Top 5 Reasons to Attend PCMA's 53rd Annual Meeting

1. Explore new strategies, discover innovative solutions, and share best practices

2. Learn alongside more than 3,000 colleagues dedicated to advancing the industry

3. Hear from leaders in their fields, not just the meetings industry

4. Choose from more than 80 cutting-edge sessions in various formats to help you gain the most knowledge: panels, keynotes, lectures, small group discussions, and experiential sessions

5. Network with your colleagues - take advantage of an opportunity to really get to know others in the industry and advance your career.


BASED ON EVALUATIONS FROM 2008 PCMA ANNUAL MEETING ATTENDEES:

- Nearly 90% said the 2008 Annual Meeting was a rewarding experience.

- 90% plan on attending the 2009 meeting.

- 93% were satisfied or very satisfied with the networking opportunities in 2008.

Don’t Miss…

Provocative sessions on the hottest topics in the industry – economic concerns, attendance building, negotiations, talent management, exhibition management, international meetings, and green meetings.

General Sessions – Be inspired, motivated and enlightened.  Hear from Wharton Professor, Jeremy Siegel on the economy, New York Times columnist, David Brooks, and humanitarian and Time’s 100 Most Influential People, Stephen Lewis.

Executive Edge – PCMA has developed an all new, hands-on program led by Professor Deepak Malhotra of Harvard Business School and specifically geared towards leaders of the meetings and convention industry. For registration information, click here.

PCMA Experientials – PCMA has partnered with unique venues in New Orleans to create experiential learning opportunities that feature improv, an introduction to Mardi Gras float creation and the pairing of food and wine.

Incredible Opportunities to Network – Network with over 3,000 industry leaders at some of the most talked about events in the industry, including chapter receptions, PCMA evening receptions and luncheons.  Don’t miss unique community service opportunities including Hospitality Helping Hands and Party With a Purpose.