Are you excited about a career in events and hospitality, but worried about the current pandemic-instigated slowdown in the industry? The events business is still the place to be with many career paths you might not yet know about. Hospitality is the #5 employer of all major industries and is more than just wedding planning.
2020 shook the meetings and events industry. Sheltered in place, we learned to navigate the world of virtual. As the industry makes a comeback, 2021 is a year to be resilient and begin the Road to Hybrid! Join the Northern California Chapter in a Tech Showcase as we hear from some of the experts in the industry
Join San Francisco Travel, Giants Enterprises, Hartmann Studios, Certain, and numerous Bay Area meeting and event association chapters as we celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) with a Hospitality Grand Slam on Thursday, Apr. 8, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (PDT).
Job hunting is difficult no matter what skill level or trade. Throw in COVID-19 and how it’s affected the events industry and we now must rethink how we market ourselves. This Student Insight Series discusses how to take on these challenges via job hunting strategies and suggestions for the current Meetings & Events Industry job market.
L.E.A.P. is our one day, Regional Educational Conference attracting meeting professionals from the entire west coast, focused on cutting edge industry trends, out of the box thinking and creative solutions for our fast-paced and ever-evolving industry. This year, our theme is 360 Wellness for Optimal Success, and we’re going HYBRID. On May 20th, we’ll get our Physical, Mental and Business Wellness in check for the highly anticipated comeback of live events, and the exciting introduction of hybrid events. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to get triple fit, network and participate in our chapter’s inaugural hybrid program.
All PCMA Chapters are coming together for the month leading up to EduCon to celebrate all that PCMA is doing for our communities with the Chapter Run/Walk Challenge. All proceeds from this event will be benefiting the PCMA Foundation. REGISTER HERE (be sure to select Northern California as your chapter) MOTIVATION The COVID-19 pandemic has
Join HQ and local leaders as we discuss the future of events, membership engagement, and volunteerism. You will hear from all 17 of PCMA’s North American Regional Chapters through a series of panel discussions. Moderated By: Sherrif Karamat, CAE – President & CEO, PCMA Kirsten Olean, CAE. IOM – Chair, PCMA Board of Directors Director
Reception-style cruise aboard Giants Enterprises’ California Spirit Luxury Yacht, August 31st. Enjoy networking, a hosted full bar, gourmet bites and breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz and McCovey Cove.
You never know when a casual coffee chat could change the course of your career. Networking is one of the best ways to find a new job, but it’s also an effective and exciting way to keep expanding your connections, even when you’re not job hunting. Please join us on Tuesday, September 21, at 4pm
Your membership with PCMA can put you on the right track to take your career to the next level. The information in this orientation program will help you to get started on your journey. PCMA is your gateway to the industry’s most relevant, cutting-edge information and knowledgeable leaders. So let’s get you prepped and ready
Join your event industry colleagues as we take one small step and one giant leap in celebrating the best and brightest stars in the Bay Area galaxy at the 2021 annual BAMIE awards gala.
Consider this panel the “know before you go” meeting to prepare for your first professional job. Dahlia, Lisa and Cara will share the difficult experiences and failures they lived through so you won’t have to make the same mistakes! Please join us on Wednesday, December 8, at 4PM EST, for the Student Insight Series, hosted