Education Day

Event Planning in the Pandemic Era: Forecasting the Future of Business Events

Please join us for Education Day on Thursday, September 9, 2021, 12:30pm-5:00pm at The Study at University City!

Agenda:
12:30-1:00 PM | Registration
1:00-2:00 PM | Session One: State of Industry Panel
2:00-2:15 PM | Break
2:15-3:00 PM | Session Two: Current and Future Legal Considerations in Event Planning
3:00-3:15 PM | Break
3:15-4:00 PM | Session Three: PCMA Best in Class Speaker TBA
4:00-5:00 PM | Social Hour

Session One: State of the Industry Panel
What does the future hold for suppliers and planners as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic? What is the state of the meeting planning industry with regards to current planning challenges, future bookings, the economy, event design, etc.? How are suppliers and planners working together to bring constituents back to in-person events? How have decision-making processes been affected for suppliers and planners? How are planners conceiving their events in light of changes to technology and access to content, and how are they thinking about and creating sustainable event models post-COVID? A panel of industry professionals will join us for a moderated discussion on these topics. Speakers TBA.

Session Two: Current and Future Legal Considerations in Event Planning
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, planners are getting back to the business of finalizing contracts placed on hold or booking new business for 2021 and beyond. What has changed in contracting since COVID-19? What should planners and suppliers be aware of and, more importantly, how can these stakeholders work together to create contracts that are beneficial and protective for both parties? Join us for a conversation with Joshua L. Grimes, Esq., Attorney at Law, Grimes Law Offices, LLC, to learn more about trends in contracting and legal considerations.

Session Three: PCMA Best in Class Speaker TBA

Registration Fees:

Registration Information:

• Membership to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend.
• If you are not a member, click here to join today. PCMA is offering hardship pricing. If you need help to join, please call 877-827-7262 or email membership@pcma.org.
• If you are a member of PCMA, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter, please call the membership department at PCMA HQ to add the Philadelphia chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.
• Valet parking is available for $20.00. There are several self-parking lots in the area.
• Lunch will not be served. An afternoon break and reception will be provided.
• PCMA PHL is closely monitoring CDC and local guidelines regarding mask and COVID-19 standards. As the event nears, we will post and communicate meeting procedures.
• There is no virtual option for this event.
• Dress code – To go along with our education-themed event taking place at The Study in University City, please wear your favorite school logo’d gear! 
• Questions? Contact Erica Keagy, PCMA PHL Administrator at gppcma@comcast.net or 610-220-1232.

Thank you to our sponsors and hosts!