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What to Expect at PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 in Columbus, Ohio—in Addition to John Legend

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The hot news today is that Ohio native and award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist John Legend will perform during PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 Networking Reception on Jan. He also stressed the importance of seeing the meetings industry as a force for good in advancing sustainability. “We 10 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.

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Site Inspection Notes – Columbus, Ohio

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It is a hidden gem in the heart of the Midwest that offers an array of unique experiences for meeting and conference planners. Columbus is more than just a city – it’s a destination that promises to make any event unforgettable… Why Choose Columbus for Your Next Conference or Meeting 1. Boasting over 1.8

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Sustainability, Regenerative Tourism and Getting Back to Business

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You’re at a multiday conference, and during one of the midday breaks you decide to spend a bit of time at an outlet to treat yourself. This is one example of Atlantic City’s efforts to give back to its community and create a sustainable future for its residents. As you walk around, you notice a swarm of bees overhead.

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

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Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Give attendees a discount code on the last day of the conference that is only good for the next 30 days. Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. Create a zero-waste meeting.

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Business Events and Air Travel — a Climate Conundrum

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didn’t pull any punches during his presentation at an executive session on climate change at PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 in January in Columbus, Ohio. And offering only vegan meal options, Huber shared, “was equivalent to having only 25 people not fly” to a 5,000-person conference in terms of carbon savings.

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Food Rules to Effectively Navigate Your Meeting Menus

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Sustainable Foods. Menu choices are more varied and sustainable than ever before. Five days before your conference, review all meals with the banquet captain. As a former meeting planner who has received Ohio MPI’s Planner of the Year award twice, she brings a unique perspective to these blog posts. Gluten-Free.

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PCMA CL Ignited Ideas in Columbus

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PCMA’s Convening Leaders gathered 3,300 meeting professionals in Columbus, Ohio, for three days of education, networking and some transformative ideas. None of background was printed, it was all projected light on muslin panels, so it’s reusable and sustainable. To chart a path forward, it helps to have some guiding lights.

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