Why Austin Should Be Your Next Meetings Destination

Why Austin Should Be Your Next Meetings Destination

by | Jan 8, 2026 | Uncategorized

The Austin Convention Center expansion will increase rentable space to 620,000 square feet from the old building’s 365,000 square feet. Photo courtesy Austin Convention Center. Austin is known for pushing boundaries and that includes rethinking the kinds of...

CEM Spotlight on Zahra Alawami, CEM

by | Jan 8, 2026 | Uncategorized

Zahra Alawami is a Certified Exhibition Management® (CEM) professional and experienced visual designer with more than four years of experience in the construction and industrial sectors. She specializes in creating strategic visual communication, managing brand...
Trevor Sookraj | PCMA Member Spotlight

Trevor Sookraj | PCMA Member Spotlight

by | Jan 8, 2026 | Uncategorized

Get to know PCMA Member Trevor Sookraj, President, Crystal Events What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I was looking to meet like-minded individuals in the events industry so we can have real conversations about our work. This means both WHAT we did...
Leadership, Legacy, and the Leap to Tuscany

Leadership, Legacy, and the Leap to Tuscany

by | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized

For Scott Steen, leadership was never about staying put. As he prepares to step away from association life, he reflects on timing, transformation, and the responsibility of knowing when to pass the baton.  After nearly 35 years in associations and almost two decades...