UPCOMING EVENTS

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    06

    PCMA Education Foundation Partnership Summit

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    11

    PCMA Executive Edge

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    23

    PCMA Board of Directors Meeting

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Strategic Partners

PCMA’s Strategic Partners play a vital role in successfully executing PCMA’s many programs.
AIBTM
AIBTM brings together the world's entire meetings, events and business travel industry in one U.S. location. AIBTM's Hosted Buyer program will deliver senior level meeting planners from the U.S. and around the world. Our strong focus on one-to-one meetings, CEU accredited education and knowledge allows AIBTM to equip the buyer and supplier community with the tools needed to create effective meetings and events. In this dynamic business setting, thought leadership and emerging trends will develop and shape the future of the meetings industry.
AIBTM partners with PCMA through support of the following education and networking offerings: Plenary at PCMA Convening Leaders, Networking Luncheon at PCMA Education Conference, Co-location of PCMA Education Edge with AIBTM, PCMA Educational Programming at EIBTM and AIBTM and PCMA Convene Magazine.

Please contact Mona Simon to learn about AIBTM Show Daily advertising opportunities.
Mike Lyons
203.840.5679


Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau and Austin Convention Center
Austin, Texas the Live Music Capital of the World® where day or night, weekday or weekend, you can always find something playing. And live music is just the beginning. The Austin Convention Center is a LEED® Gold certified building, conveniently located downtown and a short distance to 6,000 hotel rooms.
Support for PCMA by providing the Masters Series at Convening Leaders, Party With a Purpose Music Sponsor at Convening Leaders, Presenting Partner of PCMA Education Foundation Dinner PCMA Convene Forum, PCMA Education Foundation Partnership Summit, and  PCMA Convene Magazine.
Mary Kay Hackley
512-583-7215

Mark Tester
512.404.4040

Choose Chicago 
Choose Chicago is your home for everything Windy City related. From business to pleasure Chicago has it all. First-rate accommodations, world-class attractions and a plethora of convention facilities, combine to give your next event the wow factor everyone is looking for.    
Support for PCMA through the Masters Series at PCMA Convening Leaders, PCMA Education Foundation Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement, PCMA Education Foundation Partnership Summit, PCMA Digital Strategy Think Tank, PCMA Convene Forum, and  PCMA Convene Magazine.    

Don Welsh
312.567.8588    

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Dallas is the perfect choice for exceptional meetings, boasting a leading business environment, the title of America's best sports city, the nation's largest urban arts district, the best shopping in the Southwest, 13 exciting entertainment districts, a vibrant dining scene, impressive accommodations, meeting spaces, and value.
Support for PCMA through the General Session at Convening Leaders, Luncheon at PCMA Education Conference, PCMA Education Foundation Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement, PCMA Education Foundation Partnership Summit, and PCMA Convene Magazine. 
Darren Temple
214.571.1049

Freeman
Freeman is the leading provider of integrated services for face-to-face marketing events. Clients engage Freeman for strategic counsel, creative development and on-site logistics execution for face-to-face events of all sizes. Freeman has a reputation for providing reliable, consistent, highly regarded products and services, with a scope unmatched in the industry. 
Support for PCMA through the strategic direction, creative development, production, audiovisual, presentation technology, and logistics services for PCMA Convening Leaders, Experiential Session and "Back-of-the-House" Tours at PCMA Convening Leaders, Audiovisual services, show services and decorating for PCMA Education Conference, PCMA Education Foundation Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement, PCMA Education Foundation Partnership Summit, and PCMA Convene Magazine
Kathryn Howle
703.739.8585

Hawai'i Convention Center    
Hawai'i Convention Center is the perfect location and venue for world-class global meetings. The facility's bold open air architecture captures Hawai'i's sense of place and the perfect blend of East and West, traditional culture and high technology, and is the winner of 13 Prime Site Awards.
Support for PCMA through the education at PCMA Convening Leaders, General Session at PCMA Education Conference, PCMA Thought Leaders Program, PCMA Global Professionals Conference, PCMA Education Foundation Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement, PCMA Education Foundation Partnership Summit,  and PCMA Convene Magazine.
Lee Conching
808.943.3555

Mexico Tourism Board
The Mexico Tourism Board is the promotional government agency in charge of the integral marketing to generate leisure and meetings tourism flows to the country. With eight regional offices in North America, the idea is to position Mexico in the consumer's mind as a unique, diverse and professional destination.
Support for PCMA through the Networking Luncheon at PCMA Convening Leaders, General Session at PCMA Education Conference, PCMA North American Advisory Summit, PCMA Education Foundation Party With a Purpose Main Event Partner, PCMA Education Foundation Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement, PCMA Education Foundation Partnership Summit, and PCMA Convene Magazine.
Eduardo Chaillo
202.265.9020


Tourisme Montréal and the Palais des congrès de Montréal
Montréal's unique mix of style, professionalism and creativity, along with ultra-modern facilities and top-notch services, have made it a destination of choice for groups from around the world. In fact, Montréal ranked first in North America for international associative meetings in 2009, according to the International Congress and Convention Association.
Support for PCMA through the Celebrate PCMA Luncheon at PCMA Convening Leaders, "Breakfast in Bed" at PCMA Convening Leaders and PCMA Education Conference, PCMA Education Foundation Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement, PCMA Education Foundation Partnership Summit, and PCMA Convene Magazine. 
Michel Bourdon
514.844.4006

Luc Charbonneau
514.871.3154


PSAV Presentation Services
PSAV uses event technology and outstanding service to turn ordinary meetings into memorable experiences so the message lasts. Leading supplier of audiovisual and event technology worldwide.
Support for PCMA through the PCMA Mobile Application, Joint Board Event  and PSAV Inspiration Café at Convening Leaders, Networking Event at PCMA Education Conference, PCMA Education Foundation Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement, PCMA Education Foundation Partnership Summit, PCMA Convene Magazine.
Greg Van Dyke
562.366.0260

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 San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau and San Diego Convention Center Corporation
With legendary weather, beautiful beaches and friendly, laid-back vibe, San Diego is a destination that attendees are eager to visit. Flexible space and five-star service make the San Diego Convention Center the meeting planner's choice for hosting major conventions, trade shows, meetings and special events.
San Diego supports the PCMA 2013 Citywide Auction.
Andy Mikschl
619.525.5282

Margie Sitton
619.557.2850


Tourism Toronto and Metro Toronto Convention Centre®
Vibrant Toronto is just next door, and only a 90-minute flight for 60% of the US population. The MTCC is Canada's #1 convention and tradeshow facility, with over 600,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space including 64 meeting rooms, a world-class 1,330-seat theatre and two well-appointed ballrooms.
Support for PCMA through a General Session at PCMA Convening Leaders and Education Conference, IMAGINARIUM at PCMA Convening Leaders and Education Conference, PCMA Education Foundation Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement, PCMA Education Foundation Partnership Summit, and PCMA Convene Magazine.
Tara L. Gordon, CMP
416.433.4943

David Chisholm
416.585.8296

Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau and Vancouver Convention Centre
Whether you're planning a small meeting or a major convention, Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau is your first point of contact for a successful event. The Vancouver Convention Centre is an award-winning facility surrounded by the mountains and located on the waterfront at Canada Place in beautiful downtown Vancouver.
Support for PCMA through the PCMA Global Professionals Conference, General Session at PCMA Education Conference, PCMA Education Foundation Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement, PCMA Education Foundation Partnership Summit, PCMA Convene Magazine, General Session and Vancouver Energy Bikes at Convening Leaders, PCMA Think Tank, and PCMA Convene Forum.
David Gazley
604.682.2222

Claire Smith
604.647.7354