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Convening Leaders 2027

January 10 – 13, 2027
Miami, Florida

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Plan Ahead! Travel/Hotel

PCMA Convening Leaders is heading to Miami, FL! Registration and housing will open in August. In the meantime, here’s a preview of what to expect: nightly room rates will range from $229 to $439, with an average rate of approximately $347 per night. Stay tuned for the full list of host hotels and booking details when housing opens.

To plan your travel: Convening Leaders will kick off with the Opening Reception on Sunday evening, January 10, with the first Main Stage session held Monday morning, January 11. We recommend planning to arrive in Miami no later than Sunday afternoon to attend the reception. The event will conclude with the closing Main Stage on Wednesday, January 13, at 11:00am ET, so we suggest booking return flights for Wednesday afternoon or later to avoid missing any programming. Various pre-conference activities will take place Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10.

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Open Call for CL26 Session Leaders

Do you have bold, original insights and an unshakable passion for shaping the future of business events? Debut your innovative session idea and make your mark as a thought leader at CL26.

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Submit your proposal by August 28th

On the Main Stage at CL26

Tabitha Brown

Emmy Award-Winning Host, Actress, Entrepreneur, & NYT Bestselling Author

Adam Grant

Organizational Psychologist and Bestselling Author

Igniting Performance and Possibility

With Jay Kiew, Erin Stafford and Jahkini Bisselink

Zanny Minton Beddoes

Editor-in-Chief of The Economist

Trevor Noah

Comedian & Bestselling Author

Holly Ransom

CEO, Emergent Global

Tabitha Brown

Emmy Award-Winning Host, Actress, Entrepreneur, & NYT Bestselling Author

Adam Grant

Organizational Psychologist and Bestselling Author

Igniting Performance and Possibility

With Jay Kiew, Erin Stafford and Jahkini Bisselink

Zanny Minton Beddoes

Editor-in-Chief of The Economist

Trevor Noah

Comedian & Bestselling Author

Holly Ransom

CEO, Emergent Global

Meet the CL26 Speakers

Your Experience, Curated. Hear from CL25 Participants:

Jannah Cook,
The Home Depot

Eduardo Chaillo,
Maritz

Lauren Schlenker,
American Bankers Association

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Content that Makes History

Together, let’s inspire the leaders of the global business events industry with your personal and professional expertise — submit your session proposal by Friday, September 13th. If your session is chosen, you will be notified on Monday, September 30th.

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Honoring history as a foundation for future innovation and purpose-driven progress.

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CL26 creates a space where legacy is the compass leading us to new insights and inspiring breakthroughs, from looking back to move forward.

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Driving transformation in business events through innovation, strategy, and bold action.

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CL26 provides the tools, the insights, and the inspiration you need to transform challenges into opportunities and to turn potential into reality.

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Harnessing collective power, inclusive leadership, and shared vision to shape what’s next.

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CL26 creates an environment where you can connect and collaborate with leaders from diverse sectors and backgrounds.

Explore the CL26 Programming

Agenda at a Glance 2026

Subject to change and continuously updated.

Sunday, Jan. 10

9:00 AM	Registration Open
9:00 AM	Exclusive Negotiation Intensive Workshop
10:45 AM	Hosted Buyer Brunch + Appointments
1:00 PM	Do Good, Feel Good — Offsite Service Project (Previously known as Hospitality Helping Hands)
1:00 PM	Pre-Conference Workshops
1:00 PM	PCMA U
3:00 PM	Career Networking Reception
3:15 PM	First Timer Experience
4:30 PM	Chapter and Regions Receptions
6:30 PM	Opening Main Stage with Adam Grant \| Hidden Potential: Unlocking Excellence in Yourself and Others
7:45 PM	Opening Reception Pennsylvania Convention Center

Tuesday, Jan. 12

6:30 AM	Get Fit with the Foundation: Elevate
7:00 AM	Get Fit with the Foundation: Puppy Yoga
7:30 AM	Registration Open
7:30 AM	Networking Breakfast
7:30 AM	CMP Breakfast
7:30 AM	District Opens
8:45 AM	Main Stage with Tabitha Brown \| Using the Power of Heart to Build Brands People Love
10:00 AM	Blood Drive
10:00 AM	Do Good Feel Good — Onsite Project
10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:45 AM	Programming and Conversation Starters
11:30 AM	Networking Lunch
1:15 PM	Programming and Conversation Starters
2:30 PM	Programming and Conversation Starters
4:00 PM	Programming and Conversation Starters
4:30 PM	Happy Hour in the District
7:00 PM	Worldwide Wrap Party (Shuttles will be provided) Xfinity Mobile Arena, 3601 S Broad St.

Monday, Jan. 11

6:30 AM	Get Fit with the Foundation: 5K Fun Run/Walk
7:00 AM	Get Fit with the Foundation: Puppy Yoga
7:30 AM	Registration Open
7:30 AM	Networking Breakfast
7:30 AM	District Opens
8:45 AM	Main Stage with Jay Kiew, Erin Stafford & Jahkini Bisselink \| Igniting Performance and Possibility
10:00 AM	Do Good Feel Good — Onsite Project
10:15 AM	Networking Break
11:00 AM	Programming and Conversation Starters
11:30 AM	Networking Luncheon
1:00 PM	Programming and Conversation Starters
2:15 PM	Programming and Conversation Starters
3:30 PM	Main Stage with Zanny Minton Beddoes \| Shifting Markets, Smarter Strategy: The Global Economic Outlook in 2026
4:30 PM	Happy Hour in The District
4:45 PM	Get Fit with the Foundation: Soundbath
9:00 PM	Party With a Purpose (Donate to attend) The Fillmore, E Allen Street

Wednesday, Jan. 13

8:00 AM	Coat/Luggage Check Pennsylvania Convention Center
8:30 AM	Registration Open
8:30 AM	Networking Breakfast
9:30 AM	Programming
10:45 AM	Closing Main Stage with Trevor Noah Stage \| A Conversation with Trevor Noah
1:00 PM	Travel Home

Sunday, Jan. 1

9:00 AM	Registration Open
9:00 AM	Exclusive Negotiation Intensive Workshop
10:45 AM	Hosted Buyer Brunch + Appointments
1:00 PM	Do Good, Feel Good — Offsite Service Project (Previously known as Hospitality Helping Hands)
1:00 PM	Pre-Conference Workshops
1:00 PM	PCMA U
3:00 PM	Career Networking Reception
3:15 PM	First Timer Experience
4:30 PM	Chapter and Regions Receptions
6:30 PM	Opening Main Stage with Adam Grant \| Hidden Potential: Unlocking Excellence in Yourself and Others
7:45 PM	Opening Reception Pennsylvania Convention Center

Monday, Jan. 11

6:30 AM	Get Fit with the Foundation: 5K Fun Run/Walk
7:00 AM	Get Fit with the Foundation: Puppy Yoga
7:30 AM	Registration Open
7:30 AM	Networking Breakfast
7:30 AM	District Opens
8:45 AM	Main Stage with Jay Kiew, Erin Stafford & Jahkini Bisselink \| Igniting Performance and Possibility
10:00 AM	Do Good Feel Good — Onsite Project
10:15 AM	Networking Break
11:00 AM	Programming and Conversation Starters
11:30 AM	Networking Luncheon
1:00 PM	Programming and Conversation Starters
2:15 PM	Programming and Conversation Starters
3:30 PM	Main Stage with Zanny Minton Beddoes \| Shifting Markets, Smarter Strategy: The Global Economic Outlook in 2026
4:30 PM	Happy Hour in The District
4:45 PM	Get Fit with the Foundation: Soundbath
9:00 PM	Party With a Purpose (Donate to attend) The Fillmore, E Allen Street

Tuesday, Jan. 12

6:30 AM	Get Fit with the Foundation: Elevate
7:00 AM	Get Fit with the Foundation: Puppy Yoga
7:30 AM	Registration Open
7:30 AM	Networking Breakfast
7:30 AM	CMP Breakfast
7:30 AM	District Opens
8:45 AM	Main Stage with Tabitha Brown \| Using the Power of Heart to Build Brands People Love
10:00 AM	Blood Drive
10:00 AM	Do Good Feel Good — Onsite Project
10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:45 AM	Programming and Conversation Starters
11:30 AM	Networking Lunch
1:15 PM	Programming and Conversation Starters
2:30 PM	Programming and Conversation Starters
4:00 PM	Programming and Conversation Starters
4:30 PM	Happy Hour in the District
7:00 PM	Worldwide Wrap Party (Shuttles will be provided) Xfinity Mobile Arena, 3601 S Broad St.

Wednesday, Jan. 13

8:00 AM	Coat/Luggage Check Pennsylvania Convention Center
8:30 AM	Registration Open
8:30 AM	Networking Breakfast
9:30 AM	Programming
10:45 AM	Closing Main Stage with Trevor Noah Stage \| A Conversation with Trevor Noah
1:00 PM	Travel Home

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Philadelphia is Ready to Ring the Bell

The first World Heritage City in the US is also a hub for innovation, making it the perfect backdrop to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Convening Leaders.

What makes the City of Brotherly Love a must-see destination for events?

Historical icons and rich heritage sit alongside the modern energy of cutting-edge facilities.
A robust, integrated venue system is just part of what makes this city famously walkable.
From museums to murals (over 4,000!) to Michelin stars, Philly is a hotspot for vibrant cultural experiences

See What Philadelphia Has in Store

Partners & Sponsors

It’s everything you need in three days to build your career.

Anissa Ladd, CASE Director of National Accounts, Go Providence
I’ve been coming to Convening Leaders for the past 10 years. I just think the education, the latest technology — anything you’re looking for to plan your meeting — it’s at Convening Leaders.

Deborah Young CMP, CEM Director of Convention & Meetings, National Association of Elementary School Principals
It’s a great refreshment of re-connecting and networking with people, and then on top of it, you get this great education and inspiring speakers. For me, it’s the best way to start off your year. If you’re not attending PCMA Convening Leaders, you really should.

Meg Harper National Group Sales Director, Davenport Hotels
It is the best conference I’ve ever attended. Ever. And, as a seasoned professional, I get so much out of it. I can’t tell you how many pictures I’ve taken on my phone of new ideas I’m looking forward to taking back to my corporation.

Patty Amos, CMP Owner, Soma Event Design Services
Everyone’s here. It’s a great opportunity for you to reconnect, reinvigorate yourself and be able to start fresh in the new year.

Will Trokey National Accounts Director for Visit Greater Palm Springs
I'm looking forward to connecting with other event professionals and learning new strategies to create the best conference possible.

Jill Cavanaugh Conference Coordinator, Infusion Nurses Society

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