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About PCMA

PCMA is an essential part of your career development, allowing you to bring added value to your organization through access to the latest industry trends, winning strategies, and best practices. PCMA is recognized in the meetings industry as the leader in providing high quality education, innovative resources, and networking opportunities designed to help build relationships that are critical to your success.

PCMA represents more than 6,000 meeting industry leaders including planner professionals, suppliers, faculty and students. PCMA members represent the industry's leading association, corporate and independent meeting professionals, as well as industry suppliers, faculty and students.

  • 68% of PCMA members have 10+ years experience in the industry.

  • 78% are key decision-makers for their organization.

  • 40% are professionals in associations with 10,000+ members.

  • 23% are corporate or independent planner professionals.

  • PCMA members plan on average 29 meetings per year.

Whether you're looking to build relationships locally, regionally, or worldwide, PCMA opens the door to professionals through a variety of resources, education and networking events.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Professional Convention Management Association is to deliver superior and innovative education and promote the value of professional convention management.

Learn more about PCMA.

Recent Discussions 

Room Blocks

by Sheryl Thorpe

During my annual meeting about 50% of my attendees stay outside the group block. The room rates are in the range of $150-180...

Session content online?

by Megan Powers

Some of the sessions at PCMA in Dallas were recorded. Where will that content be posted?

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  • Executive Edge
    January 9, 2010

    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Learn how to achieve better results in a vast array of competitive environments, including those entailing uncertainty, complex issues, and negotiating from a position of weakness.

  • Party With a Purpose
    January 11, 2010

    9:00 pm - 12:00 am

    Have a blast while giving back! This "can't miss" networking event has raised more than $1.6 million in charitable donations.

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