Education Program

America Meetings Week

America Meetings Week offers a priceless opportunity for the entire industry to convene in one place at one time. Each Association pulls out all the stops and uses its star power to not only attract its members to Baltimore and AIBTM, but also develop cutting-edge education. Multiple concurrent events ensure there are tracks for everyone: senior planners, junior planners, association planners, corporate planners and more. This strategic alliance between AIBTM and its Association Partners provides buyers and Exhibitors the chance to take part in this rare and exciting event and gather with the best of the best during America Meetings Week's unprecedented education and networking opportunities. Here is a sneak peek at what you can expect from our partners during AIBTM 2012:

is the recognized multi-channel professional resource and premier educator for leaders in the meetings, conventions, events and trade show industries. As a strategic partner, PCMA will deliver the following education at AIBTM 2012.

Education Powered by PCMA: Innovative education and creative global solutions to enhance both your professional development and your organization's face-to-face and online connections.
Executive Edge:PCMA partners with leading business schools to provide industry-relevant MBA educational opportunities. Each of these programs is designed to reenergize your career and help you to develop the knowledge and skills you need to formulate clear, comprehensive strategies for your organization.
State of the Industry Panel: Listen and learn as industry leaders share their vision of the future.

will host the SITE Young Leaders Program which is designed to provide education and networking on a level that appeal directly to younger generations

Strategic Partner

will present an education track on how industry professional make the most of face time and developing technology to best enhance the corporate travel experience.

AIBTM

CEO Summit brings together the most senior level industry leaders across the globe to discuss current issues and best practices

"The Site International Board of Directors is focused on the fact that the conversations we have today will have an impact on our business of tomorrow. Site is excited about its partnership with AIBTM and America Meetings Week because we believe the co-location of Site Academy for Young Leaders plus additional Site seminars and networking opportunities will be of great value for our members and colleagues in the motivational events and incentive travel industry."

Allison Summers, Managing Director for Site

"PCMA joins AIBTM as a strategic partner for the 2012 Americas Meetings Week – a truly innovative approach that puts the world of meetings center stage in America this June. Reed Travel Exhibitions' expertise and knowledge of the American market makes them ideally positioned to produce and host this Baltimore event that provides real value and benefit to the industry in the US. PCMA looks forward to playing a major role in its success."

- Deborah Sexton, President and CEO, PCMA

"Industry networking and face-to-face meetings are the backbone of business success, fostering economic growth and pushing forward common goals. Through our partnership with AIBTM, ACTE is pleased to bring its unique level of knowledge, insight and expertise to AIBTM 2012, increasing educational deliverables to the meetings and events industry."

- Ron DiLeo, ACTE Executive Director