PCMA Convening Leaders 2026 lived up to its standard of being one of the premier meetings industry events in North America.
Following are 10 snaps from, or featuring (for the last one), Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson that made an impression.
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1. Pitbull Tears the Roof Off
Closing night featured an energetic performance by headliner Pitbull at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
2. Celebrating 70 Years of PCMA
PCMA gathered key leaders to celebrate the history of the association with a retrospective in The District exhibit area.
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3. Trevor Noah Closes the Show
Author and comedian Trevor Noah (right), seated with emcee Holly Ranson, closed out PCMA Convening Leaders with a seated discussion.
4. Dance Like Everybody's Watching
The Gardiner Brothers danced their way into attendees’ hearts during a general session at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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5. Cuteness Overload!
It’s tough work being adorable. Naptime at Puppy Park after a full day of melting hearts and hoping for a forever home.
6. NOLA Puts on a Presser
Key members of New Orleans meetings community gathered for a press conference. From left: Stephanie Turner, New Orleans & Company; Jim Cook, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center; and Elaine Williams, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
7. Top Guns
Adam Grant delivering his keynote during the opening session, with Tom Cruise of Top Gun fame used to illustrate a point on the left.
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8. Shine a Light on Me
Attendees engaging in some mobile photo fun during the opening night reception at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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9. Giant Jenga vs. The Phillie Phanatic
The Phillie Phanatic creating chaos at the Philadelphia CVB’s “Tailgate” reception in The District.
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10. Pitbulls in the House!
Meetings Today V.P. and Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson hamming it up with two Pitbull impersonators at the closing night concert.
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