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Don't Miss the First Time Attendee Workshop

Welcome! We are glad you have chosen to attend Convening Leaders: PCMA's Annual Meeting.

The PCMA Annual Meeting can be an overwhelming experience to someone who has never attended or will be the sole person attending from a company. Don't miss these opportunities to help you get the most out of your experience.

Get the most value for your time and money

Education

The education at Convening Leaders is considered among the best in the industry. Each session is chosen for its relevance, value, and ability to advance the professional development of each attendee.

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Networking

This conference brings together senior-level and emerging leaders in the industry. Networking takes place at all receptions, luncheons, and events. However, the best networking at this meeting happens during the education sessions. Strong bonds are formed when leaders in the industry take on the role of student and grow professionally together during sessions.

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Must Attend for First-Timers

Don't miss the First Timer Attendees Workshop. This event will help all first-time attendees discover how to get the most from the Annual Meeting and will connect you with other newcomers right from the start.

As a first-time attendee, make sure you start connecting and chatting through CrowdVine before you get onsite. Find out which of your industry colleagues will be attending, fill out your profile, schedule your sessions, link up your blog and more.

If you have any questions about attending your first meeting, contact Christine Melendes, CAE, Director of Member Relations, cmelendes@pcma.org, 312.423.7284 or Liz Giannini, Manager, lgiannini@pcma.org, 312.423.7231.

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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