2026 PCMA Southeast Annual Meeting
November 11 @ 10:00 am– 2:00 pm EST
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Mark your calendars for the PCMA Southeast Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, GA!
Join us for an event of celebration, connection, and reflection as we honor the achievements of our chapter and the vibrant community that makes it all possible. This special occasion will include opportunities to network with industry peers, celebrate chapter recognitions, and hear from a inspiring guest speakers.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: College Football Hall of Fame
250 Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30313
REGISTER HERE
See Who’s Attending
Registration Pricing:
Early Bird In-Person Member Rate — $99
Available to PCMA members through October 15.
General In-Person Rate — $129
Non-members any time; members registering after October 15.
Virtual Registration — $65
Available to both members and non-members at any time.
Exhibitor Table Registration — $175
Includes one highboy table and one complimentary attendee registration.
Space is limited! Register today to save your spot!
Program Schedule
10:00 a.m. – Welcome
10:15 a.m. – Keynote Speaker: Tim Altbaum, CMP, CMM, CEO and Co-Founder of Vario Productions
11:00 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m. – Speaker
12:00 p.m. – Lunch & Networking
1:00p.m. – Panel Featuring Atlanta-Area Senior Leaders
The Case for Gathering: What Makes an Event Worth the Investment?
2:00 p.m. – Event Ends – Enjoy your day!
Meet Our Keynote Speaker
Tim Altbaum, CMP, CMM, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vario Productions, a national event production and creative technology company supporting conferences, meetings, and live experiences across the globe. With a Master’s Degree in Network Security and nearly 30 years of experience in event production, Tim is a frequent industry speaker on production strategy, event technology, and the practical application of AI for meetings and events.
Tim holds the CMP, CMM, CSEP, and HMCC designations and is Past President of the MPI Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter. His sessions equip planners with real-world strategies to confidently navigate AV and venue partnerships, make informed production decisions, and apply emerging technologies to create better event experiences.
Session Details:
Contract Confidence: What to Know Before You Sign AV, Production, and Venue Agreements
Some of the most important decisions affecting an event happen long before show day. As venue sourcing and production planning become increasingly interconnected, the choices made early in the planning process shape budget, flexibility, and the attendee experience. In this practical session, Tim Altbaum, CMP, CMM, will discuss where planners have the greatest opportunity to influence event outcomes, better understand their production options, and partner effectively with venues, in-house AV teams, and third-party production providers.
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