Registration

To register, you must create an account with RainFocus, our new event registration platform. If you already have an account with PCMA, CEMA, EMA, or ELI, we encourage you to use the same email address when creating your RainFocus account.

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.

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

For registration support, please email events@conveningleaders.org.

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Experience Columbus

  • 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

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