Celebrate!

Volunteers like you selflessly give their time to serve the Chapter and its members. Join the PCMA Capital Chapter as we CELEBRATE! our volunteers, our members, and our Chapter. We want to thank you for all you do to support our industry with a night of recognition and celebration! Let’s celebrate where we’ve been and

2024 All Access Pass

The 2024 All Access Pass includes education and networking opportunities in 2024, and is more than 25% in savings on PCMA Capital Chapter events! IN-PERSON registration Two (2) Sparkler events

2024 PCMA Capital Chapter Convening Leaders Reception

InterContinental San Diego 901 Bayfront Court, San Diego, CA

Join your PCMA Capital Chapter friends and colleagues for our annual Convening Leaders Chapter Reception! You will have an opportunity to network with old and new friends at the beautiful InterContinental San Diego. Don't wait… space is limited so register today! Date: Sunday, January 7, 2024 Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Fees: $10 Planner

February Lunch & Learn: Is AI “Applicable Intelligence”?: Using AI to Enhance Efficiency in Your Daily Workflow

Virtual

Is AI "Applicable Intelligence"?: Using AI to Enhance Efficiency in Your Daily Workflow Join us as we delve into AI and its applications in the events industry. This session is for business event organizers, DMO/NSO partners, and hotel sales professionals seeking practical strategies to integrate AI into your daily workflow and the tactical advantages to

March Lunch & Learn: Empowering Change: Advocacy in the Meetings & Events Industry – Unveiling the ‘Why,’ ‘How,’ and ‘Vote’

Virtual

Empowering Change: Advocacy in the Meetings & Events Industry - Unveiling the 'Why,' 'How,' and 'Vote' Join us for an insightful session delving into the crucial world of advocacy within the Meetings & Events industry. Explore the reasons behind advocacy efforts, learn effective advocacy methods such as hill visits and storytelling to policy makers, and

March 2024 Membership Networking Event

March 2024 Membership Networking Event Haven't seen your Capital Chapter colleagues since Convening Leaders? Let's fix that! Join us at next week's membership event to connect, share, and network. Your PCMA Capital Chapter community is the best way to interact with peers in the events industry. The relationships you build here will help you learn

2024 Global Meetings Industry Day

Walter E Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC, DC

Join us in celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day, to discuss and gain valuable insights on the current landscape of the business events industry and uncover strategies to conquer challenges that lie ahead. Programming will include a thought-provoking keynote on the state of congress and the 2024 election as well as a panel discussion amplifying

Martha’s Table Community Service Activity: Assist Local Families in Accessing Healthy Food

Join the PCMA Capital Chapter Community Services Committee for an afternoon of giving back during a Martha’s Table Commons Market event. We will be volunteering in-person on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 12: 30 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

Spring Sparkler: Designing a Conference for All: Embracing Accessibility

Spring Sparkler Event: Designing a Conference for All: Embracing Accessibility During our Spring Sparkler, we will explore the crucial elements of designing conferences that are inclusive and accessible to all attendees. From physical spaces to new technologies, we will delve into strategies for accommodating diverse needs, ensuring that everyone can fully participate and engage, and

DC Central Kitchen Community Service Activity

Join the PCMA CC for a volunteer event at DC Central Kitchen on May 31, 2024, 2pm – 4pm. We are excited to join the DC Central Kitchen culinary staff as well as students of its Culinary Job Training program to cut, chop, peel, and prep food in the kitchen for its afternoon prep shift.

Capital Pride Parade

DC Capital Pride Parade   Join our Industry Pride Parade Alliance as we celebrate with the LGBTQ+ community and its allies at the historic Capital Pride Parade! This beloved tradition honors our history and acknowledges the evolution of the LGBTQ+ neighborhoods in Washington, DC, while respecting the origins and importance of taking to the streets

July Lunch & Learn: The State of DEI: Is it Dying or is it Evolving?

July Lunch & Learn: The State of DEI: Is it Dying or is it Evolving? Join us for a virtual and thought-provoking conversation on the state of DEI. As several states continue to introduce or pass anti-DEI bills, and corporations and associations reevaluate their DEI initiatives, we will take a look at what can we