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SUMMARY:PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2026
DESCRIPTION:L.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. \nOur 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. \nAttention Suppliers!\nInterested in showcasing your products or services to attendees throughout the event? Email us to learn all of the benefits of becoming a Table Sponsor. \nWhy Sponsor – Click Here \nVenue/Hotel Information\nCaesars Republic Lake Tahoe\n18 US-50 Stateline\nLake Tahoe\, NV 89449\n775-588-6611 \nRoom Block Details – PCMA NCC LEAP 2026 \n \nTransportation\nNeed Help Getting There? We Have Options! \nSunday\, 5/1012:00pm – San Francisco – Market Street between Steuart and Spear Street2:00pm – Sacramento Arden Fair Mall – Bus stop along Arden Way4:00pm – Approximate arrival at Caesar’s \nTuesday\, 5/121:00pm – Departure from Caesar’s Republic \n*Register for your ride through the registration system \nKeynotes\n \nPrincess Castleberry \nAI-Ready Leadership©: Leading with Discipline in the Age of Intelligent Systems \nThe meetings and events industry is being reshaped by AI — and the professionals who thrive will be the ones who can walk into a room with their CTO\, their legal team\, or their procurement director and advocate for how AI gets deployed\, governed\, and used at scale. \nThis isn’t a session about whether AI belongs in your workflow. It’s already there. This keynote helps event professionals build the strategic literacy to lead that conversation—inside their organizations and across their industry. \nGenerative\, predictive\, and agentic systems each operate differently\, produce different outcomes\, and carry different risks. Knowing the distinction is no longer optional for leaders who design experiences\, manage vendors\, drive ROI\, and protect organizational trust at enterprise scale. When deployed with discipline\, AI doesn’t just accelerate execution — it absorbs the operational load that depletes your team’s capacity and fuels burnout. \nThe differentiator is no longer access to AI. It is leadership discipline — knowing which system to deploy\, when human judgment must take the lead\, and how to build workflows your teams can execute with confidence. \nActionable Takeaways \n\nDistinguish between Generative\, Predictive\, and Agentic AI — including major models\, platforms\, and high-impact use cases most relevant to event professionals\nIdentify where each AI type creates the greatest leverage in event design\, stakeholder communication\, vendor management\, and post-event analytics\nWalk away with the language and framework to advocate for AI-integrated workflows with internal stakeholders — including IT\, Legal\, Risk\, and Finance\nLeave with a decision lens for evaluating which AI tools belong in your team’s workflow and which ones introduce risk you aren’t ready to govern\n\n\n\nTiffany Rose Goodyear\n\nEvent Design for all 5 Senses \nDesigning events through the lens of all five senses—sight\, sound\, touch\, taste\, and smell—creates immersive\, emotionally resonant experiences that leave a lasting impression. Our bodies take in the world through these sensory receptors\, yet traditional event design often neglects one or more of them. By intentionally engaging each sense\, we can create environments that are not only more memorable and meaningful\, but also more inclusive of different bodies and ways of experiencing the world. \nThis session invites you to rethink how the body interacts with space. You’ll explore what sensory design really means\, why it matters\, and how to practically apply it—starting with the emotional tone you want your guests to feel. From visual storytelling and ambient soundscapes to textural details\, food and beverage\, and scent as a powerful emotional anchor\, you’ll learn how to elevate your events and experiences with intention. \nTakeaways: \n\nUnderstand the importance of designing for all five senses and how it shapes memory and connection.\nLearn how the body processes sensory input in events\, and how to design with the body in mind.\nExplore how each sense contributes to emotional tone and attendee engagement:\n\nSight through lighting\, color\, and layout\nSound via music\, ambient noise\, or live elements\nTouch through texture\, material\, and physical comfort\nTaste via curated food and drink that ties into the experience\nSmell as a subtle but powerful trigger for emotion and memory\n\n\nStart with emotion: Identify how you want guests to feel and use the senses to build that emotional arc.\nGain practical tips and low-barrier ideas to start designing more inclusive\, multi-sensory events.\nExperience it live: Participate in a shared scent moment to deepen your understanding of olfaction’s impact\n\n\nMory Fontanez  \nLEADING WITHOUT SELF-ABANDONMENT \nSelf-trust in high-pressure\, service-first cultures. \nAfter two decades advising Fortune 500 executives\, founders\, and public figures through high-stakes decisions\, reputational crises\, and leadership transitions\, Mory Fontanez has seen the same pattern repeat: the greatest failures rarely come from a lack of strategy. They come from people ignoring what they already know. \nFor decades\, service professionals have been taught that excellence means endless availability\, emotional labor\, and silence around misalignment. This mindset creates high performers who are deeply disconnected from themselves. Mory reframes service as something far more powerful: personal authority\, honest leadership\, and trust in the part of you that already knows. The strongest leadership is not built through self-abandonment. It is built through self-trust. \nActionable Takeaways \n\nYour fear voice is not the answer. Learn to discern fear-based decision making from intuitive wisdom.\\nStop confusing accommodation with leadership. Pleasing everyone is not strategy\, it’s often fear dressed up as professionalism.\nReplace performance with personal authority. The strongest client relationships are built on honesty\, standards\, and trust\, not over-functioning and over-explaining.\nTrust the part of you that already knows.  Learn how to turn those small gut feelings into decisive action.\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\nSunday \nMay 10\n12:00pm\nDepart from San Francisco (Near Ferry Building) and drops off at Caesars Republic\n\n\n2:00pm\nDepart from Sacramento (Arden Mall) and drops off at Caesars Republic\n\n\n12:00-3:00pm\nSponsor setup\n\n\n12:00-5:00pm\nRegistration\n\n\n4:00-5:00pm\nHosted Buyer Tour\n\n\n5:00-6:30pm\nWelcome Reception at Wolf by Vanderpump\n\n\n9:00-11:00pm\nKaraoke After-Party\n\n\n  \n \n\n\n\nMondayMay 11\n7:00-7:45am\nBODY PUMP \nStart your day with an energizing full‑body strength workout designed to build endurance and boost your mood. This Body Pump session uses simple\, repetitive movements set to upbeat pacing to target all major muscle groups in a safe\, accessible way. It’s a great option for all fitness levels and a refreshing way to kick off the conference with focus and momentum.\n\n\n8:00-9:00am\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:00-9:00am\nRegistration\n\n\nAll Day\nACT – Community Service:Donate Journals & Pens for Tahoe Family Solutions.\n\n\nAll Day\nWork Zone\n\n\n9:00-9:15AM\nOpening remarks\n\n\n9:15-10:30am\nLEARN: Opening Keynote AI-Ready Leadership©: Leading with Discipline in the Age of Intelligent Systems | Princess Castleberry\n\n\n10:30-11:00am\nWellness Break\n\n\n11:00-11:45am\nBreakout #1: \nEDUCATE – AI Won’t Replace You. Bad Process Will | Anna Sun \nThe real threat to event professionals isn’t AI. It’s the 8-hour sourcing days\, the 50-page proposals no one has time to read\, and the meeting spend that never makes it into a single report.In this session\, Anna Sun – MIT computer science graduate and co-founder of Nowadays\, which has supported corporate events for clients like Amazon\, Google\, and BlackRock – cuts through the hype and gets specific: where AI is already replacing the worst parts of planning\, where it’s making planners dramatically more effective\, and where human judgment still wins every time.What you’ll walk away with: \n\nReal-world prompts Anna uses in her own work – from space planning to communications\, research\, scheduling\, and more\nWorkflow demonstrations showing where AI naturally fits into the planning cycle before\, during\, and after an event\nA practical breakdown of AI platforms and which tools actually align with your role\, team\, or organization\nA mindset shift: how to redesign your processes so AI becomes a strategic advantage rather than an overwhelming new technology\nReal examples from enterprise meeting programs on savings\, speed\, and visibility – with cross-industry takeaways for planners\, suppliers\, and partners alike\n\nBuilt for professionals who want to work smarter\, reduce friction\, and future-proof their approach – without losing the human expertise that makes events exceptional.\n\n\n11:00-11:45am\nBreakout #2:\nMeetings That Matter: Destination Stewardship and the Future of Events atLake Tahoe | Nettie PardueWhen your conference comes to Lake Tahoe\, you’re not just booking a venue — you’restepping into one of the most beloved and ecologically fragile destinations in North America.And with that privilege comes responsibility.This session introduces meeting and event professionals to the growing movement ofdestination stewardship\, and why it matters deeply to the future of the meetings industry. UsingLake Tahoe as a living case study\, Nettie Pardue — Managing Director of the Lake TahoeDestination Stewardship Council — will walk attendees through the regions collaborative\,community-driven Destination Stewardship Plan: a framework built around four strategic pillarsdesigned to ensure that tourism and recreation strengthen\, rather than strain\, the places welove to gather.The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a reckoning already underway. As visitor pressure surgedat iconic destinations\, communities pushed back — demanding that tourism dollars\, eventfootprints\, and visitor behaviors align with local values and environmental realities. For PCMAmembers\, this is both a challenge and an extraordinary opportunity to lead. Meeting planners\,CVBs\, and hospitality professionals are uniquely positioned to shape how groups show up in adestination: before\, during\, and after an event. \nAttendees will leave with a clearer understanding of what destination stewardship means inpractice\, how the Lake Tahoe model can inform their own planning processes\, and concretestrategies for making their events part of the solution — from procurement and transportation toattendee engagement and community investment. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:● Define destination stewardship and articulate why it is becoming a core competency formeeting professionals● Describe the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan and its four strategic pillars● Identify at least three actionable ways to integrate stewardship principles into their eventplanning and site selection processes● Understand how meeting professionals can serve as destination champions andambassadors for the communities that host them\n\n\n11:00-11:45am\nBreakout #3:\nPARTICIPATE – Crafting Flavor With a Bay Area Legend \nDiscover the art and creativity behind modern beverage design in this intimate\, hands‑on breakout led by Caesars Entertainment’s in‑house master bartender\, a 20‑year industry veteran whose career has shaped some of the Bay Area’s most celebrated hospitality spots. \nIn this small‑group session (limited to just 10 participants per class)\, attendees will explore how professional mixologists think about balance\, flavor\, and presentation while creating two signature\, event‑ready drinks. It’s an engaging\, sensory experience designed to spark inspiration\, deepen appreciation for the craft\, and offer a memorable break from traditional conference learning. \nPerfect for anyone who loves great hospitality\, wants a behind‑the‑scenes look at expert technique\, or simply enjoys a creative\, social session with fellow attendees. \n\n\n\n11:00-11:45am\nBreakout #4:\nPARTICIPATE – Sound BathStep away from the pace of the conference and settle into 45 minutes of deep\, restorative calm. Divine Rest is a guided experience that blends gentle body relaxation with immersive sound designed to quiet the mind and reset the nervous system. Participants will be invited to settle comfortably\, release tension\, and allow waves of sound to create a sense of spaciousness and ease.This session is ideal for anyone needing a mental reset\, a moment of grounding\, or a peaceful pause between a full day of learning and connection.\n\n\n12:00-1:00pm\nNetworking Lunch\n\n\n1:00-1:45pm\nBreakout #1: \nEDUCATE – AI Won’t Replace You. Bad Process Will | Anna Sun \nThe real threat to event professionals isn’t AI. It’s the 8-hour sourcing days\, the 50-page proposals no one has time to read\, and the meeting spend that never makes it into a single report. \nIn this session\, Anna Sun – MIT computer science graduate and co-founder of Nowadays\, which has supported corporate events for clients like Amazon\, Google\, and BlackRock – cuts through the hype and gets specific: where AI is already replacing the worst parts of planning\, where it’s making planners dramatically more effective\, and where human judgment still wins every time. \nWhat you’ll walk away with: \n\nReal-world prompts Anna uses in her own work – from space planning to communications\, research\, scheduling\, and more\nWorkflow demonstrations showing where AI naturally fits into the planning cycle before\, during\, and after an event\nA practical breakdown of AI platforms and which tools actually align with your role\, team\, or organization\nA mindset shift: how to redesign your processes so AI becomes a strategic advantage rather than an overwhelming new technology\nReal examples from enterprise meeting programs on savings\, speed\, and visibility – with cross-industry takeaways for planners\, suppliers\, and partners alike\n\nBuilt for professionals who want to work smarter\, reduce friction\, and future-proof their approach – without losing the human expertise that makes events exceptional. \n\n\n\n1:00-1:45pm\nBreakout #2:\nMeetings That Matter: Destination Stewardship and the Future of Events atLake Tahoe | Nettie PardueWhen your conference comes to Lake Tahoe\, you’re not just booking a venue — you’restepping into one of the most beloved and ecologically fragile destinations in North America.And with that privilege comes responsibility.This session introduces meeting and event professionals to the growing movement ofdestination stewardship\, and why it matters deeply to the future of the meetings industry. UsingLake Tahoe as a living case study\, Nettie Pardue — Managing Director of the Lake TahoeDestination Stewardship Council — will walk attendees through the regions collaborative\,community-driven Destination Stewardship Plan: a framework built around four strategic pillarsdesigned to ensure that tourism and recreation strengthen\, rather than strain\, the places welove to gather.The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a reckoning already underway. As visitor pressure surgedat iconic destinations\, communities pushed back — demanding that tourism dollars\, eventfootprints\, and visitor behaviors align with local values and environmental realities. For PCMAmembers\, this is both a challenge and an extraordinary opportunity to lead. Meeting planners\,CVBs\, and hospitality professionals are uniquely positioned to shape how groups show up in adestination: before\, during\, and after an event. \nAttendees will leave with a clearer understanding of what destination stewardship means inpractice\, how the Lake Tahoe model can inform their own planning processes\, and concretestrategies for making their events part of the solution — from procurement and transportation toattendee engagement and community investment. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to:● Define destination stewardship and articulate why it is becoming a core competency formeeting professionals● Describe the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan and its four strategic pillars● Identify at least three actionable ways to integrate stewardship principles into their eventplanning and site selection processes● Understand how meeting professionals can serve as destination champions andambassadors for the communities that host them\n\n\n1:00-1:45pm\nBreakout #3:\nPARTICIPATE – Crafting Flavor With a Bay Area Legend \nDiscover the art and creativity behind modern beverage design in this intimate\, hands‑on breakout led by Caesars Entertainment’s in‑house master bartender\, a 20‑year industry veteran whose career has shaped some of the Bay Area’s most celebrated hospitality spots. \nIn this small‑group session (limited to just 10 participants per class)\, attendees will explore how professional mixologists think about balance\, flavor\, and presentation while creating two signature\, event‑ready drinks. It’s an engaging\, sensory experience designed to spark inspiration\, deepen appreciation for the craft\, and offer a memorable break from traditional conference learning. \nPerfect for anyone who loves great hospitality\, wants a behind‑the‑scenes look at expert technique\, or simply enjoys a creative\, social session with fellow attendees. \n\n\n\n1:00-1:45pm\nBreakout #4:\nPARTICIPATE – Yoga AsanaAfter hours of sitting in sessions\, this 45‑minute yoga asana practice offers a welcome chance to move\, stretch\, and re‑energize. Designed for all levels\, the class focuses on gentle\, accessible postures that support circulation\, aid digestion after lunch\, and help release the stiffness that builds up during long conference days.Participants will leave feeling refreshed\, centered\, and ready to re‑engage with the afternoon programming with renewed clarity and comfort.\n\n\n1:45-2:00pm\nWellness Break\n\n\n2:00-2:50pm\nLEARN – Event Design for Five Senses | Tiffany Rose Goodyear\n\n\n3:00-4:00pm\nPARTICIPATE – Industry Crossroads: What’s Now and What’s Next for Meetings & Events \nModerated by David Stevens\nSara McGinness | EventWorks Informa\nKarie Hall | Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe\nAnna Sun | Nowadays\nHasaan Azam | Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority \nThe meetings and events industry is transforming faster than ever\, and no single sector can navigate that change alone. This session brings together four influential voices—from hotels\, event planning\, travel\, and AI—to explore how shifting attendee expectations\, technology advancements\, and travel patterns are reshaping the way we design and deliver events. \nAs a special highlight\, attendees will also hear firsthand insights from Karie Hall\, SVP & General Manager of Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe\, who will share the behind‑the‑scenes story of the property’s recent rebranding and the transformation from Harveys Lake Tahoe to Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe. \nPanelists will share real‑world observations\, challenges\, and predictions\, offering a 360‑degree view of where the industry is headed and how to stay ahead of the curve.\n\n\n4:00-4:10pm\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n4:00-5:00pm\nFlex Time\n\n\n5:00-9:00pm\nReception & Dinner at Tahoe Blue Event Center\n\n\n\n  \n \n\n\n\nTuesday \nMay 12\n7:00-7:45am\nSunrise Walk\n\n\nAll Day\nACT – Community Service: \nDonate Journals & Pens for Tahoe Family Solutions.\n\n\n8:30-9:30am\nWorking Breakfast\n\n\n9:00-10:00am\nLEARN – Closing Keynote\nLeading Without Self-Abandonment | Mory Fontanez \n\n\n10:00-10:30am\nClosing Remarks/Farewell\n\n\n10:30-12:00pm\nPARTICIPATE – Destination Site Visits:\n1) Coachman\n2) Golden Nugget\n3) Margaritaville\n\n\n1:00pm\nDeparting Shuttle from Caesar’s Republic back to SF/Sacramento\n\n\n\nFees\nPCMA/CEMA Planner Member: $125\nPCMA/CEMA Planner Non-Member: $175\nPCMA/CEMA Partner Member: $150\nPCMA/CEMA Partner Non-Member: $225\nPCMA/CEMA Student: $75
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/pcma-ncc-l-e-a-p-2026-5-10/
LOCATION:Caesars Republic\, 18 US-50 Stateline\, Lake Tahoe\, NV\, 89449\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:BAMID (Bay Area Meetings Industry Day) 2026
DESCRIPTION:This year\, PCMA Northern California Chapter is coming together with Society for Sustainable Events (SFSE) in support of Earth Day and SF Climate Week.  Our industry has influence. Our gatherings have impact. And when we align around collective action\, we can move the needle. Together with fellow Northern California association chapters\, enjoy a reception and lunch with Bay Area Who’s Who and celebrate a PCMA Pillar Award honoree\, while we focus on something bigger than ourselves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 22\n10:30am – 1:30pm\nNetworking Event Lunch \nThe Avalon\n1244 Sutter Street\nSan Francisco\, CA \n$75 Meeting Planner/Supplier\n$750 for a table of 10 \n*Price increases after April 8\n$100 Meeting Planner/Supplier\n$1\,000 for a table of 10 \n**To fully participate in Earth Day\, we encourage everyone to bring and reuse a conference name badge they have received at a previous event. New badges will not be provided for this event. \nSchedule: \n10:30am – Registration\n12:00pm – Lunch/Program\n1:30pm – Program Ends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nJody Brandes CMM\, CTSM\, CMP-Fellow\, HMCC\, was selected for the 2026 PCMA Northern California Chapter Pillar Award in recognition of her exceptional leadership\, deep industry expertise\, and lasting impact on the meetings profession. Across more than 28 years in hospitality and over 20 years in the pharmaceutical meetings space\, she has built a reputation for strategic excellence\, operational rigor\, and a genuine commitment to elevating the industry. In her leadership role at Gilead Sciences\, and through her broader contributions as a CMP-Fellow\, educator\, and sustainability advocate\, Jody has consistently pushed meetings forward with purpose\, helping shape experiences that are not only effective\, but more responsible and meaningful. Her work with the Society for Sustainable Events\, including development of practical tools for smarter event decision-making\, reflects the kind of influence that extends well beyond her own programs and benefits the industry as a whole. She represents the very best of what this chapter stands for: professionalism\, innovation\, service\, and the kind of leadership that leaves a real mark.
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/bamid-4-26/
LOCATION:The Avalon\, 1244 Sutter Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:PCMA Town Hall and Coffee Meetup in Sacramento
DESCRIPTION: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.\n  \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 2\n2:00pm – 4:00m \nSacramento\, CA \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/feb2026-2-sac/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:California State of the Union – Tourism Performance\, Strategy\, and the Future of Group Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year’s topic:\nCalifornia State of the Union – Tourism Performance\, Strategy\, and the Future of Group Business \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 2\n7:30am – 10:00am \nOakland Marriott City Center\n1001 Broadway\nOakland\, CA 94607 \n$75 PCMA/CEMA Member\n$95 Non-Member \nAfter January 28 \n$95 PCMA/CEMA Member\n$115 Non-Member \nA friendly reminder this is a relationship first environment. While we understand why we attend business events\, please prioritize relationships over transactional sales tactics. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n*7:30–8:30 AM: Registration/Networking/Headshots\n8:30 AM: Breakfast/Presentation Begin\n10:00 AM: Meeting Conclude \n*Headshots will only be available during this time. Registration is required to be added to the headshot list. Limited space is available. \n\nAbout the Speaker\n \nRob Anaya\, Director of Group Business – Visit California \nRob Anaya is the Director of Group Business at Visit California\, overseeing the Professional Meetings & Events (PME) program and promoting California as a leading destination for meetings. With more than 20 years in hospitality and over 10 years in destination sales and marketing\, Rob is deeply focused on elevating the California brand and strengthening the state’s competitive position through collaborative programs that support destinations statewide\, including strategic partnerships\, industry events\, media initiatives and targeted outreach to meeting professionals. \nHotel Accommodations\nMarriott Oakland City Center\n$145 rate\nFebruary 1 – 2\, 2026\nLast date to book: 1/23/2026 \nBook Via Phone:\n800-228-9290 or 510-451-4000 \nVia Online \nBook group rate for PCMA NCC Townhall \nParking Information\nSelf-Parking (Oakland Convention Center Garage – Clay Street) – $37 flat fee\nPark on the third or fourth level.\nAfter parking\, go to Level 2\, turn left and head straight to the hotel elevator to get to the 21st floor.\nParking validation machine will be provided at the registration desk.\nPay the validated ticket using the parking machine on the third or fourth floor to exit\n\n\nValet Parking – Rates vary by duration \nLeave car with the valet team and let them know they’re here for a meeting.\nValet vouchers will be provided at the registration desk. (I’ll provide 20 vouchers and we can print more if needed)\nPresent the valet voucher and pay to retrieve the car.\nThank You To Our Sponsors
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/feb2026/
LOCATION:Oakland Marriott City Center\, 1001 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:2026 Joint Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/chapter-reception-at-convening-leaders-2/
LOCATION:Harp & Crown\, 1525 Sansom Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T220000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141839
CREATED:20250730T192438Z
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UID:4274-1763055000-1763071200@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:BAMIES Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:PCMA NCC requests the honor of your presence at the 2025 BAMIES Awards Gala\, Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, 5:30pm at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square.  \nPrepare yourself for a decadent dinner and wine service\, stunning custom entertainment\, a tempting silent auction\, enchanting audience participation\, and a heart-swelling awards ceremony. \nBe sure to follow us on social media for helpful tips on how to prepare\, and what to expect.  \nDress Code – Business / Disco/ 70’s encouraged \nDETAILS:\nDate: Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\nTime: 5:30pm – 10:00pm\nWhere: Hilton San Francisco Union Square \n to learn more about the hotel \nAGENDA:\n \n\n5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Opening Reception (silent auction\, live music\, appetizers\, refreshments)\n\n6:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Dinner Service & Awards Ceremony (banquet\, live entertainment\, awards and audience participation.)\n\nREGISTRATION FEES: \nEarly Bird – Before September 19 \n\nTable of 8 = $2\,000.00\nIndividual Ticket = $250.00\n\nAfter September 19 \n\nTable of 8 = $2\,200.00\nIndividual Ticket = $300.00\n\n \nRoom Block \nNeed a place to stay? We have a small hotel block with the Hilton \n \n$199 a night – Block ends October 14 \nPLANNER OPPORTUNITY: \nAre you a meeting/event planner and want to attend the BAMIES?  \nFill out this form and we will pair you with a supplier. Registration is limited and based on seat availability communicated by suppliers. Final confirmation will be sent a week prior to the event. \n \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:  \nIf you are interested or have further questions about sponsorship for the BAMIES please reach out to Lysa Lewin at lysa.lewin@freeman.com or Deirdre Lewis at Deirdre.Lewis@freeman.com \nSponsorship Offerings \nSilent Auction Donation Opportunities: \nThe Northern California Chapter of PCMA provides invaluable professional education\, peer-to-peer networking\, community outreach\, and professional recognition opportunities for its members. Serving over 200 members across the San Francisco Bay area\, Silicon Valley\, Monterey Bay\, Sacramento\, and Central Valley\, we thrive on your support. Join us at The Bamies\, our annual awards gala celebrating the biggest stars in the hospitality industry. Our silent auction is a crucial part of the event\, driving the funding necessary to continue our services throughout the year. Your participation is vital—let’s make a difference together! \n \nAWARD NOMINATIONS: \nNominations is now closed. \n \n\n\n\nRising Star \nThe Rising Star Award celebrates an emerging talent in our industry who\, despite being relatively new\, has demonstrated exceptional dedication\, vision\, and enthusiasm. This award honors an individual who has significantly contributed to our field through their unwavering commitment and willingness to volunteer their time and efforts. Recognized as a future leader\, this person is someone to watch\, destined to shape the future of the events industry. \n\nEligibility: Less than 3 years in the events industry\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupplier of the Year – 2 Categories \nThe Bay Area Meeting Industry Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions in the meeting and events industry. The Supplier of the Year award is a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional service and innovation by suppliers who play a crucial role in the success of meetings and events. This award is divided into two subcategories: Destination Marketing Organization or Convention Visitors Bureau\, or Event & Venue Excellence Award. \n\nDestination Marketing Organization or Convention Visitors Bureau\n\nThis award is open to any Destination Marketing Organization (DMO)/CVB in the PCMA NCC chapter region that has demonstrated true partnership with their clients. The winning DMO/CVB will have shown innovative ways to showcase their destination\, fostering successful collaborations and creating unique experiences that enhance the appeal and success of their location.\n\n\n\n\nEvent & Venue Excellence Award\n\nThe Event & Venue Excellence Award honors outstanding professionals in the hotel and event services sectors\, including Sales Managers\, GSOs\, Conference Services\, DMCs\, audiovisual companies\, and entertainment providers. This award recognizes individuals or teams who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to client success\, a deep understanding of their industry\, and the ability to deliver seamless\, creative\, and successful event experiences. The recipient consistently goes above and beyond\, providing innovative solutions and unparalleled service that contribute significantly to the success of their clients’ events.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChange Maker Award \nThe Change Maker Award celebrates individuals that have made a significant impact in the event industry\, or within their organizations\, by driving innovative changes\, setting new standards of excellence\, introducing new concepts\, technologies or practices that have revolutionized how events are planned\, executed\, or experienced. Change Makers demonstrate exceptional creativity\, adaptability\, and forward-thinking\, inspiring others to embrace new possibilities and elevate the standard of excellence in the ever-evolving world of events.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Planner of the Year – Internal \nThe Event Planner of the Year Award honors an industry professional who exemplifies excellence in all business interactions and consistently delivers innovative solutions to event challenges. This individual is recognized for their creativity\, and their remarkable ability to enhance events year after year\, demonstrating a deep respect for and valuing vendor and supplier relationships. Their achievements set a high standard for excellence and professionalism in event planning. (Eligibility: Corporate and or Association)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Planner of the Year – External \nThe Event Planner of the Year Award honors an industry professional who exemplifies excellence in all business interactions and consistently delivers innovative solutions to event challenges. This individual is recognized for their creativity\, and their remarkable ability to enhance events year after year\, demonstrating a deep respect for and valuing vendor and supplier relationships. Their achievements set a high standard for excellence and professionalism in event planning. (Eligibility: Independent\, and or 3rd Party Planners.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Marketer of the Year \nThe Event Marketer of the Year Award recognizes a professional who excels in crafting and executing strategies that drive awareness\, attendance\, and engagement for events. This individual blends creativity with data-driven insight to design campaigns that elevate the attendee experience before\, during\, and after the event. From brand storytelling and content strategy to multi-channel promotion and digital engagement\, the recipient demonstrates mastery in turning an event into a movement—delivering measurable ROI for stakeholders and leaving a lasting impression on audiences. This award honors those who understand that great events aren’t just planned\, they’re marketed with precision\, vision\, and purpose. \n\n\n\nLegend \nThe Legend Award is bestowed upon a distinguished events and hospitality professional who has provided outstanding service to the industry and various trade organizations over the course of their illustrious career. This award recognizes an individual who has made significant\, lasting contributions to the industry and the Bay Area events community. Their career\, spanning a minimum of 10 years\, is marked by exemplary dedication\, innovation\, and influence. \n\nEligibility: Minimum of 10 years in the events industry
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/bamies-25-2/
LOCATION:Hilton Union Square\, 333 O'Farrell Street\, San Francisco\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T200000
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SUMMARY:Day on the Bay with PCMA
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to hit the bay\, hit the bar and hit the business cards for “Day on the Bay with PCMA NCC.” Cruise the Bay in style with City Cruises by Hornblower \nThis reception-style cruise comes complete with a hosted full bar and gourmet bites. Attendance will be capped at 120\, so click here to register today to secure your spot for this epic night on the bay! \nSee you aboard! \nWednesday\, August 13\nDay on the Bay with PCMA NCC\nReception-style Cruise & Networking\nBoarding from 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM\nPier 3\, The Embarcadero (Just North of the Ferry Building)\, San Francisco\, CA 94158\nReturning at 7:30 PM \n$65 for PCMA Planner Members\, $75 for Planners Non-Members \n$85 for PCMA Supplier Members\, $95 for Supplier Non-Members\n* Price will increase August 6th \nAfter August 6th \n$80 for PCMA Planner Members\, $90 for Planner Non-Members \n$100 for PCMA Supplier Members\, $110 for Supplier Non-Members \nNo on-site registration permitted. \n  \nThank you to our event sponsor:
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/day-on-the-bay-with-pcma-ncc-25-2-2/
LOCATION:Pier 3\, Embarcadero\, San Francisco
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T183000
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SUMMARY:Cultivate San Jose
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/cultivate-san-jose/
LOCATION:San Jose McEnery Convention Center\, 150 W San Carlos Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141839
CREATED:20250320T015543Z
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SUMMARY:PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2025
DESCRIPTION:L.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. \nOur 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. \nAttention Suppliers!\nInterested in showcasing your products or services to attendees throughout the event? Email us to learn all of the benefits of becoming a Table Sponsor. \nWhy Sponsor – Click Here \nAttention Planners!\nApply to become a L.E.A.P. Hosted Buyer. Spaces are limited; deadline to apply extended to April 24th. \nHosted 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. \nApply to become a Hosted Buyer here: L.E.A.P – Hosted Buyer \n \nVenue\nSAFE Credit Union Convention Center \n \nCountless moments of inspiration await in downtown Sacramento. \nFrom 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. \nConvention Center | SAFE Credit Union Convention Center\nSAFE Credit Union Convention Center\n1400 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA 95814 \nHotel Information\nHyatt Regency Sacramento\n1209 L Street\nSacramento\, California 95814 United States\n916 443 1234 \nRoom Block Details – PCMA NCC LEAP 2025 \nAgenda\n\n\n\nThursday\n\n\n\n3:00 – 5:00pm\nHosted Buyer Tour\n\n\n5:00 – 6:30pm\nWelcome Reception\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\n\n\n\n8:00 – 9:00am\nRegistration\n\n\n9:00 – 10:30am\nOpening Remarks & General Session \nEmotional Fitness for Empowered Leadership\nFeaturing Dr. Emily Anhalt\nBrought to you by  \nDr. 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 \n \n\n\n10:30 – 11:00am\nBreak\n\n\n11:00am – 11:45am\nPutting Ideas into Action \nJoin our breakout session to dive deeper into the keynote\, where we’ll explore and discuss the ideas presented.\n\n\n11:45am – 12:45pm\nNetworking Lunch\n\n\n12:45 – 1:45pm\nKeynote \nSocial Sustainability: Transforming Advocacy From Theory to Everyday Practice\nFeaturing Zoe Moore \nThis 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. \nBrought to you by \n\n\n1:45 – 2:00pm\nBreak\n\n\n2:00 – 3:00pm\nPutting Ideas into Action \nJoin our breakout session to dive deeper into the keynote\, where we’ll explore and discuss the ideas presented.\n\n\n3:00 – 3:15pm\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n3:15 – 4:30pm\nPro Meetings Industry Rally\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFees\nExtended to April 24\nPCMA Planner Member: $100\nPCMA Planner Non-Member: $150\nPCMA Supplier Member: $125\nPCMA Supplier Non-Member: $200\nPCMA Student: $50 \nAfter April 24\nPCMA Planner Member: $125\nPCMA Planner Non-Member: $175\nPCMA Supplier Member: $150\nPCMA Supplier Non-Member: $225\nPCMA Student: $75 \nRegister HERE
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/pcma-ncc-l-e-a-p-2025-5-2/
LOCATION:SAFE Credit Union Convention Center\, 1400 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141839
CREATED:20250312T010248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T214341Z
UID:4175-1743678000-1743687000@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Global Meeting Industry Day - Pillar Award
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day! Network with members of the various professional associations serving the Northern California Meetings and Events Industry while celebrating the Pillar Award Winner in this annual crossover event. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 3\n11:00am – 1:30pm\nNetworking Event Lunch\nMerchants Exchange Club \nSOLD OUT\n*Onsite registration is not available\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\n$500 – High Top (Includes one registration)\n$750 – Table of 8 (Includes recognition in program)\n$1\,000 – Premium Package (Includes table of 8 and high top)
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/gmid2024-4-2/
LOCATION:The Avalon\, 1244 Sutter Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141839
CREATED:20250122T204148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T202245Z
UID:4137-1740643200-1740654000@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Town Hall
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year’s topic:\nState of the State: A Town Hall on Visit California and the Vital Role of the Meetings Sector in the Travel Economy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 27\n8:00am – 11:00am \nLake Chalet\n1520 Lakeside Drive\nOakland\, CA 94612 \n$75 Member\n$95 Non-Member \nAfter Feb 16th \n$95 Member\n$105 Non-Member \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n8:00–9:00 AM: Registration/Networking\n9:00 AM: Breakfast/Presentation Begin\n11:00 AM: Meeting Conclude\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n \nLeona Reed\, Vice President of Global Marketing – Visit California \nLeona Reed serves as the Vice President of Global Marketing for Visit California. She leads the international marketing team and oversees brand advertising\, cooperative marketing\, digital content\, travel trade and public relations initiatives for Visit California’s 13 target international markets: China\, United Kingdom\, Canada\, Mexico\, Australia\, Brazil\, Japan\, Germany\, France\, South Korea\, Italy\, Scandinavia and India. \nCalifornia welcomes over 17 million international visitors annually who infuse more than $25 billion into the state’s economy through direct spending. In her 17 years working to promote California tourism and grow the international program\, Leona has represented Visit California across the world as a spokesperson\, strategist and collaborative marketer. \nPrior to her current role\, Leona served as the European marketing director for Visit California\, managing all aspects of Visit California’s marketing programs in Europe\, as well as international media relations manager\, directing all communications and public relations efforts for Visit California’s international markets. \nHotel Accommodations\nKissel Upton Oakland- The Unbound Collection by Hyatt\n$199 rate plus tax with a waived Destination Fee!\nFebruary 26 – 28\, 2025\nLast date to book: 2/6/2024 \nBook Online:\nhttps://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/OAKUB/G-PCFE \nThank You To Our Sponsor
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/feb2025-2/
LOCATION:Oakland Marriott City Center\, 1001 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141839
CREATED:20241231T021043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T142900Z
UID:3499-1736699400-1736704800@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Convening Leaders and celebrate with your Northern California Chapter colleagues and friends. \nHaven’t registered for Convening Leaders 2025? Register here – https://conveningleaders.org/ \nWhere: 1001 Avenida de las Americas Suite A\, Houston\, TX\nWhen: Sunday\, January 12 | 4:30-6PM \nAttendance is complimentary. Registration/RSVP is Required. RSVP now to reserve your spot so you don’t miss out on the fun!
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/chapter-reception-at-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:Grotto Downtown\, 1001 Avenida de las Americas Suite A\, Houston\, TX\, 77010
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141839
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SUMMARY:BAMIES Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:PCMA NCC requests the honor of your presence at the 2024 BAMIES Awards Gala\, Wednesday\, November 13\, 2024\, six o’clock in the evening at the The Palace Hotel San Francisco.  \nPrepare yourself for a decadent dinner and wine service\, stunning custom entertainment\, a tempting silent auction\, enchanting audience participation\, and a heart-swelling awards ceremony. \nBe sure to follow us on social media for helpful tips on how to prepare\, and what to expect.  \nDress Code – Business / Black tie encouraged \nDETAILS:\nDate: Wednesday\, November 13\, 2024\nTime: 6:00pm – 9:00pm\nWhere: Palace Hotel \n to learn more about the hotel \nAGENDA:\n \n\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Opening Reception (silent auction\, live music\, appetizers\, refreshments)\n\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner Service & Awards Ceremony (banquet\, live entertainment\, awards and audience participation.)\n\nREGISTRATION FEES: \nEarly Bird – Before Oct 1 \n\nTable of 8 = $1\,750.00\nIndividual Ticket = $225.00\n\nAfter Oct 1 \n\nTable of 8 = $2\,000.00\nIndividual Ticket = $225.00\n\n \nRoom Block \nNeed a place to stay? We have a small hotel block with Palace Hotel \n \n$299 a night – Block ends October 15 \nPLANNER OPPORTUNITY: \nAre you a meeting/event planner and want to attend the BAMIES?  \nFill out this form and we will pair you with a supplier. Registration is limited and based on seat availability communicated by suppliers. Final confirmation will be sent a week prior to the event. \n \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:  \nIf you are interested or have further questions about sponsorship for the BAMIES please reach out to Lysa Lewin at lysa.lewin@freeman.com or Deirdre Lewis at Deirdre.Lewis@freeman.com \nVOLUNTEERS OPPORTUNITIES: \nWe are recruiting our best planners and suppliers to join the committee for our annual BAMIES awards! \nThis black tie event\, hosted at the The Palace\, will be a star-studded\, musical affair where we award members with BAMIES honors of excellence. \nPlease let us know if you’re willing to lend us your hands\, your genius\, and your artistic flair to help bring this event to life! \n \nSilent Auction Donation Opportunities: \nShowcase your business and support the Bay Area meetings community by donating a hotel stay\, dining\, sport or concert tickets\, experiences\, destination packages\, or other item to our Silent Auction. \n \nAWARD NOMINATIONS: \n*Nominations due by September 22 \n \nPCMA NCC Impact Award \nThe Impact Award honors an organization that has consistently contributed to the PCMA NCC Territory by hosting events that significantly benefit the region. This award\, driven by nominations from the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Destination Marketing Organization (DMO)\, recognizes long-term support and community engagement that enhance the Bay Area’s economic and social well-being. The winning organization embodies a commitment to sustainability and leaves a lasting positive legacy through its events. \n\n\n\nRising Star \nThe Rising Star Award celebrates an emerging talent in our industry who\, despite being relatively new\, has demonstrated exceptional dedication\, vision\, and enthusiasm. This award honors an individual who has significantly contributed to our field through their unwavering commitment and willingness to volunteer their time and efforts. Recognized as a future leader\, this person is someone to watch\, destined to shape the future of the events industry. \n\nEligibility: Less than 3 years in the events industry\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupplier of the Year – 2 Categories \nThe Bay Area Meeting Industry Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions in the meeting and events industry. The Supplier of the Year award is a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional service and innovation by suppliers who play a crucial role in the success of meetings and events. This award is divided into two subcategories: Destination Marketing Organization or Convention Visitors Bureau\, or Event & Venue Excellence Award. \n\nDestination Marketing Organization or Convention Visitors Bureau\n\nThis award is open to any Destination Marketing Organization (DMO)/CVB in the PCMA NCC chapter region that has demonstrated true partnership with their clients. The winning DMO/CVB will have shown innovative ways to showcase their destination\, fostering successful collaborations and creating unique experiences that enhance the appeal and success of their location.\n\n\n\n\nEvent & Venue Excellence Award\n\nThe Event & Venue Excellence Award honors outstanding professionals in the hotel and event services sectors\, including Sales Managers\, GSOs\, Conference Services\, DMCs\, audiovisual companies\, and entertainment providers. This award recognizes individuals or teams who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to client success\, a deep understanding of their industry\, and the ability to deliver seamless\, creative\, and successful event experiences. The recipient consistently goes above and beyond\, providing innovative solutions and unparalleled service that contribute significantly to the success of their clients’ events.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChange Maker Award \nThe Change Maker Award celebrates individuals that have made a significant impact in the event industry\, or within their organizations\, by driving innovative changes\, setting new standards of excellence\, introducing new concepts\, technologies or practices that have revolutionized how events are planned\, executed\, or experienced. Change Makers demonstrate exceptional creativity\, adaptability\, and forward-thinking\, inspiring others to embrace new possibilities and elevate the standard of excellence in the ever-evolving world of events.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Planner of the Year – Internal \nThe Event Planner of the Year Award honors an industry professional who exemplifies excellence in all business interactions and consistently delivers innovative solutions to event challenges. This individual is recognized for their creativity\, and their remarkable ability to enhance events year after year\, demonstrating a deep respect for and valuing vendor and supplier relationships. Their achievements set a high standard for excellence and professionalism in event planning. (Eligibility: Corporate and or Association)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Planner of the Year – External \nThe Event Planner of the Year Award honors an industry professional who exemplifies excellence in all business interactions and consistently delivers innovative solutions to event challenges. This individual is recognized for their creativity\, and their remarkable ability to enhance events year after year\, demonstrating a deep respect for and valuing vendor and supplier relationships. Their achievements set a high standard for excellence and professionalism in event planning. (Eligibility: Independent\, and or 3rd Party Planners.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLegend \nThe Legend Award is bestowed upon a distinguished events and hospitality professional who has provided outstanding service to the industry and various trade organizations over the course of their illustrious career. This award recognizes an individual who has made significant\, lasting contributions to the industry and the Bay Area events community. Their career\, spanning a minimum of 10 years\, is marked by exemplary dedication\, innovation\, and influence. \n\nEligibility: Minimum of 10 years in the events industry
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/bamies-24/
LOCATION:The Palace Hotel\, 2 New Montgomery St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC 2024
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to hit the bay\, hit the bar and hit the business cards for “Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC.” Cruise the Bay in style aboard Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit Luxury Yacht and take in breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge\, San Francisco skyline\, Alcatraz and McCovey Cove. \nThis rockin’\, reception-style cruise comes complete with a hosted full bar and gourmet bites. Attendance will be capped at 120\, so click here to register today to secure your spot for this epic night on the bay! \nSee you aboard the Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit! \nThursday\, August 15\nRock the Yacht with PCMA NCC\nReception-style Cruise & Networking\nBoarding from 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM\nPier 40: (The Embarcadero and Townsend Street)\, San Francisco\, CA 94158\nReturning at 8:00 PM \n$45 for PCMA Members\, $65 for PCMA Non-Members \n* Price will increase August 7th \n$65 for PCMA Members\, $85 for PCMA Non-Members \nNo on-site registration permitted. \n  \nThank you to our event sponsors:
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/rock-the-yacht-with-pcma-ncc-24-2/
LOCATION:Pier 3\, Embarcadero\, San Francisco
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141839
CREATED:20240408T230005Z
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UID:4029-1714930200-1715023800@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2024
DESCRIPTION:LEAP: 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. \nAttention Suppliers!\nInterested in showcasing your products or services to attendees throughout the event? Email us to learn all of the benefits of becoming a Table Sponsor. \nWhy Sponsor – Click Here \nVenue: \n  \nMonterey Conference Center: where innovation and inspiration meet! \nThe Monterey Conference Center is the focal point for welcoming and encouraging cultural and economic prosperity for the City of Monterey. By providing a modern\, state-of-the-art meeting facility combined with award-winning service and professionalism\, we strive to go beyond the expectations of our guests and provide them with an experience unsurpassed in the industry. \nMonterey Conference Center\n1 Portola Plaza\, Monterey\, CA 93940 \nHotel Information\nMonterey Marriott\n350 Calle Principal\nMonterey\, CA 93940 \nMeet Our Presenters\nAgenda:\n\n\n\nSunday\n\n\n\n3:30 – 6:00pm\nRegistration\n\n\n5:00 – 6:00pm\nHosted Buyer Program Tour\n\n\n5:30 – 7:30pm\nReception\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\n\n\n\n8:30 – 9:30am\nRegistration/Continental Breakfast\n\n\n9:30 – 11:30am\nWelcome Remarks/General Session\n\n\n\nJohn Abrahamson\, Monterey Bay Aquarium \nMonterey Bay Aquarium Sustainable Event Educational Session \nDive into the Monterey Aquarium Sustainable Education Session and learn about how MBA became a sustainable event venue & retail. John and Lura will share the “ah ha” moments of how they got from point A to point sustainability.\n\n\n\nJolene Jang\, Asian Inclusivity \nCulturally-Conscious Events: Attract & Retain Asian American Clients \nStep into the dynamic world of Jolene Jang\, a fourth-generation American with Japanese\, Chinese\, and Swedish roots\, hailing from Seattle. Curiosity is her north star. Jolene isn’t your typical speaker; she’s an energetic force\, sparking conversations and empowering others to nudge and explore boundaries. She’s an initiator of thinking differently and embraces unconventional approaches—where ideas collide\, and innovation is born.\n\n\n11:30am – 1:00pm\nNetworking Lunch\n\n\n1:00 – 1:45pm\nConcurrent Breakouts\n\n\n \nDarold Parcon\, Flix in Motion \nHeadshots with a FUN AI\n\n\n\nSuzie Scher\, Colorado State University \nPutting the ‘A’ in DEIA\n\n\n2:00 – 2:45pm\nSession\n\n\n\nJunior Tauvau\, PCMA \nAI – Spark the PCMA AI Tool\n\n\n3:00 – 4:30pm\nClosing General Session\n\n\n\nNick Borelli\, PCMA \nEmpowering Event Pros With AI \nEvery action Zenus’s Director of Marketing\, Nick Borelli\, takes professionally is to fulfill his mission: “Bringing the world together through intentionally designed experiences.\n\n\n4:30pm\nTransportation to Closing Reception\n\n\n5:00pm\nClosing Reception\n\n\n\nFees:\nPCMA Planner Member: $100\nPCMA Planner Non-Member: $150\nPCMA Supplier Member: $125\nPCMA Supplier Non-Member: $200\nPCMA Student: $75 \nRegister HERE
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/pcma-ncc-l-e-a-p-2024-5/
LOCATION:SAFE Credit Union Convention Center\, 1400 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T183000
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UID:4010-1712853000-1712860200@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Global Meeting Industry Day - Pillar Award
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day\, gain valuable insights on the current landscape of the business events industry and network with members of Northern California chapter associations at Above the Rim. \nPillar Award Winner \nStephen Revetria – President\, Giants Enterprises  \nStephen Revetria leads the strategy and vision of Giants Enterprises. Revetria is responsible for developing new ventures complimentary to this Major League Baseball franchise and raising the profile of Oracle Park. Entering his 25th season with the organization\, Revetria has created new ballpark venues and expansive fan engagement programming including The Gotham Club\, Pier 48 and Giants Maritime Services that leverages the organization’s resources\, proficiency and its San Francisco Bay locale. He also directs curation of larger-than-life experiences for millions of guests and establishes dynamic revenue streams\, business endeavors and strategic partnerships. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 11\n4:30pm – 6:30pm\nNetworking Event Reception\nAbove the Rim at Chase Center\n690 Terry Francois Blvd\nSan Francisco\, CA 94158 \n$75 Member\n$95 Event Professional Non-Member\n$125 Suppler Non-Member\n*Price increases after April 4 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAbove the Rim\nThis spectacular event space has floor to ceiling windows with views of the San Francisco skyline\, the Bay waterfront and surrounding piers. Located on the 9th floor of Chase Center\, Above The Rim has a private street level entrance from Terry Francois Blvd
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/gmid2024-4/
LOCATION:Above the Rim\, Chase Center\, 690 Terry Francois Blvd\, San Francisco\, 94158
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141839
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SUMMARY:Town Hall
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 22\n3:00pm – 5:30pm\nThe Jay Hotel\, San Francisco\n433 Clay St\nSan Francisco\, CA 94111 \n$75 Member\n$95 Non-Member \nAfter Feb 16th  \n$95 Member\n$105 Non-Member \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n3:00pm Registration/Networking\n3:30pm – Program\n4:30pm – Reception\n5:30pm – Concludes \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n \nIshma Haider – Vice President\, Group Travel for U.S. Travel Association \nIshma Haider serves as Vice President of Group Travel at the U.S. Travel Association\, a role specifically created to enhance the organization’s efforts in promoting group travel to and within the United States. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record\, Ishma is the driving force behind the association’s initiatives to boost group travel nationwide. \nPrior to her role at U.S. Travel\, Ishma was the Director of Convention Marketing at Visit Orlando\, where her strategic vision and leadership led to consistent year-over-year growth in group travel for the destination marketing organization. \nBefore joining Visit Orlando\, Ishma played a key role on Caesars Entertainment’s national meetings and events marketing team\, where she helped secure major conventions and elevate Caesars’ standing within the meetings industry. Her journey in the hospitality sector began after a successful stint in advertising\, marking a transformative shift that fueled her passion for the meetings and conventions industry. \nIshma Haider brings over 15 years of expertise in advertising\, marketing\, and now\, an unwavering commitment to the group travel sector. Ishma’s dedication to forging meaningful connections within the travel community is evident in her career trajectory\, reflecting her genuine enthusiasm for the possibilities that group travel holds.
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/feb2024/
LOCATION:The Jay Hotel\, 433 Clay St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T141839
CREATED:20230629T225436Z
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UID:3856-1696181400-1696275000@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2023
DESCRIPTION:Stress and sustainability\, tech and time management\, health and happiness. \nAs event and hospitality professionals\, how do we take care of ourselves\, our attendees and each other?\n\nJoin us October 1st & 2nd at the Embassy Suites in beautiful Napa Valley and find out with PCMANCC’s LEAP 2023: Event EQ.\n\nYou will learn from eight different speakers from a variety of issues that impact us directly on a daily basis. We don’t just talk the talk\, we’ll also walk the walk (& literally!) by implementing wellness throughout this program.\n\nWhether it’s the food we eat\, the way we interact with each other\, or reflecting on our personal and professional boundaries\, you’ll end the event refreshed with key takeaways to strategically infuse at your office back home or your next on site engagement.\n\nJoin your peers in exciting networking opportunities and inspiring education and enter the new world of Event EQ!\n  \nRegister HERE \n  \nHosted Buyers: \nNeed assistance with your hotel room or registration fee? Planners! Here is your chance to become a Hosted Buyer at this year’s LEAP and receive a complimentary hotel room at the beautiful Embassy Suites on Sunday October 1st and/or complimentary registration. \nLimited space\, register and complete this survey. \nAttention 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. \nThank you to our Sponsors \n \nWhy Sponsor – Click Here \nMeeting Our Speakers – Click Here \nVenue: \n \nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley\n1075 California Boulevard\, Napa CA 94559 \nRoom Block: \nStart Date: Sunday\, October 1\, 2023 End Date: Monday\, October 2\, 2023\nLast Day to Book: Friday\, September 1\, 2023\nHotel(s) offering your special group rate: \n\nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley for $319 USD per night\nSelf Parking – $20 a night\nComplimentary Internet\n\nBook your group rate for PCMA \nAgenda: \nLearn More About the Sessions – Click Here \n\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\nSunday\n\n\n\n3:30 – 6:00pm\nRegistration\n\n\n5:00 – 6:00pm\nSponsor program & Tour (Planners & Partners Only)\n\n\n6:00 – 8:00pm\n Taste of Napa Valley Reception (Planners & Partners Only)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\n\n\n\n8:30 – 9:30am\nRegistration/ Morning Snack/ Activity\n\n\n9:30 – 9:50am\nWelcome Remarks\n\n\n9:50 – 10:35am\nMorning Keynote\n\n\n\nBanish Burnout: Move from Stress to Success\n\n\n10:45 – 11:30am\n   Breakout 1 (Concurrent)\n\n\n\nDiversity & Inclusion: Neurodiversity & Untapped Talents in Your Workforce\n\n\n\nTips\, Tools\, & Tricks for Personal & Professional Well-being\n\n\n11:30am – 1:00pm\n Lunch & Walking Activity\n\n\n1:00 – 1:45pm\nBreakout 2 (Concurrent)\n\n\n\nCommunicating with Style; Understanding Communication Styles\n\n\n\nNetworking Like a Pro\n\n\n1:45 – 2:00pm\nBreak\n\n\n2:00 – 2:45pm\nBreakout 3 (Concurrent)\n\n\n\nFinancial Planning Basics for your Person and Profession\n\n\n\nYour Personal Brand\n\n\n2:45 – 3:00pm\n15 min Activity\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00pm\nFeatured Keynote\n\n\n\nCreating Healthy Event Spaces and Experiences that Help us Thrive!\n\n\n4:00 – 4:15pm\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n4:30 – 5:00pm\nTransportation\n\n\n5:00 – 7:30pm\nClosing Reception\n\n\n\n  \nFees: \nPCMA Planner Member: $100\nPCMA Planner Non-Member: $125\nPCMA Supplier Member: $125\nPCMA Supplier Non-Member: $150\nPCMA Student/Faculty: $75 \nRegister HERE
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/pcma-ncc-l-e-a-p-2023-10/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley\, 1075 California Boulevard\, Napa\, CA\, 94559\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC 2023
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to hit the bay\, hit the bar and hit the business cards for “Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC.” Cruise the Bay in style aboard Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit Luxury Yacht and take in breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge\, San Francisco skyline\, Alcatraz and McCovey Cove. \nThis rockin’\, reception-style cruise comes complete with a hosted full bar and gourmet bites. Attendance will be capped at 120\, so click here to register today to secure your spot for this epic night on the bay! \nSee you aboard the Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit! \nWednesday\, August 9th\nRock the Yacht with PCMA NCC\nReception-style Cruise & Networking\nBoarding from 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM\nPier 40: (The Embarcadero and Townsend Street)\, San Francisco\, CA 94158\nReturning at 8:00 PM \n$45 for PCMA Members\, $65 for PCMA Non-Members \n* Price will increase July 26th \n$65 for PCMA Members\, $85 for PCMA Non-Members \nNo on-site registration permitted. \n  \nThank you to our event sponsors:
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/rock-the-yacht-with-pcma-ncc-23/
LOCATION:Pier 3\, Embarcadero\, San Francisco
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T110000
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UID:3793-1684310400-1684321200@northerncalifornia.pcma.org
SUMMARY:Letting Go of Fear. Finding the Event Pro Mindset
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTake Aways: \n\nReignite your enthusiasm for the meetings industry.\nExplore a framework for overcoming professional doubt.\nIdentify ways to help navigate turbulent times and come out thriving.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 17\n8:00am – 11:00am\nBreakfast\nKissel Uptown Oakland\n2455 Broadway\nOakland\, CA 94612 \n$55 Event Professional Member\n$75 Event Professional Non-Member \n$75 Supplier Member\n$100 Supplier Non-Member \n$25 Student \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n7:30am Registration\n8:00am – 9:00am Breakfast/Networking\n9:00am – 11:00am Program\n11:00am Concludes
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/may2023/
LOCATION:Kissel Uptown Oakland\, 2455 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230330T210000
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SUMMARY:Global Meeting Industry Day - Pillar Award
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Directors for the Northern California Chapter of PCMA is proud to announce that Josh Adams\, Industry Relations Strategist has been selected as our first recipient of the Pillar Award. This award recognizes Josh’s commitment to the meetings industry and his servant leadership and participation with the Bay Area Meeting Industry Associations. Josh champions leadership in his role at Steamlinevents where he is responsible for vendor and destination relations\, sustainability\, and DEI initiatives. He sits on multiple client advisory boards for US destinations\, hotel companies and hotel representation companies. He can often be seen on many leadership panels and is sought after for his opinion of the state of the industry. \nHis 40+ year travel and corporate event management experience has contributed to his passion to bring together all elements of the event industry to create inclusive and vibrant events. Josh credits his success to his relationships that he has developed over the years. This strong network of mentors and advisors was developed through his participation in various industry organizations such as PCMA\, MPI\, SITE\, LGBT Meeting Professionals Association and CEMA. His guiding mantra is that “everyone brings something to the table.” \nPlease join us on Thursday\, March 30th at our Global Meetings Industry Day Reception as we celebrate our industry and our newest Pillar Award recipient\, Josh Adams \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 30\n6:00pm – 9:00pm\nNetworking Event Reception\nCalifornia Academy of Sciences\n55 Music Concourse Dr\nSan Francisco\, CA 94118 \n$75 Member\n$95 Event Professional Non-Member\n$125 Suppler Non-Member\n*Price increases after March 23 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAlong with our Pillar Award Celebration guests will be able to enjoy the “Museum at Night” event sponsored by the California Academy of Sciences that will feature regular DJs in the Piazza for dancing\, beverages\, and food. All exhibitions will be open from 6pm – 10pm\, planetarium shows\, Shakehouse\, Hidden Wonders\, Rainforest (until 8pm). Must be 21 or over to experience the exhibits.
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/gmid2023/
LOCATION:Kissel Uptown Oakland\, 2455 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190629
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SUMMARY:2019 PCMA Education Conference - Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:PCMA Education Conference is an energetic\, immersive and provocative program designed to attract thought leaders\, event marketers\, experience designers and business events strategists. The program fosters learning styles that drive engagement — creating solutions and ideas that build lasting relationships.
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/2019-pcma-education-conference-los-angeles/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190110
DTSTAMP:20260607T141839
CREATED:20181107T165036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181107T165036Z
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SUMMARY:2019 PCMA Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:PCMA will host 2019 Convening Leaders in Pittsburgh\, PA\, known as” City of Bridges\,” located at confluence of the Allegheny\, Monongahela and recognized for its 400+ bridges and breath-taking vistas. The destination once known as “The Steel City” has transformed into a technology lightening rod with companies such as Google\, Apple\, Bosch\, Facebook\, Uber\, Nokia\, Autodesk\, and IBM among the 1\,600 technology firms generating $20.7 billion in annual payrolls and generous local intellectual capital. \nLocated in Downtown Pittsburgh\, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center blends space\, functionality\, and flexibility with cutting-edge technology and promises to create an unforgettable Convening Leaders experience. Pittsburgh is home to 68 colleges and universities\, including research and development leaders Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. PCMA will tap into these cerebral resources to bring risks\, new ideas and innovation to Convening Leaders’ content. You just might get a chance to take a spin in a driverless Uber!
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/2019-pcma-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Featured,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Networking Reception
DESCRIPTION:Hilton SF Union Square\, Cityscape Lounge – Tower 1\, 46th floor\nWednesday\, February 28\, 2018\n8:30am – 10:30am \nJoin us for the first PCMA NCC event of 2018 as we host a networking breakfast event at the Hilton Union Square.  For those of you who plan to attend MPI ACE\, the day prior\, we welcome you to another opportunity to meet with your local industry counterparts and clients.  For those who don’t attend MPI ACE\, what better way to stay engaged in your local hospitality community than come to this quick breakfast networking event before you head to the office.  And if networking is not enough for you—we will be presenting exciting “New Year—New You” offerings   \n“With a panoramic view of San Francisco\, there’s no better place to unwind after a long day than the Cityscape Bar and Lounge. Enjoy a signature cocktail from one of the tallest buildings in the city while overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge\, Coit Tower and more. Discover elevated\, bold and balanced flavors using San Francisco’s freshest ingredients with our small plate menu.”
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/2000/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180111
DTSTAMP:20260607T141839
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SUMMARY:2018 PCMA Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The definitive annual event for the business events industry.\nWe’re cranking up the volume at 2018 PCMA Convening Leaders. The engagement factor is the most critical piece of connecting with your audience. But we’ve entered the new school of engagement — one where you must navigate around digital distractions and satisfy increased attendee expectations at every turn. At Convening Leaders\, you’ll learn how to electrify your experience. And what better place to bring that supercharged sound and feeling than Music City. Plug in and discover the Grand Ole Land of Innovation and Opportunities. Join more than 4\,200 of your colleagues in Nashville this January.​ \nPriority registration now open for PCMA Members. \nQuestions? Contact events@pcma.org
URL:https://northerncalifornia.pcma.org/event/2018-pcma-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:Nashville Music City Center\, 201 Fifth Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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