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SUMMARY:2026 Annual 2-Day Educational Program
DESCRIPTION:** Venue Update as of 6/10/26: The program will now take place at the Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville\, 210 Molloy St\, Nashville\, TN 37201. \nJoin us July 13–14\, 2026\, for the PCMA Southeast Annual 2-Day Educational Program\, bringing together industry peers for education\, connection\, and conversation in the heart of Nashville. \nThe program will feature two days of educational sessions\, along with a Monday evening reception\, offering a relaxed opportunity to network and unwind with fellow attendees. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER \nSEE WHO’S ATTENDING \n\nEVENT DETAILS\n\nPCMA Southeast’s\nAnnual 2-Day Educational Program\nDate: July 13-14\, 2026\nLocation: Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville\n210 Molloy St\, Nashville\, TN 37201 | 912-521-0494 \n\nAGENDA \n\nMonday\, July 13 | 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.\n– 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Registration\n– 10:00 a.m. – Opening Keynote: From Heart Attacks to High Mileage with speaker Channing Muller\n– 11:00 a.m. – Wellness Speaker Ira Kaganovsky\n– 12:00 p.m. – Lunch\n– 1:00 p.m. – Afternoon Keynote: Strategic Influence with speaker Nicole Lauria\n– 2:00 p.m. – Break\n– 2:30 p.m. – Hands-on CPR Session with the American Heart Association\n– 3:30 p.m. – Monday Program Closes\nMonday\, July 13 | 5:00–6:30 p.m. – Reception\nTuesday\, July 14 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.\n– 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. – Registration\n– 9:00 a.m. – Panel Session: Designing with Purpose featuring Shannen Stewart (Heels and Handshakes); Katie Curry (Frist Art Museum); Abby Stevenson-Greiss (MAS Agency);  Joe Faulder (Projection); and Conversation Host\, Tonisha Landry (Immediate Past President\, PCMA SE)\n– 10:45 a.m. – Closing Keynote: Faster Sourcing Pipelines with speaker Marc Ghafoori\n– 12:00 p.m. – Tuesday Program Closes\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION PRICING \nEarly Bird Pricing (Register by May 28\, 2026):\nStudent: $95\nCEMA Member: $170\nPCMA Member: $170\nNon-Member: $195 \nRegular Pricing (After May 28\, 2026):\nStudent: $105\nCEMA Member: $195\nPCMA Member: $195\nNon-Member: $245 \nExhibitor Package: $350\nIncludes two days of exhibiting + one registration \n** IF YOU NEED TO BE INVOICED\, PLEASE CONTACT: INFO@PCMASOUTHEAST.ORG **\n\nVENUE AND ACCOMMODATIONS \n** HOTEL ROOM BLOCK IS SOLD OUT AS OF 6/29/2026 **\nLocation:\nLocation: Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville\n210 Molloy St\, Nashville\, TN 37201 | 912-521-0494 \nHotel Reservations:\n$259 USD per night \nSecure your stay at the Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville\, 210 Molloy St\, Nashville\, TN 37201 at a special rate.\nRooms are limited—reserve by June 29. \nPCMA Southeast Hotel Booking Link\n\n\n \nService Project: Paint with Purpose \nAs part of the PCMA Southeast summer event\, join us in supporting the Foundation for Hospital Art’s mission to bring comfort and hope to patients through art. \nDuring the two-day program\, you’ll help paint three of four panels that will become part of a mural donated to a hospital. The fourth panel—left blank on the front—will be completed by a long-term care patient and their family\, offering a creative and meaningful connection during their recovery. \nThe back of that final panel is our chance to get creative: we’ll add a message of encouragement & a simple custom design from PCMASE. Group photos are encouraged and will be shared with the recipient family! \nLet’s create art\, share hope\, & leave a lasting impact. \nThe Process: \n\nWe will paint 3 of the 4 mural panels during the 2-day event\nPCMA Southeast event attendees will paint a personal design or message of encouragement to the back of the 4th panel\nThe final panel will be completed by a long-term care patient and their family\nThe finished mural will be displayed in the patient’s hospital room\nDon’t forget to take photos and have fun!\n\n\nMEET OUR SPEAKERS \n \nAn award-winning marketing consultant\, speaker\, marathoner\, and heart attack survivor\, Channing Muller brings more than 20 years of communications expertise to the stage alongside a deeply personal story of resilience\, reinvention\, and growth. \nAs Founder of DCM Communications\, Channing helps event organizations align marketing and PR strategies with business goals through impactful communication. Her work and insights have been featured in publications including Forbes\, Business Insider\, BizBash\, SUCCESS\, and Women’s Health. \nChanning’s keynote will challenge attendees to think differently about communication\, leadership\, endurance\, and what it means to lead with purpose in both business and life. \n\n \nNicole Lauria is a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, and Founder & CEO of Nicole Lauria Consulting (NLC). She is known for helping organizations strengthen culture\, improve employee engagement\, and develop leadership strategies that drive meaningful results. \nDuring her 25-year career with The Walt Disney Company\, including 16 years with the Disney Institute\, Nicole designed leadership training programs\, evaluated organizational practices\, and delivered impactful keynote presentations across industries. \nDrawing from decades of leadership and organizational development experience\, Nicole brings practical insight\, engaging storytelling\, and a people-centered approach to leadership and professional growth. \n\n \nMarc Ghafoori is SVP\, Client Experience at Heritage. He designs the end-to-end client journey\, so events feel like the most important part of a customer’s year. He works with organizers\, exhibitors\, and internal teams on event design\, engagement\, education\, and partnerships. His systems align sales\, operations\, and marketing around measurable outcomes with clear priorities. Marc is a frequent speaker and podcast guest\, and an active advocate for face-to-face commerce in Washington. \n\n\n \nIra Kaganovsky is a passionate entrepreneur\, disruptor\, and founder of FREEDOM™\, a wellness brand born from love\, resilience\, and purpose. An immigrant from Kyiv\, Ukraine\, Ira came to the United States at the age of five on her own journey to freedom—a name she would one day give to the company she built with her own two hands. \nFREEDOM™ began when Ira created an all-natural deodorant in her kitchen for three close friends diagnosed with breast cancer. What started as an act of care grew into a clean beauty movement—used in luxury spas\, airlines\, and hotels across the globe. \nAs a woman who’s overcome adversity with heart and grit\, Ira challenges the hustle culture with a bold new message: “Lean back.” She believes that true power comes from caring for yourself first—to show up stronger\, lead better\, and live with intention rather than reaction. \nToday\, Ira is not only building a global brand\, but also a movement rooted in self-care\, sustainability\, and soul. Her story has been featured on Good Morning America\, Cosmopolitan\, QVC\, and more\, and she continues to give back by supporting breast cancer charities and mentoring women entrepreneurs around the world. \nWELLNESS SPEAKER SPONSORED BY \n \n\n\n\n\nPANEL SESSION\n\n\n\nSession Title: \nHow We Design with Purpose in Our Roles\n\nSession Description:\nPurpose is easy to put on a mood board. It’s harder to protect when the timeline shifts\, the budget changes\, and the stakeholders have opinions. In this curated conversation\, event and marketing pros explore what designing with purpose looks like in practice\, not in theory.\n\nConversation Partners:\nShannen Stewart\, Founder + President\, Heels and Handshakes\nKatie Curry\, Special Events\, Frist Art Museum\nAbby Stevenson-Greiss\, Marketing Strategist and Experiential Leader\, MAS Agency\nJoe Faulder\, Director of Sales and Client Experience\, Projection\n\nConversation Host:\nTonisha Landry\, Immediate Past President\, PCMA Southeast Chapter\n\n\n\n\nMEET OUR PANELISTS\n\n\n \nKatie Curry\, Special Events\, Frist Art Museum \nKatie Curry is an accomplished events executive with more than 12 years of experience leading corporate\, nonprofit\, and cultural events throughout the Nashville region. She has managed large-scale productions and fundraising events generating more than $1 million annually\, with expertise in event strategy\, operational leadership\, donor engagement\, and team development. Katie has held leadership roles with the Nashville Symphony and currently serves as a Special Events Consultant for the Frist Art Museum\, where she focuses on operational infrastructure\, event innovation\, and organizational efficiency. She is known for creating exceptional event experiences that drive engagement\, revenue\, and lasting impact. \n\n  \n\n\nJoe Faulder\, Director of Sales and Client Experience\, Projection \nJoe Faulder serves as Director of Sales and Client Experience at Projection\, where he works closely with organizations to better understand their goals\, challenges\, and attendee experience priorities. His role focuses on building strong partnerships and helping clients create thoughtful\, impactful event experiences that resonate long after the meeting ends. \nJoe is a husband\, father\, musician\, technology buff\, and audiovisual professional (among other things) whose passion lies in creating emotive experiences. He spent most of his twenties touring the country writing and singing songs to anyone who would listen. But after a two-year battle with a debilitating vocal disease\, Joe changed lanes and found his second calling in the events world. \nHe soon realized that a great event\, like a great song\, taps into an emotional aspect of the human experience. Both are powerful\, generate community\, and are not easily forgotten. Working throughout the industry in roles spanning audiovisual production\, creative services\, technology\, and experience strategy\, Joe now advises some of Projection’s largest clients on how to deliver meaningful and memorable experiences for their attendees. \n\n \nAbby Stevenson-Greiss\, Sr. Marketing Manager\, MAS Agency \nAbby Stevenson is a marketing strategist and experiential leader at MAS\, where she develops and executes large-scale experiential and phygital campaigns for global brands and cultural icons\, including YouTube Shorts\, Taylor Swift\, Lady Gaga\, and Anthropic. \nHer work spans campaign strategy\, talent partnerships\, activation execution\, and real-time content capture\, helping brands turn live experiences into measurable business and cultural impact. Across campaigns\, her work has contributed to more than 15 billion views\, generated activations reaching over 850 million unique impressions\, and driven hundreds of thousands of new subscribers and community members. \nIn addition to client work\, Abby leads brand visibility initiatives for MAS\, overseeing PR\, awards strategy\, and thought leadership efforts. She spearheaded the launch of MoreMore\, MAS’s proprietary digital publication\, helping position the agency as a leading voice in experiential marketing. \nHer work has been recognized with five Clio Music Awards\, two Webby Awards\, and an HSMAI Best of Show Award. Abby was also named one of Ad Age’s Gen Zers to Watch\, and her insights have been featured in Ad Age\, Campaign\, and Business Insider. \nA passionate advocate for the intersection of live experiences\, creator partnerships\, and digital storytelling\, Abby believes the most successful activations don’t just go viral—they create lasting cultural relevance. \n\n \nShannen Stewart\, Founder + President\, Heels and Handshakes \nShannen Stewart is the Founder and CEO of Heels & Handshakes\, a community-driven organization that connects entrepreneurs\, women in business\, and industry leaders through curated experiences\, strategic networking\, and meaningful relationship-building. With chapters in Nashville\, Chicago\, and Las Vegas\, the organization has become known for creating elevated events that foster authentic connection and collaboration. \nWith a background in hospitality and event production\, Shannen has built a trusted brand recognized for engaging one of the industry’s most discerning audiences: event professionals\, executives\, entrepreneurs\, and community leaders. \nShannen has been recognized as one of the Eventex 100 Most Influential Event Professionals and is the recipient of multiple honors\, including the Nashville Business Journal Women of Influence Award and Meeting Professionals International Tennessee Chapter Supplier of the Year. She is passionate about designing experiences that bring people together and create lasting impact. \n\n \nConversation Host – Tonisha Landry\, Immediate Past President\, PCMA Southeast Chapter \nTonisha Landry is a convening strategist with more than 15 years of progressive leadership at the intersection of community\, purpose\, and design. She served as director of conference programming at the Institute of Internal Auditors where she oversaw end-to-end program strategy for a $20 million conference portfolio. In 2015 she founded KĀK & Co\, a boutique event experience consultancy named after her favorite dessert\, cake. Today\, Tonisha is incoming executive director of NACD Florida. Learn more about Tonisha here. \n\n  \n  \n  \n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE\nContact: info@pcmasoutheast.org \n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS EVENT SPONSORS\n \nEVENT SPONSOR \n \n  \nWELLNESS SPEAKER SPONSOR \n \n\nRefund & Transfer Policy\nWe understand that plans can change! \n\nRefunds: Cancellations made more than 7 days before the event are eligible for a 50% refund. Cancellations made within 7 days of the event are non-refundable\, as event preparations will already be underway.\nTransfers: If you are unable to attend\, you may transfer your registration to another guest at any time prior to the event. Please contact us to arrange the transfer.\n\nThank you for your understanding and support—we look forward to sharing a wonderful experience with you!
URL:https://southeast.pcma.org/event/annual-2-day-educational-program-2026/
LOCATION:Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville\, 210 Molloy St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37201
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SUMMARY:Atlanta's Heart of Hospitality (MPI/SITE/PCMA): 2026 American Heart Association Heart Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walk with PCMA Southeast!\nAtlanta’s Heart of Hospitality (MPI/SITE/PCMA)\n2026 American Heart Association Heart Walk\n  \nIn 2026\, we’re walking with purpose. PCMA Southeast is teaming up with MPI Georgia and SITE Southeast for the American Heart Association Heart Walk\, uniting as one hospitality community to support heart health. \nEvent Details:\nAmerican Heart Association Heart Walk\nDate: Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\nTeam: PCMA Southeast Chapter\nCoach: Anna Williams\, President\, PCMA Southeast\n\n\n\nClick the link or scan the QR code below to join the PCMA Southeast team. \n\n\nIt’s FREE to sign up and join the team! \n  \n\nAmerican Heart Association Heart Walk
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Holiday Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nSee Who’s Attending\n  \nThe IAEE SE\, PCMA SE\, and MPI GA Chapters’ co-hosted Annual Holiday Luncheon is one of the most popular events on the calendar as the industry comes together to celebrate the holiday season.  It is a great occasion to experience wonderful food and beverages\, holiday music\, and the opportunity to enjoy getting together with industry friends. \nThe Chapters are continuing with the expanded event\, which includes exhibitors and a holiday card signing to benefit the Covenant House. \nJoin us on Thursday\, December 10th\, from 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET at the Georgia Aquarium because this is a celebration you do not want to miss attending!  And don’t forget your good deed of the year! Help spread cheer by donating to the Atlanta Community Food Back (ACFB). \n\nDATE: Thursday\, December 10\, 2026\nTIME: 10:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. \n\n10:45 am – Registration\, Networking\, and Exhibits\n11:25 pm – Ballroom opens for lunch seating\n11:45 am – Program Begins\n12:00 pm – Lunch\n1:30 pm – Adjournment & Enjoy the Aquarium!\n\nREGISTRATION & FEES  \n\nStudent: $35\nPCMA Member: $65\nCEMA Member: $65\nGuest: $75\nTable of 10: $700\n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \n\nCoat Check – $500\nSignage with your logo at coat check and your logo included in event marketing materials and listed on all of the onsite information – signage\, program\, and presentation slides.\nStudent Registration – $500\nTen (10) student registrations to be awarded by the chapters. Includes signage with your logo at student tables and your logo included in event marketing materials and listed on all of the onsite information – signage\, program\, and presentation slides.\nTable Exhibitor Package – $700\nIncludes hi-boy in pre-function area and 1 complimentary attendee registration.\n\nNOTE: Registration closes on Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026\, at 12:00 PM EST. There is no on-site registration available. \nREGISTRATION POLICIES\nPlease note the following registration policies: \n\nVegetarian meals must be specified in advance\nPayment is due at time of registration\nReservations are required\nNo shows will be charged\n\nPARKING\nThe official Georgia Aquarium parking deck operates 1\,600 safe\, secure\, and well-lit spaces attached to the Georgia Aquarium. Covered and rooftop parking is available in their attached parking garage. Standard parking is $20 per vehicle\, but bring your parking ticket in with you to get the $15 discounted rate applied at the ballroom security desk. \nIf you are driving\, use this address for a more direct route to Georgia Aquarium parking:\n357 Luckie Street\, NW Atlanta\, GA 30313 \nATTIRE:  Wear your holiday best! \n  \nThank You to Our Generous Sponsors! \n  \nPRESENTING SPONSORS \n  \n \n  \n \n \n\n  \nTable Exhibitors \nContact MacKenzie Fischer\, Director of Sponsorship\nmfischer@benecard.com | 615-719-1206 \n 
URL:https://southeast.pcma.org/event/holiday-luncheon-2026/
LOCATION:The Georgia Aquarium\, 25 Baker Street Northwest\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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