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🚀 Meet Our Keynote Speakers! 🎤   Join us at the Annual 2-Day Education Event hosted by PCMA Southeast, featuring Vinnu Deshetty, CEO and Founder of EVA | Event Tech Hub! 🎤   With over 20 years in the events industry, Vinnu will share her expertise on using data to drive event planning and illustrate ROI.   🌟 Topic Highlights:   Crafting a compelling event story with data Identifying and measuring key event data assets Collecting meaningful data Establishing measurable goals and KPIs Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a top industry leader! Stay tuned for event details and registration.   #EventTech #DataDrivenEvents #ROI #EventPlanning #PCMASE #InspireForMore

Today, Smart Meeting celebrates the life and legacy of Marin Bright. Her overwhelming force of life made her loss on January 28, 2024, even more devastating to those who knew her. Marin Bright often told the story of how she launched the meetings and events industry's first lifestyle magazine in 2002, a few months after the devastating attacks on 9/11 and the downturn in the travel industry. Over 22 years, through economic recessions, a global pandemic and personal health issues, as CEO of Bright Business Media, LLC and Smart Meetings, she continued to exemplify the resiliency and grit required to build the Smart Meetings community into the most engaged in the industry by innovating and leading based on delivering value to the industry she loved so much. Bright has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 40 years—first serving hotels and establishing herself as the top salesperson, then launching nine magazines. Her role in elevating the discussion did not go unnoticed. She has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious WPA Distinction in Leadership Award and two consecutive Folio Top Women in Media Awards as a corporate visionary. Bright has been honored as a Legend in the Northern California chapter of PCMA’s Bay Area Meetings Industry Excellence Awards and named to Eventex’s list of 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry. She will be sorely missed. https://lnkd.in/gU3AC4eJ

Hey LinkedIn fam, here's an exciting opportunity to make a difference! 🌟 We're gearing up for the PCMA Southeast Reception at Convening Leaders in sunny San Diego, and our annual silent auction is in full swing. I'm on the lookout for incredible items that could take our auction to the next level, and get your logo and brand in front of our attendees! Whether it's a thrilling experience, a sought-after gift card, elegant luggage, or anything that screams 'cool,' your contribution can make this event a huge success! The best part? You don't have to be present to donate, win, or bid! By donating, you'll be supporting our chapter and experiences we have planned for members in the new year. Your generosity could make an impact, and every item counts! 🌟 Keeping it easy. Please donate via this link: https://lnkd.in/etBF8v9r #PCMA #SilentAuction #ConveningLeaders #pcmase #pcmacl24 Reach out to me with any questions!

LinkedIn friends, I have a big ask! Got an experience, a gift card, a nice piece of luggage, or anything cool you can donate for a fantastic cause? Help our Silent Auction be a smashing success. Keeping it easy. Please donate via this link: https://lnkd.in/gGbdcH7i Reach out to me with any questions!

Galaxy Lights is one of our favorite events at Space Center Houston - especially the s'mores station! 💫 https://lnkd.in/gfmywwxk

We're so excited for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix next week! Las Vegas Review-Journal caught up with our SVP of Culinary Eric Klein to get the scoop on how we've been prepping for the big event. https://lnkd.in/g-xiwhKe