HOSTED PLANNER APPLICATIONS
Join the global business events community at Convening EMEA in Rotterdam through our exclusive Hosted Planner Programme, designed to give qualified event professionals an enhanced and immersive experience. As a Hosted Planner, you’ll benefit from curated moments, exclusive access, and meaningful connections throughout our 3-day flagship event:
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Registration to Convening EMEA 2025 in Rotterdam, 14th – 16th October.
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Full event registration & access to digital content for 12 months.
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Offsite Exploration Tour, Welcome Party & ‘Set Sail with Rotterdam’ Dinner.
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Travel pass & two nights’ accommodation.
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Participation in your host’s programme that will complement your event experience throughout 14 – 16 October.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The PCMA Foundation is offering business event organisers the chance to attend Convening EMEA 2025 in Rotterdam, through the All-Access Pass Scholarship.
The scholarship covers:
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Full event registration & access to digital content for 12 months.
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Offsite Exploration Tour, Welcome Party & ‘Set Sail with Rotterdam’ Dinner.
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Travel pass, two nights’ accommodation, & a travel allowance of up to $750.
This is your chance to build meaningful relationships, explore new ideas, and drive your career forward.
REGISTRATION
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN-PERSON
- Choice of offsite Exploration Tour – Tuesday 14th October
- Welcome Party – Tuesday 14th October
- Set Sail with Rotterdam Dinner – Wednesday 15th October
- All-access pass to the onsite event & event platform + digital content for 12 months
- Refreshments & lunch on 15th and 16th October
- Travel Pass
ACCOMMODATION
Participants of Convening EMEA 2025 in Rotterdam will have the option to choose a selection of hotel experiences at special PCMA EMEA rates. The host HQ hotels are Postillion and Hilton Hotels. There are also 3 other hotel options in the city centre within walking distance of the event venue. Registered participants can book accommodation using the accommodation platform.


BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION
CLICK FOR CONVENING EMEA HOTELS & VENUES MAP
EXPLORATION TOURS
Experience Rotterdam from many different vantage points on the curated tours taking place on 14th October. You can choose to experience the city’s innovation from the water visiting a floating farm or why not see how Rotterdam is dealing with climate change on the rooftops. Rotterdam is a highly diverse city embracing over 170 nationalities so find out how the city has ensured that the next generation is integrated and yet culturally individual.
Cycling empowers and changes lives so experience how Rotterdam is a city made for cyclists and enjoy some healthy treats en route! Visit the ‘Cape’ and see smart urban planning which has completely transformed this once undesirable peninsula in Rotterdam.
What will you choose?
HOW TO GET THERE
Rotterdam is a city like no other with an unconventional character, passion for innovation and a natural charm. Add breathtaking architecture, a vibrant business landscape and an energetic atmosphere and the fact that Rotterdammers are unafraid to push boundaries and embrace new ideas and you will see the real Rotterdam. The city is in its essence bold, forward thinking and a living culture with room for everyone.
PCMA EMEA is excited to be hosted in Rotterdam and invites you to be unafraid too and join us in October for Convening EMEA 2025!
TRAVEL TO ROTTERDAM
FIRST TIMERS PROGRAMME
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WHO ATTENDS
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