I was excited to attend PCMA’s Omnichannel Convening Leaders event last week. Having attended more than 20 of PCMA’s Annual Meetings over the years (both in person and virtually), I expected high energy, experimental delivery and great content. I wasn’t expecting to connect with my friends or to feel the same high I get from the in-person meetings. Those expectations were largely met. The Great: Global Reach and Main-Stage Experiences Applause to PCMA for engaging the global business events … [Read more...]
Key Takeaways from PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2020
The Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders in San Francisco In early January served as an engaging and energizing way to kick off a new year and a new decade. I’ve been a regular attendee and active volunteer in PCMA for over 25 years and continue to be impressed at their willingness to take risks and incubate innovative ideas. Here are a few items that are top-of-mind as I’ve reflected on the recent PCMA CL. Innovate + Elevate Arena The sponsor and partner … [Read more...]
Authors Speak Out About Conferences And Events: Learning Lounge Speakers Part 2
And you thought that the previous video of Learning Lounge speakers showcased a killer lineup. You've not seen anything yet. Just wait! There's even more! We've value-sized your Learning Lounge experience. You been upgraded to receive insights that are guaranteed to rock your meetings world! PCMA and Velvet Chainsaw are committed to bringing you ideas and insights from some of today's most discerning and powerful thought leaders and authors. So, we've recorded Skype interviews with these folks … [Read more...]
San Diego Here We Come! PCMA Learning Lounge Speakers 2012
Follow these Learning Lounge 2012 speakers in Twitter. Learning Lounge 2012 Velvet Chainsaw is working with PCMA again to organize part of the 2012 Convening Leaders Learning Lounge. There will be more than 100+ education opportunities from Big Ideas TED style presentations, to "How To" iPad sessions, to "Bring Your Own Mobile Device" instructional presentations to the Really Live Chat Rooms. This year the Learning Lounge is open the entire conference except during general sessions and … [Read more...]
PCMA Convening Leaders 2011 Learning Lounge
Wow, people will show up for education at 7 am in Vegas! Take a look at this short video of January 10's Learning Lounge. And yes, you'll see some great people in this video participating in the Learning Lounge like Corbin Ball, Christina Coster, Mic Johnson, Eric Ly (co-founder of LinkedIn & founder of Presdo), Chris Brogan and many more #eventprof friends and supporters. The Learning Lounge is open two more times during PCMA Convening Leaders 2011, Tuesday, 7:30-8:45 am PT and Tuesday … [Read more...]
The Early Bird Gets The Learning Lounge Worm: PCMA 2011
Those who come first, learn first! Riddle Me This What has 63 speakers, 77 TED-style presentations, 49 round-table discussions, 49 facilitators, 21 emcees, seven theaters, three Supplier Showdowns, one hybrid host, two social media expert bars, one livestreaming stage, one global community discussion, one speed networking session, one PCMA Chapter Challenge and one task force with eight members? The Learning Lounge at PCMA's Convening Leaders 2011 in the Garden Arena at the MGM … [Read more...]
7 Meetings Industry Take-Aways From Convening Leaders 2010
Here are seven takeaways from PCMA's 54th Convening Leaders Annual Conference that I attended recently in Dallas, TX. 1. Expert failure in the decision making process occurs for one of two reasons: incompetence, the disease of idiocy, or miscalibration, the disease of over confidence. Miscalibration is more dangerous than incompetency. In times of crisis, we want our leaders not to show expertise but show humbleness. Malcolm Gladwell, author Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers: The Story of … [Read more...]
20 Things To Know Before Attending PCMA 2010 In Dallas
Are you attending PCMA's 54th Annual Meeting: Convening Leaders, January 10-13, 2010 in Dallas, TX? If yes, welcome to my hometown. Here are 20 things you should know before arriving in the "Big D." (If you're not attending, you still need to know these things for your next Dallas adventure.) 1. Longhorns and steer don't roam the downtown streets of Dallas...most of the time. Only during the Texas' Stampede, a Texas rodeo or Texas State Fair do you see a real cattle drive through … [Read more...]
