
Business Events Summit 2027 is heading to South Lake Tahoe, Nevada where advanced learning and meaningful connection come together in one immersive setting.
The PCMA Business Events Summit is an advanced, members-only education experience built for business events strategists ready to sharpen their expertise, solve real-world challenges and elevate their impact. The Summit features longer sessions, hands-on application and peer-driven problem solving, creating a focused environment where participants collectively address challenges and leave with tools they can implement immediately.
Learn deeply. Apply immediately. Lead confidently.
PCMA edUcon 2025
June 1–4, 2025
Louisville, KY
Omni Louisville
Louisville Marriott Downtown
edUcon 2025 is headed to Bourbon City for a blend of innovation, education and connection — served neat.
Consider EC25 your test kitchen for discovering fresh new concepts, tools, and strategies to tackle the challenges of our industry.
Boost your knowledge and expand your perspective with hands-on workshops on diverse topics, location-based learning opportunities, and immersive tours.
Strengthen your network with activities and events designed for authentic connection, giving back, and celebration.
Feel the Summit Energy
Feel the Summit Energy
Relive the energy, ideas, and connections that set the stage for Business Events Summit 2026. Watch the highlight reel to see the caliber of conversations, hands‑on learning, and community you’ll experience in Puerto Rico this June.
850+
Engaged Participants
30+
Interactive Learning Sessions
10+
Networking Activities
Who Can Attend?
A Members-Only Summit
Business Events Summit 2027 is exclusively open to PCMA members. This focus allows us to create an intimate environment—approximately 800 participants—where conversations can go deeper, examples can be more candid, and relationships can continue long after the Summit ends. The room is designed for professionals who view education as a career and organizational accelerator.
On the Main Stage
Call for Proposals
Calling all event industry leaders–Bring your expertise down South! Inspire your peers to explore new tools, apply new skills, and develop new strategies. Submit your proposal for a 75 to 90-minute interactive workshop that encourages practical application and urges participants beyond their comfort zone.
Submissions must be received by Wednesday, March 5.
Agenda at a Glance
*Subject to change. All times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
BES26 Event Schedule
Use the schedule below to view event timing, venues, and key transportation moments for Business Events Summit 2026.
Saturday, June 20
| 12:00 p.m. | Registration Open | El Conquistador Resort - Atrium Lobby |
| 7:00 p.m. | Foundation Pickleball Tournament & Learn to Play | El Conquistador Resort - Tennis Courts |
Sunday, June 21
| 7:30 a.m. | Registration Open | El Conquistador Resort - Atrium Lobby |
| 8:00 a.m. | Foundation Pickleball Tournament & Learn to Play | El Conquistador Resort - Tennis Courts |
| 12:00 p.m. | Do Good Feel Good Transportation Departs | El Conquistador Resort - Valet Area |
| 12:30 p.m. | Do Good Feel Good | Coastal Forest |
| 1:00 p.m. | Chapter Leaders Workshop | El Conquistador Resort - Ceiba |
| 1:00 p.m. | Sunday Labs | El Conquistador Resort - Meeting Rooms |
| 1:00 p.m. | Spark Lab | El Conquistador Resort - Grand Caribbean 1-3 |
| 1:00 p.m. | Sponsored Activations | El Conquistador Resort - Caribbean Foyer |
| 5:00 p.m. | First Timers Experience | El Conquistador Resort - Pablo Casals Ballroom |
| 6:00 p.m. | Main Stage | El Conquistador Resort - Grand Atlantic Ballroom |
| 7:30 p.m. | Opening Reception | El Conquistador Resort - Main Pool / Trellis Pool Deck |
Monday, June 22
| 6:00 a.m. | Get Fit: Fun Run/Walk | El Conquistador Resort - Caribbean Terrace / Main Road |
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration Open | El Conquistador Resort - Atrium Lobby |
| 7:30 a.m. | Networking Breakfast | El Conquistador Resort - Grand Caribbean 4-5 |
| 7:30 a.m. | Sponsored Activations | El Conquistador Resort - Grand Caribbean Foyer |
| 8:30 a.m. | Main Stage | El Conquistador Resort - Grand Atlantic Ballroom |
| 10:45 a.m. | Education Sessions | El Conquistador Resort - Breakout Rooms |
| 12:00 p.m. | Networking Lunch | El Conquistador Resort - Grand Caribbean 4-5 |
| 1:15 p.m. | Education Sessions | El Conquistador Resort - Breakout Rooms |
| 4:30 p.m. | Networking Experiences | El Conquistador Resort - Various Venues |
| 7:30 p.m. | Give Back Bash Departure Transportation | El Conquistador Resort - Marina |
| 8:00 p.m. | Give Back Bash | Palomino Island |
Tuesday, June 23
| 6:30 a.m. | Get Fit With the Foundation: Sound Bath | El Conquistador Resort - Main Pool South |
| 6:30 a.m. | Get Fit With the Foundation: Puppy Yoga | El Conquistador Resort - Trellises |
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration Open | El Conquistador Resort - Atrium Lobby |
| 7:30 a.m. | Networking Breakfast | El Conquistador Resort - Grand Caribbean 4-5 |
| 7:30 a.m. | Sponsored Activations | El Conquistador Resort - Grand Caribbean / Caribbean Foyer |
| 8:30 a.m. | Main Stage | El Conquistador Resort - Grand Atlantic Ballroom |
| 10:00 a.m. | Education Sessions | El Conquistador Resort - Breakout Rooms |
| 11:30 a.m. | Networking Lunch | El Conquistador Resort - Grand Caribbean 4-5 |
| 12:30 p.m. | Transportation to Offsite Education Begins | El Conquistador Resort - Valet Area |
| 12:30 p.m. | Offsite Education: El Yunque | El Portal at El Yunque |
| 12:30 p.m. | Offsite Education: Casa Bacardi | Casa BACARDÍ |
| 12:30 p.m. | Offsite Education: Antiguo Casino | Antiguo Casino / Old San Juan |
| 1:30 p.m. | Offsite Education: PRCC | The Bad Bunny Effect | Puerto Rico Convention Center |
| 1:30 p.m. | Offsite Education: PRCC | Rooted in Place | Puerto Rico Convention Center |
| 3:30 p.m. | Shuttle from El Con to Convention Center | El Conquistador Resort - Valet Area |
| 3:45 p.m. | PRCC Site Visit Begins: El Yunque + PRCC Groups | Puerto Rico Convention Center |
| 4:10 p.m. | PRCC Site Visit Begins: Antiguo Casino Group | Puerto Rico Convention Center |
| 4:25 p.m. | PRCC Site Visit Begins: Casa Bacardi Group | Puerto Rico Convention Center |
| 5:30 p.m. | Main Stage | Coca-Cola Music Hall |
| 6:30 p.m. | Closing Reception | Distrito T-Mobile |
| 7:15 p.m. | Return Shuttles to El Con Begin | Distrito T-Mobile |
| 8:45 p.m. | Last Call for Return Shuttle | Distrito T-Mobile |
Wednesday, June 24
| 10:00 a.m. | Depart | El Conquistador Resort / Airport Transfers |
Saturday, June 20
| 12:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:00 p.m. | Foundation Pickleball Tournament & Learn to Play |
Sunday, June 21
| 7:30 a.m. | Registration Open | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Foundation Pickleball Tournament & Learn to Play | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Do Good Feel Good | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Chapter Leaders Workshop | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Sunday Labs | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Spark Lab | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Sponsored Activations | |
| 5:00 p.m. | First Timers Experience | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Main Stage | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Opening Reception |
Monday, June 22
| 6:30 a.m. | Get Fit: Fun Run/Walk |
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:30 a.m. | Networking Breakfast |
| 7:30 a.m. | Sponsored Activations |
| 8:30 a.m. | Main Stage |
| 10:45 a.m. | Education Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
| 1:15 p.m. | Education Sessions |
| 4:30 p.m. | Networking Experiences |
| 8:00 p.m. | Give Back Bash |
Tuesday, June 23
| 6:30 a.m. | Get Fit With the Foundation: Soundbath & Puppy Yoga |
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:30 a.m. | Networking Breakfast |
| 7:30 a.m. | Sponsored Activations |
| 8:30 a.m. | Main Stage |
| 10:00 a.m. | Education Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. | Offsite Education |
| 5:30 p.m. | Main Stage |
| 6:30 p.m. | Closing Reception |
Wednesday, June 24
| 10:00 a.m. | Depart |
All times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
| Sunday, June 1 | ||
| 9:30 a.m. | Registration Desk Open | |
| 11:30 a.m. | Hospitality Helping Hands | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Sunday Labs | |
| 5:00 p.m. | First Timers Experience | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Opening Reception - Churchill Downs | |
| Monday, June 2 | ||
| 6:30 a.m. | Get Fit with the Foundation: 5K Fun Run/Walk | |
| 7:00 a.m. | Get Fit with the Foundation: Sound Bath | |
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration Desk Open | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Networking Breakfast | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Opening Main Stage | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Workshop Sessions | |
| 12:15 p.m. | Networking Lunch | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Innovation Labs & Learning Excursions | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Networking Experiences | |
| 9:00 p.m. | Give Back Bash | |
| Tuesday, June 3 | ||
| 7:00 a.m. | Get Fit With the Foundation: Elevate & Puppy Yoga | |
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration Desk Open | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Networking Breakfast | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Main Stage Experience | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Innovation Labs & Learning Excursions | |
| 12:15 p.m. | Networking Lunch | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Workshop Sessions | |
| 3:15 p.m. | Closing Main Stage | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Networking Experiences | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Closing Networking Reception | |
| Wednesday, June 4 | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Farewell Experience | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Depart | |
EC25 Agenda at a Glance
*Subject to change. All times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Sunday, June 1
| 7:30 a.m. | Registration Open |
| 12:00 p.m. | Do Good, Feel Good Activity |
| 1:00 p.m. | Pre-Conference Workshops |
| 1:00 p.m. | Activations Open |
| 5:00 p.m. | First Timers Experience |
| 6:00 p.m. | Main Stage |
| 7:30 p.m. | Opening Reception |
Monday, June 2
| 6:30 a.m. | Get Fit: Fun Run/Walk |
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:30 a.m. | Networking Breakfast |
| 7:30 a.m. | Sponsored Activations |
| 8:30 a.m. | Main Stage |
| 10:45 a.m. | Education Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
| 1:15 p.m. | Education Sessions |
| 4:30 p.m. | Networking Experiences |
| 8:00 p.m. | Give Back Bash |
Tuesday, June 3
| 6:30 a.m. | Get Fit With the Foundation: Soundbath & Puppy Yoga |
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:30 a.m. | Networking Breakfast |
| 7:30 a.m. | Sponsored Activations |
| 8:30 a.m. | Main Stage |
| 10:00 a.m. | Education Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. | Offsite Education |
| 5:30 p.m. | Main Stage |
| 6:30 p.m. | Closing Reception |
Wednesday, June 4
| 10:00 a.m. | Depart |
All times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
| Sunday, June 1 | ||
| 9:30 a.m. | Registration Desk Open | |
| 11:30 a.m. | Hospitality Helping Hands | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Sunday Labs | |
| 5:00 p.m. | First Timers Experience | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Opening Reception - Churchill Downs | |
| Monday, June 2 | ||
| 6:30 a.m. | Get Fit with the Foundation: 5K Fun Run/Walk | |
| 7:00 a.m. | Get Fit with the Foundation: Sound Bath | |
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration Desk Open | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Networking Breakfast | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Opening Main Stage | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Workshop Sessions | |
| 12:15 p.m. | Networking Lunch | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Innovation Labs & Learning Excursions | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Networking Experiences | |
| 9:00 p.m. | Give Back Bash | |
| Tuesday, June 3 | ||
| 7:00 a.m. | Get Fit With the Foundation: Elevate & Puppy Yoga | |
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration Desk Open | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Networking Breakfast | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Main Stage Experience | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Innovation Labs & Learning Excursions | |
| 12:15 p.m. | Networking Lunch | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Workshop Sessions | |
| 3:15 p.m. | Closing Main Stage | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Networking Experiences | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Closing Networking Reception | |
| Wednesday, June 4 | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Farewell Experience | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Depart | |
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