Become a High-Signal Thinker
Make every conversation at PCMA’s Business Events Summit 2026 serve your strategy, your stakeholders and your bottom line. Holly Ransom has guided the main stage at Convening Leaders for years. On Sunday at BES26, she will open the Summit with her own keynote to show how senior leaders use conversation to cut through noise, stress‑test decisions and move their agendas forward.
When you step away from the main stage, you will carry that high‑signal mindset into every workshop, coffee line and sponsor‑hosted experience you choose for the rest of the week.
Join Imani Ellis on Tuesday afternoon for an insightful fireside chat on the art of building and sustaining vibrant, engaged communities. In this session, Imani will share her expertise on the importance of fostering genuine connections, cultivating inclusive spaces, and adapting to the evolving needs of community members. Drawing from her vast experience in community-building and leadership, she will discuss the key principles of creating a strong foundation, the challenges of maintaining momentum, and the innovative strategies that help keep communities thriving. Whether you’re a founder, a leader, or someone passionate about bringing people together, this conversation will provide actionable insights and inspiring ideas to nurture and grow meaningful communities in today’s fast-paced world.
Moderated by Kelly Ricker, Chief Operating Officer of GTIA and Board Chair-Elect for PCMA, this discussion will also offer a dynamic perspective on leadership, strategy, and the future of community development.
Brought to you by Destination Vancouver and Vancouver Convention Centre
