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SUMMARY:2026 PCMA Southeast Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the PCMA Southeast Annual Meeting on Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026\, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta\, GA! \nJoin 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. \n\nEvent Details:\nDate: Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nLocation: College Football Hall of Fame\n250 Marietta St. N.W.\, Atlanta\, GA 30313 \n\nREGISTER HERE\nSee Who’s Attending\n\nRegistration Pricing:\n\nEarly Bird In-Person Member Rate — $99\nAvailable to PCMA members through October 15. \nGeneral In-Person Rate — $129\nNon-members any time; members registering after October 15. \nVirtual Registration — $65\nAvailable to both members and non-members at any time. \nExhibitor Table Registration — $175\nIncludes one highboy table and one complimentary attendee registration. \n\nSpace is limited! Register today to save your spot! \n\nProgram Schedule\n\n10:00 a.m. – Welcome\n10:15 a.m. – Keynote Speaker: Tim Altbaum\, CMP\, CMM\, CEO and Co-Founder of Vario Productions\n11:00 a.m. – Break\n11:15 a.m. – Speaker\n12:00 p.m. – Lunch & Networking\n1:00p.m.  – Panel Featuring Atlanta-Area Senior Leaders\nThe Case for Gathering: What Makes an Event Worth the Investment?\n2:00 p.m. – Event Ends – Enjoy your day!\n \n\nMeet Our Keynote Speaker\n \nTim 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. \nTim 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. \nSession Details:\nContract Confidence: What to Know Before You Sign AV\, Production\, and Venue Agreements \nSome 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our 2026 Annual Meeting Sponsors\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAV SPONSOR\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIRTUAL EVENT SPONSOR
URL:https://southeast.pcma.org/event/2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:College Football Hall of Fame\, 250 Marietta St. N.W.\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30313
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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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake-A-Wish Georgia + PCMA Southeast\nHoliday Luncheon Community Service\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Make-A-Wish Georgia\nMake-A-Wish Georgia grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses\, creating hope\, strength\, and joy during challenging medical journeys. Since its founding in 1995\, the organization has granted more than 10\,000 wishes to children across all 159 Georgia counties. \nLearn more at wish.org/georgia.Monetary Donations\n\nThe Text-to-Give campaign is officially live: \n\nText GAWISH to 44944\nVisit buynowcc.com/gawish\nSelect our holiday lunch from the Event dropdown menu\n\nWish-List Donations\nAttendees can purchase items through the Make-A-Wish Georgia Elves for Shelves Amazon wish list: View the Amazon wish list\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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
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