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SUMMARY:Global Meetings Industry Day in Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:Join PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter for our Global Meetings Industry Day celebration on Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026\, at CYTO | PHL in Philadelphia. This year’s event\, Know Your Risk: Designing Smarter Events in an Uncertain World\, features an elevated\, forward-thinking program designed for today’s complex event landscape and will bring together meeting and event professionals from across industries ready to lead with strategy\, resilience\, and confidence. \nIn an era where uncertainty is constant\, from global travel disruptions and economic volatility to cybersecurity threats and evolving stakeholder expectations\, risk is no longer a back-end consideration. It is a core component of event design. This two-part educational experience challenges attendees to shift from reactive planning to proactive\, risk-informed decision-making that strengthens both event outcomes and organizational credibility. \nSession 1: From Exposure to Strategy: Travel\, Risk & Resilience in 2026: GMID will begin with this dynamic panel discussion featuring industry experts who will unpack the current risk landscape and its direct impact on site selection\, budgeting\, sponsorship strategy\, and marketing. Attendees will gain insight into how leading organizations are leveraging data\, AI\, and strategic foresight to navigate uncertainty while continuing to innovate. \nOur speakers include: \n\nArjun Chakravarti\, Managing Partner\, Cogknition Analytics\, Strategy & Analytics Consultancy\nTim Meehan\, Director for Assistance in the Americas\, International SOS\nBob O’Connell\, Senior Director Business Development\, GES\nPaul Wong\, MBA\, CMP\, Senior Director\, Global Events | ISPOR\, Immediate Past President\, PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter\nPamela Esbrandt Wynne\, CMM\, CMP\, HMCC\n\nClick here to read more about our speakers. \nSession 2: Risk Intelligence in Action: A Strategic Planning Lab: The GMID experience will continue with this interactive workshop where participants will apply concepts in real time. Through guided exercises and peer collaboration\, attendees will assess risks\, evaluate mitigation strategies\, and explore how risk tolerance influences key operational and financial decisions. This hands-on approach ensures participants leave not only informed\, but equipped. \nBy the end of the program\, participants will walk away with practical tools\, including a customizable risk matrix\, actionable mitigation strategies\, and a clear framework for integrating resilience into future events. More importantly\, they will gain the confidence to engage in executive-level conversations around risk\, positioning themselves as strategic leaders within their organizations. \nOpen to both PCMA members and non-members\, this program offers valuable continuing education credit and meaningful industry connections. Don’t miss this opportunity to rethink risk\, not as a barrier\, but as a powerful driver of smarter\, more sustainable event design. \nClick here for quick access to register\, or select the blue button at the bottom of this page.\n\nAgenda\n12:00-1:00 PM: Registration\n1:00-1:30 PM: Welcome and Sponsor Remarks\n1:30-2:30 PM: Session 1\n2:30-3:00 PM: Break\n3:00-3:15 PM: Sponsor Remarks\n3:15-4:15 PM: Session 2\n4:15-4:30 PM: Wrap Up\n4:30-5:30 PM: Reception \nRegistration Information \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome. If you’d like to join PCMA\, click here for information.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add an additional chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Thursday\, April 30\, at 8:00 AM. After that\, individuals must register onsite starting at 12:00 PM on Tuesday\, May 5.\nIf you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.\n\nThank you to our host\, sponsors\, and supporting partners!\nHost – Cyto | PHL\nGold Sponsor – Wind Creek Bethlehem\nAnnual Sponsors – Louisville Tourism\, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau\, Valley Forge Tourism & Board\, Visit Atlantic City\nSupporting Partners – MPI Philadelphia Area Chapter\, MPI New Jersey Chapter\, ILEA Philadelphia Chapter\, and MASAE \nA message from the PCMA PHL Community Service Committee\nAt this event\, we will collect donations for Broad Street Love. Broad Street Love provides stabilizing services to individuals experiencing deep poverty. They aim to meaningfully reduce the deep trauma and suffering caused by scarcity and break the cycle of hardship\, hunger\, and housing insecurity in Philadelphia. The items most in need are listed below. Please bring new\, packaged items. \n\nMen’s boxer briefs (black\, sizes M-L) and women’s underwear (sizes S-L)\nLightweight\, breathable t-shirts and tank tops (sizes M-XL)\nPersonal care items (razors\, deodorant\, soap\, toothpaste\, toothbrushes)\nBackpacks or drawstring bags\n\nEducation Credit\nPCMA PHL 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. \nFood and Beverage: This event will offer refreshments and light snacks. Lunch will not be served. A networking reception with food and beverage will be provided at the conclusion of the meeting. \nAccessibility\nCYTO | PHL is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nParking\nSelf-parking is available in the Amtrak 30th Street Station garage adjacent to the Cira Centre\, in which CYTO | PHL is located. Take the elevators to the 3rd floor bridge. Exit the elevator and make a left through the double doors. Once through the doors\, make a right at the ATM to enter CYTO | PHL.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/gmid2026/
LOCATION:CYTO | PHL\, Cira Centre\, 2929 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter on Thursday\, March 5\, 2026 for an education session titled\, Crisis Command: From Game Plan to Go-Time in High-Stakes Events\, followed by a networking reception. This event will take place at Stateside Live!\nIn today’s high-stakes event environment\, crises aren’t a matter of if—they’re a matter of when. From technical failures and weather disruptions to reputational risks and on-site emergencies\, event leaders must be prepared to act decisively under pressure. \nCrisis Command: From Game Plan to Go-Time in High-Stakes Events is an interactive\, simulation-based session designed to help event professionals build the mindset\, tools\, and muscle memory needed to lead confidently through disruption. Drawing on real-world case studies\, industry best practices\, and experiential learning principles\, this session moves beyond theory into practical application—equipping attendees to manage chaos with clarity\, communication\, and control. \nAgenda\n1:45–2:30 pm | Registration\n2:30–2:45 pm | Opening Remarks\n2:45–4:00 pm | Education Session\n4:00–5:00 pm | Networking Reception \nClick here for quick access to register\, or select the blue button at the bottom of this page. \nPresenters\nChristine A. Cleaver\nClinical Assistant Professor of Event Management\nNew York University\, School of Professional Studies\nJonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality\nPCMA PHL Board Member \nMatt Hohmann\nSenior Director\, Production Services\nProduction Resource Group (PRG) \nClick here to learn more about the speakers. \nSession Overview\nThis high-energy learning lab blends concise content framing with hands-on crisis simulations. Attendees will explore the anatomy of an event crisis\, examine common crisis types\, and participate in a facilitated tabletop exercise responding to a live event disruption scenario in real time. \nParticipants will work in small teams\, assume crisis leadership roles\, and apply decision-making tools such as communication frameworks\, decision trees\, and contingency planning templates. The session concludes with guided reflection\, peer learning\, and take-home resources that can be adapted for use within attendees’ own organizations and events. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and categorize common event crisis types\, including technical\, natural\, reputational\, and human-centered disruptions\nApply structured crisis management tools such as decision trees\, communication plans\, and contingency templates\nDemonstrate leadership under pressure through participation in a real-time crisis simulation\nDesign repeatable crisis-readiness systems that can be embedded into event planning\, staffing\, and training processes\n\nRegistration Information \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome. If you’d like to join PCMA\, click herefor information.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.orgto add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add an additional chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Friday\, February 27\, at 11:59pm. After that\, individuals must register onsite starting at 1:45pm on Thursday\, March 5th.\nIf you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.\n\nEducation Credit\nPCMA 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. \nAccessibility\nStateside Live! is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nParking Information for the Recommended Lot\, Xfinity Mobile Arena– G Lot  \nClick here for detailed parking and entrance details. \n\nThe G Lot is the closest additional parking to Stateside Live!\nAccess the G Lot from Broad Street.\nThe price is $30 per vehicle when arriving after 2:00pm. There is no charge for parking before 1:45pm.\nParking Entry Instructions – Lot G\nApproach from Broad Street\nEnter the South Philadelphia Sports Complex via Broad Street and follow directional signage for event parking toward Lot G.\nProceed to the Parking Entrance\nPull up to the marked entry lane for Lot G. Parking attendants and signage will guide you to the correct gate.\nFollow Attendant Directions\nParking attendants will direct you to an available space within Lot G.\nWalking to the Venue\nAfter parking\, follow the pedestrian walkways and posted signage to the venue entrance of Stateside Live!\n\nThank you to our host and sponsors!\n \nAdditional sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, at gppcma@comcast.net for more information.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/march52026/
LOCATION:Stateside Live!\, 1100 Pattison Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Flyers Game & Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, February 5\, 2026 for a night out with your friends from the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter and the MPI Philadelphia Area Chapter as we cheer on the Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena! \nTicket Information:\nTickets ($60.00 each) include admission to the semi-private Assembly Room overlooking the rink\, which offers a combination of first row seats\, standing room and soft seating.  Food and beverage are not included\, but there are many options available nearby and all throughout Xfinity Mobile Arena. Members\, industry colleagues\, friends\, and family are welcome. Supplier partners\, please consider inviting a planner as your guest. Tickets will be distributed via email the week of the event. Cancellations and refunds are not permitted. However\, tickets can be transferred to another person\, giving you the flexibility to pass them on if you can’t attend. \nGame Information:\nThe game starts at 7:00pm. Gates open 90 minutes prior to game time. \nParking:\nInformation on parking and transportation can be viewed by clicking here. \nBag Policy:\nPlease take note of the bag policy at the arena. Only very small purses and clear bags are permitted inside the arena. \nMembership:\nMembership to PCMA and/or MPI is not required to attend this event. If you are not a member of the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter or the MPI Philadelphia Chapter\, please consider joining. Click here for PCMA membership information. Click here for MPI membership information. \nAccessibility: The venue is accessible. Click here for information. If you need additional accommodations onsite or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nQuestions? Please contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, gppcma@comcast.net\, 610-220-1232. \nPhoto Credit: Pictures by Todd \nThank you to our Sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/flyers2026/
LOCATION:Xfinity Mobile Arena\, 3601 South Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Convening Leaders Kickoff with PCMA PHL & NY
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your Convening Leaders experience with a fun and festive networking opportunity! Members of the Greater Philadelphia and New York Chapters of PCMA are invited to connect\, collaborate\, and celebrate ahead of the main event.\nEvent Details\nWhat:     Welcome Reception with members of the Greater Philadelphia and New York Chapters of PCMA\nWhen:    Sunday\, January 11\, 2026\, 4:30 PM-6:00 PM EST\nWhere:   Philadelphia Marriott Downtown\, Ballroom A/B\, 1201 Market Street (Guest Entrance at 1200 Filbert Street)\, Philadelphia\, PA 19107 \nNot a member? Join PCMA today\, or add a secondary chapter for just $30.00 by sending a request to membership@pcma.org. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/cl2026/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Marriott Downtown\, 1201 Market Street (Guest Entrance at 1200 Filbert Street)\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Holiday Fundraiser & Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Holiday Season with Us!\nJoin us for our Annual Holiday Fundraiser & Awards Celebration as we toast our wonderful chapter members\, leaders\, industry friends\, and award recipients—and spread some holiday cheer together!\nThis year’s festivities will feature our much-loved Silent Auction\, filled with exciting treasures from hotels\, restaurants\, museums\, and more. We’d love your help in making it shine even brighter! Consider donating an item such as an overnight hotel stay\, restaurant gift card\, museum pass\, gift basket\, or electronic device. Click here for more information about donating to the Silent Auction.\nClick here to view a list of this year’s auction items. In-person attendance is required to bid. Click here for the auction rules.\nDate & Time:\n• Thursday\, December 4\, 2025\, 5:00pm-8:00pm EST \nLocation\, Directions & Parking:\nThis event will take place in Ballrooms B at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Click here for information about getting to the PACC and area parking. \n\nThe closest entrance to Ballroom B is the Market Street entrance at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.\nWhen you enter from Market Street\, go up the escalator to the Marriott gate.\nOnce inside the gate\, go directly to the escalators straight ahead\, or to the elevator located on the east side of the 200-level hallway.\nAscend to the top\, and you are in the Ballroom B Pre-function area where registration will be.\n\nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Friday\, November 28\, 11:59pm. After that\, registration fees increase by $15\, and only onsite registration will be available beginning at 5:00pm on December 4\, 2025.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\nAttendance is required to bid on auction items.\n\nAccessibility: The Pennsylvania Convention Center is accessible and SAGE certified. Click here for more information. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nThank you to our hosts and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/dec42025/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Convention Center\, 1101 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter on Thursday\, October 23\, 2025 for our Chapter Meeting\, “Breaking Down Silos: Collaboration and Communication Strategies for the Future of Work\,” presented by PCMA Leading Class Speaker\, Vanessa Zamy. Networking reception to follow.\nLocation: This meeting will take place at ASTM International\, 100 Barr Harbor Drive\, West Conshohocken\, PA 19428. \nAgenda:\n2:30pm-3:00pm Registration\n3:00pm-3:15pm Opening Remarks\n3:15pm-4:30pm Education Session\n4:30pm-5:30pm Reception \nSession Information:\nConflict is inevitable in any team\, but it doesn’t have to be destructive.  When silos emerge\, communication breaks down\, and conflict festers\, it can sabotage even the most talented groups\, hindering productivity and innovation. \nThe “Future of Work” demands a new approach to collaboration and communication. As organizations navigate innovation\, automation\, and a rapidly changing landscape\, the ability to break down silos and foster teamwork is more critical than ever. \nWhen managed effectively\, conflict can fuel innovation and strengthen team bonds. When teams work together successfully\, they achieve extraordinary results. But silos\, miscommunication\, and conflict can sabotage even the most talented groups. \nIn this session\, Vanessa Zamy\, The Business Defibrillator and Workplace Wellbeing Champion\, provides practical strategies for transforming conflict into a catalyst for growth\, building a culture of trust and open communication\, and navigating challenging conversations with confidence. It’s time to harness the power of healthy conflict and collaboration! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nAnalyze common sources of conflict within teams and develop strategies for addressing disagreements with employees in a way that maintains authority while fostering open dialogue.\n\n\nApply advanced communication and conflict-resolution techniques to facilitate constructive dialogue\, build consensus\, and foster collaboration among team members.\n\n\nDevelop and implement strategies to promote psychological safety and open communication within teams\, creating an environment where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas\, expressing concerns\, and contributing to a culture of trust and innovation.\n\nClick here for quick access to register\, or click the blue button towards the bottom of this page. \nRegistration Information \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome. If you’d like to join PCMA\, click here for information.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add an additional chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, at 11:59pm. After that\, individuals must register onsite starting at 2:30pm on Thursday\, October 23rd.\nIf you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.\n\nEducation Credit\nPCMA 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. \nAccessibility\nASTM International is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/oct232025/
LOCATION:ASTM International\, 100 Barr Harbor Drive\, Conshohocken\, PA\, 19428\, United States
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SUMMARY:Education Day & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the annual PCMA PHL Education Day & Trade Show on Wednesday\, September 10\, 2025\, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center! Join your colleagues and 50 exhibitors from CVBs\, hotels\, AV companies\, exhibit and transportation companies\, and more\, as we come together to learn\, network\, socialize\, and have fun!\nAgenda:\n9:00am-10:00am Education Day Registration\n10:00am-11:30am Session One\n11:30am-2:00pm Combined Trade Show and Trade Show Style Lunch\n2:00pm-3:30pm Session Two\n3:30pm-4:30pm Reception \nClick here for quick access to register! \nEducation Session I: The Future & Evolution of Sponsorships and Exhibiting: Creating Value Through Experience and Engagement\nSponsorships and exhibit halls are evolving into dynamic\, immersive opportunities that create value for all stakeholders. This interactive session explores how expectations from sponsors\, exhibitors\, and attendees are changing—and how planners and suppliers can respond with creativity and strategic design. Join our panel of experts as they unpack the shift from transactional models to experience-driven partnerships. Through real-world examples and group idea generation\, attendees will leave with practical strategies to refresh their sponsorship and exhibit approach. Click here to read the speakers’ bios. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify emerging trends and expectations shaping the future of event sponsorships and exhibit design.\nDescribe strategies for empowering exhibitors and sponsors to achieve stronger event ROI.\nApply creative design thinking to floorplans and sponsorship packages to improve attendee engagement and sponsor satisfaction.\nCollaborate with peers to generate new ideas for experiential sponsorships and value-added exhibitor experiences.\n\nNetworking Lunch and Exhibits\nEnjoy lunch on our trade show floor!  This is your opportunity to mix and mingle with our incredible exhibitor partners. Click here to see a list of exhibitors. \nEducation Session II: From the Gridiron to the Show Floor: Winning Strategies for Sponsorship\nWhen it comes to selling sponsorships\, the NFL is in a league of their own—literally. But the strategies they use to drive multi-million-dollar partnerships aren’t exclusive to professional sports. In this fireside chat\, Philadelphia Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro sits down with Brian Napoli\, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at the Eagles\, to explore how the team identifies\, secures\, and grows sponsor relationships that are built on authenticity\, storytelling\, and fan engagement. They will translate strategies into lessons that event organizers and association professionals can apply—whether you’re selling exhibit booths\, branded activations\, or year-round partnership opportunities. Click here to read the speakers’ bios. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the key elements of a sponsorship sales strategy\, including relationship management\, brand alignment\, and activation planning.\nIdentify methods to apply a storytelling and audience-first approach to sponsorship sales.\nExplore creative ways to design sponsorship packages that go beyond standard tiers and deliver year-round value.\nGain practical tips for improving sponsor retention\, upselling\, and long-term partnership development.\n\nLocation\, Meeting Room\, Directions & Parking:\nThis event will take place in Terrace Ballroom at the Pennsylvania Convention Center\, located at 119 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19107 (Broad Street Atrium). Click here for information about getting to the PACC and area parking. The closest entrance to the Terrace Ballroom is the Broad Street Entrance. When you enter from Broad Street\, go up two sets of escalators (on either side) to the Terrace Prefunction area on the top level. There will be directional signs\, too. \nRegistration Information \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership. A 10% discount is currently being offered through the event date if you join PCMA and the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. Please use the code Eventprof10 to obtain this savings.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Thursday\, September 4\, 2025\, at 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 9:00am on September 10\, 2025.\nIf you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nEducation Credit\nPCMA 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. \nAccessibility\nThe Pennsylvania Convention Center is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nThank you to our hosts and sponsors!\n \nExhibiting Information\nApplications are now being accepted to exhibit at the Trade Show. CLICK HERE for more information.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/edday2025/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Convention Center\, 1101 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for a PCMA PHL social hour at LaScala’s Birra\, Pennsauken\, NJ on Tuesday\, August 5th\, 5:30pm-7:30pm!\nPCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter leaders will be present at the social hour to share what’s happening with the Chapter as well as PCMA at the national level. Learn how to get involved and share ideas in a casual\, fun setting. \nThere is no registration fee to attend. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Parking is free. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today. \nIf you represent a venue and would be interested in hosting a future social hour\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/aug52025/
LOCATION:LaScala’s Birra\, 5300 N. Park Drive\, Pennsauken\, NJ 08109\, NJ\, 08109
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Chapter Retreat
DESCRIPTION:PCMA PHL Chapter Retreat: Refresh\, Reconnect\, Recenter—Wellness in Work\, Life\, and Leadership\, July 17-18\, 2025 at the Tropicana in Atlantic City\, NJ\n\nPlease join us for the annual PCMA PHL Chapter Retreat designed to help you reconnect with your purpose\, recharge your energy\, and refocus your approach to work! \nResearch supports that attending retreats can benefit long-term employee engagement\, productivity\, and overall wellness. Set against the backdrop of the beach and Atlantic Ocean\, this year’s Chapter Retreat will offer a unique blend of: \n\nCommunity engagement;\nMeaningful collaboration with fellow event leaders;\nProfessional development; and\nPersonal well-being.\n\nWhether you’re battling burnout\, navigating work and travel\, or looking for ways to bring more strategy to your workplace\, this retreat is your space to breathe\, learn\, and grow. \nMembership to PCMA and the Greater Philadelphia Chapter is required to attend this event. \nThursday\, July 17\, 2025 \n\n2:00-4:00 PM: Community Service Activity at the Tropicana – Please join us for the group activity where we will build hygiene kits for Avanzar.\n5:00-7:00 PM: Opening Reception\n7:00 PM: After-party – Join us for dessert at Gin Ricky’s following the reception – compliments of Visit Atlantic City!\n\nOur Opening Reception\, generously hosted by the Tropicana and Caesars Entertainment\, will take place at Top of the Trop. Come hungry—the menu is packed with crowd-pleasers including jumbo shrimp cocktail\, sushi\, antipasto\, a pasta station\, carving station\, and passed hors d’oeuvres. \nBut the fun doesn’t stop there—Visit Atlantic City is hosting a lively after-party at Gin Rickey at the Tropicana\, featuring desserts and an open bar for the first hour. We encourage all attendees to join us for the evening’s events and skip making separate dinner plans—it’s going to be a great night! \nFriday\, July 18\, 2025 \n\n8:00-9:00 AM: Breakfast\n9:00-9:30 AM: Welcome\, Sponsor Presentations\, Update on Convening Leaders 2026 and Chapter Involvement\n9:30-10:45AM: Session 1:  SCREAM YOUR DREAM™ – Building Your Personal Brand While Avoiding Imposter Syndrome with Cheldin Barlatt Rumer\n\nIn this empowering and actionable keynote\, Cheldin Barlatt Rumer\, CEO of THIS IS IT NETWORK™ and creator of the SCREAM YOUR DREAM™ personal branding platform\, delivers a powerful message on how to build a confident\, authentic\, and strategic personal brand while overcoming the crippling effects of imposter syndrome. Through real-world insights\, practical strategies\, and her trademark high-energy delivery\, Cheldin inspires attendees to own their voice\, amplify their message\, and align their brand with their purpose. Perfect for leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and executives\, this keynote helps audiences shift their mindset from self-doubt to self-belief\, providing them with the tools needed to stand out\, speak up\, and remain consistent in their personal and professional lives. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nClarity on Personal Brand Identity: Define your unique value and how to communicate it with consistency and confidence.\nImposter Syndrome Awareness: Learn how to recognize and neutralize self-sabotaging thoughts that limit visibility and growth.\nStrategic Brand Positioning: Develop a plan to present yourself authentically across digital\, social\, and in-person platforms.\nConfidence Through Action: Discover how daily branding habits can reinforce your confidence and credibility.\nThe SCREAM YOUR DREAM™ Framework: A Step-by-Step System to Activate Your Voice\, Share Your Story\, and Elevate Your Presence.\n\n\n\n10:45-11:00 AM: Break\n11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Session 2: Wellness Hacks for the Events World: Practical Tips to Stay Sane\, Centered\, and Ahead of the Game – Back by popular demand\, our crowd-favorite “tips and tricks” session returns—this time with a wellness twist. Designed specifically for busy event professionals\, this session will deliver practical strategies to help you care for your mind and body while excelling in a high-stress industry. From pre-event burnout prevention to work travel to workplace wellness programs\, this session covers it all. Get ready to take notes\, swap hacks\, and walk away with a refreshed approach to doing the job you love—without burning out in the process. Attendees are encouraged to bring ideas (theirs and their employer’s) to this session.\n12:00-1:00 PM: Closing Luncheon\n\nMembership 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 membership@pcma.org with the request to add the chapter to your membership. After payment\, please send confirmation to gppcma@comcast.net. \nHotel Reservations: PCMA PHL Planner members will receive complimentary guest rooms\, but will be charged a resort fee of $27.99 per room\, per night. Self-parking will be comped. PCMA PHL Supplier members will receive a discounted room rate of $99 per room\, per night plus the $27.99 resort fee. Self-parking will be comped. 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. Planners will still be responsible for paying the resort fee of $27.99 per room\, per night.  Instructions follow on how to make a hotel reservation: \nCALL-INS:\nRoom Reservations  –  888-516-2215 (8:00am-2:00am EST\, 7 days a week)\nGroup name: PCMA PHL Board Retreat\nGroup code:   ST07BR5 \n***All callers will be asked for this code but can also book by saying **PCMA PHL Board Retreat**. \nONLINE:\nhttps://book.passkey.com/go/ST07BR5 \nPlease note: Registering for the meeting and making a hotel reservation are two separate steps. \nEducation Credit:\nPCMA 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. \nAccessibility:\nPlease click here for information about the Tropicana’s and Caesars’ commitment to accessibility. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/chapterretreat2025/
LOCATION:Tropicana Atlantic City\, 2831 Boardwalk\, Atlantic City\, NJ\, 08401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for a PCMA PHL social hour on the patio at Tavola at the Courtyard Springfield on Tuesday\, June 24th\, 5:30pm-7:30pm!\nPCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter leaders will be present at the social hour to share what’s happening with the Chapter as well as PCMA at the national level. Learn how to get involved and share ideas in a casual\, fun setting. \nThere is no registration fee to attend. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Parking is free. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today. \nIf you represent a venue and would be interested in hosting a future social hour\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/june2425/
LOCATION:Tavola at the Courtyard Springfield\, 400 W Sproul Road\, Springfield\, PA\, 19064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Phillies Businessperson's Special
DESCRIPTION:MAY 5\, 2025 Update: Thank you for your interest in the PCMA PHL Phillies event on May 14th!  Our waitlist has grown quite a bit\, and at this time\, it’s unlikely that additional spots will become available. While we’re unable to offer you an official registration\, we’d still like for you to join us in a more informal way. \nThe event takes place on the rooftop and adjacent bleacher seats. The private portion of our event runs from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. After that\, the space becomes semi-private\, and you’re welcome to join us by purchasing your own game ticket. Please note that you won’t receive an official event badge\, wrist band\, rooftop event ticket\, or game ticket through PCMA PHL. Public access to the PCMA PHL area of the event will not begin until 2:00 PM. Both the PCMA PHL team and Phillies staff will be checking that only registered attendees are in the event space from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. After 2:00 PM\, you are welcome to join us on the rooftop and connect with other PCMA PHL attendees.  A rooftop bleacher seat is suggested to give you access to where the PCMA PHL event will take place. Tickets are currently still available through the MLB/Phillies app\, https://www.mlb.com/phillies/tickets. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Erica Keagy\, Executive Director\, PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter\, gppcma@comcast.net. \n—————————————————————— \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, May 14th for the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s annual Phillies networking event at Citizens Bank Park! The festivities are planned to maximize the fun with a private reception area inside the park complete with food\, beverages\, and plenty of your industry colleagues and friends. \nNetworking Lunch Information: Your registration includes one and a half hours of beer\, soft drinks\, and ballpark food favorites. Food and drinks will be served from 12:30pm-2:00pm. The Rooftop Terrace is located inside the park above Ashburn Alley. \nGame Information: The game starts at 1:05pm. Attendees will be able to watch the game from the reception area or from the bleacher seats adjacent to the reception area. \nRegistration Information: \n\nRegistration is limited to PCMA members and guest colleagues from the meetings and events industry. Spouses\, partners and friends of the industry are welcome\, too. If you are interested in attending the Phillies game but you are not affiliated with the meetings and events industry\, please visit the Phillies website for more information on purchasing game tickets.\nPlease register BY CLICKING HERE\, or click the registration button further down on this page.\nPCMA PHL is committed to creating a well-balanced event experience with strong engagement between planners and suppliers. To ensure this\, we will closely monitor registration and may limit certain registration categories if the ratio does not align with our event goals.\nPurchasing a ticket on your own and attending this private event is not an option. Wristbands and tickets will be checked upon entry and throughout the event.\nThis event sells out! Please register early to reserve your spot!\n\nNote to Suppliers: Please consider inviting a planner to attend as your guest. Many planners cannot expense this event since it does not have an educational component. \nCheck-In Information: Tickets\, Rooftop Party Passes\, and badges will be distributed at the PCMA PHL registration table outside the Left Field Gate from 12:00pm-1:00pm. After 1:00pm\, tickets will be available for pickup at Will Call\, which is located at the First Base Gate. Please try to get to registration no later than 1:00pm to make your arrival and check-in as smooth as possible. \nParking: Information on parking and transportation can be viewed at https://www.mlb.com/phillies/ballpark/transportation. \nBag Policy: Please take note of the bag policy at the stadium. Only very small purses and clear bags are permitted inside the stadium. \nMembership: If you are not a member of the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter\, please consider joining. Membership information is available here\, or by contacting Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, gppcma@comcast.net\, 610-220-1232. \nThank you to our amazing sponsors who make this event possible!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/phillies2025/
LOCATION:Citizens Bank Park\, 1 Citizens Bank Way\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Global Meetings Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Global Meetings Industry Day in Philadelphia: Navigating the Future of Events in a Changing World\nApril 3 | 12:00-6:00 PM EDT\nClick here for the know-before-you-go message. \nClick here for parking information and the QR code. \nAs the meetings and events industry faces a rapidly evolving landscape\, Global Meetings Industry Day 2025 brings together top industry leaders and experts to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities ahead. This year’s program will feature two dynamic sessions covering the state of the industry and the strategies behind hosting mega events. \n\nIn Session 1: State of the Global Meetings Industry\, speakers will discuss timely trends in events and travel\, explore the impact of a new political administration on travel policies\, economic advocacy\, security\, DEIA initiatives\, and more.\nIn Session 2: The Power of Mega Events\, industry experts will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the complexities of bidding for and executing major global events\, including the RFP process\, sustainability\, security\, and more. Speakers will also address the long-term economic impact of large-scale gatherings on cities and communities.\n\nJoin us for a day of critical discussions\, expert insights\, and actionable takeaways designed to equip event professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate an evolving industry. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain insights into the latest developments in travel\, event planning\, and economic factors shaping the global meetings industry.\nDiscuss best practices for bidding on and executing major global events.\nDiscuss the long-term economic benefits of hosting mega events and how cities share practical knowledge and tools to advocate for industry growth.\nNetwork with other meeting and event professionals.\n\nSpeakers:  \n\nState of the Global Meetings Industry:\nModerator: Sheila Hess\, Former Philadelphia City Representative\nPanelists: Gregg Caren\, President and CEO\, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and PCMA Board Member; Anuj Gupta\, President & CEO\, The Welcoming Center; Pamela Esbrandt Wynne\, Principal\, PamWynne\, LLC\nPower of Mega Events:\nModerator: Paul Wong\, Director of Global Events\, ISPOR & PCMA PHL President\nPanelists: Mònica Garcia\, Association Meetings Manager\, Barcelona Convention Bureau; Brea Webster-Stanko\, Deputy Executive Director\, PHL Sports/Philadelphia CVB Deputy Tournament Officer\, Philadelphia Soccer 2026; Chuck Grouzard\, Executive Vice President of Business Development\, GES; William Squires\, FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey Host Committee Chief Venues and Operations Officer\n\nAgenda:\n12:00-1:00 PM: Registration\n1:00-1:30 PM: Welcome and Sponsor Remarks\n1:30-2:30 PM: Session 1: State of the Global Meetings Industry\n2:30-3:00 PM: Break\n3:00-3:15 PM: Sponsor Remarks\n3:15-4:15 PM: Session 2: The Power of Mega Events – Strategies for Success\n4:15-4:30 PM: Wrap Up\n4:30-6:00 PM: Reception \nVisual Note Taker:\nKelly Kingman of Kingman Ink will be joining us as our visual note taker for the day. Kelly captures the key ideas from each speaker and turns them into colorful drawings that help you remember the take-aways of each session. Our brains are great at having ideas but need a little help holding on to them — so we will be providing attendees with digital versions of the visual notes\, post event. For over a decade\, Kelly has captured the key ideas of hundreds of talks at dozens of events ranging from small executive offsites to conference keynotes with audiences in the thousands. Her company\, Kingman Ink\, is based in New York but sends artists worldwide. Check her out at KingmanInk.com. \nLocation & Parking:\nMany thanks to Live! Casino & Hotel for hosting this event. Live! Casino & Hotel is located at 900 Packer Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA. Complimentary self-parking is available for registered attendees. Valet parking is available at the posted rates. \nTraffic Alert: The Phillies have a 1:05pm game on this date. Please plan extra travel time. \nOvernight Accommodations:\nA room block at Live! Casino & Hotel is in place if you would like to stay overnight on April 2 and/or April 3. Click the link below for more information:\nGreater Philadelphia PCMA Room Block\nThe cut-off date is Friday\, March 14\, 2025. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Friday\, March 28\, 2025\, at 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 12:00pm on Thursday\, April 3\, 2025.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nEducation Credit:\nPCMA 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. \nAccessibility:\nLive! Casino & Hotel is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nA message from the Community Service Committee:\nAt GMID\, we will be collecting donations for the Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard. The most needed items right now are dish soap\, paper towels\, toilet paper\, toothpaste\, soap\, shampoo\, and deodorant. Please consider bringing a donation with you to the event\, or place an order from their Amazon Wish List. \nClick here for more information about Global Meetings Industry Day. \nThank you to our host\, sponsors\, and supporting partners!\n \nNote: This event will offer refreshments and light snacks. Lunch will not be served. A networking reception with food and beverage will be provided at the conclusion of the meeting.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/gmid2025/
LOCATION:Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia\, 900 Packer Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
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SUMMARY:Flyers Game!
DESCRIPTION:February 28\, 2025 Update: Tickets for this event through PCMA PHL are no longer available. If you would like to attend\, you can purchase a ticket directly through the Flyers for an Assembly Room ticket. With fees\, the ticket price is about the same as the registration fee we charged. Please email Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, if you purchase a ticket on your own so you can be added to our registration list.\nPlease join us on Thursday\, March 6 for a night out with your friends from the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter and MPI Philadelphia Area Chapter for a Flyers game at the Wells Fargo Center! \nTicket Information:\nTickets ($40.00 each) include admission to the semi-private Assembly Room overlooking the rink\, which offers a combination of first row seats\, standing room and soft seating.  Food and beverage are not included\, but lots of options are available nearby and all throughout the Wells Fargo Center. Members\, industry colleagues\, friends\, and family are welcome. Tickets will be distributed via text the week of the event. Cancellations and refunds are not allowed. However\, tickets can be transferred to another person\, giving you the flexibility to pass them on if you can’t attend. \nGame Information:\nThe game starts at 7:00pm. Gates open 90 minutes prior to game time. \nPhoto Opportunity with Gritty:\nIf we sell 50 tickets to this fun event\, we will get to have a group photo with Gritty during the second intermission between the 2nd and 3rd periods! Buy your tickets today so we don’t miss out on this great photo op! \nBehind-the-Scenes Tour:\nCome early and join a tour of the Wells Fargo Center to see all it has to offer. Arrival will be at 5:20pm on Thursday\, March 6\, and details will be shared in the know-before-you-go message. Please indicate your interest when you register. \nParking:\nInformation on parking and transportation can be viewed by clicking here. \nBag Policy:\nPlease take note of the bag policy at the stadium. Only very small purses and clear bags are permitted inside the stadium. \nMembership:\nMembership to PCMA and/or MPI is not required to attend this event. If you are not a member of the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter or the MPI Philadelphia Chapter\, please consider joining. Click here for PCMA membership information. Click here for MPI membership information. \nAccessibility: The venue is accessible. Click here for information. If you need additional accommodations onsite or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nQuestions? Please contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, gppcma@comcast.net\, 610-220-1232.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/flyers2025/
LOCATION:Xfinity Mobile Arena\, 3601 South Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
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SUMMARY:Education Session & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:February 4\, 1:30pm update: The weather for Thursday morning is difficult to predict at this time. We have made some adjustments to the timeline to ensure your safety and accommodate potential travel delays. The updated timeline is below:\n\nUpdated Agenda for Thursday\, February 6\, 2025:\n9:15am-10:15am: Registration and breakfast\n10:15am-10:30am: Welcome and opening remarks\n10:30am-11:00am: Part I: What is Duty of Care and Risk Management and Expert Tips\n11:00am-11:45am: Part II: Tabletop Exercise and Expert Feedback\n11:45am-12:00pm: Closing remarks\nPlease join us on Thursday\, February 6th for the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s breakfast meeting\, Duty of Care in Action: Protecting People and Events.\nFor those working in the business events industry\, your role in ensuring the safety\, well-being\, and success of your gatherings is paramount. This interactive workshop delves into the concept of Duty of Care\, equipping planners with strategies to mitigate risks\, respond to crises\, and create safe\, inclusive\, and seamless event experiences. Featuring expert panelists and a hands-on activity that reviews two common “crisis scenarios\,” attendees will gain valuable insights into risk management\, policies\, and the tools available to support their Duty of Care responsibilities. Attendees will also be able to share their insights with the panelists for feedback. \nLearning objectives:                    \n\nDefine Duty of Care and its critical role in meeting and event planning\nDiscuss what role meeting managers and event planners play in risk management\, including how to develop a proper course of action\nExplore policies\, insurance\, and governance that can help reduce risk of a crisis\nDiscuss resources that exist to support employees in the event of a crisis\n\nThis workshop blends expert advice\, practical exercises\, and meaningful dialogue to empower meeting planners with the knowledge and tools to prioritize safety and success in every event they organize. \nOur speakers will be Mark Kelly and Matt Smyth\, experts in the field from International SOS. Click here to learn more about Mark and Matt. \nUpdated Agenda for Thursday\, February 6\, 2025:\n9:15am-10:15am: Registration and breakfast\n10:15am-10:30am: Welcome and opening remarks\n10:30am-11:00am: Part I: What is Duty of Care and Risk Management and Expert Tips\n11:00am-11:45am: Part II: Tabletop Exercise and Expert Feedback\n11:45am-12:00pm: Closing remarks \nLocation & Parking: Many thanks to the City Winery Philadelphia for hosting this breakfast meeting. The City Winery is located at 990 Filbert Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19107. Several self-parking lots are nearby. The closest self-parking lot is Autopark at the Fashion District. Posted parking rates apply. Click here for more information. \n\nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Sunday\, February 2\, 2025\, 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 8:00am on Thursday\, February 6\, 2025 at the City Winery Philadelphia.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nEducation 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. \nAccessibility: The venue is accessible. If you need additional accommodations onsite or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nDress Code: The dress code will be E-A-G-L-E-S gear! Go birds! \nA Message from the Community Service Committee: Please help Philly House meet the basic needs of the hungry\, homeless\, and hurting in Philadelphia. As the city’s largest and longest-running shelter\, they provide a safe\, clean refuge off the streets along with deep\, intentional engagement to see a long-term impact.  Philly House offers overnight emergency shelter for men\, allowing guests to stay for 30 days at a time. Guests come for shelter and food\, and also find a holistic\, empowering refuge from the streets through deep\, intentional care. The men who turn to Philly House looking for refuge often need items that we might take for granted. You can make a big difference by donating items at the February 6 PCMA PHL meeting\, or purchasing items through their Amazon Wish List. The most needed items are new men’s boxers and t-shirts (large and x-large)\, toiletries\, toothbrushes\, hats\, gloves\, and scarves. Monetary donations are also accepted through their website.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/feb62024/
LOCATION:City Winery Philadelphia\, 990 Filbert Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Convening Leaders Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your Convening Leaders experience with a fun and festive networking opportunity! Members of the Greater Philadelphia and New York Chapters of PCMA are invited to connect\, collaborate\, and celebrate ahead of the main event.\nEvent Details:\n**What:**      Welcome Reception with the Greater Philadelphia and New York Chapters of PCMA\n**When:**     Sunday\, January 12\, 2025\, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM CT\n**Where:**    Embassy Suites Houston Downtown\, Discovery Ballroom\, 1515 Dallas Street\, Houston\, Texas\, 77010\, USA\n**Cost:**       Free – Registration is required. \nEnjoy light snacks and a cash bar as you mingle with colleagues and make new connections. Don’t miss this warm start to an incredible week! Registration is now open. \nThis reception is a 6 minute walk to the Convening Leaders Opening Session\, which takes place at 6:45pm CT in Hall C at the George R. Brown Convention Center\, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas\, Houston\, TX. \nThe Embassy Suites Houston Downtown is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \n 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/cl2025/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown\, 1515 Dallas Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Holiday Fundraiser & Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual holiday fundraiser and awards celebration to recognize our chapter members and leaders\, industry friends\, award recipients\, and the holidays!\nThis year the event will include our annual silent auction with exciting items from hotels\, restaurants\, museums\, and more! Please consider making a donation to the silent auction. We appreciate all types of donations including hotel overnight stays\, restaurant gift cards\, museum passes\, gift baskets\, and electronics. Click here for more information about donating to the silent auction. \nClick here to view the list of silent auction items. The rules and disclaimers are available by clicking here. \nThis event will take place at Live! Casino & Hotel. Live! is offering a discounted rate to attendees who would like to stay overnight. Click here to make a reservation. The cutoff date is Tuesday\, November 12\, 2024. \nDetails:\n• Thursday\, December 5\, 2024\, 5:00pm-8:00pm EST\n• Live! Casino & Hotel\, 900 Packer Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA 19146\n• Complimentary self-parking is available for registered attendees. Valet parking is available at the posted rates. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Sunday\, December 1\, 2024\, 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 5:00pm on December 5\, 2024.\nIf you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\nAttendance is required to bid on auction items.\n\nAccessibility: Live! Casino & Hotel is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nSpecial thanks to our host and sponsors! 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/dec52024/
LOCATION:Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia\, 900 Packer Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Harnessing AI for Event Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an education meeting and networking reception on Thursday\, October 24\, 2024\, at ASTM International.\nAgenda:\n2:30pm-3:00pm: Registration\n3:00pm-4:45pm: Program\n4:45pm-6:00pm: Networking Reception \nClick here for a quick link to register. \nThis dynamic workshop\, presented by Christine Cleaver\, M.Ed.\, School of Sport\, Tourism and Hospitality Management\, Temple University\, Associate Professor of Instruction – Event and Entertainment Management\, is designed to equip participants with the knowledge\, hands-on skills\, and ethical insights needed to unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the events industry. With a balanced mix of theory and practical exercises\, the session aims to demystify AI while providing tangible tools to improve efficiency and customer experience. \nParticipants will gain firsthand experience with cutting-edge AI platforms and explore real-world applications that not only automate repetitive tasks but also elevate customer interactions to new levels of personalization and satisfaction. The session will also foster a community of responsible AI practitioners\, guiding attendees through ethical frameworks for responsible AI use in events. \nLearning objectives and takeaways: \n\nEfficiency Through Automation:\n\nExplore how AI can automate repetitive tasks\, allowing event professionals to shift focus to higher-value activities like customer experience enhancement and strategic initiatives.\n\n\nHands-On AI Application:\n\nEngage with AI tools and platforms such as ChatGPT\, Spark\, and Canva. Participants will build and implement simple AI models\, applying them directly to event management tasks.\n\n\nElevated Customer Experience:\n\nLearn how AI can be harnessed to personalize and enhance customer interactions\, creating superior customer experiences that drive brand loyalty and event success.\n\n\nEthical AI Deployment:\n\nUnderstand key ethical considerations in AI usage\, from governance to responsible practices\, ensuring that AI deployment aligns with industry standards and ethical frameworks.\n\n\nReal-World Insights:\n\nStudy industry-specific case studies that demonstrate AI-driven innovation in various sectors\, providing inspiration and practical examples of AI’s transformative power.\n\n\nCollaborative Learning:\n\nParticipate in group activities and networking opportunities that build a community of AI-savvy professionals\, encouraging collaboration and knowledge exchange.\n\n\nActionable Takeaways:\n\nLeave the session with actionable insights\, ready to implement AI-driven strategies in both personal and professional contexts\, transforming your approach to event management.\n\n\n\nDirections & Parking:\nThank you to ASTM International for hosting this meeting. ASTM International is located at 100 Barr Harbor Drive\, West Conshohocken\, PA 19428. Complimentary\, onsite garage parking is available. ID is required to enter the building. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Sunday\, October 20\, 2024\, 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 2:30pm on October 24\, 2024.\nIf you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nEducation 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. \nAccessibility: ASTM International is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact  gppcma@comcast.net. \nA Note from the Community Service Committee: At this event\, we will be collecting donations for Family Promise of The Poconos. Family Promise provides emergency shelter\, meals and support to at-risk and homeless children and their families in Monroe and Pike counties through a collaborative network of community agencies and volunteers. Family Promise transforms the lives of families experiencing homelessness because everyone deserves a home. Requested donations include: toilet paper\, paper towels\, cleaning supplies\, shampoo\, conditioner\, toothpaste\, body wash\, and baby wipes. Monetary donations are accepted on their website\, www.familypromisepa.org/donate. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/102424/
LOCATION:ASTM International\, 100 Barr Harbor Drive\, Conshohocken\, PA\, 19428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Education Day and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the annual PCMA PHL Education Day and Trade Show on Thursday\, September 12\, 2024 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center! Join your colleagues and 50 exhibitors from CVBs\, hotels\, AV companies\, exhibit and transportation companies\, and more\, as we come together to learn\, network\, socialize\, and have fun! \nAgenda:\n10:00am-11:00am: Registration\n11:00am-11:30am: Welcome\n11:30am-12:30pm: Education Session I: Josh Grimes\, Esq.\, Attorney at Law\, Grimes Law Offices\, LLC\n12:30pm-2:30pm: Networking Lunch and Exhibits\n2:30pm-2:45pm: Welcome Back\n2:45pm-3:45pm: Education Session II: PCMA Best in Class Speaker\, Kimberly Hardcastle Geddes\, President & Chief Marketing Strategist\, mdg\, A Freeman Company\n3:45pm-4:00pm: Closing Remarks\n4:00pm-6:00pm: Exhibits and Networking Reception with entertainment and prizes \nClick here for quick access to register! \nEducation Session I\n“Just When I Thought I’d Seen it All!”: New Considerations in Contracting\nJoshua L. Grimes\, Esq.\, Attorney at Law\, Grimes Law Offices\, LLC\nIn the ever-evolving landscape of meeting and event planning\, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Within the last 12-18 months\, planners and suppliers have been faced with historic weather events\, data breaches\, massive travel disruptions\, new and increasing fees\, high turnover in sales roles\, controversial new laws\, and heightened security concerns. \nJoin noted veteran industry attorney\, Joshua L. Grimes\, Esq.\, as he dives into the latest trends in contracting\, what’s driving these changes\, and how planners and suppliers can successfully work together to build fair contracts and successful meetings. Whether you’re a seasoned planner or new to the field\, this session offers indispensable knowledge to elevate your contracting game. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify and analyze the latest developments in contracting\nDiscuss insights into crafting contract terms that protect all parties involved and ensure successful event outcomes.\nIncorporate creative and flexible solutions to address new and evolving legal implications related to meeting planning.\n\nNetworking Lunch and Exhibits:\nEnjoy lunch on our trade show floor!  This is your opportunity to mix and mingle with our incredible exhibitor partners. A list of exhibitors attending this event can be found here. \nEducation Session II\n10 Fresh Insights That Will Transform How You Plan\, Produce\, and Market Events\nPCMA Best in Class Presenter: Kimberly Hardcastle Geddes\, President & Chief Marketing Strategist\, mdg\, A Freeman Company\nThis dynamic session will dive into essential new event industry insights you can’t afford to ignore\, including everything from strategic planning to campaign execution to the onsite experience. Kimberly will discuss how generational and societal shifts will require a fresh approach to event design\, the promotional channels to use\, and how messages are conveyed to prospective participants. In addition\, Kimberly will engage the audience in a peer-to-peer discussion about how to translate insights into action. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify and analyze key trends and developments in the event industry.\nExplore how generational shifts impact event design and participant recruitment and engagement.\nParticipate in peer-to-peer discussions to share experiences and strategies.\n\nReception & Exhibits:\nJoin us for a reception on our trade show floor hosted by Aramark.  This is another opportunity to connect with our exhibitors. We will have entertainment provided by EBE Talent\, along with prizes! \nHotel Room Block:\nA discounted room block of $99.00 is available at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel located at 1200 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA. The booking link is PCMA PHL Education Day. The cutoff date is August 21. \nMeeting Rooms\, Directions & Parking:\nThis event will take place in Ballrooms A and B at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The PACC is located at 1101 Arch Street Philadelphia\, PA. Click here for information about getting to the PACC and area parking. The closest entrance to the Ballrooms is the Market Street entrance. When you enter from Market Street\, go up the escalator to the Marriott gate. Once inside the gate\, go directly to the escalators straight ahead\, or to the elevator located on the east side of the 200-level hallway. Ascend to the top\, and you are in the Ballroom AB Pre-function area where registration will be. Please note: Upon entry at Market Street\, there are a few stairs. If you need an alternate route to avoid stairs\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Friday\, September 6\, 2024\, at 11:59pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 10:00am on September 12\, 2024.\nIf you are a planner in need of financial assistance in order to attend this event\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\n\nEducation 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. \n\n\nAccessibility: The Pennsylvania Convention Center is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nA Note From the Community Service Committee: At this event\, we will be collecting school supplies for the Dr. Joseph E. Johnson Elementary School in Wilmington\, DE. Requested donations include pencils\, Crayola crayons\, glue sticks\, dry erase markers\, washable markers\, kids’ scissors\, pocket folders\, disinfecting wipes\, paper towels\, Ziploc bags\, and tissues. \n\nThank you to our hosts and sponsors! \n \n 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/edday2024/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Convention Center\, 1101 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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SUMMARY:PCMA PHL & MPI PHL Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get social! Two great chapters – one Kick Axe event! Join PCMA PHL and MPI PHL for a summer social on Thursday\, August 22\, 2024\, from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Kick Axe Philly.\n\n\nMix\, mingle\, and throw some axes!   \n\n\nThis event includes complimentary nibbles and non-alcoholic refreshments\, plus a cash bar for something a little stronger. \n\n\nThis event is “pay what you wish”. All donations will be split between the two chapters to bring our members educational events in the future. \n\n\nNot a member of MPI or PCMA PHL? That’s okay–you are welcome to attend! You can learn more about the power of networking to enhance the hospitality industry in the greater Philadelphia region. \n\n\nDoor prizes will be raffled off so please bring business cards!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/aug222024/
LOCATION:Kick Axe Philly\, 232 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, 19106
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Chapter Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the PCMA PHL Chapter Retreat on July 16-17! This year’s Chapter Retreat will be held at Camelback Resort in the Poconos\, and will include opportunities for education\, networking\, socializing\, and fun! During the retreat\, participants will: \n\nExplore the relationship between acceptance and resilience\, examining how embracing acceptance can lead to greater emotional resilience\, improved coping strategies\, and enhanced overall mental health outcomes\nLearn effective strategies and techniques for preventing and managing burnout in the event planning industry\nConsider the importance of creating and leaning into a supportive work community (both external and internal)\, and how that can impact overall job satisfaction and effectiveness\nConnect with colleagues from the industry\n\nJuly 16:\n2:30-4:45pm: Onsite Teambuilding Activities at Camelbeach & Cabana for PCMA PHL Members\n5:45pm: Transportation departs for Welcome Reception at the Summit House at Camelback (Please note: Spouses\, significant others\, and family members are welcome at this reception. Please do not bring non-member\, industry guests. Membership to PCMA and the Greater Philadelphia Chapter are required.)\n6:00-8:00pm: Opening Reception \nJuly 17:\n8:00-9:00am: Registration\, Continental Breakfast\n9:00-9:30am: Welcome\n9:30-11:00am: Session 1: Presentation and Lego Team Building Activity with Brandon Wetzstein\, Principal and Founder\, IN8 Create\n11:00-11:15am: Break\n11:15am-12:30pm: Session 2: Presentation by Megan Miller\, International Best Selling Author| TEDx Speaker | Founder: Intentional Living Method | Creator & Host of Apple’s Fastest Growing Podcast: Putting Attention to Intention\n12:30-1:30pm: Lunch\n1:30-3:00pm: Community Service Activity: Family Promise: Join us for an afternoon helping sort donations for Family Promise\, a local nonprofit organization that helps house unhoused individuals. Click here to learn more. \nMembership 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 membership@pcma.org with the request to add the chapter to your membership. After payment\, please send confirmation to gppcma@comcast.net. \nCamelback is pleased to offer complimentary rooms to meeting planners and will waive the resort fee for the meeting planners’ rooms.  Suppliers are offered a rate of $229\, plus tax\, and a $39.99 resort fee. Most attendees stay over the night of Tuesday\, July 16th. The hotel is holding a few rooms on the nights of Monday\, July 15th and Wednesday\, July 17th for those wanting to extend their visit. \nGeneral Rate Information \n\nRoom rates are subject to applicable taxes\, currently 6% state sales tax and 3% local occupancy tax.  Applicable taxes are subject to change without notice.\nRates are net\, non-commissionable.\nAll overnight guests receive access to Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark with access beginning at 12:00pm on the day of arrival through time of closing on day of departure.\n\nCheck-in/Check-out: Check-in begins at 4:00pm. Check-out is at 11:00am. Guests arriving prior to 4:00pm will be checked-in immediately if their room type is ready and available. Otherwise\, guests arriving prior to 4:00pm may pre-register and enjoy resort amenities as early as 12:00pm. \nResort Fee: In addition to the specified rates above\, a nightly resort fee of $39.99\, plus tax\, will be assessed on the supplier rooms. The Resort Fee is an automatic per room\, per night charge that covers a number of hotel services and amenities that would customarily be charged to each guest individually. These amenities include (not limited to): High Speed Internet\, Fitness Center\, Inter-Resort Shuttle Services\, In-room safe\, Seasonal Crafts and Activities\, Concierge Services\, and more. Plus\, Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark is always included with every stay.   As a “per room” rather than “per person” charge\, the Resort Fee covers all registered guests. The Resort Fee is subject to change without notice. \nParking: Camelback Lodge is pleased to waive self-parking charges (normally $25.00 per vehicle\, per night) for PCMA PHL attendees. \nReservation Procedure\, Individual Basis: Please contact the hotel directly by or before the cutoff date of Monday\, July 1\, 2024\, at 1-855-515-1283. Please book a room under PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter Retreat Jul2024\, Booking ID # 13053\, or by booking online using the Group’s booking ID. Planners will book their rooms at the $229.00 rate. The room fee for the planners will be waived prior to check-in.  \nGuaranteed Reservations: All reservations must be guaranteed. A deposit equal to the first night’s room and tax will be required at the time of reservation. Guaranteed reservations will be held until Midnight on the date of arrival. Guests who fail to check in or cancel a guaranteed reservation will be considered a “no-show”. Reservations that “no-show” result in subsequent nights of the scheduled stay being cancelled unless a request to reinstate the reservation is received by the guaranteeing party. \nIndividual Pays All Charges: Each guest will be responsible for payment of guest room\, tax\, resort fee and incidentals. Each guest will be required to pay a deposit equal to the first night’s room and tax at the time of reservation and must present a valid major credit card along with photo ID upon check-in to access ancillary services. Cancellation requests received more than 72 hours prior to the scheduled arrival will be subject to a $100.00 processing fee. The balance of the advance deposit will be refunded. Cancellation requests received later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled arrival will forfeit the entire first night’s deposit. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/chapterretreat2024/
LOCATION:Camelback Resort\, 193 Resort Drive\, Tannersville\, PA\, 18372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for a PCMA PHL social hour at the Great American Pub Conshohocken on Wednesday\, June 12th\, 5:30pm-7:30pm!\nPCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter leaders will be present at the social hour to share what’s happening with the Chapter as well as PCMA at the national level. Learn how to get involved and share ideas in a casual\, fun setting. \nThere is no registration fee to attend. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today. \nIf you represent a venue and would be interested in hosting a future social hour\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/61224/
LOCATION:Great American Pub Conshohocken\, 123 Fayette St\, Conshohocken\, PA\, 19428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185423
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SUMMARY:Phillies Businessperson's Special
DESCRIPTION:May 20th Update: This event is sold out. Purchasing a ticket on your own and attending this private event is not an option. Wristbands and tickets will be checked upon entry and throughout the event. \nPlease join us on Thursday\, May 23rd for the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s annual Phillies networking event at Citizens Bank Park! The festivities are planned to maximize the fun with a private reception area inside the park complete with food\, beverages\, and plenty of your industry colleagues and friends. \nNetworking Lunch Information:\nYour registration includes one and a half hours of beer\, soft drinks\, and ballpark food favorites. Food and drinks will be served from 12:30pm-2:00pm. The Rooftop Terrace is located inside the park above Ashburn Alley. \nGame Information:\nThe game starts at 1:05pm. Attendees will be able to watch the game from the reception area or from the bleacher seats adjacent to the reception area. \nRegistration:\nRegistration is limited to PCMA members and guest colleagues from the meetings and events industry. Spouses\, partners and friends of the industry are welcome\, too. If you are interested in attending the Phillies game but you are not affiliated with the meetings and events industry\, please visit the Phillies website for more information on purchasing game tickets. Please register BY CLICKING HERE\, or click the registration button further down on this page. \nCheck-In Information:\nTickets\, Rooftop Party passes\, and badges will be distributed at the PCMA PHL registration table outside the Left Field Gate from 12:00pm-1:00pm. After 1:00pm\, tickets will be available for pickup at Will Call\, which is located at the First Base Gate. \nParking:\nInformation on parking and transportation can be viewed at https://www.mlb.com/phillies/ballpark/transportation. \nBag Policy:\nPlease take note of the bag policy at the stadium. Only very small purses and clear bags are permitted inside the stadium. \nMembership:\nIf you are not a member of the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter\, please consider joining. Membership information is available here\, or by contacting Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Managing Director\, gppcma@comcast.net\, 610-220-1232. \nNote to Suppliers:\nSuppliers\, please consider inviting a planner to attend as your guest. \nThank you to our sponsors!\n \n 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/phillies2024/
LOCATION:Citizens Bank Park\, 1 Citizens Bank Way\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185423
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SUMMARY:Global Meetings Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Global Meetings Industry Day: Future@Work–Bridging Gaps and Embracing Differences \nJoin us to celebrate the business events industry and its resilient workforce\, learn from experts in the field\, and interact with your colleagues. Our GMID event will include 150+ business events professionals. This year’s program will focus on how to leverage the power of multiple generations in the events industry workforce to create growth. The meeting will start with a keynote presentation on harnessing the power of new generations to work better together. During this engaging and lively talk\, Tim Hines\, aka The Marketing Starter\, is a CMO\, keynote speaker\, author\, podcast show host\, and consultant who helps people master the art of human-to-human business and communications. He will help dispel myths about the generations\, provide strategies for bridging the gap between generations\, and discuss how generations can work together to build back the workforce post-COVID. Tim will then moderate a panel discussion that dives deeper into building company culture\, staffing models and challenges\, and recruitment\, retention\, and job training. Panelists will represent all corners of the industry. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to learn from seasoned experts and each other! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss how different generations work together and dispel myths about each generation\nExplore how to build bridges between generations and create a company culture that speaks to and encourages all generations\nConsider how company culture and recruitment and retention strategies can lead to greater employee engagement\nDiscuss strategies for building back employment in the events industry for long-term sustainability\nNetwork with other meeting and event professionals\n\nSpeakers Include:  \n\nKeynote/Panel Moderator: Tim Hines\, FCMO\, Keynote Speaker\, Author\, Podcast Show Host\, and Consultant\nPanelists:\nKyle Bixby\, Meetings and Exhibits Coordinator\, ASCRS\nTheresa Barrett\, Deputy Executive Vice President\, New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians\nEdward Baten\, Complex General Manager\, W Philadelphia and Element Hotel\nErica Rudy\, University Programs Manager\, Hyatt\nTo review the speakers’ bios\, please click the word Panelists above.\n\nAgenda:\n12:45-1:30 PM: Registration\n1:30-2:00 PM: Welcome\n2:00-3:00 PM: Session One: Tim Hines—Gen Y and Gen Z Influencers: How We Can Harness the Power of the New Generations and Work Better Together\n3:00-3:30 PM: Break\n3:30-4:45 PM: Session Two: Panel Discussion\n4:45-5:00 PM: Wrap Up\n5:00-6:00 PM: Reception \nLocation & Parking:\nMany thanks to CYTO | PHL at the Cira Centre for hosting this event. Self-parking is located at the building adjacent to the Cira Centre\, and a discounted rate of $15.00 will be provided. The venue is across the street from 30th Street Station. Click here for more information about arrival instructions. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Monday\, April 8\, 2024\, at 12:00pm. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 12:45pm on Thursday\, April 11\, 2024.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nEducation 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. \nIf 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. \nAccessibility: CYTO | PHL and the Cira Centre are accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nNote: This event will offer refreshments and light snacks. Lunch will not be served. A networking reception with food and beverage will be provided at the conclusion of the meeting.\n \n\nA message from the Community Service Committee: At GMID\, donations will be collected for the Family Support Line. Their core mission is to advance the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. Services provided help children and families get the help they need to be safe\, heal\, break the cycle of abuse\, and thrive. \n\n\nThe Family Support Line is in need of journals\, coloring books for teens\, notebooks\, and crayons for The Room to Heal Program. Other items accepted are listed on their Amazon Wish List\, https://a.co/6Ouui24. Please bring a donation to GMID or purchase items through Amazon. \nThank you to our host\, sponsors\, and supporting partners! \n\n \n 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/gmid2024/
LOCATION:CYTO | PHL\, Cira Centre\, 2929 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185423
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SUMMARY:Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO SNOWY WEATHER! WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE SOON!\nLooking to network with industry professionals? Are you new to the meeting and convention management industry and want to meet people? Join us for the PCMA PHL upcoming social hour at Cabin at Dilworth Park on Tuesday\, February 13th\, from 5:30pm-7:30pm!\nPCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter leaders will be present at the social hour to share what’s happening with the Chapter as well as PCMA at the national level. Learn how to get involved and share ideas in a casual\, fun setting. \nThere is no registration fee to attend. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Sip drink specials from Brûlée Catering – $7 Maker’s Mark® Bourbon cocktails\, $6 wine and $5 Hazy Beer Hug\, plus discounted weekly food specials. Center City District is also pleased to offer complimentary ice skating to attendees! \nPlease feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today. \nIf you represent a venue and would be interested in hosting a future social hour\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/21324/
LOCATION:Cabin at Dilworth Park\, 1 S 15th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T103000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185423
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SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the February Chapter Meeting\,\nHow To Leverage LinkedIn For Your Business and Brand.\nOur featured speaker will be Scott Aaron\, who specializes in how to “create meaningful human connection\, build personal brands\, and grow wealth through the means of LinkedIn.” During this event\, attendees will learn how to: \n\nOptimize their LinkedIn profiles.\nBuild a proper network.\nSend LinkedIn messages the right way.\nCreate content.\n\nAttendees are encouraged to bring their laptops\, as the session will include real-time instruction. Each person who registers by Friday\, January 26th will receive an autographed copy of Scott’s book\, The LinkedIn® Book For Sales and Marketing\, along with a virtual accountability checklist and downloads to ensure you take action after the meeting. There will be open Q&A throughout the meeting so no one is left behind. \nAgenda:\n8:00am-8:45am: Registration and breakfast\n8:45am-10:15am: Opening remarks and education session\n10:15am-10:30am: Closing remarks \nLocation\, Hotel Accommodations & Parking:\nMany thanks to the Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue for hosting this breakfast meeting. The hotel is offering a discounted room block ($99 rate\, $115.20 inclusive rate). The cutoff date is January 25\, 2024. Guests can either book directly through this reservation link or by calling 1-866-877-1206. Complimentary self-parking is available. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Monday\, January 29\, 2024\, at 8:00am. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 8:00am on Thursday\, February 1\, 2024 outside of the Fairmont Ballroom.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nEducation Credit: PCMA PHL 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. \nIf 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. \nAccessibility: The Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue building is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nA Message From the Community Service Committee: At this event\, we will be hosting a school supply donation drive for the Tanner G. Duckrey School in the Philadelphia School District. They will accept basic school supplies that can be purchased at any store\, or gift cards to stores like Staples\, Target\, Amazon\, or CVS. Students are also in need of socks\, hats\, and gloves\, ages 5-10. Please help support the students and faculty at this school by bringing donations to this meeting. Venmo will also be accepted at the event. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/2124/
LOCATION:Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue\, 4100 Presidential Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, 19131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185423
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SUMMARY:Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to kick off Convening Leaders!\nA welcome reception with the New England\, New York\, and Greater Philadelphia Chapters will take place on Sunday\, January 7\, 2024\, 4:30pm-6:00pm PST\, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina\, Rancho Santa Fe Room. If your primary membership is with the New England\, New York\, or Philadelphia Chapter\, please click here to register.  \nThere is no fee to attend\, but membership to one of the three chapters is required. \nATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS! Football will be televised during this reception. \nThank you to our event sponsors!\n \n 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/cl2024/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Downtown\, 1515 Dallas Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185423
CREATED:20221010T163359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T203516Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Fundraiser & Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual holiday party to celebrate our chapter members and leaders\, industry friends\, award recipients\, and the holidays!\nThis year the event will include our annual silent auction with exciting items from hotels\, restaurants\, museums\, and more! Please consider making a donation to the silent auction. We appreciate all types of donations including hotel overnight stays\, restaurant gift cards\, museum passes\, gift baskets\, and electronics. Click here for more information about donating to the silent auction.\nClick here to review the list of silent auction items. Click here to review the auction rules and disclaimers.\nDetails:\n• Thursday\, November 30\, 2023\, 5:00pm-8:00pm EST\n• Philadelphia Marriott Old City\, One Dock St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19106\n• Valet parking is available. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Monday\, November 27\, 2023\, at 8:00am. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 5:00pm on Thursday\, November 30\, 2023.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\nAttendance is required to bid on auction items.\n\nAccessibility: The Philadelphia Marriott Old City is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nSpecial thanks to our host and sponsors!
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/113023/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Marriott Old City\, One Dock St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185423
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Your CVB Relationship — It’s More Than Just Sourcing
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to learn  how to work with and leverage the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)/Destination Management Organization (DMO) of your destination. There’s more to a CVB/ DMO than just sourcing your venue. This session will explore different CVB/DMO models\, available resources\, and top tips for suppliers and planners. Speakers will include representatives from different sized destinations and planners who have benefitted from working with their destination partners.   \nLearning Objectives:  \n\n Gain a stronger knowledge of the offerings from a CVB/DMO \n Discuss available support from CVBs/DMOs\, no matter the event size\n Consider the value of joining a CVB as a supplier\n Explore how to partner with CVBs/DMOs on solutions to current issues in event planning\n Network with other meeting and event professionals\n\nSpeakers include: \n\nEd Seiders\, Director of Business Development\, 20/20 Visual Media (Moderator)\nJonathan Neis\, Sales Manager\, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau\nKelly Albert\, National Accounts Director\, Visit Orlando\nAmanda Rodriguez\, CMP\, DES\, Citywide Sales Manager\, East Region\, Visit Denver\nLisa McGlashen\, CMP\, CEM\, HMCC\, Director\, Meetings and Exhibits\, ASCRS\nKathleen Sullivan\, CMP\, Meeting Planner\, American College of Physicians\n\n\nAgenda:\n2:30PM – 3:00PM: Registration\n3:00PM – 3:15PM: Welcome\n3:15PM – 4:45PM: Panel: Leveraging Your CVB Relationship — It’s More Than Just Sourcing\n4:45PM – 5:00PM: Wrap Up\n5:00PM – 6:00PM: Networking Reception  \n\n\nDirections & Parking:\nThank you to ASTM International for hosting this meeting. ASTM International is located at 100 Barr Harbor Drive\, Conshohocken\, PA 19428. Complimentary\, onsite garage parking is available. ID is required to enter the building. \n\nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership to the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nAlready signed up? Bring a guest for 1/2 off the registration fee! Contact gppcma@comcast.net for more information.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Monday\, October 23\, 2023\, at 8:00am. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 2:30pm on Thursday\, October 26\, 2023.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nEducation Credit: PCMA PHL 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. \nIf 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. \nAccessibility: The ASTM International building is accessible. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \n \n 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/102623/
LOCATION:ASTM International\, 100 Barr Harbor Drive\, Conshohocken\, PA\, 19428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T185423
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SUMMARY:Philabundance Activity & Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:Two great events in one day!\nPhilabundance Packing Day\nTuesday\, September 19\, 2023 12:45pm-3:30pm EDT\nPhilabundance\, 3616 S Galloway St\, Philadelphia\, PA \nJoin us on September 19th when we volunteer at Philabundance for a Warehouse Repacking Day! \nPlease sign up by visiting the link below:\nhttps://philabundance.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/pcma \nSocial Hour\nTuesday\, September 19\, 2023\, 4:00pm-6:00pm EDT\nThe Library at The Prime Rib at Live! Casino Hotel\, 900 Packer Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA 19148 \nPCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter leaders will be present at the social hour to share what’s happening with the Chapter as well as PCMA at the national level. Learn how to get involved and share ideas in a casual\, fun setting. There is no registration fee to attend. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Please feel welcome to share this information with your colleagues. Click here to register today. \nIf you represent a venue and would be interested in hosting a future social hour\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nPlease note: There are separate registrations for these two events. You can attend one or both parts of the day. Space is limited for the Philabundance activity.\nIf you would like to donate to Philabundance\, please use this QR code:
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/91923/
LOCATION:Philabundance followed by Live! Casino Hotel\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T201500
DTSTAMP:20260606T185423
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T203307Z
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SUMMARY:Education Day & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Education Day on Thursday\, September 7\, 2023 at Convene Commerce Square in Philadelphia! This year\, Education Day will include a trade show with over 40 exhibitors from CVBs\, hotels\, AV companies\, exhibit and transportation companies\, and more. Also included is an afterparty for all attendees at the Pyramid Club. It’s a full day with opportunities for education\, networking\, socializing\, and fun!\nAgenda:\n10:00am-11:00am: Registration\n11:00am-12:30pm: Education Session I\n12:30pm-2:30pm: Networking Lunch and Exhibits\n2:30pm-4:00pm: Education Session II\n4:00pm-6:00pm: Networking Reception and Exhibits\n6:15pm-8:15pm: Afterparty at the Pyramid Club \nEducation Session I:\nPCMA Best in Class Speaker: Aurora Dawn Benton\, DBA\, Founder\, Astrapo\nGo Rogue: Making Diverse and Local Procurement Possible\nWhen it comes to making events more inclusive and welcoming\, supplier diversity and buying local are the key to making an impact in host communities. Unfortunately\, there are significant barriers to driving real change: costs\, contracts\, and capacity. After years of pushing for change\, and being impatient with the lack of results\, a cohort of industry change makers\, led by Dr. Benton\, convened to identify solutions. Their restlessness and urgency are what led to the mandate to GO ROGUE!\nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn how to use this framework to understand and overcome barriers and transform the industry.\nConsider how supplier diversity can lead to more inclusive and welcoming events.\nExplore how to confront the barriers and lack of access for many to participate in events and the hospitality industry.\n\nNetworking Lunch and Exhibits:\nEnjoy lunch on our trade show floor!  This is your opportunity to mix and mingle with our incredible exhibitor partners. A list of exhibitors attending this event can be found here. \nEducation Session II:\nSpeaker: Rich McLaughlin\, MA\, Principal\, McLaughlin Consulting Services\nEffective Teams and Fully “Showing Up” to Work\nDuring this session\, Mr. McLaughlin will use presentations and small group work to provide leadership and coaching skills related to connecting with colleagues and building teams\, showing up fully for our roles at our organizations\, participating in meaningful work\, and innovating.\nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn how to create trust and “psychological safety” in our teams.\nConsider what it means to “fully show up” each day (the opposite of “quiet quitting”).\nExplore the role of improv in learning to be a better team player.\n\nReception & Exhibits:\nJoin us for a reception on our trade show floor.  This is another opportunity to connect with our exhibitors. \nAfterparty:\nAll Education Day & Trade Show attendees are welcome to attend an afterparty at the Pyramid Club\, hosted by Metropolis Passenger Logistics and the Pyramid Club. The Pyramid Club is located at 1735 Market Street\, 52nd Floor\, Philadelphia\, PA 19103. It is a 6-minute walk from Convene. There is no fee to attend\, but registration for Education Day is required. \nHotel Room Block:\nA discounted room block is available at the Motto by Hilton Rittenhouse Square. The booking link is PCMA PHL Education Booking Link\, or search Motto by Hilton Rittenhouse Square\, enter the date of your stay\, and then enter group code 90D in the Special Rates section. The cutoff date is August 30. \nDirections & Parking:\nClick here for information about getting to Convene Commerce Square and parking. \nRegistration Information: \n\nMembership in the PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.\nIf you are not a member\, click here to learn more about membership.\nIf you are a member of PCMA\, but not a member of the Philadelphia Chapter\, please contact membership@pcma.org to add the Philadelphia Chapter to your account. The cost to add a chapter to your membership is $30.00.\nEarly registration closes on Monday\, September 4\, 2023\, at 8:00am. After that\, only onsite registration will be available beginning at 10:00am on Thursday\, September 7\, 2023.\nClick here to register or click on the blue button below.\n\nThank you to our host and sponsors!\n \n  \nA Note from the Community Service Committee:\nThis year the focus of our community service efforts will be on Philabundance. Our committee members will be at Education Day asking for monetary donations. We have made it very easy to donate via a QR code that takes credit cards or PayPal\, as well as cash donations onsite. We look forward to your support this year. \nEducation Credit:\nPCMA PHL 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. \nIf 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. \nThe education credit total for these sessions is 3.0 hours.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/edday2023/
LOCATION:Convene Commerce Square\, 2001 Market Street\, Two Commerce Square\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Greater%20Philadelphia%20Chapter":MAILTO:gppcma@comcast.net
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