Are you a subject matter expert, industry thought leader, or innovative educator with a passion for shaping the future of business events? Then this is your moment to step into the spotlight! PCMA, the go-to organization for business event professionals, is on the lookout for brilliant minds like yours to present at Convening Leaders 2025.

What’s Convening Leaders 2025 All About?

Imagine thousands of business event strategists and providers from around the globe converging in one place. That’s Convening Leaders 2025, happening next January! This isn’t just another conference – it’s where the brightest minds come together to push the boundaries of our industry. We’re talking about diving deep into new knowledge, mastering innovative skills, and collaborating with elite event suppliers and global decision-makers. It’s where leaders adapt, grow, and prepare to shape the future of business events.

Why Should You Submit a Proposal?

This is your chance to make a real impact. We’re seeking engaging, practical sessions that will help attendees elevate their careers and make tangible changes in their work. Think you’ve got what it takes? Here’s what we’re looking for:

Hot Topics We’re Interested In:

• Event Strategy and Design
• The Business of Events
• DEI and Accessibility
• AI, Technology, and Innovation
• Career and Leadership
• Audience Acquisition and Engagement
• Sustainability and CSR

Session Formats:

• Information Exchange: Dynamic single-speaker or panel sessions (30-60 minutes) that spark lively discussions.
• Learning Laboratory: Hands-on demos and immersive learning experiences (45-90 minutes) that put theory into practice.
• Idea Exchange: Facilitated discussions or peer-to-peer roundtables (45-75 minutes) that explore key topics of interest.
• Ask Me Anything: Unstructured interactions with subject matter experts (15-30 minutes) where curiosity reigns supreme.

How to Make Your Submission Stand Out

Got a brilliant idea? We want to hear it! PCMA’s Education Team and the volunteer Education Task Force are looking for standout submissions that exemplify these characteristics.

1. Topic Relevancy — identify a subject that’s keeping business event strategists up at night and the mindsets, skillsets, and tools that can create positive breakthroughs for those leaders and their teams.
2. Creativity — make your submission stand out from the pack with things like a unique topic angle that may not have been presented before, innovative learning design, and case studies that reveal new paths to success.
3. Audience Engagement — layout your plan to turn the audience into participants and maximize their opportunity to come together to share knowledge, solutions, and build their network.

Ready to Take the Stage? Submit by September 13

Don’t miss out! Complete your submission form by Friday, September 13. And yes, you’ll need to be available to present in Houston, TX, from January 12-15, 2025.

If your proposal gets the thumbs-up, PCMA’s Education Team and the volunteer Education Task Force will be with you every step of the way to ensure your session shines. So, what are you waiting for? Hit that submit button and let’s make Convening Leaders 2025 unforgettable!