About Us
As the largest PCMA chapter, the PCMA Capital Chapter is known for its innovative and thought-provoking educational programming; caring and impactful community outreach initiatives; high energy networking events; engaging sponsorship opportunities and rewarding mentorship programs focused on the meetings and convention profession.
Join our local community and get involved! Volunteer, serve and experience the rewarding opportunities that the Capital Chapter delivers to its members all year long. You’ll learn and grow professionally – and have a lot of fun too!
PCMA’s Capital Chapter serves over 1600 members from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
The PCMA Capital Chapter is a CMP Preferred Provider. The program(s) identified with the CMP Preferred Provider logo meet the requirements to receive continuing education (CE) credit for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential. The use of the CMP Preferred Provider Pre-Check logo is not an endorsement by the Events Industry Council of the quality of the session.
For more information about the CMP credential or CMP Preferred Provider Program, please visit www.EventsCouncil.org.
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Upcoming Events
Catch up on the latest events at PCMA Capital Chapter.
May Sparkler: Beyond the Hype: How Smart Tech Enhances Event Planning & Execution
Marriott International Headquarters 7750 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MDMay Sparkler Event: Beyond the Hype: How Smart Tech Enhances Event Planning & Execution Join the PCMA Capital Chapter for the first in-person learning event of the year at Marriott International Headquarters in Bethesda, MD. Spend the day with the PCMA Capital Chapter for an inspiring series of networking and learning events, including a behind-the-scenes look at CES, in Marriott’s fresh and exciting new headquarters. Attendees can attend an optional HQ tour of Marriott International or participate in the Back to the Basics Pre-Conference: Expanding Perspective: Inclusion in Motion while Leading through Change before the afternoon Sparkler programming begins. Date:
Save the Date: August Spark
Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle 2121 P Street NW, Washington, DCAugust Spark Education Event Save the Date for the 2025 August Spark! More information and registration to come. Date: August 20, 2025 Location: Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle 2121 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037 Agenda: 2:00pm –2:30pm – Registration 2:30pm – 4:30pm – General Session and Breakouts 4:30pm – 6:30pm – Reception Registration Coming
Save the Date: Don’t Be a Drag, Just Be a Queen (or King)! Networking Event
Arlington Cinema & Draft House 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VASeptember Networking Event: Don't Be a Drag, Just Be a Queen (or King)! Join us Wednesday, September 17, 5-7:30 PM at Arlington Drafthouse, for one of the Capital Chapter’s most exciting annual events—an evening where networking meets high-energy entertainment! This signature event brings together industry professionals for a night of connection, creativity, and community, all