard