IABC’s California Chapters: “Community Connect: Consultants' Roundtable: 2026 Business Tune Up”
2026-02-27 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Join IABC’s California chapters — Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Fransisco — for “Community Connect: Consultants’ Roundtable: 2026 Business Tune Up” on Friday, February 27, at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET.
Join fellow communications consultants and freelancers to evaluate what’s working, recalibrate where needed, and strengthen your business for 2026.
This monthly, interactive virtual meetup connects communicators across California for candid, peer-led conversations on timely topics that matter to independent professionals.
Designed for:
☑️ Communications, marketing, PR and creative consultants or contractors
☑️ Independent consultants, freelancers and agency owners
☑️ Professionals exploring the move to independent or starting a comms-focused business
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC Head of Communications SIG: “Gallagher State of the Sector 2025/2026”
2026-03-03 10:00 - 11:00
Join the IABC Head of Communications Shared Interest Group (SIG) for “Gallagher State of the Sector 2025/2026” on Tuesday, March 3, at 9 a.m. CT / 10 a.m. ET.
Chris Andrew of Gallagher will share key insights from the newly released 2025/26 State of the Sector report — highlighting emerging trends and what they mean for communication and employee experience professionals.
Based on input from 1,300+ communication and HR leaders worldwide, the report is the definitive global study of the internal communication and employee experience landscape.
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC Colorado: “How Your Brand Story Can Advance Your Communication Career”
2026-03-04 14:00 - 15:00
Join IABC Colorado for “How Your Brand Story Can Advance Your Communication Career” on Wednesday, March 4, at 12 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. ET. Lucy Eckley, Director at The Leading Story, will head the discussion.

You shape stories for a living — but when did you last focus on your own? With 2026 dubbed “the year of the personal brand” and our profession evolving rapidly, now’s the time to clearly articulate your value and where you’re headed.
This interactive session will:
☑️ Give you precious time to pause and reflect
☑️ Explain why building a personal brand story is vital at every career stage
☑️ Share a simple framework you can use to craft your story
☑️ Include implementation time so you leave with your story already started
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IABC Change Management SIG: “Change Doesn’t Happen Until The Right People Are Committed”
2026-03-11 09:00 - 10:00
IABC Change Management Shared Interest Group (SIG) will host “Change Doesn’t Happen Until The Right People Are Committed” on Wednesday, March 11, at 9 a.m. CT / 10 a.m. ET.
Join Jeppe Hansgaard, a change thought leader, for an interactive and engaging session on how change ripples if you get the right people activated and committed. And understand why your change becomes a fiasco if these often unknown people controlling the grapevine are not supporting your journey.
Takeaways:
☑️ Why commitment beats engagement for change?
☑️ The FACTS! Why peer-identification of the right people > All other methods
☑️ How to connect with care & clarity to get the right people committed?
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IABC California Chapters: “Job Hunting for Communicators”
2026-03-12 14:00 - 15:00
Join IABC’s California chapters — Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Fransisco — for “Job Hunting for Communicators” on Thursday, March 12, at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET
Looking for your next opportunity? You’re not alone. This is a casual, virtual gathering to connect and support job seekers in our community. This is a space to share experiences, compare notes on today’s job market, and explore the idea of creating an ongoing peer group for those in transition.
This event is FREE for IABC members and non-members.
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IABC UK & Ireland: “Neuroinclusion for Communicators”
2026-03-18 09:00 - 10:00
Join IABC UK & Ireland for the free webinar “Neuroinclusion for Communicators” on Wednesday, March 18, at 9 a.m. ET.
Neuroinclusion consultant Kate Isichei will lead a practical lunch-and-learn session exploring neurodivergence in the workplace. Discover how communication styles and preferences can differ for neurodivergent colleagues and learn strategies to make your messages clearer, more accessible, and more inclusive. The session will also include time for audience Q&A.
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IABC Philadelphia: “Think Like a Reader”
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00
Join IABC Philadelphia for “Think Like a Reader” on Wednesday, March 18, at 12 p.m. ET.
Ann Wylie, a writing trainer, coach, and communications consultant, will share a four-step strategy for finding your voice and writing from the readers’ point of view. This ability will help you engage your readers and move them to act.
You’ll learn how to:
☑️ Take advantage of the formula readers use to decide what to read.
☑️ Top 2 rewards of reading to boost interest in your message.
☑️ Answer the No. 1 question your reader is asking about your piece.
☑️ Make a 2-minute perspective shift to focus your message on reader value.
Cost:
▪️IABC Philadelphia Members: $15
▪️Guests $25
▪️Students: $5
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IABC Atlanta: “Prompt Responsibly: AI, Creativity & Ethical Comms”
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00
Join IABC Atlanta for “Prompt Responsibly: AI, Creativity & Ethical Comms” on Wednesday, March 18, at 12 p.m. ET.
In this virtual event, the chapter will explore what it means to use AI responsibly – without stifling innovation. Designed for business communicators, this session will examine how AI is reshaping creative work, where risks to brand trust and reputation can emerge and how to put smart, practical guardrails in place.
IABC Atlanta will share real-world ways to boost speed and efficiency while maintaining authenticity, inclusivity and ethical standards. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of where human judgment matters most – and how communicators can lead responsible AI adoption inside their organizations.
Speakers:
Fred Roselli, Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Richard Rimer, Principal, Offit Kurman
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IABC Dallas: “Successful Job Search Skills Needed in Today’s Job Market”
2026-03-24 13:00 - 14:00
Join IABC Dallas for “Successful Job Search Skills Needed in Today’s Job Market” on Tuesday, March 24, at 12 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET.
In this practical, fast-moving session, Larry Brantley will break down the job search skills that matter most right now: how recruiters really evaluate candidates, how to network with purpose, how to stand out in a crowded market, and how to position your experience for today’s hiring managers.
Attendees will walk away with clear, actionable tips they can use immediately — whether they’re actively job hunting or preparing for their next move.
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IABC Crisis Comms SIG: “Signal or Noise? Social Media Triage In an Age of Trolls and Disruption”
2026-03-25 17:00 - 18:00
Join the IABC Crisis Communications Shared Interest Group (SIG) for “Signal or Noise? Social Media Triage In an Age of Trolls and Disruption” on Wednesday, March 25, at 4 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. ET.
Natalia Smalyuk and Matt Tidwell, both crisis communications consultants, will lead the discussion.
This session explores how crisis managers triage social media activity during high-stakes moments – protecting organizational credibility and avoiding responses that make the situation worse. Drawing on practitioner experience and global examples, we will examine practical frameworks and decision-making guardrails when emotions run high and digital communities are anything but neutral.
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IABC/BC: “Clicks, Community & Coin: Inside the Creator Journey”
2026-03-26 08:30 - 21:30
IABC/BC will host “Clicks, Community & Coin: Inside the Creator Journey” on Thursday, March 26, at 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. ET.
Join them for a fun, honest, no-gatekeeping webinar with Nan Maung and Yvonne Ko — two creators with very different journeys.
They’ll share how they got started, the challenges no one talks about, their platform strategies, and how they land brand deals without burning out.
What they’ll cover:
☑️ Getting started (and surviving the awkward early days)
☑️ Platform faves and how strategy changes across channels
☑️ Common mistakes + lessons learned the hard way
☑️ Brand deals: how to attract them and say yes (or no)
☑️ Creator tips you can actually use
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IABC Circle Fellows #126: “Communicating in the Age of Ploycrisis”
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
Join IABC Circle Fellows #126 for “Communicating in the Age of Ploycrisis,” on Thursday, March 26, at 12 p.m. ET. The discussion will feature four IABC Fellows.
The days of relying on a dusty crisis playbook are over. Today’s “polycrisis” — where economic, geopolitical, and social media pressures collide — has replaced predictable events with constant, fast-moving disruption. A single viral post can damage a brand before leaders even realize there’s an issue.
Success now requires flexibility over rigid checklists. Modern communicators need a principles-based framework that enables real-time adaptation, transparency, and connection across blurred internal and external audiences.
Bring your questions — or catch the replay or podcast if you can’t attend live.
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IABC California Chapters: “Community Connect: Productivity vs. Creativity: Can they coexist?”
2026-03-27 15:00 - 16:00
Join IABC’s California chapters — Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Fransisco — for “Community Connect: Productivity vs. Creativity: Can they coexist?” on Friday, March 27, at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET.
This FREE session will explore the tension between productivity and creativity — and how communicators can protect both.
“Community Connect” brings communicators together each month to discuss timely topics. No slides. No forced networking. Just authentic, low-pressure conversations in small breakout groups designed to spark real dialogue and shared learning.
Who Should Attend
☑️ Professionals in communications, marketing, public relations, and creative services
☑️ Independent consultants, freelancers, and agency owners
☑️ People who work in a communications-related field (e.g., Change Management, HR, DEI, and Operations)
☑️ Students and recent graduates interested in the field
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IABC Master Class: “When Change Management Fails: Rebuilding Trust and Reputation when a Major Change Project Becomes a Crisis”
2026-03-30 12:00 - 13:00
Join IABC Master Class for “When Change Management Fails: Rebuilding Trust and Reputation when a Major Change Project Becomes a Crisis” on Monday, March 30, at 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET.
Bonnie Caver, Founder and CEO of Reputation Lighthouse, and Deborah Hileman, President and CEO of Institute for Crisis Management, will lead the discussion.
When change initiatives fail, poor communication is often the cause. This IABC Master Class explores why trust erodes during poorly managed transitions and how clear, honest, and consistent communication can rebuild credibility, stabilize teams, and restore stakeholder confidence. Learn proven frameworks, practical recovery strategies, and communication techniques that reduce risk and support lasting change.
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IABC Seattle: “ProTalk with Ryan Mink: From Storytelling to Reputation Management”
2026-04-07 15:00 - 16:00
Join IABC Seattle for “ProTalk with Ryan Mink: From Storytelling to Reputation Management” on Tuesday, April 7, at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET.
Ryan Mink, editorial director of the Baltimore Ravens, will cover:
☑️ How a multi-faceted NFL comms team runs day to day and stays aligned.
☑️ Building culture and staying on-brand at speed.
☑️ Developing spokespersons, viral moments, and how to respond when unexpected hits happen.
Ryan Mink is the editorial director for the Baltimore Ravens, where he’s helped shape the team’s voice, storytelling, and day-to-day coverage since joining the organization in 2009. And yes, he even has a Super Bowl ring from the team’s 2013 win!
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC Philadelphia: “Meet Your New Communications Research Partner: Generative AI”
2026-04-14 12:00 - 13:00
Join IABC Philadelphia for “Meet Your New Communications Research Partner: Generative AI” on Tuesday, April 14, at 12 p.m. ET.
In this example-packed session, Shel Holtz will show practical, ethical workflows for public affairs and communications teams in their use of Generative AI.
Key Takeaways:
☑️ Choose the right copilot for the job: When to use ChatGPT Projects + Deep Research, Perplexity, Notebook LM, Custom GPTs/Gems, and other tools.
☑️ Prompt patterns that keep you honest: Structure prompts to prioritize primary sources, require inline citations, extract dates/deadlines, and flag secondary coverage.
☑️ Build reusable research assistants: Set up repeatable watchlists, weekly briefs, 30/60/90-day calendars, and risk heatmaps.
☑️ Create source-grounded Q&A binders: Use Notebook LM to interrogate curated material (e.g., CEO speeches, filings) with verifiable citations.
☑️ From findings to executive-ready outputs: Convert research into spokesperson notes, talking points, FAQs, and customer-facing summaries – fast.
☑️ Safeguards that protect your credibility: Disclosure, provenance links, and “never auto-publish” guardrails for responsible AI use in comms.
Cost:
▪️IABC Philadelphia Members: $15
▪️Guests $25
▪️Students: $5
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IABC San Francisco: “The State of AI Search (and how to use it to your benefit!)”
2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:00
Join IABC San Francisco for the webinar “The State of AI Search (and how to use it to your benefit!)” on Friday, April 17, at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET.
Michele Landry, VP of Partnerships at SFIABC and Owner of Tanis Communications, and Thomas Peham, CEO at OtterlyAI, will lead the discussion.
Learn why ChatGPT and Google AI mode are changing discovery and how you can use it for your company and yourself.
More customers are now saying, “I found you on ChatGPT.” AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews are fundamentally changing how people discover brands — and with Gartner predicting a 50% decline in traditional organic traffic by 2028, communications professionals need to understand this shift now.
You’ll learn:
☑️ Why third-party sources (Reddit, Wikipedia, news media) dominate AI citations
☑️ How PR and media coverage directly impact your brand’s AI discoverability
☑️ Practical steps to audit and improve your brand’s presence in AI search results
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IABC Change Management SIG: “The Problem With Change Isn't the Change”
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00
Join the IABC Change Management Shared Interest Group (SIG) for “The Problem With Change Isn’t the Change” on Monday, April 20, at 5 p.m. CT / 6 p.m. ET.
Organizational change is rarely easy, even with strong leadership and support. In this live fireside conversation, Michael Bungay Stanier — host of the Change Signal podcast and author of The Coaching Habit — will share insights from decades of experience on what organizations get wrong about change, emerging global trends, and practical ideas for doing it better, followed by a live Q&A.
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IABC Toronto PIC: “Contracts With Confidence: Essentials Every Independent Communicator Should Know”
2026-04-22 16:30 - 17:30
IABC Toronto Professional Independent Communicators (PIC) will host “Contracts With Confidence: Essentials Every Independent Communicator Should Know” on Wednesday, April 22, at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Contracts can feel intimidating but are essential for clear expectations and strong client relationships. Contract lawyers Adam Freedman and Shoshanna Lebovitz will discuss key clauses, smart templates, payment terms, and how to review client agreements with confidence, followed by a live Q&A.
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IABC Leadership Institute
2026-04-24 08:00 - 16:00 | Donaldson Company, Inc., 1400 West 94th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55431, United States
The IABC Leadership Institute returns on Friday, April 24, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, bringing together leaders from around the world for a day of renewed connection, purpose, and growth.
This reimagined experience builds on IABC’s rich tradition while offering fresh opportunities to strengthen your leadership skills and expand your network. Designed for chapter and regional leaders, the event provides a space to share ideas, gain confidence, and reignite the inspiration that drives our community. Join us for a meaningful, energizing gathering that will equip you to lead with clarity and connection.
Price: $199
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IABC California Chapters: “Community Connect: Social Media: What's Essential and What's Ancient”
2026-04-24 15:00 - 16:00
Join IABC’s California chapters — Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Fransisco — for “Community Connect: Social Media: What’s Essential and What’s Ancient” Friday, April 24, at 12 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.
This FREE session will explore what to keep, what to ditch, and how to prioritize social media efforts that actually deliver results.
“Community Connect” brings communicators together each month to discuss timely topics. No slides. No forced networking. Just authentic, low-pressure conversations in small breakout groups designed to spark real dialogue and shared learning.
Who Should Attend:
☑️ Professionals in communications, marketing, public relations, and creative services
☑️ Independent consultants, freelancers, and agency owners
☑️ People who work in a communications-related field (e.g., Change Management, HR, DEI, and Operations)
☑️ Students and recent graduates interested in the field
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IABC Master Class: “The Secrets of Online Influence on LinkedIn in 2026”
2026-04-29 10:00 - 13:00
Attend the IABC Master Class “The Secrets of Online Influence on LinkedIn in 2026” on Wednesday, April 29, at 9 a.m. CT / 10 a.m. ET.
Fady Ramzy, online marketing and communications trainer/speaker, will lead the discussion.
LinkedIn has evolved into a powerful engine for strategic visibility and business growth. In this live, interactive three-hour workshop, participants will learn how to build a strong LinkedIn personal brand that attracts opportunities, optimize their profiles, create effective content, and turn influence into real business results through hands-on exercises and proven frameworks.
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IABC Seattle: Early Career Catalyst Development Series
2026-05-04 - 2026-06-16
Join IABC Seattle’s Early Career Catalyst Development Series
Mondays, May 4-June 15 | 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET
Level up your comms career in just 6 weeks. This virtual series features 45-minute sessions (30-minute lesson + 15-minute live Q&A) led by experienced communications pros — designed for new and junior communicators.
You’ll cover:
☑️ Newsroom Essentials
☑️ Design 101
☑️ Executive Communications
☑️ Internal Communications
☑️ Leadership in Communications
☑️ Strategic Communications Panel
Live attendance encouraged; all sessions are recorded so you can catch replays if needed
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IABC Philadelphia: “7 Mistakes Communicators Make with B2B Messages (and the Brain Science to Beat Them)”
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00
Join IABC Philadelphia for “7 Mistakes Communicators Make with B2B Messages (and the Brain Science to Beat Them)” on Thursday, May 21, from 12–1 p.m. Nancy Harhut, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of HBT Marketing, will lead this session.
Even with the right information and benefits, B2B messages often fall flat. In this fast-paced, example-filled webinar, you’ll uncover the most common messaging mistakes and learn brain-science-backed fixes that boost engagement and performance.
You’ll learn:
☑️ The simplest, most overlooked way to increase revenue (7x more effective, per the B2B Institute)
☑️ The misconception about your audience that costs you sales
☑️ A proven way to rewrite headlines to boost engagement by up to 140%
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IABC World Conference 2026
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-16
Get ready to connect, learn, and lead in one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Communication professionals from across the industry will come together June 14-16 in Toronto for IABC’s flagship event, World Conference 2026.
Designed for today’s communicator, World Conference brings together global perspectives, expert-led sessions, and meaningful peer-to-peer learning. Every session is aligned to the IABC Career Roadmap, giving you practical strategies you can apply at any stage of your career.
This year’s theme focuses on the communicator’s evolving role in a rapidly changing world, how we stay agile, lead responsibly, and drive innovation.
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