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 hors d'oeuvres. This is a complimentary reception for all POWER Chapter members. We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh!
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Location and Host Sponsor: Hyatt Regency Columbus (350 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215; 614-463-1234) We have all heard the phrase “human trafficking”, but what exactly is it? Does it really impact the hospitality community? What influence can I have as an event professional to affect my community in a positive way? What do I need to know? Learning just a few simple signs to look for can make a significant difference. Please join us as Columbus’ own survivor and author,…
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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 businesses, economies and communities. Meeting professionals’ organizations, association chapters, corporations, destinations, partners and other supporters will hold events all around the world to support this…
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Location and Host Sponsor: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh (620 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219) Changes in behavior, habit and attitudes are causing a dramatic shift in what your participants need and want from events. In this session, Greg Bogue, PCMA’s “Best in Class” speaker, will explore the hierarchy of human gatherings, as he showcases how events are evolving from staged experiences to passion-filled and purposeful movements. Through stories and activities, participants will examine how today’s most successful events deliver…
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PCMA Education Conference is an energetic, immersive and provocative program designed to attract thought leaders, event marketers, experience designers and business events strategists. The program fosters learning styles that drive engagement — creating solutions and ideas that build lasting relationships.
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Would you like to meet more planners to connect, share best practices, and grow your network? If so, please join us for one of our first quarterly small, informal, planner only networking events. Please RSVP here by 5pm on Thursday, July 18.
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Location and Host Sponsor: Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter (10 E. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, KY 41011; 859.261.8400) Going from planner to designer is an adventure with many twists, turns and unexpected decisions to make along the way. This interactive activity will simulate the various phases of the meeting design process, highlighting how decision points along the way can help you make the transition to designing true event experiences. Participants will work together to weigh the data, information and…
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Many meeting planners struggle with getting visibility and buy-in from leaders of their organizations. They often feel their role is misunderstood and undervalued. It’s time to change the paradigm! Effective stakeholder management is the key to getting your voice heard and elevating your career. This session will introduce a simple stakeholder management tool that will immediately change how you handle internal and external stakeholders for your events. During the session we will discuss how to identify and manage stakeholders in…
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Location and Host Sponsor: Hilton Cleveland Downtown (100 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, OH 44114; 216-413-5000) We have all heard the phrase “human trafficking”, but what exactly is it? Does it really impact the hospitality community? What influence can I have as an event professional to affect my community in a positive way? How can this effect my event/hotel? What do I need to know? Learning just a few simple signs to look for can make a significant difference. Please…
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Location and Host Sponsor: The Westin Pittsburgh (1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; 412-281-3700) How often are you faced with major challenges that require an advanced level of decision-making? Do you have aptitude for identifying, analyzing and solving those challenges? As our roles in this industry continue to evolve from meeting planner to business events strategist, critical thinking is an essential skill that will help you make that transition more smoothly. Please join us for this interactive POWER Chapter…
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