BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PCMA Business Events Summit 2026 - ECPv5.14.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PCMA Business Events Summit 2026 X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://businesseventssummit.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PCMA Business Events Summit 2026 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T044732 CREATED:20170530T203249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171227T220340Z UID:1613-1535365800-1535396400@businesseventssummit.org SUMMARY:PCMA Education Foundation's Foundation Cup DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! The PCMA Education Foundation will host the Foundation Cup\,\non August 27\, 2018 at the prestigious Hinsdale Golf Club.\n  \nFor event and golf foursome inquiries\, please contact foundation@pcma.org. \nEvent Committee:\nChris Wehking\, American Society of Anesthesiologists\, Foundation Trustee\nJohn “Jack” Patronski\, GES\, Foundation Trustee\nSusan Euritt\, Garrett Brands\, Foundation Trustee\nGary Schirmacher\, Experient\, a Maritz Global Events Company\, Foundation Past Chair \nAll proceeds benefit the PCMA Education Foundation. The Foundation funds industry innovation\, nurtures professional development and advances student achievement. \nView the Foundation’s 2016 Impact Report to see all of the important projects and scholarships that were funded last year by Foundation supporters and donors. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n Event Timing:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10:30 AM\n11:00 AM – 12:15 PM\n12:30 PM\n5:00 PM \n\n\n Registration\nLunch\nShotgun Start\nDinner & Awards \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Thank you 2017 Supporting Sponsors\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n High-Stakes Putting\nContest Sponsor: \n\n\n \n\n\n Break\nSponsor: \n\n\n \n\n\n Chill Station\nSponsor: \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Closest to Pin Par 3\nContest Hole Sponsor: \n\n\n \n\n\n Closest to Pin Par 4\nContest Sponsor: \n\n\n \n\n\n Longest Drive\nContest Sponsor: \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Thank you 2017 Participating Organizations\n \n\n \nChoose Chicago\nVisitDallas\nExperient\, A Maritz Global Events Company\nFreeman\nGES\nHiltons of Chicago\nHilton Worldwide\nVisit Houston\nHyatt Hotels Corporation\nINXPO\nLouisville Convention & Visitors Bureau\nChicago Marriott Downtown\nMarriott International\nonPeak\nPSAV\nRosemont Convention\nBureau & Rosemont\nExposition Services\nSheraton Grand Chicago\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY URL:https://businesseventssummit.org/event/pcma-foundation-cup/ LOCATION:Hinsdale Golf Club\, 140 Chicago Avenue\, Clarendon Hills\, IL\, 60514\, United States GEO:41.8056089;-87.953802 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hinsdale Golf Club 140 Chicago Avenue Clarendon Hills IL 60514 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=140 Chicago Avenue:geo:-87.953802,41.8056089 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180621T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180624T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T044732 CREATED:20161014T101220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171114T204107Z UID:458-1529568000-1529866800@businesseventssummit.org SUMMARY:PCMA Education Foundation Partnership Summit DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 1​4th Annual PCMA Education Foundation Partnership Summit at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in Nassau\, Bahamas. \nThis executive-level education with VIP networking and business development is by invitation and raises funds to support the PCMA Education Foundation. \nIf you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2018 Partnership Summit\, contact the Foundation at foundation@pcma.org or +1 312.423.7262. \nLearn more about the Partnership Summit. \nView photos of the 2016 Event: Thursday – Friday – Saturday \n  \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Thank You to our 2017 Sponsors!\n \n\n Event Host Sponsors: \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n 2017 Partnership Summit Sponsors: \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Speakers Arranged by: \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Registration Services Provided By:  URL:https://businesseventssummit.org/event/pcma-education-foundation-partnership-summit/ LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Baha Mar\, One Baha Mar Boulevard\, Nassau\, Bahamas CATEGORIES:Featured,Foundation,PCMA Events GEO:25.0683882;-77.398853 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grand Hyatt Baha Mar One Baha Mar Boulevard Nassau Bahamas;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=One Baha Mar Boulevard:geo:-77.398853,25.0683882 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180611T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180612T000000 DTSTAMP:20260405T044732 CREATED:20170302T221941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171211T182100Z UID:939-1528750800-1528761600@businesseventssummit.org SUMMARY:Give Back Bash DESCRIPTION:Give-back to the industry you love while taking in the exciting atmosphere unique to The Land. Enjoy a beverage and network with your peers at this lively event. \nRegistration fee is non-refundable.\nFor sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Meredith Rollins at mrollins@pcma.org \n  \n2017 Participating Sponsors\n\n\n Host Venue:\n\n\n \n\n\n Music Partners:\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n Supporting Sponsors: URL:https://businesseventssummit.org/event/give-back-bash/ LOCATION:Cleveland\, Cleveland\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Foundation,PCMA Events GEO:41.49932;-81.6943605 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180502T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180502T223000 DTSTAMP:20260405T044732 CREATED:20170504T003056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171114T204243Z UID:1417-1525282200-1525300200@businesseventssummit.org SUMMARY:PCMA Education Foundation Visionary Awards DESCRIPTION:HOMESTYLE LOUNGEAWARD WINNERSVIDEOSPRICING\n \n \n \n \n Night Among the Stars\n2018 Visionary Awards\nWednesday\, May 2 | Marriott Marquis | Washington\, DC\n5:30pm Red Carpet Experience | 6:30pm Awards Show Seating\n7:00pm Awards Show | 8:00pm -10:30pm After Party \nSave the Date for the PCMA Education Foundation Visionary Awards to honor the exceptional stars of the business events industry. From the red carpet to the awards program and the swinging after-party\, the evening will be another night to remember. See highlights from this year’s event. \nLearn more about the Visionary Awards. \nAll proceeds from the Visionary Awards benefit the PCMA Education Foundation. The Foundation funds industry innovation\, nurtures professional development and advances student achievement. View the Foundation’s 2016 Impact Report to see all of the important projects and scholarships that were funded last year by Foundation supporters and donors. \n\n\n Presented by: \n\n\n \n2017 Supporting Sponsors: \n\n\n After Party Supporting Sponsor: \n \n\n\n After Party Supporting Sponsor: \n \n\n\n After Party Supporting Sponsor & AV Provider: \n \n\n\n Red Carpet Experience Supporting Sponsor: \n \n\n\n Event Production Sponsor: \n  \n \n\n\n Registration Services &\nEvent Technology Provider: \n \n\n\n Coffee Station Supporting Sponsor: \n \n\n\n\n \n \n View 2017 Participating Organizations \n \n \n \n \n \nAccorHotels\nAlliedPRA\nAMC Institute and VRS Meetings & Events Inc\nAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists\nAramark\nAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau\nVisit Austin and Austin Convention Center\nBaltimore Convention Center and Centerplate\nBloomington\, Buffalo Niagara\, Omaha and Wichita\nBoston Convention Marketing Center & Marriott Branded Hotels of Boston\nCendyn\nCenterplate\nChoose Chicago\nClark Construction\nConvention News Television CNTV\nDesign Foundry\nDestination Cleveland\nDestination DC\nDMAI\nEvent Creative\nEvents DC\nFreeman\nFreeman AV\nGES\nGreater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau\nGreater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau\nHi-Tech Electric\nHyatt Hotels Corporation\nInterel AMG-MMG\nJW Marriott Austin and JW Marriott San Antonio\nLas Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority\nLoews Hotels\nLong Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau\nLos Angeles Tourism & Convention Board\nLouisville Convention & Visitors Bureau\nMaritz Global Events\nMarriott International\nMarriott Marquis Washington DC\nMarriott Wardman Park\nMcCormick Place SMG\nMeet Puerto Rico\nNashville Convention and Visitors Corporation\nNew Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau and Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\nNYC & Company\nOttawa Tourism\nPCMA Convene\nPhiladelphia CVB\nPrecision Meetings & Events\, Inc.\nPROjection\nPSAV\nSan Diego Tourism Authority\nSmart City Networks\nSmithBucklin\nTCMA\nTourism Toronto and Metro Toronto Convention Centre\nTourism Vancouver and Vancouver Convention Centre\nTourisme Montreal and Palais des congres de Montreal\nTravel Alberta\nTravel Portland\nUniversal Orlando Resort\nVisit Anaheim\nVisit Baltimore\nVisitDallas\nVisit Indy\nVISIT Milwaukee\nVisit Orlando\nVisit San Antonio\nVisit Seattle\nWANADA\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n The red carpet is waiting for YOU! The STYLE LOUNGE is a place where you can sit back\, relax\, and get your glam on before the PCMA Education Foundation’s Visionary Awards. The lounge is open from 2:00 – 5:30 PM the day of the event and features professional hair stylists\, make up stylists\, dressing rooms\, a beauty bar and refreshments. Coming straight from work? No problem. We will keep your belongings in our VIP coat check so you can get dressed and go. Style Lounge sign up will open with Visionary Awards registration in December. \n\n Congratulations to the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Honorees!\n – Supplier –\n\n\n \n\n\n Barry Smith\nPresident & CEO\nMetro Toronto\nConvention Centre \n\n\n – Educator –\n\n\n \n\n\n Carol Krugman\nChair\, Dept of Hospitality\,\nTourism & Events\nMetropolitan State\nUniversity of Denver \n\n\n – Meeting Professional –\n\n\n \n\n\n Martin Balogh\nAssociate Executive Director\,\nMeetings and Travel Group\nAmerican Bar Association \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Congratulations to the 2017 Professional Excellence Award Winners!\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n Read Press Release \n\n\n Congratulations to the 2017 Professional Excellence Award Finalists!\n \n\n Meeting Professional of the Year\n\n\n \nHunter Clemens\, CMP\, CAE\nVice President\nAssociation Management Group \n\n\n \nDesirée A. Knight\, CMP\nDirector Education & Meeting\nAmerican Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association \n\n\n \nDanielle L. Urbina\, CMP\nDirector of Meetings and Exhibits\nAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists \n\n\n \n\n Supplier of the Year\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCarrie Ferenac\nPresident\nConvention News Television (CNTV) \n\n\n\n\n\n \nJulie Mullins\nVice President\, Convention Sales\nChoose Chicago\n \n\n\n \nJennifer L. Erney\, CMP\, CASE\nDirector\, Global Accounts\nAccorHotels \n\n\n \n\n Community Advocate of the Year\n\n\n \nAdam Andersen\nManaging Director\nInforma Exhibitions \n\n\n \n\n\n \nJessica L. Levin\, MBA\, CMP\, CAE\nChief Connector\nSeven Degrees Communications \n\n\n\n\n\n \nPeter C. O’Brien\, CASE\nGlobal Account Executive\nMarriott Global Sales Organization \n\n\n \n\n Event Designer of the Year\n\n\n \nGreg Bogue\nExperience Architect\nMaritz Global Events \n\n\n \n\n\n \nPeggy Marilley\nPresident\nPrecision Meetings & Events\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nMegan D. Tate\, CMM\n Vice President\, Meeting & Event Planning Manager\n Wells Fargo \n\n\n\n \n \n Previous Lifetime Achievement Honorees\n \n \n \n \n 2016 – Mr. Johnnie C. White Jr.\, CMP\, MBA\, CAE\n2016 – Ms. Janet L. Jakobsen\, CMP\, MBA\n2016 – Mr. James E. Rooney\n2015 – Ms. Kati S. Quigley\, CMP\n2015 – Ms. Anne Hamilton\n2015 – Mr. George G. Fenich\, PhD\n2014 – Ms. Sue M. Dykema\, CAE\n2014 – Ms. Janet Sperstad\, CMP\n2014 – Ms. Carol C. Wallace\n2013 – Ms. Lisa Block\n2013 – Ms. Cynthia Vannucci\, PhD\, CHME\, CHSP\, CMP\n2013 – Mr. Gino Giancola\n2012 – Mr. John Lisack\, Jr.\, CAE\n2012 – Ms. Amanda K. Cecil\, PhD\, CMP\n2012 – Mr. George Aguel\n2011 – Mr. Gregg H. Talley\, CAE\n2011 – Mr. Glen Ramsborg\, PhD\, CMP\n2011 – Mr. Brian Stevens\n2010 – Ms. Sheila Stampfli\n2010 – Mr. William R. Host\, Jr.\, CMP\n2010 – Ms. Liz Erikson\n2009 – Mr. Bruce Harris\, CMP\n2009 – Ms. Tyra Hilliard\, J.D.\, CMP\n2009 – Mr. John Patronski\n2008 – Ms. Debra L. Rosencrance\, CMP\, CAE\n2008 – Ms. Joan L. Eisenstodt\n2008 – Mr. Charles W. Ahlers\n2007 – Mr. Michael L. Payne\n2007 – Ms. Deborah Breiter\, PhD\n2007 – Ms. Susan Iris\n2006 – Mr. J.D. Andrews\n2006 – Mr. Peter Shure\n2006 – Mr. Reint Reinders\n2005 – Mr. James Sweeney\n2005 – Ms. Patti Shock\n2005 – Ms. Christie Hicks\n2004 – Mr. James H. Youngblood\n2004 – Mr. Richard B. Green\, CASE\n2003 – Mr. H. Cris Collie\, CAE\n2003 – Ms. JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan\n2002 – Ms. Mickey Schaefer\, CAE\n2002 – Mr. Daniel E. Weber\, CEM\n2001 – Mr. Bob Donovan\n2000 – Mr. Roy B. Evans\, Jr.\, CAE\n1999 – Mr. David J. Noonan\n1998 – Ms. Charlotte St. Martin\n1997 – Mr. Anthony J. Jannetti\n1996 – PCMA Past Presidents\n1995 – Ms. Jo A. Hoffman\n1994 – Mr. David R. Evans\n1993 – Ms. Lois Stratemeier\, CAE\n1992 – Mr. William D. Nelligan\, CAE\n1991 – Mr. William Applegate\n1991 – Mr. Donald S. Freeman\, Jr.\n1990 – Mr. Robert E. Hobart\, III\n1989 – Mr. William F. Snyder\n1988 – Ms. Kathleen D. Bryan\n1987 – Mr. James C. Collins \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Previous Professional Excellence Award Recipients \n \n \n \n \n The Professional Excellence Awards are announced annually at the PCMA Education Foundation Visionary Awards. 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URL:https://businesseventssummit.org/event/visionaryawards/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis\, 901 Massachusetts Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Foundation,PCMA Events GEO:38.9037153;-77.0248087 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marriott Marquis 901 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington DC 20001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=901 Massachusetts Avenue NW:geo:-77.0248087,38.9037153 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180109T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180109T073000 DTSTAMP:20260405T044732 CREATED:20171018T160123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171220T161425Z UID:2185-1515479400-1515483000@businesseventssummit.org SUMMARY:Nash Dash DESCRIPTION:Give back as you dash in Nash! Join your industry peers Tuesday morning for a 5k run/walk around Nissan Stadium\, home of the Tennessee Titans. Registration fee is non-refundable. \nBrought to you by \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Still need to register for 2018 Convening Leaders?\nClick the “Register Now” button to bundle your 2018 Convening Leaders registration and ticket. \n\n\n Already Registered for 2018 Convening Leaders?\nPlease email conveningleaders@executiveevents.com to add a ticket to your registration. URL:https://businesseventssummit.org/event/nash-dash/ LOCATION:Nissan Stadium\, 1 Titans Way\, Nashville\, TN\, 37213\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Foundation,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ORGANIZER;CN="Education%20Foundation":MAILTO:https://foundation.pcma.org/ GEO:36.1662408;-86.7718613 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nissan Stadium 1 Titans Way Nashville TN 37213 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Titans Way:geo:-86.7718613,36.1662408 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180108T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180109T000000 DTSTAMP:20260405T044732 CREATED:20171018T155859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T222947Z UID:2181-1515445200-1515456000@businesseventssummit.org SUMMARY:Party With A Purpose DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a healthy mix of philanthropy and fun. This event offers meeting industry leaders an energetic and lively networking experience while they give back to the Education Foundation\, PCMA’s Giving Good and the W.O. Smith Community School of Music\, a local charity. \n  \nFeatured musical acts brought to you by Austin:\nThe Nightowls   http://wearethenightowls.com/\nWarren Hood     http://www.warrenhood.com/\nJackie Venson   http://jackievenson.com/\nCharlie Mars      https://www.facebook.com/CharlieMarsMusic/ \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Founding & Sustaining Sponsor\n\n \n\n\n Music Partner\n\n \n\n\n Music Partner\n \n  \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Event Sponsor\n\n \n\n\n Event Sponsor\n\n \n\n\n Event Sponsor\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Host City Partner\n\n \n\n\n Venue Sponsors \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Still need to register for 2018 Convening Leaders?\n Click the “Register Now” button to bundle your 2018 Convening Leaders registration and ticket. \n\n\n Already Registered for 2018 Convening Leaders?\n Please email conveningleaders@executiveevents.com to add a ticket to your registration. URL:https://businesseventssummit.org/event/party-with-a-purpose/ LOCATION:Cannery Row\, 1 Cannery Row\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Foundation,Foundation,Industry Calendar,PCMA Events ORGANIZER;CN="Education%20Foundation":MAILTO:https://foundation.pcma.org/ GEO:36.1529535;-86.7805384 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cannery Row 1 Cannery Row Nashville TN 37203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Cannery Row:geo:-86.7805384,36.1529535 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180111 DTSTAMP:20260405T044732 CREATED:20170830T172306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T172306Z UID:2029-1515283200-1515628799@businesseventssummit.org 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://businesseventssummit.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,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businesseventssummit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2017/08/CL18-banner_1500x500.png GEO:36.1566085;-86.778491 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nashville Music City Center 201 Fifth Avenue South Nashville TN 37203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 Fifth Avenue South:geo:-86.778491,36.1566085 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171031 DTSTAMP:20260405T044732 CREATED:20170525T192215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170802T155314Z UID:1599-1509321600-1509407999@businesseventssummit.org SUMMARY:AJ Janosko Memorial Golf Classic and Monster Mash Scramble DESCRIPTION:In two years\, the AJ Janosko Memorial Golf Classic has raised over $20\,000 for local charities\, industry friends in need and the PCMA Education Foundation. This year will be the final golf event in AJ’s memory\, and we hope you will join us for a fun\, festive\, Halloween-themed tournament on October 30th to raise more money for the PCMA Education Foundation. \nThere is something for everyone this year including foursomes for $900\, twosomes for $500 and individual registration for $250. URL:https://businesseventssummit.org/event/aj-janosko-memorial-golf-classic-monster-mash-scramble/ LOCATION:The Golf Club at Lansdowne  \, 44050 Woodridge Pkwy\, Lansdowne\, VA\, 20176\, United States CATEGORIES:PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businesseventssummit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2017/05/AJ-Janosko-Memorial-Golf-Classic_banner-1.png GEO:39.0798574;-77.47702 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Golf Club at Lansdowne   44050 Woodridge Pkwy Lansdowne VA 20176 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=44050 Woodridge Pkwy:geo:-77.47702,39.0798574 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171009T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171009T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T044732 CREATED:20170906T181510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T214214Z UID:2050-1507564800-1507572000@businesseventssummit.org SUMMARY:Reception & Fundraiser Honoring Don Welsh & Gary Schirmacher DESCRIPTION:Making Plans for IMEX? \nLet’s Raise Funds While We Raise Our Glasses. Our chapter holds an annual fundraiser to honor the commitment\, dedication and work of our meeting industry champions:  Don Welsh\, CMP\, President & CEO\, Destinations International and Gary Schirmacher\, CMP\, SVP of Industry Presence & Strategic Development for Experient. \nJOIN US! \nMonday\, October 9\, 2017\n 4pm-6pm\n Lavo at the Palazzo\, Las Vegas \nThis lively event typically features cocktails\, entertainment and a silent auction benefiting the PCMA Education Foundation. \nTickets are $175 per person as September 10 has passed. \nProceeds from this event enable the chapter to continue to support face-to-face meetings that create personal connections and a strong community for industry professionals through year-round education and charitable contributions. \nSponsor us\nSeveral Sponsorship Opportunities Available\nPlatinum @ $5000 \n10 tickets to Event\nRecognition on monitor at Event\nBe exclusively highlighted in one of the pre-message/mailings\nIntroduce one of honorees at the event/be part of the presentation\nStatic Logo on one TV screen at event\nLogo on step and repeat\nBe included in all collateral + follow-up email\nHyperlinks to your promotional video on website\nGet included as a presenting sponsor for a future regional networking event in following year \nGold @ $3\,500\n6 tickets to Event\nRecognition on monitor at Event\nScrolling logo with other silver sponsors on one TV screen at event\nBe included in all collateral + follow-up email\nHyperlinks to your promotional video on website\nGet included as a presenting sponsor for a future regional networking event in following year \nSilver @ $2\,500\n4 tickets To Event\nRecognition on monitor at Event\nBe included in all collateral + follow-up email\nHyperlinks to your promotional video on website \nOther “a la carte sponsorships” ~ prices vary\nRed carpet in front of registration\nPillow on sofas\nSignature cocktail\nDrink coaster and napkins\nDJ costs \nFor more information regarding sponsorship\, click HERE or contact:  jlevy@shepardes.com URL:https://businesseventssummit.org/event/reception-and-fundraiser-honoring-don-welsh-gary-schirmacher-just-prior-to-imex/ LOCATION:Lavo at the Palazzo\, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd South\, Las Vegas\, 89109\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapters,Industry Calendar,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businesseventssummit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2017/09/Untitled-design.png ORGANIZER;CN="PCMA%20Southwest%20%26amp%3B%20Pacific%20Chapter":MAILTO:Southwest@pcma.org GEO:36.1242284;-115.1684696 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lavo at the Palazzo 3325 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas 89109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3325 Las Vegas Blvd South:geo:-115.1684696,36.1242284 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170716T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T044732 CREATED:20170606T214728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170714T142528Z UID:1685-1500224400-1500235200@businesseventssummit.org SUMMARY:Be Kind\, Rewind: 90s Pool Party DESCRIPTION:Everybody loves the 90s! Enjoy food/drinks by the pool and celebrate summer with White Ford Bronco and the largest network of meeting pros\, PCMA. Grab your swimsuit\, friends and 90s gear. Tickets will sell out! All proceeds benefit the PCMA Education Foundation. \n\nPRICING: \n\n$50 ticket (includes complimentary snacks and 1 drink)\n$75 VIP ticket (includes complimentary snacks\, 1 drink\, pool pass\, exclusive early entry at 4:30 pm\, band meet and greet)\n$500 VIP Cabana Package (includes 4 VIP Tickets and a reserved cabana)\n\n*To purchase multiple tickets\, please contact events@pcma.org. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. \n  \nVenue Sponsor: URL:https://businesseventssummit.org/event/90s-pool-party/ CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businesseventssummit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2017/06/90s-Pool-Party_banner2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170613T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170613T080000 DTSTAMP:20260405T044732 CREATED:20170404T203911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T175610Z UID:1312-1497337200-1497340800@businesseventssummit.org SUMMARY:Rise. Ride. Raise. DESCRIPTION:Join the ride and spin in support of the PCMA Education Foundation. Burn off those extra event-calories with a 45-minute ride set to the beat of energetic music. Take your workout to the next level or try a spin class for the first time. All levels are welcome. Shoe rental is included. Registration fee is non-refundable. \n  \nSponsored by:\n\n  URL:https://businesseventssummit.org/event/rise-ride-raise/ LOCATION:Cyc Hell’s Kitchen\, 700 8th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Foundation,PCMA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businesseventssummit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2017/04/rise-ride-raise-spin_1500x500.png GEO:40.7587072;-73.9882975 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cyc Hell’s Kitchen 700 8th Ave New York NY 10036 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=700 8th Ave:geo:-73.9882975,40.7587072 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR