PCMA Convene
JANUARY 6, 2019
Seven teams pitched their solutions to a business industry challenge during a hackathon at Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh. (Jacob Slaton). By Ascend Integrated Media and Betsy Bair. Seven teams went head to head in Sunday’s hackathon at PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 , where they worked to solve a business events industry challenge and then pitch their solution to a panel of judges.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 6, 2019
Citywide meetings may be a challenge to plan, but they also represent an opportunity for meeting planners to spread their wings and take advantage of all the great resources that a destination has to offer. We reached out to experienced citywide planners, tourism officials and planners from an array of cities for tips on how planners can make the most of their citywide meetings.
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PCMA Convene
JANUARY 6, 2019
Carol McGury, MPS, 2019 Chair, PCMA Foundation Board of Trustees. What are your goals as chair of the Foundation? My goal as chair of the Foundation is certainly to ensure that the Foundation provides the resources to support the global growth goals for PCMA in general. Part of what we do — and really the main tenet of our focus — is to make sure that there is the right kind of funding for key scholarships and research and that we’re bringing opportunities for industry-leading education to the m
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 6, 2019
The state of Washington boasts several exciting options for planners, including one-of-a-kind attractions. Here are a few of the best, offered in the state’s leading cities. Bellevue. Burke-Gilman Trail: Situated just outside the city that gave birth to outdoor-oriented companies such as REI and Eddie Bauer, this abandoned old railway corridor features 27 miles of hiking and biking through the woods.
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PCMA Convene
JANUARY 6, 2019
Jimmy Williams Jr., executive director and a professor at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, speaks Jan. 6 at the Leadership Summit. (Jacob Slaton). However rapidly things have been changing — get ready, consultant Peter Sheahan, CEO of Karrikins Group, told industry leaders Jan. 6 at PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2019. “The last five years have seen the slowest rate of change that you can expect to experience in your lifetimes.”.
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PCMA Convene
JANUARY 6, 2019
Hospitality Helping Hands volunteers filled newborn care packages Jan. 6 during Convening Leaders in Pittsburgh. (Jacob Slaton). Many Hospitality Helping Hands (HHH) volunteers plan events, but their efforts yesterday morning led to a celebration of a whole different kind: an epic baby shower for 20 local families in need. The annual volunteering event is a way for PCMA participants to give back to the Convening Leaders host city.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 6, 2019
Known as the epicenter of the film industry, Los Angeles’ new and upcoming developments are making it a hotbed for the business events industry. Darren K. Green, senior vice president of sales for Los Angeles Tourism. Los Angeles will roll out the red carpet for PCMA’s Education Conference attendees when they arrive in town June 25–28. While known as the epicenter of the film industry, L.A.’s new and upcoming developments are making it a hotbed for the business events industry as well.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 6, 2019
There’s a new way to customize your Convening Leaders experience this year. Uniquely designed Content Studios are immersive-learning environments created for education, interaction, and experience in specific program topics — from events strategy to the hottest trends in the industry. Studio experiences are designed to spark conversation, showcase innovation, and create “wow” moments that can foster emotion and connection.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 6, 2019
David Peckinpaugh (right), 2018 chair of the PCMA Foundation, speaks at the 2018 Visionary Awards. What were your primary goals as chair of the PCMA Foundation? The primary goal was fundamentally to grow and accelerate fundraising, not only through our existing programs but also by considering additional programs. Second was to continue the focus on Ride With the Foundation.
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PCMA Convene
JANUARY 6, 2019
Gregory O’Dell, 2019 Chair, PCMA Board of Directors. How did you first get involved with PCMA at a national level? I got involved with the organization as a natural extension of my role as president and CEO of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. With D.C.’s position as a first-tier city and home to a lot of leading associations, it’s a great hub of activity for many PCMA members.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 6, 2019
Claire Smith, CMP, 2018 Chair, PCMA Board of Directors. What were your goals as chair? I really wanted to help make sure that as Sherrif Karamat took on the role of CEO and president, the transition was as seamless as it possibly could be, and that the board supported him in the opportunity to look at things a little bit differently. With change there is always an opportunity.
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