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Convening Leaders 2023 Registration Rates

To receive the PCMA Member rate, individuals must be a member in good standing at the time of the event. Join/Renew your PCMA Membership. Special pricing available for attendees who reside outside of the United States or Canada.

*For new PCMA members only. Please allow up to 5 business days for your new member benefits to update. Additional discounts not applicable.

**For recent graduates and event professionals who are early in their careers. To qualify for the Next Gen Rate, you must be either a Business Event Organizer or Business Event Supplier and a maximum of 30 years old at the time of attending to receive the rate. If you are unsure of which category to choose, see the FAQ below or reach out to our team at membership@pcma.org. No discount code needed. Additional discounts not applicable.

***Terms and conditions: Promo codes are valid from November 21 – 28, 2022, and applicable towards member and non-member registration for organizers and suppliers. Promo codes are not valid towards student, faculty, new PCMA member and Next Gen rate categories. If already registered, we cannot issue a refund credit. We appreciate your understanding. Additional discounts not applicable.

For registration support, please call 1.866.483.0174 or email conveningleaders@executivevents.com.

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Sunday, January 8 – Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH 

Registration costs vary based on membership status and time of purchase. Please refer to the registration rates above. 

Participants are encouraged to register above. If you’ve logged into PCMA.org, or have registered for Convening Leaders in the past, please use the same email address that we have on file. If you’d like to change your email address, please contact us at your convenience. 

Business casual dress is appropriate for Convening Leaders. This typically includes slacks or khakis, dress shirt or blouse, open-collar or polo shirt, optional tie or seasonal sport coat, a dress or skirt, a tailored blazer, knit shirt or sweater, and loafers or dress shoes that cover all or most of the foot. Remember meetings rooms can get chilly, so we always recommend easy layers for your comfort. 

The average high is 36° F and the average low is 20° F 

THE HOUSING DEADLINE HAS NOW PASSED

At this time, the blocks at all the conference hotels are closed.

Existing reservations can be adjusted or cancelled by calling the hotel directly starting on December 30, 2022.

If you need to book a new reservation you can contact the hotels directly. Please note that neither PCMA or Maritz Global Events can guarantee rates or availability at any hotel.

Or you may contact aRes Travel** for hotel availability.

Click the link above to book online or call 877-300-6147 for assistance (available 6AM-7PM PST daily).

**The aRes housing system is a third-party travel planner. Rates, deposits, and cancellations policies may vary and the responsibility of the guest. Questions on hotel policies stated or payments made on the aRes website should be directed to the aRes Reservation Center or the hotel directly.

Please send inquiries to the PCMA sales team at sales@pcma.org.

As always, we will continue to monitor and follow the current CDC guidelines and craft the plan accordingly. 

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 9, 2022 to receive a refund less a $150 USD registration cancellation processing fee. After Friday, December 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time no refunds will be granted. Cancellation of Student and Faculty registrations are subject to a $50 cancellation processing fee each. No refunds will be granted for no-shows. There are no refunds for PCMA Foundation contributions, Party with a Purpose or Fitness event tickets. Cancellation for Convening Leaders does not cancel membership dues paid during the registration process.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to conveningleaders@executivevents.com.

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 Friday, December 16, 2022. If the original registrant was registered as a PCMA member, the new registrant must also be a member or join membership upon registering. After Friday, December 22, 2022 no substitutions will be allowed.
Substitutions must be submitted in writing to conveningleaders@executivevents.com.

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  • 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.

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    Jill Cavanaugh Conference Coordinator, Infusion Nurses Society
  • (2019 Convening Leaders was) my second time attending. I was genuinely blown away the first time and had gained so much exposure and experience from the previous year.

    Amelia Binti Roziman Chief Operating Officer, Sarawak Convention Bureau

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