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SUMMARY:Behind the Curtain: The Future of Business Communications Panel Featuring a Royal Behind-the-Scenes Tour of KÀ by Cirque du Soleil KÀ including KÀ Show Ticket
DESCRIPTION:PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter is thrilled to be able to offer this exciting opportunity to engage with PCMA’s President & CEO\, Sherrif Karamat – as he moderates  Behind the Curtain: The Future of Business Communications Panel plus an Exclusive Royal Behind-the-Scenes Tour of KÀ by Cirque du Soleil including KÀ Show Ticket\nPlease note there are Limited KÀ tour/tickets. Educational Panel experience will still be available to attend after the tour tickets are sold out.\n\n\nJoin us in Las Vegas at MGM Grand inside The District Commons for light refreshment  and networking before watching our panel tackle questions like: \n– How have communication expectations have changed? \n– What mentorship looks like or should look like today? \n– How to build relationships in a multi-generational world? \n-What do younger professionals need from leaders\, and what leaders need from young professionals? \n– What are the misunderstandings between leadership and business development? \nTENTITIVE AGENDA:\n3:30-4:00    Networking – refreshments will be provided\n4:00-4:45    The Future of Business Communications Panel & Audience Discussion \nPanel to include:\nSherrif Karamat\, CAE – PCMA  and CEMA President & CEO as Moderator\nDr Juliana R.V. Tkatch – UNLV Assistant Professor in Residence\nMegan Archambeault – MGM International Vice President\, Group Sales\nKristin Green – PCMA SWP President \nLimited  spots available  to bundle the Panel with our Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour of KÀ by Cirque du Soleil including a KÀ Show Ticket for that evening 6pm showing:\n4:55         Transition to KA Theater\n5:05         Backstage Tour Begins Promptly\n6:00         KÀ by Cirque du Soleil Show Time \nSponsored by  MGM Resorts International and Cirque du Soleil. \n\nWHEN: Monday\, June 15th \nTIME: 3:30pm – 8:00pm (Panel portion only ends by 4:45pm) \nLOCATION: MGM Resort & Casino at The District Commons (Located in the shopping promenade.- former location of  Nellie’s ) \nPRICING: \nEntire Event – Panel\, Behind The Scenes Tour & KÀ by Cirque du Soleil \nPCMA Members & Student Rate: $35.00 \nNon- Members Rate: $50.00 \nPanel ONLY- Behind the Curtain: The Future of Business Communications  \nPCMA Members Rate: $20.00 \nNon- Members Rate: $35.00 \nStudent Rate: Complimentary \nPARKING: Parking on own \nDon’t miss out on this special opportunity\, register today before spots run out!
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/behindthecurtain/
LOCATION:The District Commons  at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino\, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
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SUMMARY:OCVIBE: Hard Hats & Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to OCVIBE for HARD HATS & HAPPY HOUR! \nOCVIBE is a result of the shared passion of individuals committed to giving Orange County the downtown you deserve—a place where everyone feels welcome—free to discover\, connect\, and create experiences you can call your own. \nBuilt around the already iconic ARTIC and Honda Center\, OCVIBE will be finalized in phases\, welcoming guests starting in 2027\, but PCMA Southwest and Pacific Chapter has partnered with OCVIBE to invite you to an intimate sneak peak Construction  Site Hard Hat Tour of Phase 1 of the OCVIBE Project\, followed by a sneak peak presentation with happy hour drinks and appetizers in the Preview Center! \nWHEN: June 30th \nTIME: 2:45pm – Arrive at ARTIC and tour starts Promptly at 3pm \n2:45 PM – Arrive at ARTIC for distribution of PPE\n3:00 PM – Walk over as a group for the Hard Hat Tour\n4:00 PM – Preview Center presentation\, drinks\, and appetizers\n6:00 PM – Evening concludes \nPARKING: FREE PARKING AT ARTIC located at 2626 E Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA 92806\n \n \nCOST & REQUIREMENTS: This is a complimentary event\, but to attend you must register to via PCMA SWP’s platform link below as well as follow OCVIBE’s requirements of: \n\n Complete the Liability Waiver*\n Read the “Know Before You Go” information*\n Watch the Visitor Safety Briefing Video*\nWear the proper PPE Gear –  All visitors must wear the following personal protective equipment before entering and while on the construction site: safety glasses\, high visibility vest\,  hard hat\, long pants\, and protective toe boots. OCVIBE will provide safety glasses\, high visibility vests\, and hard hats. Visitors are required to furnish their own pants and boots. (Alternative Foot wear accepted is  Work/hiking boots and steel-toe overshoes will be provided)\n\n(*These items will be sent to you prior to the event and must be completed before arriving at ARTIC on day of event.) \nWhat is OCVIBE? \nOCVIBE will weave together the best in sports and entertainment\, thoughtfully appointed residential\, commercial and outdoor spaces with truly immersive and unexpected experiences designed for discovery. \nThe new 100-acre development will feature: \n\nA new 5\,700-capacity concert venue\nA sustainable community emphasizing walkability\, health and wellness\, and lifestyle amenities near transit\n1.1+ million square feet of office space\, including a new 325\,000-square-foot office building\n1\,500 residential units\, including a commitment of 15% affordable housing units\n20 acres of public space including four unique plazas and multiple urban parks\nA nearly 5-acre riverfront park with the ability to host seasonal outdoor concerts and events\n230\,000 square feet of retail including 30+ restaurant concepts and a market hall featuring diverse offerings\nUniquely themed and intimate clubs\nTwo hotels\, consisting of 550 rooms total\, thematically aligned with the energy of the district\nNearly 11\,000 Parking Spaces – Four structured parking garages featuring 7\,150 spaces\, 1\,000 surface employee parking spaces\, and nearly 2\,850 dedicated parking spaces for residential and hotels.\nMore than 10\,000 new construction jobs and 3\,000 permanent jobs upon completion.\n\n \nREGISTER  THROUGH THE LINK BELOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY! 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/ocvibe-hard-hats-happy-hour/
LOCATION:OCVIBE Preview Center @ The ARTIC ( Anaheim Regional TransportationIntermodal Center)\, 2626 E. Katella Ave.\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92806\, United States
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SUMMARY:All Industry Celebration: The Ultimate Festival Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 20th Annual All Industry Celebration!\nGet ready for a festival-inspired evening where the meetings and events community comes together to connect and celebrate. Enjoy interactive activations\, live entertainment\, great food and drinks\, and networking with professionals from across San Diego’s hospitality and events industry. Festival attire encouraged! Registration is now open—don’t miss the industry’s biggest celebration of the year.\nThursday\, August 13\, 2026\n6:00pm – 9:00pm Snapdragon Stadium\n2100 Stadium Way San Diego\, CA 92108\nPRICING – Best Pricing if you register early!\nRegister between now and July 15th for the best rate: $100\nRegistration increases July 15th – August 11th: $125\nLast Chance Registration starting August 12th: $150\n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/aicchella/
LOCATION:Snapdragon Stadium\, 2101 Stadium Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Elevated Meetings: Four Perspectives. One Exceptional Event.
DESCRIPTION:JOIN PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter as we present: Elevated Meetings: Four Perspectives. One Exceptional Event. \nWhat does an exceptional meeting experience really look like? From destination selection to venue operations and strategic planning\, every partner plays a critical role in delivering a successful meeting. Join industry leaders representing a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO)\, Hotel Sales Leader\, Event & Entertainment Venue Leader\, and a seasoned Meeting Planner (the “Client”) as they share how collaboration\, communication\, and innovation create memorable experiences for customers and attendees alike. Discover where expectations align\, where challenges arise\, and how working together can elevate every event. \nThe discussion will be moderated with thoughtful industry questions designed to explore each panelist’s unique perspective\, highlight common themes\, and share strategies for enhancing the client experience while creating memorable events. \nWHEN: Thursday\, September 17th \nTIME: 3:00pm – 6:00pm \nLOCATION: The Maya\, Long Beach \nParking Validation will be given at check in when you arrive for the event. \n  \n\n\nANTICIPATED AGENDA:\n      3:00 – 3:30pm:  Arrivals\, Check in\n      3:30 – 4:30pm:  Panel Meeting & Q&A\n      4:30 – 6:00pm:  Closing Reception\n           7:00 – 9:30pm: Optional:  Planners Only – Centennial Celebration After Party at Fairmont Breakers Long Beach*\n           *Planners are FREE to attend by you must RSVP during your PCMA SWP event registration\, as spaces are limited!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRICING:\n\n*Registered suppliers are required to bring 1 (one) meeting planner to attend\, planner must register for the event.  \n\n\n\n           Elevated Meetings PCMA SWP Event\n      $35 – Suppliers (non-member) + 1 planner\n      $25 – Supplier (PCMA member) + 1 planner\n      Non-hosted Planners are also FREE\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nPANELISTS: \nThe panel will feature four industry experts and be moderated by PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter Board Member Joshua Switzer: \n \n\nMichael Krouse\, President & CEO: Greater Ontario Visitors Bureau\nRaluca Cadar\, Chief Executive Officer: The Protein Society\nAl Williams\, Assistant General Manager of Operations:  Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center\nMichael Crockenberg\, Director of Sales: Pasea Hotel & Spa\n\nModerator: Joshua Switzer\, National Sales Director: Meet Long Beach\n\n\n\n\n\nPlanners\, the evening doesn’t have to stop there! When you register\, you will also have the opportunity to RSVP and reserve your spot to the exclusive rooftop evening afterparty at The Fairmont Breakers Hotel where they are celebrating their 100-year celebration starting at 7pm. Space is limited\, RSVP required.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors:\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://southwest.pcma.org/event/elevatedmeetings/
LOCATION:Hoyel Maya\, 700 Queensway Drive\,\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802
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