BAMIES Regency Ball

Westin St Francis San Francisco on Union Square 335 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA

Silent Auction bidding is now open! You don't have to wait until the BAMIES to start bidding on this year’s spectacular items. Our silent auction is now open! Click here to place your bids. A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit the PCMA Foundation, who fund individual scholarships and critical projects for the future

Global Meeting Industry Day – Pillar Award

Kissel Uptown Oakland 2455 Broadway, Oakland, CA

Join us as we celebrate our industry and honor a deserving representative with our newest Industry award, The Pillar Award. The Pillar Award was designed to honor an outstanding industry leader who represents the foundation of our industry. A deserving recipient represents the best of what we do in the Bay Area for meetings and is a true supporter of all of our industry organizations.

$75 – $125

Letting Go of Fear. Finding the Event Pro Mindset

Kissel Uptown Oakland 2455 Broadway, Oakland, CA

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

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth 900 Rene Levesque Blvd. W, Montreal, Quebec

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.

Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC 2023

Pier 40 The Embarcadero and Townsend, San Francisco

Reception-style cruise aboard Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit Luxury Yacht, August 9th. Enjoy networking, a hosted full bar, gourmet bites and breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz and McCovey Cove.

$45 – $65

PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2023

Embassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley 1075 California Boulevard, Napa, CA

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

Chapter Reception at Convening Leaders

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina 333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA

Kick off Convening Leaders and celebrate with your Pacific Northwest, Southwest & Pacific & Northern California Chapter colleagues and friends. Haven’t registered for Convening Leaders 2024? Register here – https://conveningleaders.org/ Where: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | Ballroom B When: Sunday, January 7 | 4:30-6PM Attendance is complimentary. Registration/RSVP is Required. RSVP now to reserve

FREE

2024 PCMA Convening Leaders

San Diego Convention Center 111 W Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA

Join us Jan. 8-10, 2024, when PCMA Convening Leaders brings its flagship education and networking event to San Diego, CA

Town Hall

The Jay Hotel 433 Clay St, San Francisco, CA

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

Global Meeting Industry Day – Pillar Award

Above the Rim, Chase Center 690 Terry Francois Blvd, San Francisco

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.

$75 – $125

PCMA NCC L.E.A.P. 2024

Monterey Conference Center 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey

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

Rock the Yacht with PCMA NCC 2024

Pier 40 The Embarcadero and Townsend, San Francisco

Reception-style cruise aboard Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit Luxury Yacht, August 9th. Enjoy networking, a hosted full bar, gourmet bites and breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz and McCovey Cove.

$45 – $65