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About PCMA Convening Leaders 2024
Convening Leaders is all about bringing people together from across the industry to share thought leadership, break down big ideas, and forge new connections to drive the future of business events.
Whether you participate online from anywhere in the world or in San Diego, together at Convening Leaders 2024 we will think better, bolder, and bigger.
The complimentary CL24 Digital Experience will connect you with the in-person audience in a streamlined format Monday, January 8th – Wednesday, January 10th.
When and Where
Event date
Jan 07 - 11, 2024
Event location
United States
Event type
Event fees
Paid
Organized by
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Likelihood to recommend event
This event has been highly rated for
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Awards (5)
Reviews
Natalie WolpertIn Person | attendee
Senior Associate Director, Scott Circle Events
4.06/5
Review Source
Review Source
It was fantastic - the content of the sessions was particularly memorable!
What did you like best about the event?
All of the time for networking with others in the industry. I was glad we were able to have time between sessions to roam The District and connect with people I would never have met otherwise. What could the organizers do to improve the event?
I would recommend adding more seating for the lunches as eating most of the food provided while standing was quite difficult. I usually went into one of the meeting rooms to sit and eat because there was no space elsewhere. Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
My favorite session was the one I attended on Risk Management, as that is the one where I learned the most. Overall experience
4.00/5
Value for money
4.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
5.00/5
Session(s)
4.00/5
Amount of new information learned
3.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
4.00/5
Event venue
4.00/5
Food and beverages at event
3.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5
11th Jan '24
11th Jan '24
Rick HudIn Person | attendee
Business Development Executive, Monterey County CVB
4.75/5
Review Source
Review Source
This year's experience was engaging, educational, and inspiring.
What did you like best about the event?
The opening General Session, where the two speakers discussed A.I., was informative and honest—not telling us "not to fear" but instead encouraging us to engage. What could the organizers do to improve the event?
The opening reception could have been at a smaller venue. The park was just too massive to find people and engage. Also, because it was outdoors, the food stations were mostly cold food by the time you got there. What to do better . . . make the venue "fit" the audience and attendee count. Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
The gentleman who zoomed in from Asia. There was just this sense of genuineness because his role was not as a professional speaker but more as a "Master Level" professor. You know, one that you loved to attend his class. Overall experience
5.00/5
Value for money
5.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
5.00/5
Session(s)
5.00/5
Amount of new information learned
5.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
2.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5
11th Jan '24
11th Jan '24
Sarah MichelIn Person | speaker
VP Professional Connexity , Velvet Chainsaw Consulting
4.87/5
Review Source
Review Source
A fantastic celebration of the Meetings Industry with great networking, inspiration, and creativity showing us what's possible!
What did you like best about the event?
San Diego rolled out the red carpet! The opening and closing parties were terrific! I also loved the District and general sessions. What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Didn't love the 45-minute ed sessions? You should offer some deeper dive sessions. Overall experience
5.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Technical support for setting up the session
5.00/5
Interactivity with the audience
3.00/5
Quality of the audience
5.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
5.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5
11th Jan '24
11th Jan '24
Robin TroutmanIn Person | attendee
Interim Executive director, NACDD
3.53/5
Review Source
Review Source
It was a great event to connect with colleagues and friends from afar in a beautiful city.
What did you like best about the event?
I really like the feeling of community at the event and the Clintons. Holly is always excellent, but maybe it's time for a new emcee. What could the organizers do to improve the event?
We have to be better with accessibility and more people with disabilities speaking of their experience. It is definitely better than prior years, but there is still a lot of work to go. Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
Favorite session on Wednesday with difficult conversations. The speaker was so great. Overall experience
5.00/5
Value for money
3.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
4.00/5
Session(s)
3.00/5
Amount of new information learned
3.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
2.00/5
Event venue
3.00/5
Food and beverages at event
1.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5
11th Jan '24
11th Jan '24
Rip RippetoeIn Person | sponsor
CEO, San Diego Convention Center
5.00/5
Review Source
Review Source
Fantastic F2F.
What did you like best about the event?
I really liked the layout of the District. The keynote speakers were really good as well. What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Better information to the venue in advance of CL so that the venue is better prepared. Overall experience
5.00/5
Engagement opportunities with the audience
5.00/5
Fit of the audience for my company
5.00/5
ROI on spend
5.00/5
Positive brand exposure
5.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
5.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5
11th Jan '24
11th Jan '24
Emily ArmesIn Person | attendee
Senior Event Manager, Solution Tree Inc
4.14/5
Review Source
Review Source
I enjoyed getting to network and learn from professionals in the industry.
What did you like best about the event?
I really enjoyed the District and interacting with all the different professionals. I also really liked the ease and structure of the app. What could the organizers do to improve the event?
I would recommend doing fewer panels. I felt like many of the sessions I went to would've been better if the presenters weren't limited to the format and structure of a panel but instead did a keynote presentation. For example, I think Mayim Bialik had so much insight and knowledge to offer but was VERY limited due to just the questions she was asked, and she could've offered so much more if she could've presented typically. I also think the breakfast could've been each day. Or I wish a heads up that it was just going to be a light continental breakfast would've been appreciated. Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
Mo Gawdat was phenomenal, and I wish he could've presented for a full hour. I also really enjoyed the event threat session. Overall experience
4.00/5
Value for money
4.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
5.00/5
Session(s)
4.00/5
Amount of new information learned
3.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
3.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
4.00/5
11th Jan '24
11th Jan '24
Brittany BeMillerIn Person | attendee
Assistant Director of Event Technology, Solution Tree
4.31/5
Review Source
Review Source
It was great work to work with and collaborate with other event planners.
What did you like best about the event?
The "how to have difficult conversations" session. She went into great detail, and the whole team sat in on her session, which was great. What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Find more breakout sessions that are relevant to event planners. A lot were not related to event planners. Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
"How to have difficult conversations" session, and the closing keynote of the lady from The Big Bang Theory. Overall experience
5.00/5
Value for money
5.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
5.00/5
Session(s)
2.00/5
Amount of new information learned
3.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
1.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
4.00/5
11th Jan '24
11th Jan '24
Joe MarcyIn Person | attendee
Senior Executive, See Monterey
4.06/5
Review Source
Review Source
Networking opportunities were endless.
What did you like best about the event?
The opening and closing receptions were spectacular. Especially that finale - so impressive.
I also loved the keynotes.What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Consider one plated meal and find a bigger venue for a party with a purpose. Otherwise, it is really well done. Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
Bill and Hillary Clinton. It was just fascinating, and it was tasteful for all political parties. Overall experience
5.00/5
Value for money
4.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
3.00/5
Session(s)
5.00/5
Amount of new information learned
3.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
4.00/5
Food and beverages at event
3.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
4.00/5
12th Jan '24
12th Jan '24
Amanda LongIn Person | attendee
Event Manager, Rock Events
3.72/5
Review Source
Review Source
Glad I went, but had some issues.
What did you like best about the event?
The District was well laid out, and I felt cool going into each booth. Lots of good items were given at the different booths. I liked that everything took place at the convention center. What could the organizers do to improve the event?
I wish hosted buyers could arrive one day before the lunch and meetings. I had to go right from the airport to the lunch to make it on time (but was still late) and then did not make it to my room to even get a chance to freshen up till 5 pm. Then, I had to go to reception and SeaWorld; I did not get to enjoy the welcome reception as I was so tired. Allowing flexibility when your buyers need to travel across the country would be great. More food selections. It felt like there were not many options for the different meals. If you wanted something gluten-free or vegan, there were not many or any options. At breakfast, I tried to find other options, but because I did not have to eat that way, there weren't any alternatives. I also could never find pop or water on the tradeshow floor. The water from the drinking fountains was warm, but nowhere to get ice was annoying.
The conversation starter segments were not a good use of time. I sat in on one, and it was just people arguing about if people should suggest to others that they should go to therapy.
Some panels also took too long to get into the content, and they spent too much time talking about themselves. It felt like I wasn't learning anything. Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
I loved hearing from Shawn Kanungo, Avinash Chandarana, Miyam Bialik, and Sherron Washington. Overall experience
4.00/5
Value for money
4.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
5.00/5
Session(s)
3.00/5
Amount of new information learned
4.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
2.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
4.00/5
12th Jan '24
12th Jan '24
Rhonda TaylorIn Person | attendee
Event Manager, Solution Tree
4.92/5
Review Source
Review Source
I was inspired and motivated from beginning to end!
What did you like best about the event?
The sessions were all so informative and had great speakers! The information on AI was most interesting to me as I have been avoiding it and now realize I can no longer. What could the organizers do to improve the event?
I truly cannot think of anything. It was so great!! I'm looking forward to the next one! Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
Mo Gawdat was my favorite. He made me realize that I have to start learning how to use AI in my job. Overall experience
5.00/5
Value for money
5.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
5.00/5
Session(s)
5.00/5
Amount of new information learned
5.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
4.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5
12th Jan '24
12th Jan '24
Katie RiggsIn Person | attendee
Chief Event Strategist , Riggs & Co
4.28/5
Review Source
Review Source
The sessions were informative and thought-provoking. The connections with industry peers and vendors are invaluable.
What did you like best about the event?
The education content. I attended many general sessions education sessions that provided me with industry insight and forecasts to look forward to. What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Less generic keynotes. Some were great, some were just typical headliners, and those did not convey relevant information about our industry. Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
Shawn Kanungo was thought-provoking and brought tremendous energy to the stage. He was a great afternoon keynote. Overall experience
4.00/5
Value for money
3.00/5
Networking opportunities
4.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
5.00/5
Session(s)
4.00/5
Amount of new information learned
3.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
4.00/5
Event venue
4.00/5
Food and beverages at event
3.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5
12th Jan '24
12th Jan '24
Lacy LangeIn Person | attendee
Director of Convention Services and events, Visit Fort Worth
4.12/5
Review Source
Review Source
Always a great time!
What did you like best about the event?
Networking with everyone, I love that this event kicks off the new year. I always leave refreshed and ready to conquer the year. What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Speakers are getting so big, which is great and always a big draw, but the price is VERY expensive. Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
The women's leadership sessions were great. Overall experience
5.00/5
Value for money
4.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
5.00/5
Amount of new information learned
4.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
4.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5
16th Jan '24
16th Jan '24
Melody CorvalanIn Person | attendee
Director of Event Sales, Belmont Park
5.00/5
Review Source
Review Source
It was the best conference I have attended in my entire career!
What did you like best about the event?
The closing reception and DEI Panel and every opportunity of networking I had. The location was superb! What could the organizers do to improve the event?
More networking opportunities. Better setups for the sessions; the theater was so boring! Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
DEI Panel with Veronica RiveraOverall experience
5.00/5
Value for money
5.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
5.00/5
Session(s)
5.00/5
Amount of new information learned
5.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
5.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5
19th Jan '24
19th Jan '24
OliviaIn Person | attendee
Event Producer, planit inc.
4.72/5
Review Source
Review Source
Amazing experiences!!
What did you like best about the event?
The exhibit hall was so interactive and provided so many great networking opportunities. What could the organizers do to improve the event?
I think the content in the breakouts could go deeper into processes and struggles/how to overcome these. Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
My favorite session was the backstage tour. Overall experience
5.00/5
Value for money
5.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
5.00/5
Session(s)
4.00/5
Amount of new information learned
4.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
4.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
5.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
4.00/5
19th Jan '24
19th Jan '24
Courtney WesteringIn Person | attendee
Director of Event Management and Special Events, planit inc.
4.94/5
Review Source
Review Source
Boyz II Men...A, B, C, BBD! :)
What did you like best about the event?
The District (exhibit hall/vendors) was awesome. From the layout to the vendors and the activations, it was such a great overall experience! The booths themselves were cool and eye-catching. I also really enjoyed Sea World as well as the closing reception! You can't go wrong with Boyz II Men! What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Have more cocktail tables in The District and as small trays or something to help with all the small plates at the stations. Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
I enjoyed all main stage speakers as well as the Elevating Your F&B Game breakout session. Overall experience
5.00/5
Value for money
5.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
5.00/5
Session(s)
4.00/5
Amount of new information learned
5.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
5.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5
19th Jan '24
19th Jan '24
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