IABC DC Metro

Truth in Common: 2025 Speaker Series: Joan Blades
2025-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Join Truth in Common for its 2025 speaker series “Communicating at a Time of Instability.” The series offers access to experts in disinformation and social division who can help us navigate current realities, from casual conversations to high-risk situations.
On Thursday, April 24, at 12 p.m. ET, Joan Blades, co-founder of Living Room Conversations, MoveOn and MomsRising.org, will lead the discussion.
Joan is an expert on the transformative power of dialogue and how people can choose to be part of a respectful, issue-based conversation. She’ll share what she’s learned about bridging all sorts of differences and some tips for how you can have better conversations in these turbulent times.
There’s no cost to attend.
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We Lead Comms: “Generations in the Workplace”
2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:00
Join #WeLeadComms for “Generations in the Workplace” on Wednesday, October 22, at 10 a.m. CT / 11 a.m. ET. The event is co-sponsored by IABC, Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence, and Strategic.
Moderated by international comms leader Sean Trainor, this debate explores how generational behaviors, tech adoption, and cultural expectations are shaping the future of work.
Panelists:
☑️ Damaryan Benton – Gen Z advocate & founder of The PR Habitat
☑️ Natalie Moran – Communication futurist
☑️ Rateel alshehri – Gen Alpha podcaster & host of Rateel Alpha Talk
There’s no cost to attend.
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Potomac Tech Wire and Capitol Communicator: “SEO and GEO Outlook 2026: The Future of Search in the Age of AI”
2025-11-07 08:30 - 10:00 | Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA, 20190, United States
Join Potomac Tech Wire and Capitol Communicator for “SEO and GEO Outlook 2026: The Future of Search in the Age of AI” on Friday, November 7, from 8:30-9:45 a.m. ET, at the Carahasoft Conference Center at 11493 Sunset Hills Road in Reston, Virginia
The event will feature a roundtable of top DC-area SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) experts, providing tips, predictions, and insight for 2026.
Featured speakers:
▪️Leah Nurik, founder and CEO of Brandi AI
▪️Sydney Shufelt, senior director of MG Digital at Merritt Group
▪️Josh Greene, CEO of The Mather Group
▪️Neal Rothschild, Senior Director of Editorial Strategy, Axios
Click HERE to register! IABC members receive a 15% discount with the code “IABC.”

The ONE Party 2026
2026-01-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Royal Sands Social Club, 26 N St SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Attend The ONE Party 2026 on Thursday, January 22, from 6-9 p.m. at the Royal Sands Social Club at
26 N St SE in Washington, D.C. The gathering is brought to you by AMADC, AAF DC, IABC DC Metro, PRSA National Capital Chapter, and WWPR.
This isn’t just any party. It’s THE ONE.
This grand celebration brings together DC’s advertisers, marketers, communicators, and creatives for a night of connection and good vibes in the spirit of the new year. It’s the only time all five powerhouse organizations join forces for one unforgettable event. Hence the name: The ONE Party.
Expect a bright, tropical escape inspired by beach bars and sunshine. The perfect spot to shake off DC winter and feel like you’re on vacation for a night. Come ready to enjoy networking, drinks (your first one’s on us!), tasty bites, and epic giveaways!
Cost:
▪️Members: $25
▪️Student Members: $15
▪️Nonmembers: $35
As far as public transportation, the nearest Metro station is Navy Yard–Ballpark on the Green Line.
Click HERE to register!
