2023 All Access Pass

The 2023 All Access Pass includes education and networking events in 2023, and is 25% in savings on PCMA Capital Chapter events! IN-PERSON registration Two (2) Sparkler events Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) One (1) Spark event Two (2) Networking events Annual Meeting and Awards VIRTUAL registration Three (3) Lunch and Learns A registration code

Leveraging Your Relationships

American Geophysical Union (AGU) Conference Center 2000 Florida Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.

We hope you join us on Monday, April 17 as we discuss how you can leverage and grow your relationships in 2023. Many of our long-time contacts have changed as college graduates have joined the industry, people have taken on new roles, and long-time veterans have left the industry. The PCMA Capital Chapter April Sparkler

Learn from the Best: Takeaways from the 2023 PCMA Event Designers of the Year

Join us for the May Virtual Lunch and Learn, Learn from the Best: Takeaways from the 2023 PCMA Event Designers of the Year. We're excited to share the expertise of PCMA's 2023 Visionary Awards Event Designer of the Year Finalists. May's Lunch & Learn will be held virtually from 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET on

Capital Pride Parade

Logan & Dupont Circle Neighborhoods, Washington, DC VA

Saturday, June 10, 2023 Washington, DC 11:00 AM Breakfast at The Westin Georgetown 2:15 PM - Gather at Parade Staging Area 3:00 PM - Parade Join the PCMA Capital Chapter to march in the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 10th! Please register using the link below. We have a capacity of 100 walkers and

Play Ball – Summer Networking Event

Nationals Park 1500 S Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC

The All-Stars of the meetings and events industry in the DMV are scoring big in the Champion’s Club at Nats Park! Join us for some great food, beverages and camaraderie as PCMA Capital Chapter and MPI Potomac shows this industry how to PLAY BALL! Note: there will not be a game on the day of this

August Spark: State of the Industry

State of the Industry: Past, Present, and Future August Spark August 22, 2023 | 1:30 - 6:30 p.m. Alexandrian Old Town Join us for the PCMA Capital Chapter August Spark as we guide you through the current State of the Industry: Past, Present, and Future. Past: We turned quickly to virtual events during the Pandemic,

Martha’s Table – PCMA Capital Chapter Community Service Activity

Join the PCMA Capital Chapter Community Services Committee for an afternoon of giving back during a Martha’s Table Markets event. We will be volunteering in-person on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 1 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Volunteers should dress comfortably (jeans, t-shirts and sneakers) as you'll be assisting in the distribution of fresh produce including

Don’t Be A Drag, Just Be A Queen (Or King)!

Arlington Cinema & Draft House 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA

Tuesday, September 26th | 5:00 - 7:30 PM Arlington Cinema & Draft House 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 The First Annual Don't be a Drag Just be a Queen (or King)! event was a blast. Can you imagine what the second annual event will be like? Save the date and get ready for a night to

Learn CPR & Save a Life!

Hyatt Regency Reston 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA

Wednesday, October 25th | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM The statistics for heart disease are frightening: # 1 killer in the US - 1 in every 5 deaths! Cardiovascular disease claims more life's than all forms of cancer. 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are inside the home. Join the Community Services Committee on Wednesday, October

October Sparkler: All in on AI: What You Need To Know!

Hyatt Regency Reston 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA

Wednesday, October 25th | 12:00 - 5:30 PM Location: Hyatt Regency Reston 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA 20190 Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be both a friend and a foe for the meetings and hospitality industry. It is a source of curiosity, opportunity, and a little bit of fear. We invite you to join us from

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Successful Leaders are Powered by Empathy

Topic: Let Go of Hustle: Successful Leaders are Powered by Empathy Date: Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM The glorification of hustle culture is no longer valid. Melva explains why humane and empathetic leadership is non-negotiable for the vibrancy of the event and hospitality industries. Gain a new perspective to enhance your