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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August connectED: AI That Works: Real Tools. Real Workflows. Real Results
Concorde 2011 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VAAI is changing the way we work—but where is it creating the greatest impact for event professionals? Beyond content creation, artificial intelligence is helping planners, associations, hotels, and supplier partners save time, improve decision-making, personalize attendee experiences, and streamline event operations. Join event industry strategist Nick Borelli for an interactive session exploring how AI is being applied across the meetings and events industry. Through live demonstrations and real-world case studies featuring industry professionals who are integrating AI into their organizations, attendees will discover practical applications that are transforming marketing and communications, event planning, attendee engagement, operations, and client collaboration. Whether you
Accessibility Exchange: A Community Conversation
Join us for Accessibility Exchange, a monthly online discussion space dedicated to advancing accessibility in the events industry. Held on the first Thursday of every month, this open forum invites
Save the Date: September Lunch & Learn
VirtualCheck back for more information, coming soon!
Save the Date: Get Hooked: Joint Networking Event with MPI Potomac Chapter
Mark your calendars and get ready to cruise into one of the region's premier networking events! The PCMA Capital Chapter and MPI Potomac Chapter are thrilled to host the annual
Accessibility Exchange: A Community Conversation
Join us for Accessibility Exchange, a monthly online discussion space dedicated to advancing accessibility in the events industry. Held on the first Thursday of every month, this open forum invites
October connectED: Save the Date
DAR Headquarters 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DCCheck back for more information on this event, coming soon! Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors Continuing Education The PCMA Capital Chapter is a CMP Preferred Provider. To ensure that
Accessibility Exchange: A Community Conversation
Join us for Accessibility Exchange, a monthly online discussion space dedicated to advancing accessibility in the events industry. Held on the first Thursday of every month, this open forum invites
Accessibility Exchange: A Community Conversation
Join us for Accessibility Exchange, a monthly online discussion space dedicated to advancing accessibility in the events industry. Held on the first Thursday of every month, this open forum invites