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SUMMARY:October connectED: The Planner's Tech Exchange: Connecting planners\, technology and ideas to shape better events
DESCRIPTION:A collaborative learning experience bringing together meeting professionals\, technology providers and industry experts to explore how technology is being used in today’s events. \nAttendees will hear real-world case studies\, explore current tech trends\, exchange ideas with peers and get hands-on exposure to tools and solutions that can improve the planning and attendee experience. \nKey Takeaways \nAttendees will: \n\nLearn how planners are using technology to solve real event challenges.\nExplore current trends\, tools and emerging applications\, including AI.\nShare practical ideas\, successes and lessons learned with peers.\nCompare technology approaches across different areas of event planning.\nTake away ideas and tools they can apply to their own events.\n\nAgenda \n\n1:30 PM – Registration Desk Open / Check‑In\n2:00 PM – Welcome Remarks\n2:15 PM – 4:45 PM – Education Sessions\n4:45 PM – Closing Remarks\n5:00 – 6:30 PM – Reception\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsors\n  \n\nContinuing Education \nThe PCMA Capital Chapter is a CMP Preferred Provider.  To ensure that you receive proper credit for attending this event\, please be sure that you have opened a free account at (https://eic.learningbuilder.com/account/login) with the Events Industry Council BEFORE the event. \n \nRegistration Rates\nThis event is included in the 2026 All Access Pass \nPlanner Member – $45\nPlanner Non Member – $60\nSupplier Member – $65\nSupplier Non Member – $80\nStudent – $20 \nCancellation Policy: Registrants may cancel up to 7 days before the event for a full refund\, minus a $10 administration fee. No refunds will be made after this date. A request for cancellation must be submitted in writing via email request to capital@pcma.org. Refunds will not be given for no-shows or missed travel logistics. Substitutions for this event are encouraged in lieu of cancellations.  If you do substitute\, please include the following information: Email Address\, First Name\, Last Name\, Designations\, Job Title\, Preferred/Badge Name\, Company Name\, Address\, and Phone.
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/2026-october-education/
LOCATION:DAR Headquarters\, 1776 D Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20006\, United States
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