Submit Your Proposal to Speak at IABC’s World Conference

Our World Conference heads to Calgary, Alberta, June 13–15, 2027! Inspired by Calgary’s skyway system and mountain landscape, this year’s theme explores how communicators balance digital innovation with human connection. AI and emerging tools are changing how we communicate, but trust and understanding remain at the heart of the work.

Share your expertise! We’re looking for speakers with real stories, strategies, and lessons on keeping people at the center of technology, bridging digital and human communication, adapting established practices, and navigating different perspectives. Submit your proposal and take advantage of this exciting opportunity to help shape the future of communication. 

The submission deadline is November 6 by 11:59 p.m. CT. For questions about the call for proposals, contact learning@iabc.com. 

See You on the Green on November 18!

Calling local communications pros!

Join the IABC Chicago chapter for networking, food, games, and fun at The Puttery next month. This is a great opportunity to make new connections and chat with peers in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

You won’t want to miss it!



Event Details:

Wednesday, November 18 | 5 - 8 CST

The Puttery, 932 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607

$40 for IABC Members | $50 for non-members | $25 for students

Sharpen Your Skills with Our Upcoming Webinars

IABC has a number of engaging webinars, discussions, and courses happening over the next few weeks.

Learn more below and register!

IABC Master Class: A Quiet Shift: How Polarization Is Reshaping Corporate Communication

Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 | 11 a.m. CT

Over the past year, many of the world’s largest companies have remained silent on issues important to their stakeholders—raising important questions for communication professionals. Join us as we explore the impact of polarization on corporate communication.

Working Through a Dumpster Fire: A Framework for Human-centered, Trauma-informed Communications

Nov. 10 | noon CT



Communicating with employees in “dumpster-fire” conditions takes more than business-as-usual messaging. Learn how trauma, chronic stress, and uncertainty affect the way employees receive and respond to communication and leave with a human-centered framework for communicating with more clarity, care, and connection.

AI in Change: What Do We Delegate and What Do We Own?

Nov. 11 | 4 p.m. CT

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in the way organizations manage change and communication, questions of judgment, accountability, and ownership are becoming more important than ever.

Join our expert panel as we explore how professionals are navigating decisions about delegation, oversight, and trust in an AI-enabled workplace. You’ll leave the session with a framework for evaluating what to automate, what to own, and how to strike the right balance in their day-to-day work.

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