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Canada West Chapter - PCMA We serve the association & societal communities by enhancing the effectiveness of meetings, conventi

The Canada West Chapter of PCMA serves the association, union and societal communities by enhancing the effectiveness of meetings, conventions, and exhibitions through member and industry education. We are committed to providing our members with networking opportunities and promoting the value of the industry. PCMA’s Canada West Chapter serves 233 members from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.

06/14/2024

⏰Countdown to in Detroit! We’re just 9 days away from diving into an event filled with innovation, inspiration, and industry insights. Here’s what you can look forward to:

✍️Your Experience Design: Transform attendees into participants with design thinking.
📇Your Personal Brand: Navigate career pathways and advocate for your growth.
📈Your Business Strategy: Sharpen negotiation strategies and leverage partnerships.

Stay tuned for more updates!

02/17/2023

PCMA Canada West, and are collaborating to bring you "Meet the Venue" series. In the first edition, The Commons at ATCO Park welcomes you to explore Calgary’s best kept secret. Attendees will enjoy delicious culinary creations and stunning architecture and have an opportunity to take part in a mini cooking class with a Chef in the Learning Centre.

Tickets include one drink ticket and snacks!

Partial proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to , a Calgary homegrown thrift charity, providing basic needs resources and support to women and their families. 🔗Tickets available in bio link 🔗

01/16/2023

Pictured last week at Convening Leaders, we had the pleasure of bidding farewell to our outgoing chapter president, Jeromy Gilchrist. For anyone that knows Jeromy, he's a natural connector and advocator for the people around him. We thank him for his service and resiliency in sparking interest and community following the re-emergence of in-person events. As past president, Jeromy will remain an active member of the PCMA Canada West Chapter. We certainly look forward to seeing what he does next!

01/03/2023

With less than 5 years in the meetings & event industry, Maui Calleja has definitely made her mark within the community. She originally joined PCMA Canada West to connect and learn from individuals across all facets of the industry. A key organizer of Calgary-based events, she has recently been appointed as Director of Events and Education, Alberta.

As an Event Manager at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, Maui is responsible for everything from set ups, F&B, vendor coordination, power, IT, AV and day-of coordination. Detailed, concise and kind, your event is sure to be a success when working with Maui!

Her favorite thing about our industry is the fantastic energy, especially during the event itself. Everyone comes together to execute a project that often takes months to plan. Then on the event days, the entire team gets into an electric rhythm. It’s enjoyable to be a part of.

The best career advice that Maui has received was to not be afraid to use the phrase, “I don’t know, but I’ll find out.” This is your friend! It’s beneficial to be honest and follow up with the appropriate research.

If someone was considering joining PCMA Canada West, Maui would say do it and be as involved as you can. What sets us apart is being able to build relationships with event professionals outside of your city, as we’re comprised of 4 different provinces (BC, AB, SK & MB).

Maui is a food and drink enthusiast. She is slowly making her way through all the gin joints in Calgary, while also keeping a running Excel spreadsheet of the best pickle chips and fried chicken burgers – scored and ranked with formulas!

The most memorable event that Maui has attended was a corporate gathering, in which the client hired a bus to bring all the attendees to secluded acreage for a reception. The event featured a beer garden, band, inflatable obstacle course, carriage rides, you name it! It felt like Narnia for adults.

Thank you to Maui for your continued support of PCMA! We can’t wait to see what you do next.

12/22/2022

PCMA Canada West and East are joining forces to host a reception at Convening Leaders in Columbus this January. See you there! Registration link in bio 🔗

11/30/2022

Limited to 250 tickets, Nog & Cane: The Vancouver Event Industry Holiday Social for PCMA Canada West, ILEA Vancouver and MPI BC Chapter, returns in 2022 as an intimate cocktail party in the Fairview Ballroom at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.

A chance to reconnect with colleagues after two years of uncertainty, while celebrating the incredibly busy return to live events.

Each ticket includes two drink tickets and delicious food provided by the JW Marriot Parq Vancouver. In addition to some wonderful surprises from our sponsors.

The event raises funds for each of respective associate scholarship programs, which encourage the development of emerging young event professionals and help support educational opportunities for seasoned members.

Please join us to collaborate, celebrate and forge new relationships and partnerships across association boundaries.

See link in stories.

11/24/2022

Tis the season, and this year we are teaming up with and for one spectacular holiday celebration.

Join us at the on December 20th beginning at 5PM, for a different kind of white Christmas with merry mistletoe, margaritas, and a fantastic silent auction. Partial proceeds of the silent auction will be donated to

You wont want to miss this. Register today using the link in our bio✨

Interested in donating to the silent auction, please reach out to [email protected]|

11/18/2022

Thank you to for capturing the return of SPARK last week!

10/20/2022

We’re excited to announce the return of our signature event, Spark! Join us on Tuesday, November 8th at the . This breakfast session includes guest speaker, Meg Fasy, Founder of & .gig , from Philadelphia, PA. Her career spans several markets including hotel, CVB, industry associations, event technology and strategic partnerships, where she has been both a buyer and seller. Well known for motivating sales and marketing teams, driving strategy and connecting people, Meg has worked with some of the largest brands in creating engaging and immersive experiences for attendees. We look forward to seeing you there! 🔗 Link in bio.

10/03/2022

Blair Keating is the Director of Business Development, Western Canada & Western US at Tourism Calgary. With over 10 years of experience in the meetings and event industry, Blair promotes the City of Calgary as a leading meetings and convention destination.

Originally, Blair joined PCMA Canada West for the connections and continuous learning. He now volunteers his time on the board as the Director of Alberta Relations. If you are considering joining the chapter, Blair would encourage you to do so as it creates and provides opportunities to make critical connections needed for success, while ensuring that you stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.

We’re seeing commonalities between most of our members of the month when they say that their favourite thing about the meetings & event industry is that every day is different. Variety is the spice of life and it definitely keeps us on our toes. The best career advice that Blair has received was to do something that you love and do it with 100%.

When not accompanied by his small entourage (an 8 year old daughter and 3 year old twin sons), Blair enjoys playing golf and listening to live music. In true Calgary fashion, the coolest event that he has attended was a private “mini” rodeo.

Thank you to Blair for your continued support of PCMA 🤝

09/26/2022

It's back - the Stepping Up Chapter Challenge! This is a great motivator to get moving before the holiday season. Tracking your steps is easy with the Heka Health app, whether you use your phone or a fitness watch. With the chance of winning exciting prizes, join PCMA Canada West in our journey of being #1 - again!

09/20/2022

It's pride month in Calgary! Join us on Thursday, September 29th, when we turn the Tool Shed Tasting Room into a runway. With performances by the talented Misty Meadows, the Owner of Tool Shed Brewing, Graham Sherman, will share the story of his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the importance of adaptability, resiliency and collaboration. Celebrating pride, local drag and local brews, this is an event you wont want to miss. 🔗Link in bio!

09/06/2022

There has never been a better time to join or grow in meetings, events, and hospitality. Whether you are just beginning or are an experienced industry professional, there is abundant opportunity to find your distinct and clear path to incredible career growth and satisfaction. Join in Bellingham on Thursday, September 22, 2022 to learn more. 🔗 Link in their bio (see tag)

08/31/2022

Registration is now open for MPI BC's September Schmooze on September 15th. 80's costumes are encouraged and rewarded at this fun and interactive event hosted at The Rec Room Burnaby. 🔗 Link in their bio (see tag).

PCMA Members qualify for the Members Rate at $69! 👾👾

08/22/2022

It’s Pride Month in Calgary! Join us on Thursday, September 29th, when we are turn the Tool Shed Tasting Room into a runway. With performances by the talented Misty Meadows, the Owner of Tool Shed Brewing, Graham Sherman, will share the story of his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the importance of adaptability, resiliency, and collaboration. Celebrating pride, local drag and local brews, this is an event you won’t want to miss! 🔗Link in Bio!

06/15/2022

Join us in the forest with Nature’s Boardroom on July 5, 2022 to breathe, connect, and contemplate. For this workshop, the forest is our venue and nature is our keynote speaker. Heather Pelletier and her team from Nature’s Boardroom bring their unique approach and app technology to allow us to conduct a meeting in the forest, while also help us learn from nature. They share stories about how trees communicate and cooperate that are analogous to the human experience. They also facilitate guided discussions rooted in the inspiring processes found in the natural world to help participants find their own path towards meaningful change and ultimately a resilient, purpose-driven, and productive life.

Our day will start with a reception at the Westin Bayshore’s H2 Kitchen + Bar, followed by a Nature’s Boardroom experience within Stanley Park. For more information, visit our website. We hope to see you there! 🌲 🌳

06/11/2022

Calling all ! 🏔🌲 Registration for the June Mountain Top Gala is open. Visit the link in ‘s bio to purchase your ticket.

Hosted at Grouse Mountain, this year’s event features many new and exciting activities, such as, getting up close and personal with the grizzlies, enjoying a glass of wine on one of BC’s best patios, bidding on exciting silent auction prizes and enjoying dinner prepared by Grouse Mountain’s talented culinary team.

Proceeds from the Gala will go towards supporting MPI BC Chapter initiatives including scholarships and member education.

Be sure to purchase your ticket before they sell out!

06/06/2022

Link in bio 🔗Join us in Calgary on June 23rd! Do you want your company or venue to be more diverse, equitable and inclusive, but just aren’t sure where to start? PCMA Canada West, in partnership with the PCMA Pacific Northwest Chapter and MPI Greater Calgary Club, is pleased to host an in-person event with thoughtful conversation around creating meaningful change for your events and organization.

Diversity Center Seattle Founder, Jean Iannelli Craciun, has decades of experience helping groups and individuals in team building and group dynamics, emotional intelligence, social justice, and community engagement. Streaming in live from Washington state, don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn and grow with industry peers and discover specific, measurable ways to create positive change at your organization.

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Global Meetings Industry Day | April 4th, 2019

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) is happening all over the world! Check out this great video about an upcoming event in Edmonton with our friends/partners, ILEA Edmonton Chapter, MPI Edmonton Chapter and Canada West Chapter - PCMA! Mark your calendars for April 4th, 2019!

Claire Smith | Designing Your Life

Watch this short video about Claire Smith, VP of Sales and Marketing at the Vancouver Convention Centre! Her words about designing his career and life are truly inspiring! Canada West Chapter - PCMA's upcoming workshop Designing Your #EventProf Life will take place at the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver from 4-6pm on March 19th, 2019. https://bit.ly/2Y0EluG

PCMA President Sherrif Karamat | Designing Your Life

Watch this short video about PCMA President, Sherrif Karamat's words about designing his career and life. Canada West Chapter - PCMA's upcoming workshop Designing Your #EventProf Life will take place at the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver from 4-6pm on March 19th, 2019. https://bit.ly/2Y0EluG

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