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Photo Credit: Turismo de Lisboa

From 13-15 September, the global business events community will come together in Lisbon for PCMA’s Convening EMEA 2026 for a few energising days of bold ideas, meaningful connections, and experiences designed to challenge perceptions about the future of our industry.

Convening EMEA is PCMA EMEA’s annual flagship event bringing together the global business events industry for an immersive 3-day programme in Europe. At last year’s edition, 600+ event professionals from 49 countries came together to share perspectives, spark collaborations, and push conversations forward.

Keynote by Dr. Poornima Luthra Joines

Dr. Poornima Luthra — a globally recognised voice on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion whose work is helping leaders navigate one of the most urgent challenges of our time: how to build trust, belonging, and collaboration in an increasingly fragmented world.

Senior Faculty at Imperial Business School, Dr. Luthra is an acclaimed author, researcher, and keynote speaker known for translating complex DEI concepts into practical, actionable strategies leaders can apply immediately. Her insights empower organisations to move beyond intention and into meaningful, measurable change.

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Photo Credit: PCMA

Discover Lisbon as a living laboratory for creativity and collaboration 

Attendees will have the chance to step off the beaten path with curated tours on 13th September, and explore Lisbon not as a destination, but as a living, evolving ecosystem, where heritage, creativity, sustainability, and innovation collide to inspire our events.


Learn more about the event here

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