Translating experience into enterprise impact
Where the global business events community defines, refines, and advances the language of leadership.
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Convening Leaders '26 Recap
Convening Leaders '26 Recap
Execution is no longer enough.
Today’s event leaders are expected to prove ROI, influence enterprise strategy, and operate globally. True impact comes from the ability to turn fluency—in business, culture, and leadership—into influence. CL27 is where that fluency is built, shared, and elevated.
Convening Leaders '26 Recap
Convening Leaders '26 Recap
CONTENT & PROGRAMMING PILLARS
Three education pillars.
These become the CL27 content tracks — learn the language, prove it, lead with it.
Business
Speak the language of strategy and prove what matters.
Concrete frameworks, real numbers, measurable impact — connecting experience to revenue and performance.
- ROI frameworks & measurement
- Budget justification & trade-offs
- Data-driven decision-making
Leadership
Influence at the highest level.
The modern event leader operates as a business leader — with executive presence and the credibility to shape decisions.
- Lead executive conversations
- Influence stakeholders & decision-makers
- Build organization-wide credibility
Future
Lead across borders and what comes next.
Global markets, emerging technology, and applied AI — designing the next era of event experience.
- Cross-cultural & global engagement
- Apply AI to strategic decisions
- Design the next era of experience
the language of leadership • main stage
Speakers to be
announced soon.
The voices who move the industry from fluency to influence take the Miami Beach main stage. Join the interest list to be the first to know who’s coming.
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Four days in Miami Beach
SUN • JAN 10
Registration opens, first-timer orientation, and the CL27 Opening Celebration.
MON • JAN 11
Main stage opens. ROI frameworks, budget strategy, and Translation Sessions.
TUE • JAN 12
Executive presence, Fluency Labs, and the deep-dive learning tracks.
WED • JAN 13
Global perspective, applied AI, and the closing Language of Leadership session.
Full agenda releases with registration. Sessions and tracks subject to change
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A global
crossroads.
MIAMI BEACH, FL • JAN 10-13, 2027
Where languages, markets & ideas intersect.
A city that reflects the global nature of our industry — cultures, perspectives, and business converging on the water’s edge. The perfect stage for the language of impact.
Registration & pricing
Lock in the lowest rate.
Registration opens August 19, 2026. PCMA members get first access to Super Early pricing before it’s public.
| Tier | Deadline (last day) | Organizer/Strategist & Marketer — Member | Supplier/Partner — Member | Organizer/Strategist & Marketer — Non-Member | Supplier/Partner — Non-Member |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Early 🔥 | Sep 17, 2026 | $999 | $1,499 | $1,445 | $2,085 |
| Early | Oct 15, 2026 | $1,199 | $1,699 | $1,645 | $2,285 |
| Advance | Nov 19, 2026 | $1,349 | $1,749 | $1,795 | $2,335 |
| Regular | Dec 17, 2026 | $1,499 | $1,899 | $1,945 | $2,485 |
| Final / Onsite | Jan 14, 2027 | $1,649 | $2,049 | $2,095 | $2,635 |
Faculty: $699 flat, all deadlines — Member & Non-Member alike | Student: $399 flat, all deadlines — Member & Non-Member alike
Partners & Sponsors
Put your brand on the global stage.
Reach 4,400+ senior event leaders and decision-makers. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities for CL27 Miami Beach are available now.
Questions, answered.
When does registration open?
Registration opens August 19, 2026, with the lowest Super Early rate available through September 17, 2026. Join the interest list above to be notified the moment it goes live.
Who should attend CL27?
Convening Leaders is built for business events organizers/strategists and event marketing professionals at every stage from senior managers and directors to VPs and C-suite executives, and the suppliers, partners, and destinations who serve them. Students and faculty shaping the next generation of the industry are part of the conversation too.
Are group and team rates available?
Yes; group registration options for teams will be available at launch. Please email membership@pcma.org for details.
What's the cancellation policy?
CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing via email and must be dated on or before 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Friday, December 11, 2026 to receive a refund less a $150 USD registration cancellation processing fee. After Friday, December 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central (Chicago) Time, no refunds will be granted. Cancellation of Student and Faculty registrations are subject to a $50 cancellation processing fee each.
There are no refunds for PCMA Foundation contributions, or ancillary event tickets.
Cancellation for Convening Leaders does not cancel membership dues paid during the registration process.
SUBSTITUTION POLICY Replacement of a registered PCMA attendee by a business colleague/co-worker will be accepted. A $50 USD processing fee will apply to all substitutions if notified in writing by 5:00 p.m. Central Time (Chicago) Wednesday, December 30, 2026. After this deadline, no substitutions will be allowed and all substitution requests will be treated as full cancellations of the original registrant and subject to the cancellation policy.
If the substitution request is made before 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, December 30, 2026, the original registrant’s registration will be transferred to the new registrant who must complete registration. Housing reservations must be updated separately. The new registrant must be named in the written notification. If the original registrant was registered as a PCMA member, the new registrant must also be a member or join membership upon registering.
Is the event accessible?
PCMA is committed to an inclusive, accessible experience. Accommodation requests, dietary needs, and accessibility services can be arranged during registration and through the CL27 team.
