Program • Miami Beach, Florida • January 10-13, 2027

Program

Three education pillars, four days of Main Stages, concurrent sessions and networking activities.

Content & programming pillars

Three education pillars.

CL27 content tracks — learn the language, prove it, lead with it.

01

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

02

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

03

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

Agenda at a Glance

Saturday, Jan. 9

9:00 AMExecutive Leadership Program & Reception (Ticketed Event)

Sunday, Jan. 10

8:30 AMChapter Leaders Workshop (Invite Only)
9:00 AMRegistration Open (9a - 7p)
10:45 AMHosted Buyer Brunch + Appointments
1:00 PMDo Good, Feel Good — Offsite Service Project (Ticketed Event)
1:00 PMPCMA U (Invite Only)
3:00 PMCareer Networking Reception (Invite Only)
3:00 PMFirst Timer Experience
4:30 PMChapter and Regions Receptions
6:30 PMOpening Reception

Monday, Jan. 11

6:45 AMGet Fit with the Foundation: 5K Fun Run/Walk (Ticketed Event)
7:30 AMRegistration Open
7:30 AMNetworking Breakfast
7:30 AMThe District Opens
8:30 AMOpening Main Stage
10:00 AMDo Good Feel Good — Onsite Project
10:00 AMNetworking Break in The District
10:45 AMConcurrent Sessions
11:30 AMNetworking Luncheon in The District
12:45 PMConcurrent Sessions
1:30 PMMovement Break
1:45 PMConcurrent Sessions
1:45 PMGet Fit with the Foundation - Soundbath (Ticketed Event)
2:30 PMMovement Break
3:00 PMMain Stage
4:30 PMHappy Hour in The District
5:30 PMOpen Night
9:00 PMParty With a Purpose (Ticketed Event)

Tuesday, Jan. 12

6:30 AMGet Fit with the Foundation - Beach Bootcamp (Ticketed Event)
7:00 AMGet Fit with the Foundation - Puppy Yoga (Ticketed Event)
7:30 AMRegistration Open
7:30 AMNetworking Breakfast
7:30 AMCMP Breakfast
7:30 AMThe District Open
8:45 AMMain Stage
10:00 AMNetworking Break in The District
10:00 AMDo Good Feel Good — Onsite Project
10:00 AMNetworking Break
10:45 AMConcurrent Sessions
12:00 PMNetworking Lunch in The District
1:30 PMConcurrent Sessions
2:15 PMProgramming and Conversation Starters
3:15 PMMovement Break
4:00 PMProgramming and Conversation Starters
7:00 PMTuesday Evening Reception
10:00 PMOpen Night

Wednesday, Jan. 13

8:00 AMCoat/Luggage Check
8:00 AMRegistration Open
8:30 AMNetworking Breakfast
9:30 AMConcurrent Sessions
10:45 AMClosing Main Stage
12:00 PMTravel Home

Saturday, Jan. 9

9:00 AMExecutive Leadership Program & Reception (Ticketed Event)

Sunday, Jan. 10

8:30 AMChapter Leaders Workshop (Invite Only)
9:00 AMRegistration Open (9a - 7p)
10:45 AMHosted Buyer Brunch + Appointments
1:00 PMDo Good, Feel Good — Offsite Service Project (Ticketed Event)
1:00 PMPCMA U (Invite Only)
3:00 PMCareer Networking Reception (Invite Only)
3:00 PMFirst Timer Experience
4:30 PMChapter and Regions Receptions
6:30 PMOpening Reception

Monday, Jan. 11

6:45 AMGet Fit with the Foundation: 5K Fun Run/Walk (Ticketed Event)
7:30 AMRegistration Open
7:30 AMNetworking Breakfast
7:30 AMThe District Opens
8:30 AMOpening Main Stage
10:00 AMDo Good Feel Good — Onsite Project
10:00 AMNetworking Break in The District
10:45 AMConcurrent Sessions
11:30 AMNetworking Luncheon in The District
12:45 PMConcurrent Sessions
1:30 PMMovement Break
1:45 PMConcurrent Sessions
1:45 PMGet Fit with the Foundation - Soundbath (Ticketed Event)
2:30 PMMovement Break
3:00 PMMain Stage
4:30 PMHappy Hour in The District
5:30 PMOpen Night
9:00 PMParty With a Purpose (Ticketed Event)

Tuesday, Jan. 12

6:30 AMGet Fit with the Foundation - Beach Bootcamp (Ticketed Event)
7:00 AMGet Fit with the Foundation - Puppy Yoga (Ticketed Event)
7:30 AMRegistration Open
7:30 AMNetworking Breakfast
7:30 AMCMP Breakfast
7:30 AMThe District Open
8:45 AMMain Stage
10:00 AMNetworking Break in The District
10:00 AMDo Good Feel Good — Onsite Project
10:00 AMNetworking Break
10:45 AMConcurrent Sessions
12:00 PMNetworking Lunch in The District
1:30 PMConcurrent Sessions
2:15 PMProgramming and Conversation Starters
3:15 PMMovement Break
4:00 PMProgramming and Conversation Starters
7:00 PMTuesday Evening Reception
10:00 PMOpen Night

Wednesday, Jan. 13

8:00 AMCoat/Luggage Check
8:00 AMRegistration Open
8:30 AMNetworking Breakfast
9:30 AMConcurrent Sessions
10:45 AMClosing Main Stage
12:00 PMTravel Home

SUN • JAN 10

Registration opens, first-timer orientation, chapter/region receptions and the CL27 Opening Celebration.

MON • JAN 11

Main Stages, District networking, Concurrent sessions, and late night Party with a Purpose.

TUE • JAN 12

Main Stages, District networking, Concurrent sessions, and Tuesday Networking Experience.

WED • JAN 13

Concurrent sessions and Closing Main Stage.

Sessions and tracks subject to change

Coming soon

More program details.

Workshops, the full session schedule and meeting details are on the way. Hands-on, small-group workshops will round out the education pillars, and the full schedule will list every session, speaker and room. Registered participants will be the first to know when each one is announced.

MIA

Miami International Airport

20–30 minute drive. The closer option, depending on traffic.

FLL

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International

45–60 minute drive. About an hour from Miami Beach.

Translating experience into enterprise impact

Miami Beach, FL • January 10-13, 2027