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CEMA is where senior event marketers go beyond the expected—and build what’s next.
05/18/2026
When the world shifts fast, guessing is expensive.
At CEMA Summit 2026, global heads of event marketing from some of the world’s most influential brands will take the main stage for The View from the Top: What Global Event Leaders Are Doing Right Now. https://bit.ly/4bzwfzO
This conversation will go inside the portfolio and program decisions they made this year, what changed because of those choices, and what they’re rethinking now.
Meet the panel:
Leslie Hasvold
Sarah Reed
Deborah Cladwell
Dan Preiss
Save your seat for CEMA Summit 2026 and hear the view from the top, firsthand.
Ever wonder how today’s event marketing leaders are really making decisions behind the scenes? Leadership in 10 gives you a front-row seat. Short conversations with leaders shaping the industry, sharing how they lead, think, and plan for what’s next.
Our first conversation features Peter Lewis, Chief Commercial Officer at SXSW. After 17 years with the organization, Peter shares how SXSW has evolved… and where it’s headed next. From the role of tech in shaping the experience to what the future holds, this is a conversation worth your time.
Watch the preview, then catch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/2MtiMrsLnFo?si=OeZwQJp2NfoVcd3C
Thank you Visit Austin
A chance to connect.
Time with your event marketing peers.
Conversations that are actually accessible.
That’s what CEMA Regional Exchanges are all about.
If you haven’t stepped into one of these more intimate settings where members and future members come to connect and engage…you’re missing out.
Because nothing beats real moments with your peers.
Take a look at where we’ll be in May ➡️ https://cemaonline.com/
CEMA members… you’ve been asking. How do I get on a Study Tour? Where’s the next regional dinner? What’s happening at CEMA Summit?
We’ll walk through all of it at the CEMA Q2 Town Hall on May 14. You’ll hear directly from the team and advisory board about what’s coming up and where things are headed. Check your inbox for details. https://cemaq2townhall2026.splashthat.com/
Not a member yet? This is a good time to get closer to the community and be part of what’s next.
04/10/2026
Hello Tyler Connect—meet CEMA!😄 Another Study Tour, another moment to go beyond the badge. Behind the scenes. Real conversations. Real learning. Because when we see how events truly come together, we get sharper and the community gets stronger. Next stop: Kentucky Derby. Let’s go.
04/02/2026
In many organizations, events have moved closer to the center of how business gets done. And you? You’re scanning for tools that work across industries; not just event tactics. Ebony Beckwith has led at that level.
Ebony Beckwith takes the Main Stage at CEMA Summit 2026 with Rise: Leading at Every Level, offering a perspective on leadership developed at the highest levels of enterprise strategy.
But here’s the real question…
Are the conversations you’re in actually moving your business forward—or just keeping you busy?
That’s the work. And it’s happening in Toronto. https://pcma.co/4c3GyfM
Leaders who are serious about where this industry is going will be in the room for this one.
Get the inside look at Invision’s 2026 Business of Experiential Report.
What do 1,000+ attendees actually trust?
Evan Strange and Sam Rudelich break it down—what lands, what falls flat, and what makes brand moments stick.
Register now. https://cemaconnectsinvision0326.splashthat.com/
03/23/2026
It is our privilege to announce the finalists for the PCMA Foundation Professional Excellence Awards for the inaugural Corporate Event Marketer of the Year: Adele Durham, Kim Hastings, CMM and Keri Ibbitson, MBA.
The Corporate Event Marketer of the Year Award Honors professionals who use corporate events as a core marketing channel, driving brand visibility, audience engagement, and business impact through intentional event-led strategy.
Join us to celebrate Adele, Kim, and Keri, along with all the Professional Excellence Award Finalists and Lifetime Achievement Honorees, on May 7, 2026, in Washington, DC. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3ZH154d
CEMA Summit 2026 Registration is Open.
The best learning in event marketing doesn’t come from theory—it comes from each other.
This is where global perspectives meet real strategy. Where ideas are tested, challenged, and shaped by the people doing the work.
At CEMA Summit, event marketers come together to unpack what’s working, what’s next, and what actually drives impact.
Global. Strategic. Community. All in one room.
Event registration is now open. https://bit.ly/4bzwfzO
When the world shows up, you should too.
01/20/2026
Join us in celebrating our CEMA community! Today’s Member Spotlight shines on Brittany Collings—a standout voice leading with intention. Guided by her philosophy of “One Team, One Dream,” Brittany champions radical collaboration to create customer-first experiences that fuel sustainable brand growth and long-term engagement.
Curious about her leadership mindset—and the words she lives (and works) by? 👉 Click to read her full story. https://cemaonline.com/newsletter/january-2026/
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