Member Statistics

PCMA represents more than 6,000 meeting industry leaders including planner professionals, suppliers, faculty and students. Aside from students and faculty, members are categorized as either a professional or supplier based on their position.

  • Professionals: individuals who are responsible for the development, organization, and management of meetings, conventions, exhibits, and seminars
  • Suppliers: individuals whose organization is engaged in providing products and services related to the conduct and operation of meetings, conventions, exhibits, and seminars

Membership is nearly an even split between suppliers and professionals; 46% and 54%, respectively. Both types of members are comprised of people at all levels within their organization.

Professional:

Meeting Executive: 34%
Meeting Manager: 14%
Meeting +: 15%
Student/Academic: 12%
CEO: 11%
Other: 14%

Supplier:

National Sales: 30%
Corporate Marketing: 24%
Local or Property Marketing: 19%
Client Service 9%
Owner or CEO: 6%
Account Director: 5%
Other: 7%