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Planning For Inclusion: Enlightening Viewpoints

In this enlightening educational program, our virtual panelists will share their personal stories about the challenges they have and currently encounter while attending events. Through these diverse viewpoints, we will gain in invaluable insights about how to design our programs through a more inclusive lens. Join this candid panel discussion and Q&A, and as a

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Letting Go of Fear. Finding the Event Pro Mindset

Join self-made entrepreneur Melva LaJoy Legrand, Founder and CEO of LaJoy Plans, an award-winning DC-based events management agency as she shares why she remains inspired and invigorated by the events and hospitality industry. This is for both the emerging and experienced professional. Whether you've had to redefine your career, process personal or career grief during the Covid period, fell into burnout, or lost your way and had to reclaim your professional identity, like you, Melva has lived it and fought her way back to living out her unique purpose in the events and hospitality industry.

$55 – $100

2023 PCMA EduCon

Collaborate with your industry peers and tap into the insights of innovation trailblazers to discover new possibilities for the future of events, demo prototypes of progressive learning formats, and develop a modern event playbook packed with fresh concepts to level up your career.

PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2023

Stress and sustainability, tech and time management, health and happiness.

Join us October 1st & 2nd at the Embassy Suites in beautiful Napa Valley and find out with PCMANCC's LEAP 2023: Event EQ.

$75 – $150

Town Hall

Join us for an in depth look at the current state of the meetings industry from our distinguished speaker, Ishma Haider, Vice President of Group Travel for the US Travel Association. Ishma will share her latest insights on the forecast for 2024 and what USTA is planning to help promote our country to the outside world. Ishma previously served as the Convention Marketing Director for Visit Orlando and the Marketing Manager for Caesar’s Entertainment. Her background also includes marketing positions with Bristol Myers Squibb and roles in Advertising. She even served as a Stage Manager for a CBS affiliate. Ishma’s diverse background will enable her to market the US to a vast international audience targeting the Group segment.

$75 – $95

PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2024

LEAP 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.

$75 – $200

Town Hall

Join the PCMA Northern California Chapter for a crucial update on the state of the meetings and events industry in California. This town hall will provide insights into current trends, challenges, and opportunities impacting our sector, offering valuable data and expert perspectives to help you navigate the evolving landscape.

$75 – $95

PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2025

LEAP 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.

$75 – $200

PCMA Town Hall and Coffee Meetup in Sacramento

Join fellow Sacramento-area event professionals for a casual PCMA Town Hall and coffee meetup with PCMA NorCal leadership. Connect, share ideas, and help shape future local programming in a relaxed, community-focused setting.

PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2026

LEAP 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.

$75 – $200