Connect in the Caribbean. A world-class networking event like no other, where planners and supplier attendees join to meet with regional suppliers as they showcase what they can offer this active, RFP-ready audience.
Connect with the top hotels, CVBs, DMCs, and venues from across the Southeast in pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments and unique experiential networking events, while enjoying a fully hosted, three-night stay at PGA National. Invaluable business connections, targeted education, and unforgettable experiences—all while experiencing Florida’s Golf Capital and the Signature City of Palm Beach Gardens.
Paradise Awaits! Connect with the top hotels, CVBs, DMCs, and venues from across the Hawaiian Islands in pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments and unique experiential networking events, while enjoying a fully hosted, three-night stay at the Wailea Beach Resort Marriott Maui. Invaluable business connections, targeted education, and unforgettable experiences—all while experiencing the magic of the Hawaiian Islands.
A special program to experience the best of the Rocky Mountain state. Attendees engage in a relaxed environment to discover new venues as they meet Colorado’s most prominent hotels/resorts, CVBs and unique venues.
Discover Colombia the land of sabrosura, at the 3rd annual Global Incentive Summit – the event for incentive buyers in North and Latin America, featuring pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments, unique experiential networking events, and a fully hosted, three-night stay in Hotel Las Americas Cartagena de Indias. Invaluable business connections, motivating educational sessions, and unforgettable experiences—all within the heritage and…
The Bottom Line is designed for non-financially-oriented individuals, employees with new budgeting responsibilities, or people who are just looking to broaden their scope of knowledge. You’ll learn or review the basics of financial information—the key terms and concepts that even former humanities majors need to understand in order to succeed in thriving organizations. By the…
Xperience Design Project (XDP) is a revolutionary event that brings together association professionals and business partners to create new experiences for the people who attend association meetings. The goal is to build lasting relationships that help increase the success of association events. Based on proven theories of co-creation and mindfulness, XDP is an environment that fosters…
The Symposium for Chief Executive and Chief Elected Officers provides a unique opportunity for you and your volunteer leader to maximize the leadership partnership. Explore how you can best work together to effectively carry out your association’s mission and enhance future success. Facilitated conversations and interactive exercises will help you confidently and enjoyably lead your organization…
A new research report examining “The Rise of Midsize Cities in the Meetings Industry” in North America and Europe, commissioned by the IMEX Group and developed by Skift, has been published. The free 40+ page report carefully examines why and how some midsize cities (historically known as second-tier cities, a label they’ve now shaken off) have managed…
This Economic Significance Study (ESS), conducted by Oxford Economics, quantifies a vital industry that contributes billions of dollars to the US economy, while creating millions of jobs in almost every community in the country. The data in this study provides a clear and credible statistical base on which to gain recognition for this vast and…
In October three presentations by US Environmental Protection Agency scientists were pulled from a workshop in Rhode Island. The presenters had contributed to a report citing climate change as a threat. As fewer government scientists attend conferences and with uncertainty over international travel to the US, three experts weigh in. From PCMA Convene…
Bogotá, capital of Colombia, is one of the most dynamic cities in Latin America with 7.6 million inhabitants. Now at a crossroads as the nation leaves behind more than 50 years of internal conflict, attracting international events that have an impact is part of an overall strategy of change. From Boardroom, with the Bogotá Convention Bureau…
The International Play Association supports “every child’s right to play and to promote healthy, high-quality play opportunities and environments”. When the manager of recreation for the north and east region of the City of Calgary was approached to host its world conference, her boss said “I want to do something that’s meaningful”. From Boardroom…
The US economy gained momentum in 2017 and the meetings industry followed suit. There may however be speed bumps in 2018, organisers say, especially for those who plan international events. Convene’s 27th Annual Meetings Market Survey finds challenges in obtaining visas to enter the US a growing problem for foreign delegates. From PCMA Convene…
The US meetings economy continues to grow. The Events Industry Council, the Meetings Mean Business Coalition and Oxford Economics have released a new report that shows the industry remains a critical contributor to the national economy. Meetings generated $325 billion in direct spend and $845 billion in business sales during 2016. From Meetings & Conventions…
A former Dallas mayor is calling for the National Rifle Association to move its annual meeting out of the city. The 147th NRA convention is taking place in May at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. It is expected to draw 20,000 attendees and generate $42 million for the city. Photo: Michael Barera. From Meetings & Conventions…
Invaluable business connections, motivating educational sessions, and unforgettable experiences! The event will launch at sea with Norwegian Cruise Line out of New York. This is an exclusive conference for executive-level women in the meetings and incentives industry-by women, for women. Only women will be in attendance, and all participating suppliers and event sponsors must appoint female representatives to participate.
Mountain Travel Symposium is the single largest and longest-running annual gathering of mountain travel professionals in the world and has been called the SXSW of ski. Representatives from over 35 countries establish relationships, build their business, and create a stronger mountain business community.
The 2018 Tech Summit is shaping up to be another jam packed day filled with exciting information about up-and-coming new technologies that you can use in the workplace. Join us as we explore the ever changing world of event technologies. The 2018 Tech Summit introduces Tech Talks! Tech Talks are short, engaging, and impactful presentations on current and upcoming…
An exclusive opportunity that brings together cross-functional incentive travel leaders to network, share learnings and grow business. The agenda includes: Engaging and relevant education targeting sophisticated industry professionals; Friendly gatherings, such as a welcome reception, downtown Dine Arounds, delicious meals and a closing evening event; Rejuvenating activities, like skiing, snowmobiling, spa experiences, a Mines & Wines Tour,…
Montreal has become Canada’s cultural capital: not quite North American, but not entirely European either. Already home to top-notch researchers in fields like genetics, aging, economics and life sciences, Montreal’s scientific community is building on its international reputation. It is doing this both by winning scientific awards and by attracting large-scale international conventions. From Boardroom…
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