PCMA Convening Leaders will be hosted from January 11-14, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. It’s a great opportunity for event planners, strategists, and marketers to connect, learn about current trends, and meet with software providers that are helping advance event technology.
Our team will be attending PCMA Convening Leaders 2026. You can schedule a consultation time with us at the event to learn more about how our event management software can help associations and nonprofits improve event planning, tracking, and execution. This comprehensive event will feature leading speakers, exciting workshops, and countless opportunities for collaboration.
Want to learn more about what our consultations will offer and how to schedule a time? Here’s everything you should know ahead of the event.
Why Custom Consultations Matter More Than Booth Demos at Major Conferences
Event planning software is meant to provide a well-rounded solution as you track, manage, and organize events. While a simple demo at a booth can give you a quick glance into the interface and some basic features, it won’t show you exactly how the software can fit into your organization’s workflow.
Personalized event software consultations make a big difference. It allows software providers to have a dedicated time scheduled to speak with you, learn about your organization, and give you specific tips and insights that will help you get the most out of the solutions they offer. The impact of these one-on-one conversations can transform your approach to event planning.
What Makes Cadmium's Approach Different From Traditional Exhibitor Demos
When you schedule a consultation with our team at Cadmium for Convening Leaders 2026, we want to take the time to get to know you and your organization. Some key things that will make our consultative approach at the event different from a traditional demo are:
- We’ll discuss tools and resources that are the most specific to your needs.
- It’s an opportunity to discover technology and trends that you may not have considered before.
- We can help show you how the technology you currently use can integrate with the software, such as your association management system (AMS).
- You can learn more about creating a unified system for member engagement, such as combining an event and continuing education tech stack in one system.
Our goal at Cadmium is to provide you with the best event, video, and learning technology for your needs, so we’ll put the focus on your goals and mission while showing how our tools can help. The Cadmium team will be at the forefront of these consultations to ensure tailored recommendations.
How To Prepare for Your Cadmium Consultation at Convening Leaders 2026
Planning for nonprofit or association event management requires a detailed process, and so does picking the software you’ll use to help achieve your goals. Here are some questions you can ask and information you can provide that will help you get the most out of your consultation with us at Convening Leaders.
What Questions Should You Bring to an Event Platform Consultation?
Some great questions you can ask during your consultation are:
- How can Eventscribe from Cadmium help you create a mobile event app that improves attendee engagement?
- What event analytics can Eventscribe help organizations track and gain insights from?
- What event registration software and solutions are available through Eventscribe?
- How can we use it as a hybrid event platform that helps engage both virtual and in-person attendees?
- What options are available for abstract management with Eventscribe?
- How does it help with event data integration across the different software you have in your current tech stack?
You don’t have to ask all these questions, but choose the ones that align best with your current event management needs. If you’re interested in leadership strategies or tools to strengthen your team’s skills, these are great areas to explore in the consultation.
What Information Helps Consultants Provide Better Recommendations?
Some information you can provide that will help consultants provide a more personalized approach includes:
- Your current event or organizational goals
- Elements of event management you want to optimize the most
- The type and size of events you plan to host
- Key features or benefits you’re looking to get from an event management software
- The current technology you use that you’d like to integrate with the software
What You Can Expect From Cadmium's Consultation Process
Consultations with us at Convening Leaders 2026 will be 30 minutes long. It’s a dedicated time for us to discuss:
- Specific needs and questions you have
- Event technology trends for 2026 that our solutions can help with
- Strategies for integrating events and continuing education
- How associations can boost engagement with well-planned events and continuing education options
Why Convening Leaders Is the Perfect Time To Evaluate Event Technology
Convening Leaders is the perfect time to evaluate event technology because it brings thousands of event professionals and innovative tech providers together in one place.
You’ll get great insights and ideas to improve your event management process, see live versions of the technology in action, and learn more about how you can use event technology to create impactful attendee experiences.
Ready to schedule a time to discuss how our event and learning technology at Cadmium can make a difference for you?
You can schedule a consultation time at Convening Leaders 2026 here.
Can’t attend the event in person? You can also book a virtual demo with us here.
