Our events

From conferences to workshops, panel discussions and social events, the IABC provides many opportunities for learning and networking.  As a member you can access international, regional and local events each year at member rates, as well as exclusive member only events. Non-members are welcome to join many of our events at standard pricing. 

Our events are a range of in person, online and hybrid options. We make recordings available wherever possible. 

Upcoming events - 2025

2025 IABC NSW events

Look out for our next in-person event in May featuring some of our fantastic Gold Quill winners.

Next up, we have a crisis comms event in June and AI in August. As soon as tickets are on sale, we’ll share the details. Our events are always free for members.

2025 Australian communication events

30 April | IABC Queensland | Sustainability Reporting & You — IABC Queensland 12-1pm

2025 global events and conferences 

Did you know? Many IABC events in US and other timezones are recorded and available on IABC On Demand - Just search the event title in the catalogue. 

20 May | IABC | The Art and Science of Persuasion | 2am AEDT

29 May | IABC | IABC Consultants SIG: Business-Smart Learning for Eager Consultants, with Kevin Judge | 3am AEDT

2 April | 9 April | 16 April | IABC | Master Class Series: Using AI to Boost Your Thought Leadership With Rhea Wessel | 2:00AM AEDT

8-11 June | IABC | Annual World Conference - Get Ready to CONNECT! | Vancouver, Canada


Global events | More IABC events from around the world | Central Standard Time (CT)
Global SIGs | Shared Interest Groups on Change Management, Education, Health and others

PSA member rates: If you are an IABC NSW member, you can also join Professional Speaker's Australia (PSA) events at their member rates. Email contact@iabcnsw.com for the code.

2024 Past Events

26 February | IABC NSW | The Power of Agile Communications | 6:00PM - 7:00PM AEDT

26 March | IABC NSW | Top comms trends for 2025 + speed networking | 5:30PM - 7:30PM AEDT

11 Dec | IABC NSW | End of Year Nibbles & Networking | 5:00PM - 7:30PM AEDT

11 Dec | IABC NSW  | AGM, followed by Nibbles & Networking | 4:00PM AEDT

21 Nov | PSA NSW/ACT | The power of you & the energy you bring to the stage | 6:30PM AEDT

14 Nov | IABC EMENA | The long game for communication leaders | Online: AEST 11am

14 Nov | PSA National | Virtual keynote speaking mastery | Online: AEST 9am

14 Nov | IABC NSW | Gala: The Future is Bright for Comms | Sydney: AEST from 5pm

18 September | IABC NSW | Play out a crisis: Decision making under pressure | Sydney

10 - 13 September  | Squarely accessible | Accessible content creation classes | Virtual CAD &  AEST

11 - 12 September | IABC QLD | Accessibility Masterclasses | Virtual 

3 September | IABC NSW  | Be Learning: Persuasion & Influence | Virtual 

28 August | IABC NSW  | Hunter & Coastal local catch up | Newcastle

15 August - Design Thinking Through Design Doing (in-person )

6 June | IABC NSW | Navigating the Year Ahead for Professional Communicators | Hybrid

5-6 June | IABC QLD | The Social Media and Website Content Accessibility Class | Virtual 

13 June | IABC QLD | Lift your comms game with Virtual Reality| In-person

17 June | IABC VIC | Cognitive Biases in Communication: To Stay, Slay or Silence | Virtual

18 June | IABC APAC | Talking Point Discussion: Dealing with Issues and Crisis | Virtual 

23-26 June 2024 | IABC World Conference | Chicago

20 March - The Future of Communications Measurement

22 February - Sydney Networking Drinks

2023 Past Events

  • 12 December - Holiday Drinks

  • 12 December - Annual General Meeting

  • 9 November - The Power of Visual Communication

  • 20 September - Gold Quill Showcase: Hear From Our 2023 Winners

  • 4-5 September - IABC Asia Pacific Fusion Conference

  • 30 August - IABC NSW Hunter & Coastal Group presents APRA-AMCOS on Music Licensing

  • 16 August - Leveraging the Power of LinkedIn

  • 19 July - Strategic Comms in the age of increased Noise (brought to you by IABC Vic)

  • 8 June - Leveraging AI in Communications

  • 4 – 7 June - IABC World Conference, Vancouver

  • 17 May - In Conversation: Communicating During a Crisis

  • 17 May - The Influential Communication Leader full day workshop, brought to you by the Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence and Artis Advisory

  • 12 May - Federal budget, cost of living & energy crisis impact on your audiences (brought to you by IABC Canberra)

  • 27 April - Networking Drinks

  • 21 March - The State of Play for Communicators