Join industry experts and the in-person audience for livestreamed insights on modernizing meetings, leading across generations, navigating AI, and driving real business impact. Plus, don’t miss In the Studio, Powered by PCMA+, and Main Stage conversations with Trevor Noah, Tabitha Brown, Zanny Minton Beddoes, Adam Grant and more!

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PCMA members: $99 registration. Non-members: $199.
Post-show on-demand access: $99.*

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*Access to on-demand session recordings on PCMA+ for 30 days after the event. This add-on is only available when completing your registration.

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In this episode of the PCMA Convene Podcast, Devon Montgomery Pasha, digital experience host for PCMA Convening Leaders 2026, offers a preview of what participants can expect from this year’s digital experience. She shares how the program was designed to feel engaging, intentional, and inclusive—connecting meaningful content with moments of energy, interaction, and reflection throughout CL26.

8:30 AM | Live in the Studio​: Welcome

Kick off the CL26 digital experience with Devon Montgomery Pasha, digital experience host for PCMA Convening Leaders 2026 — a seasoned emcee, experience engineer, and founder of DMP Creative, who brings empathy-driven design and dynamic presence to the virtual CL26 stage.

Get oriented for the day ahead with highlights, insights, and moments you won’t want to miss.

8:45 AM | Main Stage with Jay Kiew, Erin Stafford & Jahkini Bisselink

Igniting Performance and Possibility
Three bold voices take the Main Stage to explore how leaders can navigate disruption, sustain high performance, and build trust-driven cultures. Through practical insights and real-world experience, this energizing session reframes what it means to lead with confidence, empathy, and purpose in fast-changing times—followed by a dynamic conversation moderated by Holly Ransom.
Brought to you by Destination Canada

10:15 AM | Live in the Studio Returns

Rejoin Devon in the Studio for sponsor spotlights, special guests, and behind-the-scenes moments from CL26.

11:00 AM | Livestream Session

Business Events Industry Outlook: Navigating 2026 and Beyond
Moderated by Kathryn Landis, this expert panel featuring Geoff Freeman, Fred Dixon, Sarah Clayton-Jones, and Adam Sacks explores the forces shaping the business events industry—and what leaders need to know to stay ahead.

12:00 PM | Livestream Session

Why Work Here? Cracking the Code of Workforce Attractiveness
Avinash and Sarah Clayton-Jones examine what today’s workforce truly values and how organizations can stand out by creating cultures people want to be part of.

1:45 PM | Live in the Studio Break

Recharge with Devon in the PCMA Studio, featuring quick hits, conversations, and digital-exclusive content.

2:15 PM | Livestream Session

MASTERCLASS: Burn Bright, Not Out: The Event Professional’s Blueprint for Sustainable High Performance
Discover how to sustain energy, creativity, and purpose without tipping into burnout. Erin Stafford shares practical tools to help leaders and teams perform at their best—without sacrificing well-being.

3:00 PM | Live in the Studio: Check-In

Return to the Studio for highlights, insights, and interactive moments before the next Main Stage session.

3:30 PM | Main Stage with Zanny Minton Beddoes

Shifting Markets, Smarter Strategy: The Global Economic Outlook in 2026
Editor-in-Chief of The Economist Zanny Minton Beddoes unpacks the geopolitical and macroeconomic forces reshaping global markets, equipping leaders with insight to anticipate risk and seize opportunity in a volatile world.

4:30 PM | Live in the Studio: Day 1 Wrap-Up

Close out the day with Devon as we recap key moments and tee up what’s coming on Tuesday.

8:30 AM | Live in the Studio​: Morning Kickoff

Start the day with highlights from Monday, fresh insights, and a preview of what’s ahead.

8:45 AM | Main Stage with Tabitha Brown

Using the Power of Heart to Build Brands People Love
Emmy Award-winning host, actress, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Tabitha Brown shares her journey to building an authentic, multi-platform brand. Learn how leading with heart and purpose creates deeper connections and lasting impact.

10:00 AM | Live in the Studio Returns

Join Devon for sponsor spotlights, special guests, and interactive digital content.

10:45 AM | Livestream Session

Disney’s Legacy of Creativity: Discover the 8 Building Blocks of Ideation
Ken Maquist and Robby Briley reveal how Disney’s enduring approach to creativity can inspire fresh thinking and innovation across events and experiences.

11:30 AM | Live in the Studio + Replays

Catch a PCMA Convene Podcast replay, followed by a breakout replay: Evolve: Reimagining Events in the Age of Agentic AI, then reconnect in the Studio with Devon.

1:15 PM | Livestream Session

The Future of Experience Design: Inclusivity, Innovation, and Generational Shifts
Rob Deal, John Edgington, and Kat Tischer explore how experience design is evolving to meet the needs of multigenerational, inclusive audiences.

2:00 PM | Live in the Studio Break

Recharge with Devon and get ready for the afternoon sessions.

2:30 PM | Livestream Session

Volatility to Vision: Future-Proofing Your Event Strategy
Moderated by Tammy Moore, this panel with Bill Reed, Isaac Collazo, Yola Marshall, and Katie Batten explores how leaders can adapt strategies amid uncertainty and rapid change.

3:15 PM | Live in the Studio: Check-In

Quick hits, commentary, and digital-exclusive moments before the final session of the day.

3:45 PM | Livestream Session

Climb Every Mountain: How Ordinary Leaders Lead Extraordinary Teams
Holly Ransom, Virginie De Visscher, Ori Lahav, and Carina Bauer share lessons on leadership, resilience, and building teams that thrive through challenge.
Presented in partnership with IMEX

4:30 PM | Live in the Studio: Day 2 Wrap-Up

Devon closes out Tuesday with highlights and a look ahead to the CL26 finale.

10:45 AM | Main Stage with Trevor Noah

A Conversation with Trevor Noah
Comedian, producer, and bestselling author Trevor Noah reflects on his global journey, the power of perspective, and how culture, world events, and emerging technologies like AI are shaping what comes next.
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