PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2025
May 8 @ 2:30 pm– May 9 @ 5:00 pm PDT
$75 – $200L.E.A.P. is a day of advanced-level learning comprised of high-impact sessions that provide attendees the opportunity to Learn, Engage, Act and Participate through creative outlets under the guidance of thought leaders.
Our theme this year is Advocacy in Action: Empowering Yourself and the Meetings Industry. Attendees will learn practical tools and strategies to advocate effectively and foster empowerment within themselves, their teams and the industry.
Attention Suppliers!
Interested in showcasing your products or services to attendees throughout the event? Email us to learn all of the benefits of becoming a Table Sponsor.
Attention Planners!
Apply to become a L.E.A.P. Hosted Buyer. Spaces are limited; deadline to apply is April 15th.
Hosted Buyer program covers registration fees and hotel room night(s), including a post-FAM option to attend an A’s vs. Yankee’s game in Sacramento on Friday, May 9 and farm-to-fork experience on Saturday morning, May 10.
Apply to become a Hosted Buyer here:Â L.E.A.P – Hosted Buyer
Venue
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
Countless moments of inspiration await in downtown Sacramento.
From Broadway hits to indie up-and-comers. From hole-in-the-wall treasures to culinary icons. The epicenter of Sacramento is the SAFE Credit Union Convention & Performing Arts District.
Convention Center | SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
1209 L Street
Sacramento, California 95814 United States
916 443 1234
Room Block Details –Â PCMA NCC LEAP 2025
Agenda
| Thursday | |
| 2:30 – 5:00pm | Registration |
| 3:00 – 5:00pm | Hosted Buyer Tour |
| 5:00 – 6:30pm | Welcome Reception |
| Friday | |
| 8:00 – 9:00am | Registration |
| 9:00 – 10:00am | Opening General Session
Emotional Fitness for Empowered Leadership Dr. Emily Anhalt—psychologist, international speaker, and Co-Founder of Coa, the gym for mental health—opens our day with a transformative keynote on the emotional fitness skills required to be a resilient advocate and empowered leader. www.dremilyanhalt.com
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| 10:00 – 10:30am | Break |
| 10:30am – 11:30am | Breakouts 1 & 2 |
| 11:30am – 1:00pm | Networking Lunch |
| 1:00 – 2:00pm | Keynote
Social Sustainability: Transforming Advocacy From Theory to Everyday Practice This session explores the powerful intersection of event planning, social sustainability, and advocacy. We will examine how environmental concerns are connected to decisions about event design—and how thoughtful, equity-centered planning can disrupt harmful patterns while advancing well-being for people, the planet and profit. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, attendees will learn how to embed social sustainability into their event goals, design choices, and impact reporting. This session will prepare attendees to move beyond intention and into Advocacy in Action with Strategic Purpose. |
| 2:00 – 2:30pm | Break |
| 2:30 – 3:30pm | Breakouts 3 & 4 |
| 3:30 – 4:00pm | Wrap Up and Closing Remarks |
Fees
Before April 15
PCMA Planner Member: $100
PCMA Planner Non-Member: $150
PCMA Supplier Member: $125
PCMA Supplier Non-Member: $200
PCMA Student: $50
After April 15
PCMA Planner Member: $125
PCMA Planner Non-Member: $175
PCMA Supplier Member: $150
PCMA Supplier Non-Member: $225
PCMA Student: $75