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SUMMARY:Bouncing Back
DESCRIPTION:Q2 Spark: Bouncing Back\n\nAs the events industry\, along with the rest of the world\, learns how to move forward in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic\, the PCMA Capital Chapter is ready to Bounce Back! No only in our event planner/supplier community\, but as individuals shaping our future. Join us for the Mid-Year Spark event as we explore topics such as mindfulness\, rebuilding\, and virtual technology. Let’s take what we’ve learned from the pandemic and make the Events Industry even stronger than before. \n\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 – 2:00 PM KEYNOTE: CARA BROOKINS – RISE AND RESILIENCE; THE TRUE STORY\n\n\n\nCara is the mom who literally built her own house by using YouTube tutorials. \nIn this motivational talk\, Cara shares behind the scenes disasters and victories that show how an unlikely team can reach past doubts and fears to do the extraordinary. This story of grit and determination pushes audiences to tackle hard things. We hope her message will inspire us as we rebuild our industry from the COVID-19 Pandemic. \n  \n\n\n\n2:00 – 2:20 PM: YOGA/STRETCH BREAK WITH CHRISTINA CHILDS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:20 – 3:00 PM ERIN MCCLARTY: REVIEWING YOUR CONTRACTS FOR CORONAVIRUS IMPACT\n\n\n\n\nErin will orient participants around the different parts of their contracts to better understand what they say\, mean\, and what the existing risks may be. Then\, collectively learn of different ways to try and mitigate risks in lieu of the pandemic and shifting landscape. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n3:10 – 4:00 PM: THE FUTURE OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS\n\n\n\nPanelists:\nMary Pat Cornett\, American Society for Nutrition\nSamantha Moore\, American Bakers Association\nScott Oser\, Scott Oser and Associates\nDerek Suminski\, BAV\nMichelle Wyatt\, CadmiumCD \nModerator: Shameka Jennings\, National Coalition of STD Directors \nThe leap to virtual events moved very quickly over the last few months.  Planners shifted strategies\, content format\, pricing structures and sponsorship and exhibitor agreements to make the transition happen.  AV and other technology providers expanded their virtual offerings to fit the needs.  As our industry bounces back it’s time to evaluate our recent successes and failures to strategically move forward.  This panel of both planners and suppliers will explore these shifts to find out what we’ve learned and how events will look in the future. \n\n\n\n4:10 – 5:00 PM: MIXOLOGY LESSON AND VIRTUAL NETWORKING EVENT\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun mixology class sponsored by J. Shea\, followed by short one-on-one networking sessions allowing attendees to mix\, mingle and meet someone new! \nCMP credit pending\n\n\n\n  \nAll Access Passholders: this event is included in your pass. Contact capital@pcma.org if you have not received your discount code. \nScholarships available\, email capital@pcma.org for details. \nThank You Program Sponsors:\nCadmiumCD\, Keppler Speakers\, J. Shea\, and Projection
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/bouncing-back/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T130000
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SUMMARY:Power Up – Your Personal Guide to Professional Growth
DESCRIPTION:Q3 Spark: Power Up – Your Personal Guide to Professional Growth\nIn light of the COVID-19 Pandemic\, we as an industry have focused on our professional development to keep moving forward.  With seasoned professionals looking for new employment\, emerging professionals trying to find their place and constant changes to the new norm\, we are exploring impactful ways to emerge as industry leaders.  Join us for PCMA Capital Chapter’s August Spark event: Power Up – Your Personal Guide to Professional Growth\, a half day program designed to give members the tools they need to be their best selves. \n\n\n\nStill haven’t registered? Don’t delay! Registration closes at 9:00 am ET\, Thursday\, August 27th!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 – 2:00 PM KEYNOTE: Bonnie St. John – Staying Resilient in the Rapidly Changing World\n\n\n\n\n\nHailed as “one of the five most inspiring women in America” by NBC Nightly News\, Bonnie St. John challenges audiences to question their own limitations and shows them how to re-energize their lives to achieve peak performance. \nThe phrase “never give up” means something completely different in today’s world of global interdependence and rapidly shifting 21st century technologies. Drawing on her personal experiences and extensive research\, Bonnie St. John illustrates examples of useful tips and techniques that professionals can use to adapt their performance when the only thing constant is change. “We need to update Einstein’s famous quote\,” Bonnie quips: “In today’s world\, insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting the same results!” \nAs an amputee living in San Diego with no money (or snow!) for training\, Bonnie needed to apply extraordinary tenacity and flexibility to become the first African-American to win Olympic medals in ski racing. In every stimulating presentation\, Bonnie encourages education professionals to persist and adapt at the same time so they can become virtually unstoppable through the ups and downs of funding changes\, new review requirements and scarce resources. \n\n\n\n\n2:00 – 2:15 PM: BREAK: CHAIR YOGA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:15 – 3:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS: TRACK 1\n\n\n\n\nHow to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile and Enhance Your Personal Brand Amy Thomasson\, Director\, Marketing\, Congress of Neurological Surgeons\n \nIf you’re looking to enhance your professional credibility\, visibility\, and recruit-ability\, there’s no better place to start than on LinkedIn—a platform with 260 million active monthly users. Whether you’ve already tried some profile enhancement strategies and are ready for a deeper dive\, or are a LinkedIn novice looking to get started\, this presentation will provide you with the tools to help you stand out from the digital crowd in a challenging and competitive job market. \nCovid Forced Career Change: How I Reinvented Myself\nModerator: Jasmine Dyson\, The Brand Xperience Lounge\nPanelists: Jeff Fugates\, Travis Peterson\, Mariam Ghaussy\n \nCOVID-19 has presented some unique challenges for careers in hospitality. Join Jasmine O. Dyson\, of The Brand Xperience Lounge as she moderates a panel discussion with hospitality professionals recently impacted by the global pandemic. They’ll discuss tools and resources to adjust to this new transition\, ways to reinvent yourself in new industries\, and how to future-proof your career plan. \nMake the Switch from Tactician to Trusted Strategic Advisor Chris Chambers\, CEO\, MJM Creative\n \nELEVATING YOUR VALUE\nA tactician can get things done. A strategist can envision the future. Changing the perception of you and your team from just a tactician to a strategic partner within your organization can be challenging. This presentation explores several paths to achieve this elevated status and begin to adjust your and your teams’ value in the meetings and events space. \n  \n\n\n\n\n3:15 – 4:00 PM: BREAKOUT SESSIONS: TRACK 2\n\n\n\n\n\nPower Mapping – A Tool to Advocate for Your Issues and Yourself Erin Prangley\, Director\, Public Policy\, National Association of Councils on Development Disabilities\n \nA power map can be a useful visual tool to help you and your understand power\, and see possibilities for advocacy. This tool is mostly used in public policy but can also be used for a person’s professional development. Participants will learn how to use this tool to aid them. \nHow to bring JOY to your personal life and your virtual events! Carrie Abernathy\, CMP\, CEM\, CSEP\, A Woman With Drive\n \nCarrie will use the principles of the science of well-being to talk attendees through what happiness really is and how they can achieve it in their daily lives! She also ties in how to translate JOY through your virtual meetings to your attendees for a more successful event. \n  \nThe Future is Diverse Aisha Thomas\, Leadership & Team Development Expert\, We Speak They Speak\, LLC\n \nNo two people are alike however\, in our interactions\, we may fall into the habit of auto piloting how we communicate and connect with others\, not considering individual differences and backgrounds. The workspace is typically the most diverse spaces we are in and we tend to still function separately versus together. The best way to engage with team members is to modify our “scripts” to fit the audience. This will require understanding the complexities of diversity to prepare us of the future makeup of the workforce. Through interactive exercises and guided processes\, you will be equipped with the skills and tools to reap results from this new approach to connecting with others and improving recruitment\, retention and engagement. \n\n\n\n\n4:10 – 5:00 PM: CLOSING RECEPTION AND NETWORKING\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Interesting Conversation Networking Game Deedre Daniel\n \nDeedre Daniel founded The Interesting Conversations Company® to help people think creatively\, LAUGH\, and build stronger bonds with others. Before starting this business\, she spent nearly two decades at GEICO\, where she rose through the ranks from call center sales associate to head the Affinity Marketing division where she managed a $50 million budget. Her team was responsible for the marketing strategy for members of over 800 organizations. She noticed most people struggled to make lasting connections with others at networking events. This increasing inability for people to connect inspired her to write a training class and a book called How to be More Interesting Than a Cell Phone®. She invented The Very Interesting Game™ (which is five games) to go with her signature talk. It is a card game for sale on Amazon and a virtual experience for team building and other events. \nCMP credit pending\n\n\n\nCOMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT\nArt With A Heart \n \nArt with a Heart’s mission is to enhance the lives of people in need through visual art. We are teaming up with Art With A Heart to provide students with their own box of starter art supplies. Let’s help them reach their goal of creating 3\,500 starter art kits!  Items needed:  watercolor sets\, Elmer’s glue bottle\, scissors\, and washable markers. Wish List \nAttendee List\nAll Access Passholders: this event is included in your pass. Your registration code will be sent once online registration opens. Contact capital@pcma.org if you have not received your discount code. \nScholarships available\, email capital@pcma.org for details. \nThank You Program Sponsors\nEventEQ\, Washington Speakers Bureau\, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center and Visit Detroit\n \nChair Yoga sponsored by Visit Phoenix and Experience Scottsdale
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LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Online AND Onsite: Are You Ready for Hybrid Meetings as the NEXT Normal?
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations on figuring out the whole virtual event thing but are you ready for hybrid meetings as the NEXT normal?\nAs we get ready to go back to face-to-face meetings\, most organizations will need to shift to a hybrid model. Do you have everything in your toolkit to successfully make this shift? Have you thought of your strategy and how that aligns with your staffing? Do you have the right mix of content to satisfy both a remote audience and a live audience? What are the technical nuances you need to know about mixing in-person and remote speakers? \nJoin us for this webinar to ensure you are prepared for the NEXT normal! \nWe will hear from two planners and two suppliers who will share their experiences hosting some of the first hybrid events to occur since the beginning of the pandemic.  \nLearn about their experiences as we explore the following topics: \n\nContent Strategy \nMarketing and Pricing Factors \nSafety Considerations \nCommunication Plans\nTechnical Requirements\n\n\nJoin us for this webinar to ensure you are prepared for the NEXT normal!     \nStay for our interactive trivia game for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!   \nModerator\nMarcus R. Eng\, CMP\, DES\, Senior Meeting Manager\, American Public Transportation Association    \nPanelists  \nLinda Donnelly\, Director of Events\, Catholic Medical Association  \nPeter Hackes\, Founder and President\, Performedia  \nDiane Markham\, Director of Member and Executive Services\, Reserve Organization of America \nLisa Raines\, Owner\, Condor Communications  \nRegistration is complimentary\n \nThank You Program Sponsor\n \n 
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/webinar-online-and-onsite-are-you-ready-for-hybrid-meetings-as-the-next-normal/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T120000
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SUMMARY:February Lunch & Learn: Is AI "Applicable Intelligence"?: Using AI to Enhance Efficiency in Your Daily Workflow
DESCRIPTION:Is AI “Applicable Intelligence”?: Using AI to Enhance Efficiency in Your Daily Workflow\nJoin 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 showcase your personal value to your organization. \nDate: February 22\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 pm \n  \nSpeakers: \nMeredith Douglas\, Manager\, Chapter Engagement\, PCMA HQ \nDiane E. Kovats\, CAE\, CMP\, Chief Executive Officer\, International Society for Computational Biology \nAriel Litewka\, CMP\, DES\, Senior Meetings Manager\, Society of Critical Care Medicine \nLisa Nucci\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Choose Chicago \n  \nWhere: Virtual Registration Link Below \nCost: $12 Member – Planner or Supplier \n$22 Non-Member – Planner or Supplier \n 
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/feb24-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T120000
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SUMMARY:March Lunch & Learn: Empowering Change: Advocacy in the Meetings & Events Industry - Unveiling the 'Why\,' 'How\,' and 'Vote'
DESCRIPTION:Empowering Change: Advocacy in the Meetings & Events Industry – Unveiling the ‘Why\,’ ‘How\,’ and ‘Vote’\nJoin 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 discover the significance of exercising your right to vote. We’ll also guide you on where to find unbiased voter registration information\, empowering you to make informed choices in shaping the future of our industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a catalyst for positive change! \nDate: March 14\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 pm ET \n  \nSpeakers: \nChris Eastlee\, Sr. Manager of Government Relations\, Society of Interventional Radiology \nRobin Troutman\, CMP\, Interim Executive Director\, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities \nSandy Yi-Davis\, MBA\, CMP\, DES\, Founder and Head of Business Event Solutions & Design\, Strategic Meeting International \n  \nWhere: Virtual Registration Link Below \nCost: Free Member – Planner or Supplier: Free \nNon-Member – Planner or Supplier: $22 \n  \nThis March Lunch and Learn is sponsored by:
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/march24-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T133000
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SUMMARY:July Lunch & Learn: The State of DEI: Is it Dying or is it Evolving?
DESCRIPTION:July Lunch & Learn: The State of DEI: Is it Dying or is it Evolving?\nJoin 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 do to maintain positive momentum and drive change despite these new challenges. \nDate: July 25\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 pm ET \nWhere: Virtual Registration Link Below \n \n  \nAs a commitment to further the learning opportunities related to diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, the July Lunch and Learn will be offered on a complimentary basis to the members of the PCMA Capital Chapter. \nThank you to our Event Sponsor!\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThis event is eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits from the Events Industry Council (EIC). Attendee emails used during registration must match the attendee EIC profile to receive credit. Verifying credit is a responsibility of the attendee\, not PCMA\, nor the chapter. For more information\, visit https://www.pcma.org/help-faqs/
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/july24-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:September Lunch & Learn: Going for Gold: Behind the Scenes of the USA Olympic Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium
DESCRIPTION:September Lunch & Learn: Going for Gold: Behind the Scenes of the USA Olympic Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium\nDiscover the intricate planning and execution behind one of the most prestigious swimming events in the United States. In this session\, we will discuss what went into the transformation of Lucas Oil Stadium into a world-class aquatic venue for the USA Olympic Swimming Trials. From logistics and event technology to athlete preparation and fan engagement\, learn how a massive NFL stadium was converted into a premier swimming facility. Whether you’re an event professional\, a sports enthusiast\, or are just curious about large-scale event management\, this session will inspire you with the precision and passion that went into making the USA Olympic Swimming Trials a success. \nDate: September 9\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 pm ET \nWhere: Virtual Registration Link Below \nSpeakers: \nShana G. Ferguson\, Chief Operating Officer\, USA Swimming \nEric Neuburger\, Stadium Director\, Lucas Oil Stadium \nSchnette Queisser\, Senior National Sports Account Director\, Visit Indy \n  \n \nThis event is eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits from the Events Industry Council (EIC). Attendee emails used during registration must match the attendee EIC profile to receive credit. Verifying credit is a responsibility of the attendee\, not PCMA\, nor the chapter. For more information\, visit https://www.pcma.org/help-faqs/ \n 
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/sept24-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T120000
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SUMMARY:December Lunch & Learn: Anticipating Tomorrow: Preparing for Change in the Events Industry
DESCRIPTION:Explore proactive strategies for navigating change in the meetings and events industry after the 2024 election. Gain insights from industry experts on anticipating trends\, adapting to regulatory shifts\, and fostering resilience. Join us to unlock new opportunities in an evolving landscape. \nDate: December 12\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 pm ET \nWhere: Virtual Registration Link Below \nSpeakers: \nDarrin Crittington Jr.\, CMP\, CEM\, DES\, National Association of Counties\nChristine M. Klein\, CMP\, Sr. VP\, Meetings\, Divisions & Partnerships\, National Defense Industrial Association\nDianna Waldroup\, Director of Convention Services\, Destination D.C. \nModerator: Tyra D. Dyson\, CMP\, DES\, Chief Executive Officer\, TDC Events & Hospitality\, LLC \n  \nThis event is eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits from the Events Industry Council (EIC). Attendee emails used during registration must match the attendee EIC profile to receive credit. Verifying credit is a responsibility of the attendee\, not PCMA\, nor the chapter. For more information\, visit https://www.pcma.org/help-faqs/ \n 
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/dec24-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:March Lunch & Learn: Back to the Basics: Creating Better ROI From Your RFP
DESCRIPTION:Hear from an event organizer\, third party representative\, and industry partners on the critical details needed for a successful RFP\, as well as insights on obtaining the greatest value for sourcing your event. \nDate: March 25\, 2025 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 pm ET \nWhere: Virtual Registration Link Below \nModerated by Leah Lewis\, President Elect PCMA Capital Chapter \, this session will feature a round robin of leading industry professionals sharing their top 5-10 things you should know/do when executing an RFP. You’ll hear from the below industry perspectives with an opportunity for discussion and Q&A:  \n\nEvent organizer \nIntermediary/Site Selection Provider\nHotel Global Sales Representative \nHotel Property Revenue Manager \nCVB Representative \nAV Partner \nTransportation Partner \n\nSpeakers: \n\nBrian Chung\, CMP\, Director of Mid-Atlantic Sales\, Visit Baltimore (CVB Representative)\nSeda Haddock\, Senior Global Director Hyatt Hotels (Hotel National Sales Representative)\nDanielle Foisy\, FASAE\, CASE\, Director Business Development & Industry Relations\, Transportation Management Service\nLeah Lewis\, CMP\, CEM\, DES\, Senior Director of Education and Events for the American Gear Manufacturers Association (Moderator) \nLisa Luks\, CMP\, Managing Director\, Mid-Atlantic HelmsBriscoe (Intermediary/Site Selection Provider)\nPat Reilly\, CMP\, Director\, Meetings & Digital Strategy\, Pulmonary Hypertension Association (Event Organizer)\nDebbie Yambala\, CMP\, National Account Manager\, Projection (AV Partner)\n\nThis event is eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits from the Events Industry Council (EIC). Attendee emails used during registration must match the attendee EIC profile to receive credit. Verifying credit is a responsibility of the attendee\, not PCMA\, nor the chapter. For more information\, visit https://www.pcma.org/help-faqs/ \n  \nThank you to our Sponsor!
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/march25-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:June Lunch & Learn: Don't Overlook the Obvious: Safety & Event Management
DESCRIPTION:It’s easy to get overwhelmed with managing risk and keeping your attendees safe. What element(s) are you overlooking? Join us to learn how safety planning can help you prevent\, prepare\, and respond. We’ll examine event safety from the big picture to the small details and share real-world examples of planners and DMOs who have experienced these situations. \nHave you experienced a situation during an event you’d like to share? If so\, please email Jodi VanWoerkom at jvanwoerkom@td.org for consideration so your story can be featured during the session! \nDate: June 25\, 2025 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 pm ET \nWhere: Virtual Registration Link Below \n  \nSpeaker: \n\nAlan Kleinfeld\, Senior Director\, Meetings & Safety\, Arrive Management Group\n\n \n  \nAlan Kleinfeld is a seasoned and highly-sought after speaker\, consultant and educator. With years in meeting management\, his expertise runs the gamut from A to Z. However\, it was his time as a law enforcement officer that gives him a unique viewpoint into conference safety and security. He specializes in conducting site analysis for planners and suppliers wanting to have the safest venues for their meetings and events. \n  \n  \nThis event is eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits from the Events Industry Council (EIC). Attendee emails used during registration must match the attendee EIC profile to receive credit. Verifying credit is a responsibility of the attendee\, not PCMA\, nor the chapter. For more information\, visit https://www.pcma.org/help-faqs/ \n  \nThank you to our Sponsor!
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/june25-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:September Lunch & Learn: Influencing Cultural & Systemic Change Within Your Organization
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an enlightening panel discussion on Influencing Cultural and Systemic Change Within Your Organization – We’ll be discussing how meaningful change requires addressing systemic issues and fostering a culture of inclusion that benefits all employees\, not just specific groups. Despite the shift away from DEI\, many workers still value fairness and belonging in the workplace. \n\nDate: September 18\, 2025 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 pm ET \nWhere: Virtual Registration Link Below \nSpeaker(s): \n\nBrandi Moncrief\, Director of HR Business Partners\, Veritiv Corporation\nRamon Reyes\, Managing Director\, Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park\nSophia Hyder Hock\, Chief Impact Officer\, Destinations International\n\nThis event is eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits from the Events Industry Council (EIC). Attendee emails used during registration must match the attendee EIC profile to receive credit. Verifying credit is a responsibility of the attendee\, not PCMA\, nor the chapter. For more information\, visit https://www.pcma.org/help-faqs/ \nThank you to our Sponsor!
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/sept18-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:Beyond Burnout: How to Rebuild Cognitive Capacity for Sustainable Performance (Virtual Lunch & Learn)
DESCRIPTION:You know the feeling. You’re running on fumes but can’t stop. You used to love this work\, but now you’re just going through the motions. Your body is present\, but your brain checked out months ago. \nThis is what burnout looks like from the inside. And by the time most people recognize it\, they’re already deep in recovery mode. \nMost burnout interventions focus on behavior change: sleep more\, exercise\, take breaks. But burnout isn’t a behavior problem. It’s a brain problem. When the nervous system has been in overdrive for too long\, it loses the capacity to regulate. Willpower can’t fix a fried circuit. \nDr. Eccleston takes a different approach. She doesn’t lecture people about work-life balance. She teaches them how to recognize the brain’s early warning signals and intervene before cognitive capacity collapses. Not motivation. Regulation. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the burnout continuum and recognize early warning signs before cognitive capacity collapses\nUnderstand why willpower-based solutions (better boundaries\, self-care routines\, time management) fail when the nervous system is dysregulated\nApply brain-based strategies to rebuild cognitive capacity for sustainable\, long-term performance\n\nSpeaker Bio\nKristen Eccleston\, Ed.D. is a cognitive performance specialist and keynote speaker whose work sits at the intersection of neuroscience research and real-world application. She helps high-achieving professionals and teams understand why their brains work against them under pressure\, and what to do about it in real time. \nShe holds an Ed.D. in Mind\, Brain\, and Teaching and an M.S. in Special Education\, both from Johns Hopkins University\, a Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration from Hood College\, and is a National Board Certified Teacher. She has delivered keynotes and training for the CIA\, FAA\, EEOC\, Johns Hopkins University\, Costco\, and Carelon Behavioral Health. She holds an Ed.D. in Mind\, Brain\, and Teaching and an M.S. in Special Education\, both from Johns Hopkins University\, a Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration from Hood College\, and is a National Board Certified Teacher. She has delivered keynotes and training for the CIA\, FAA\, EEOC\, Johns Hopkins University\, Costco\, and Carelon Behavioral Health. She’s a TEDx speaker and a Featured Speaker at Schools of the Future 2025 in Hawaii. She’s been featured in USA TODAY\, Yahoo Life\, and U.S. News & World Report. \nDr. Eccleston is neurodivergent herself\, which means she didn’t build The Perspective Pivot from theory. She built it after her own nervous system shut down during a high-stakes moment\, and she spent years figuring out why capable people lose clarity at the exact moment they need it most. That research became a framework. That framework became a keynote. And that keynote is now being delivered to corporate teams\, healthcare organizations\, government agencies\, and national associations across the country.
URL:https://capital.pcma.org/event/lunch-learn-march-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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SUMMARY:June Lunch & Learn: Get Selected\, Not Sidelined: How Suppliers Can Improve RFP Success
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a candid panel discussion featuring experienced event planners who will share what they need from industry suppliers to ensure success. \nThis session is tailored to hotels\, venues\, DMCs\, AV partners\, and other event suppliers looking to strengthen relationships and remain competitive. Panelists will discuss evolving planner priorities\, decision‑making pressures\, expectations around pricing transparency\, flexibility\, sustainability\, and how suppliers can become trusted partners rather than transactional vendors. \nAttendees will gain practical insights on streamlining processes as it relates to planners requirements while differentiating themselves. Additionally\, showcasing how collaboration\, creativity\, and proactive problem‑solving can directly influence decisions in challenging times. \nIf you want to better understand planner realities and position your organization as a go‑to partner in a value‑driven market\, this conversation is not to be missed. \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nAssess key planner decision‑making criteria within the RFP process by identifying common supplier errors that lead to proposal rejection\, recognizing areas where suppliers unintentionally create friction\, and outlining the critical information planners expect to receive upfront.\nUnderstand economic\, operational\, and organizational pressures faced by planners that could influence supplier offerings – including budgets\, approval structures\, and timelines – and evaluating where supplier approaches have not kept pace with these changes.\nImplement value‑driven strategies that strengthen supplier‑planner partnerships by applying creative solutions that align with planner priorities while maintaining financial sustainability for suppliers.\n\nSpeakers: \nJillian Lovejoy\, CMP – Senior Meeting Event Manager at Maritz \nJillian Lovejoy\, CMP\, is a Senior Meeting Event Manager at Maritz\, bringing nearly a decade of experience delivering complex\, high-impact meetings and events. Her career began at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in D.C.\, where she built a strong foundation supporting government\, corporate\, and social programs. She later expanded her expertise at a national association\, managing logistics for the organization’s largest annual trade show and collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders. \nAt Maritz\, Jillian partners closely with clients to translate strategic objectives into seamless attendee experiences. Her expertise spans food and beverage\, registration\, housing\, supplier sourcing and management\, audio visual\, transportation\, security\, and more. Jillian is known for her energy\, attention to detail\, and commitment to bringing each client’s vision to life while creating engaging\, memorable events for attendees. \n\nTanika Coates\, CDE – Director of Professional Development at The American Society for Cell Biology \nTanika Coates\, CDE is the Director of Professional Development at the American Society for Cell Biology\, overseeing learning design for the cell biology community of faculty\, researchers\, and professionals. Tanika is a seasoned association executive with over 10 years of experience leading high-impact learning design strategy and global education initiatives. Throughout her career\, Tanika has specialized in scaling learning product portfolios and transforming virtual and in-person events into significant revenue drivers for organizations. \nTanika’s expertise is centered around crafting inclusive\, accessible and innovative experiences that build future-ready workforces. Tanika has a proven record of cultivating strategic partnerships to ensure learning initiatives are aligned with high-level strategic priorities. \nTanika holds an undergraduate degree in Communication from George Mason University and a Master of Science in Administration in Organizational Development from Trinity Washington University. Tanika has also obtained an Event Management Graduate Certificate from George Washington University and is a Certified Diversity Executive by the Institute for Diversity Certification. \nTanika served as Chair and Vice Chair of the Professional Development Advisory Council at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Tanika was also recognized as a 2025-2027 ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) scholar and a past recipient of the Association Forum/USAE Forty Under 40 award – Class of 2015. \n\nEric Sanders – Founder at Inflection Partners at LLC \n \nEric Sanders is an accomplished event strategist and experiential leader with 20+ years of experience designing high-impact conferences\, executive events\, sponsorship activations\, and leadership experiences across healthcare\, financial services\, sports\, and beyond. He is the founder of Inflection Partners LLC\, a full-service event management company\, and serves as a Global Project Manager with ConferenceDirect. Throughout his career\, Eric has led large-scale event portfolios\, managed multimillion-dollar budgets\, and partnered with C-suite leadership to create experiences that drive engagement\, deepen relationships\, and deliver measurable business results. Known for his authentic leadership style and strategic approach to experience design\, he brings a compelling perspective on how events can foster meaningful connection\, elevate brands\, and move communities. Eric challenges audiences across the country and abroad with one enduring message: Change Management from Within. \n\nModerator: Becky Fowkes – Director Meetings & Events at American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers \nBecky has extensive experience in marketing\, project management\, and operations in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Prior to her career in events\, Becky worked as a professional musician in the DC Metro area and was the Business Manager for an Inc. 5000 swim school. She received a Master’s Degree from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor’s Degree from the Manhattan School of Music in Horn Performance. In her role at AACRAO\, Becky leads and manages logistics related to the execution of meetings and events\, including contracting and sourcing\, program management\, registration\, systems design\, marketing\, and vendor management. A California native who now calls Northern Virginia home\, Becky enjoys reading\, long-distance road trips\, volunteering as a meet official for USA Swimming\, and spending time with her family. \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 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThis event is included in the 2026 All Access Pass \n\nThank You to Our 2026 Lunch & Learn Sponsor!\n\nRegistration Rates \n\nPlanner Member – $20\nPlanner Non Member – $30\nSupplier Member – $20\nSupplier Non Member – $30\n\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/lunch-learn-june-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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