"What if no one shows up? What will we do?" It was 6:45 am on a Monday morning in Las Vegas. We wondered if anyone would actually show up when PCMA's Convening Leaders' Learning Lounge opened at 7 am. As the final countdown started, we were about to find out first hand if people would come. The doors opened at 7 am and the crowds started flowing in to the Learning Lounge. We sighed with relief. Then the adrenalin and serotonin started surging. The excitement and buzz in the room was … [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...]
13 Things to Know Before Attending PCMA 2011 in Vegas
Will we see you at PCMA, Virtual Edge or ACOM next week in Vegas? If so, we’ve compiled some important info to help you make the most of your trip. If you aren’t attending, sign up for the next best thing… the free live stream offerings from both PCMA and Virtual Edge. Let’s get started! 1. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, except when… It is live streamed, tweeted, flipped, tagged or posted as a status update. 2. Hoover Dam is a must see! If you have an extra half day take the time to … [Read more...]
A Grand Trifecta In Conference Happenings: ACOM11, PCMA11 & VES11
Anticipation, anticipation Is makin' me late Is keepin' me waitin' ~ Carly Simon That's how I feel as I gear up to attend ACOM 2011, PCMA's Convening Leaders 2011 and the Virtual Edge Summit 2011. It's actually a grand trifecta happening all in Las Vegas, January 7-14, 2011. Three great conferences co-located in the city that never sleeps. Anticipating These Happenings Here are a few of the highlights that are creating my anticipation. ACOM ACOM's opening and closing general sessions with Cindy … [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...]
