Chapter Retreat

Please join us for the annual PCMA PHL Chapter Retreat, July 30–31, at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City! Join fellow chapter members for great conversations, fresh ideas, team building, and plenty of fun as we reconnect, celebrate our successes, and continue shaping the future of our chapter.

Thursday, July 30, 2026
2:00-4:00PM: Community Service Project at the Borgata to support the Hope Exists Foundation
5:00-7:00PM: Opening Reception at the Borgata
7:00PM: We’re working on plans to keep the fun going after the Opening Reception! Stay tuned for more details.

Friday, July 31, 2026
8:00-9:00AM: Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:15AM: Welcome, Sponsor Presentations, Chapter Updates
9:15-9:30AM: Interactive Activity
9:30-10:45AM: Session 1: Tomorrow’s Chapter: Creating Belonging for the Future with Robynne Weaver

Today’s emerging professionals are looking for more than networking opportunities. They are looking for connection, community, mentorship, and a genuine sense of belonging. According to Freeman’s research on the future of events and human connection, belonging is one of the strongest drivers of engagement, loyalty, and long-term participation in communities. At the same time, younger generations report increasing levels of loneliness and disconnection, creating both a challenge and an opportunity for professional associations.

As Gen Z enters the workforce and evaluates where to invest their time, energy, and attention, associations that intentionally foster belonging will be better positioned to attract, engage, and develop the next generation of members, volunteers, and leaders.

In this interactive session, participants will explore what the research tells us about belonging, why it matters to the future of chapters and associations, and how small, intentional acts of connection can shape the future of our industry.

Click here to learn more about Robynne.

11:00-11:15AM: EMMF Certificate Presentation & PCMA Axis Demonstration
11:15AM-12:00PM: Session 2: PCMA PHL Committee Connections
12:00-1:00PM: Lunch

Membership Requirements: To attend the Chapter Retreat, you must be a PCMA member in good standing including an active membership with the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter. For more information about membership, click here. If you are a member of PCMA, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter, please add Philadelphia as a secondary chapter for $30.00. Email [email protected] with the request to add the chapter to your membership. After payment, please send confirmation to [email protected].

Hotel Reservations and Parking: PCMA PHL Planner members will receive complimentary guest rooms including resort fees. PCMA PHL Supplier members will receive a discounted room rate of $95 plus tax and fees for the night of Thursday, July 30. The cut-off date is Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Planners are required to provide a credit card to secure the reservation. A week prior to the Chapter Retreat, PCMA PHL will share the list of registered attendees with the hotel, and the hotel will waive the guest room charges for planner members. Self-parking for all attendee types will be complimentary.

Hotel Reservation Instructions:

Call-Ins:
Room Reservations: 609-317-1000
Group code: GBPCM26 

Online: PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter Online Reservation Link

Please note: Registering for the meeting and making a hotel reservation are two separate steps. Click here to register now, or the blue button below.

Education Credit:
PCMA has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education course, which qualifies for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. If you plan to claim education credit, please register for this meeting with the same email associated with your EIC account. You will receive an automated message to claim credit after the meeting when the final attendee roster is uploaded to the EIC.

Accessibility:
Please click here for information about the Borgata’s commitment to accessibility. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions, please contact [email protected].

Thank you to our host and sponsors!

Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Erica Keagy, PCMA PHL Executive Director, at [email protected] for more information.