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Convening EMEA is PCMA EMEA’s annual flagship event bringing together the global business events industry for an immersive 3-day programme in Europe.
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Convening EMEA is PCMA EMEA’s annual flagship event bringing together the global business events industry for an immersive 3-day programme in Europe.
The event attracts 500+ business event leaders from over 40 countries to challenge each other and develop ways to move forward together. It is the platform to share knowledge, make meaningful connections, learn, do business, be inspired and to grow as an individuals, teams and organisations.
This is your opportunity to contribute to building a stronger future for the business events industry, join us in Barcelona in September 2024 as our journey continues.
2024 PROGRAMME THEMES
TRUST
Build, retain and repair. An exploration on how trust is critical across business; from teams to events, marketing to management. Let’s explore how to authentically build trust as a foundation for successful collaboration and growth.
STRATEGY
Let’s together demystify ‘strategy’ into manageable and applicable approaches to develop, lead and execute.It’s time to co-create a strategy toolbox allowing you to do more with less.
FUTURE
Get comfortable with an ever-changing environment.Evaluate and harness the power of AI, technology and innovation to design a framework for you, your team, event or organisation.
2024 PROGRAMME ARCHITECTURE
2024 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Michael Bungay Stanier
Olga Nasibullina
Laura Dekker
Abir Haddoud
Felix Rundel
VISITING ROTTERDAM
Barcelona is a natural choice for hosting Convening EMEA 2024 with the quality of life, connectivity, creativity, culture, diversity, innovation and talent the city has to offer underpinned by a strong focus on sustainable tourism and the ambition to become the technology capital of the Mediterranean.
PCMA is delighted to return to Barcelona and for Convening EMEA attendees to experience the city’s hospitality, gastronomy, architectural and cultural heritage and to learn more about the future evolution of Barcelona as a leader in sustainable business tourism and technological advancement. Join us in Barcelona on 30 September to 02 October 2024.
REGISTRATION
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN-PERSON
• Choice of offsite Exploration Tour
• Welcome Reception
• Event Dinner*
• All-access pass to the onsite event and event platform, pre-, during and post-event
• Refreshments & lunches
• Barcelona travel pass
• Post-event access to the event platform for 12 months
*Not included in Student ticket
*To qualify for Next Gen rates, you must be either an Event Organizer or Supplier Professional and a maximum of 30 years old at the time of registering. If you qualify, next gen rates are automatically applied to ticket types when registering.
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PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarship applications have now closed.
Scholarship and hosted planner applications have now closed.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
| DAY | *TIMINGS | DETAILS |
| Monday 30th September | 11:00 Onwards | Registration Opens - Hilton Diagonal Mar Hotel |
| 15:30 - 18:30 | Barcelona Exploration Tours (Various Options) | |
| 19:30 - 22:00 | Welcome Party - Puro Beach | |
| DAY | *TIMINGS | DETAILS |
| Tuesday 1st October | 07:00 - 08:00 | Morning Escapism Activities |
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Registration (in Hilton Diagonal Mar Hotel) & Networking | |
| 09:00 - 10:30 | Opening - Welcome & Main Stage Keynote | |
| 10:30 - 11:15 | Refreshment Break – Networking & Exploration | |
| 11:15 - 12:45 | Concurrent Sessions | |
| 12:45 - 14:00 | Networking Lunch & Exploration | |
| 14:00 - 14:45 | Main Stage Keynote | |
| 14:45 - 15:45 | Concurrent Sessions | |
| 15:45 - 16:30 | Refreshment Break – Networking & Exploration | |
| 16:30 - 17:15 | Concurrent Sessions | |
| 19:30 - Late | Barcelona Celebratory Dinner | |
| DAY | *TIMINGS | DETAILS |
| Wednesday 2nd October | 07:00 - 08:00 | Morning Escapism Activities |
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Networking & Exploration | |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Day 2 Opening Main Stage | |
| 10:00 - 10:45 | Refreshment Break – Networking & Exploration | |
| 10:45 - 12:15 | Concurrent Sessions | |
| 12:15 - 13:15 | Main Stage Keynote & Event Close | |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | Farewell Lunch | |
EXPLORATION TOURS
Experience Barcelona in a unique way through our thoughtfully designed exploration tours. Whether you’re seeking the excitement of the Americas Cup, an opportunity to contribute to reducing sea waste, or a peek into Barcelona’s innovative marina advancements, we offer customised experiences for every preference.
Places are limited, we would therefore recommend you select your preference during the registration process to avoid disappointment.
ACCOMMODATION
The Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona is the chosen HQ hotel for Convening EMEA 2024. Registration and Welcome Party are located at Hilton Diagonal Mar and it is a convenient 1 minute walk to the main conference venue, CCIB .
The AC Hotel Barcelona Forum is also very close to the venue and rooms have been secured at favorable rates at first come first served basis.
Please note that Barcelona is hosting the Americas Cup in September/October 2024 so please ensure to book your accommodation early to secure best rates and availability.
TRAVEL TO BARCELONA
Barcelona is a natural choice for hosting Convening EMEA 2024 with the quality of life, connectivity, creativity, culture, diversity, innovation and talent the city has to offer underpinned by a strong focus on sustainable tourism and the ambition to become the technology capital of the Mediterranean.
PCMA is delighted to return to Barcelona and for Convening EMEA attendees to experience the city’s hospitality, gastronomy, architectural and cultural heritage and to learn more about the future evolution of Barcelona as a leader in sustainable business tourism and technological advancement. Join us in Barcelona on 30 September to 02 October 2024.
Barcelona airport, with several terminals, is located 16 kilometres south of the city and is also known as Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Barcelona can also be reached by transport links from other regional airports, including Girona, Reus and Lleida-Alguaire. From the airport you can travel by bus, train, metro and nightbus to access the city.
Convening EMEA 2024 has partnered with Lufthansa Group to offer reduced fares for Convening EMEA 2024. The global route network of Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings offers optimal connection and combination options, so you will benefit from quick and direct flights to the event. Registered attendees will receive access to the booking platform and the booking code in their registration confirmation so make sure you register early to benefit from the best fares!
Did you know that you can travel to Barcelona if you are originating or connecting in Madrid, Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse using the RENFE AVE High Speed Long Distance train service . High-speed trains are a comfortable and convenient way of covering long distances and Barcelona operates a number of high-speed rail routes that connect the city with the rest of Spain and France.
Barcelona Convention Bureau has partnered with Renfe for Convening EMEA 2024 to offer a 10% discount on the fares on RENFE AVE High Speed Long Distance trains. Registered attendees will receive access to the booking platform and the booking code in their registration confirmation so make sure you register early to benefit from this discount.
SUSTAINABILITY
At PCMA EMEA, we are committed to organise environmentally sustainable events. We aim organising the event according to the criteria of the Austrian Ecolabel for Green Meetings.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Join us in hosting industry leaders, including senior business events professionals, from top international corporations, associations and PCOs. Connecting people with purpose to ideas and opportunities – the business of human connections — is what we do better than anyone else, so why not get involved.
Connect with the PCMA audience in a relaxed and informal environment, where you can:
- Position your brand as a leader in the business events industry.
- Align your brand with PCMA, a recognised leader in the industry.
- Immerse the audience in your organisation’s story in creative and innovative ways.
- Promote your brand with PCMA’s digital coverage on social media and publication networks.
Interested?
2024 PARTNERS
The 2024 event is supported by Barcelona Convention Bureau, the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB), and the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona.
Frequently asked questions
COPENHAGEN TRAVEL PASS
Registered attendees will receive a complimentary Congress Travel Pass for travel within Copenhagen by metro, train and bus compliments of Copenhagen Convention Bureau.
Details on how to access the travel pass will be communicated by the EMEA team to Registered attendees closer to the event.
VENUES
Where is the main venue for Convening EMEA in Copenhagen?
The venue for Convening EMEA main programme is Bella Center Copenhagen which is located at Center Blvd. 5, 2300 København, Denmark.
Bella Center Copenhagen is just 6 km from Copenhagen Airport (10 minutes by e-taxi) and 8 km from Copenhagen city centre.
The metro station “Bella Center” is located only a few minutes from Bella Center Copenhagen. Further information on www.m.dk.
Where do I register /pick up my name badge on Wednesday 20th September?
The venue for Registration on Wednesday 20th September is Copenhagen City Hall, Rådhuspladsen 1, København. Registered attendees can pick up badges at City Hall from 15:00.
Radhuspladsen is closest Metro stop.
Where do the Exploration Tours start and finish on Wednesday 20th September?
All the Exploration Tours will start from Copenhagen City Hall at 16:00. Guides will meet registered attendees who have signed up for the tours in front of City Hall. All the Exploration Tours will finish at Copenhagen City Hall. Radhuspladsen is closest Metro stop to City Hall.
Where is the Welcome Reception on Wednesday 20th September?
The Welcome Reception is in Copenhagen City Hall, Rådhuspladsen 1, København on Wednesday evening 20th September starting at 19:00.
Radhuspladsen is closest Metro stop.
Where is Registration /name badge pick up on Thursday 21st September if I am arriving on that day?
Registration on Thursday morning is in Bella Center venue, Center Blvd. 5, 2300 København, Denmark and opens from 08:00 with sessions commencing at 09:00.
Bella Center is the closest metro stop. For those staying in AC Bella Sky the hotel is connected to Bella Center.
Where is the ‘Copenhagen Spectacle’ Dinner on Thursday 21st September?
The Dinner is hosted in the city centre at Wallmans Circus Building, Jernbanegade 8, 1608 København V, Denmark.
Radhuspladsen is closest Metro stop.
ACCOMMODATION
Where can I stay in Copenhagen for Convening EMEA?
HQ Hotel is AC Hotel Bella Sky which is linked to the Bella Center venue. Click here to book AC Hotel Bella Sky
If you need to modify an existing reservation at AC Hotel Bella Sky please email [email protected]
If you prefer a city experience you can stay at Scandic Spectrum Hotel. Click here to book Scandic Spectrum Hotel Add ‘Scandic Spectrum’ choose your dates and use code: BOOK200923 within the booking code drop down to avail of the preferential event rate.
REGISTRATION
Can I cancel my registration and get a refund?
Yes- the deadline for receipt of cancellations is 2nd August 2023. Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing via email ([email protected]). All in-person registrations include a non-refundable $50,- processing fee. There are no refunds for cancellations received after 2nd August 2023
No refunds will be granted for No-Shows or Digital Registrations.
Can I substitute my registration to another person?
Replacement of a registered attendee by a business colleague/co-worker must be submitted in writing via email ([email protected]) and must be dated on or before 17:00 CET on Friday 8th September 2023. These requests will not be accepted without advance written authorization from PCMA ([email protected]) A $50,- substitution processing fee will apply.
Are there student rates available?
Yes, we do have student registration available for $100 for In person and $50 for Digital RegIstration. Did you know that PCMA student membership is free? for further details and to become a member visit our Student webpage: https://www.pcma.org/membership/students/
Can I upgrade my digital registration to an in-person registration?
Yes – please contact [email protected] for further information.
Can I change my in-person registration to a digital registration?
Yes – up until 01 September 2023 at 17:00 CET – please contact [email protected] for further information.
Can I Register onsite?
No. There is no onsite registration for this event. Registration for In-person tickets closes on 13th September 2023.
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