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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:Phillies Businessperson's Special
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, June 17th 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. \nSponsorships for this event are still available. Please contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, at gppcma@comcast.net for more information. \nThank you to our event sponsors!\n \n  \nImportant Registration Notes: Please select the correct registration category before completing your registration. All selections will be reviewed to confirm both category accuracy and current membership status with the Philadelphia Chapter. If you’re unsure which category to choose or whether your membership is active\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net for assistance. If you register as a PCMA PHL member and your membership is not current\, you will be charged the difference and any additional balance will be charged to your original form of payment. If you register under an incorrect regisration category\, your registration will be updated accordingly and any additional balance will be charged to your original form of payment. Prepayment is required for all attendees. Tickets are non-refundable. 
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/phillies2026/
LOCATION:Citizens Bank Park\, 1 Citizens Bank Way\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chapter Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the annual PCMA PHL Chapter Retreat\, July 30-31\, at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City!\nWe are putting the finishing touches on the program details. Please check back soon to learn more about the sessions and speakers. In the meantime\, the agenda and hotel information are available below. \nThursday\, July 30\, 2026 \n\n2:00-4:00 PM: Community Service Activity at the Borgata – Please join us for a group activity where we will build hygiene kits for the Hope Exists Foundation.\n5:00-7:00 PM: Opening Reception\n\nFriday\, July 31\, 2026 \n\n8:00-9:00 AM: Breakfast\n9:00-12:00 PM: Retreat Activities and Education Sessions\n12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch\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 and Parking: PCMA PHL Planner members will receive complimentary guest rooms including resort fees. PCMA PHL Supplier members will receive a discounted room rate of $95 plus tax and fees for the night of Thursday\, July 30. Planners are required to provide a credit card to secure the reservation. A week prior to the Chapter Retreat\, PCMA PHL will share the list of registered attendees with the hotel\, and the hotel will waive the guest room charges for planner members. Self-parking for all attendee types will be complimentary. \nHotel Reservation Instructions: \nCall-Ins:\nRoom Reservations: 609-317-1000\nGroup code: GBPCM26  \nOnline: PCMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter Online Reservation Link \nPlease note: Registering for the meeting and making a hotel reservation are two separate steps. Click here to register now\, or the blue button below. \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 Borgata’s commitment to accessibility. If you need additional accessibility services or have questions\, please contact gppcma@comcast.net. \nThank you to our host and sponsors!\n \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/retreat2026/
LOCATION:Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa\, 1 Borgata Way\, Atlantic City\, NJ\, 08401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Education Day! A new format for the day will be announced soon! \nSponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, at gppcma@comcast.net for more information.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/edday2026/
LOCATION:Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia\, 900 Packer Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for a chapter meeting featuring an education session and a reception at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square. \nSponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Erica Keagy\, PCMA PHL Executive Director\, at gppcma@comcast.net for more information.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/0ct292026/
LOCATION:Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square\, 120 South 17th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Holiday Awards Celebration & Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the annual holiday celebration with special awards and a fundraiser! \nHost and sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Erica Keagy\, Executive Director for PCMA PHL\, at gppcma@comcast.net for more information.
URL:https://greaterphiladelphia.pcma.org/event/dec32026/
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