Insightful. Intentional. Actionable.
Convening EMEA is a leadership forum for the business events industry — designed to help you navigate complexity, design better events, and deliver real impact.
Designed for the reality you’re navigating.
Whether you are designing events, leading teams, or building communities, the expectations placed on you continue to grow. You are being asked to deliver greater value, increase engagement and decrease spend, and make faster decisions — all while navigating growing complexity and external pressures that are often outside of your control.
Across Europe and the wider EMEA region, that context is shifting rapidly. Economic uncertainty persists. The cost of delivering events continues to rise. Patterns of global mobility are changing. Trust is being challenged in an era shaped by AI, misinformation, and increasing fragmentation.
Convening EMEA 2026 is designed for this reality — giving you the space to step back, gain clarity, and explore how to turn insight into action.
Importantly, it is also a trusted environment where these challenges can be explored openly, honestly, and without judgement.
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When
13-15 September 2026
Where
FIL - Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre
2026 PROGRAMME THEMES
A clear focus for what matters now.
Connection
Designing events and experiences that turn connection into community and measurable value in a hybrid, cross-cultural, and multi-generational world.
Integrity
Navigating moments where expectations, pressures, and values are at odds — while building trust, credibility, and long-term value.
Future
Insight to
Decision.”
Turning trends and uncertainty into confident, informed decisions that shape future-ready events and communities.
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
Convening EMEA continues to evolve.
It is not just an industry event — it is where our community comes together to learn from one another, challenge thinking, and shape the future of business events, together.
Can you afford not to be part of it?
WHAT TO EXPECT
4
Main Stages
600+
Participants
5
Content Formats
12+
Networking Opportunities
Can’t make it to Rotterdam? You can now join Convening EMEA DIGITALLY!
With your digital pass, you’ll get front-row access to the energy of our Main Stages, streamed live and available later on-demand, so you can watch from wherever you are.
REGISTRATION
Please note that to receive the PCMA Member rate, individuals must be a member in good standing at the time of the event.
Join/Renew your PCMA Membership.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN-PERSON
- Choice of offsite Exploration Tour – Sunday 13th September
- Welcome Party – Sunday 13th September
- Celebration Dinner – Monday 14th September
- All-access pass to the onsite event & platform + digital content for 12 months
- Refreshments & lunch on 14th and 15th September
CHECK OUT our Event Organiser New PCMA Member Bundles, designed to give you maximum value and access in one easy step.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
| DAY 1: Sunday 13th September | ||
| TIMINGS | DETAILS | |
| 11:00-18:00 | Registration | |
| 15:30 – 18:30 | Lisbon Exploration Tours (Various Options) | |
| 18:30 – 21:30 | Welcome Party | |
| DAY 2: Monday 14th September | ||
| TIMINGS | DETAILS | |
| 07:00 – 08:00 | Morning Escapism Activities | |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration & Networking | |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Opening – Welcome & Main Stage Keynote | |
| 10:30 – 11:15 | Refreshment Break – Networking & Exploration | |
| 11:15 – 12:30 | Micro Labs | |
| 12:30 – 13:45 | Networking Lunch & Exploration | |
| 13:45 – 14:45 | Main Stage Keynote | |
| 14:45 – 15:30 | Insights Series | |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Refreshment Break – Networking & Exploration | |
| 16:00 – 16:45 | Connection Starter | |
| 16:45 – 17:30 | Mix & Mingle | |
| 19:30 – Late | Social Evening | |
| DAY 3: Tuesday 15th September | ||
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Networking & Exploration | |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Day 3 Opening Main Stage | |
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Refreshment Break – Networking & Exploration | |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Level Workshops | |
| 12:15 – 13:30 | Main Stage Keynote & Event Close | |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Farewell Lunch | |
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COMING SOON
SUSTAINABILITY
PCMA believes sustainability plays a central role in driving social and economic progress through business events. The environmental and social impacts of our events are key elements to economic progress and the future of the business events industry.
PCMA will act as a conductor for the business events industry by creating platforms and environments to drive sustainability leadership by advocating and showcasing the importance of sustainability by design approach to all and the impact it can deliver.
PCMA aims to strongly influence the growing business case for investments in sustainability, building trust and confidence to shape a future where every event is a catalyst for sustainability progress and inspiration.
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