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
Save the date! AGM, End of year drinks and Gold Quill winner celebrations - 3 Dec, kindly hosted by FTI Consulting | 1 Macquarie Pl, Gateway, Level 22, Sydney
As soon as tickets are on sale, we’ll share the details. Our events are always free for members.
2025 global events and conferences
Around APAC
Join IABC Victoria for a night of celebration, connection, and community at their End of Year Mingle | Wednesday 19 November | 5.30pm-8.30pm | State of Grace, 27 King St, Melbourne | Register
IABC Queensland - Change Communication Masterclass: advanced skills for comms pros | Thursday 6 November 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm | No 1 ANZAC Square, 140 Creek Street, Brisbane | Register
IABC Queensland - Annual Book Fair and End-of-Year Event | Thursday 27 November 2025 | 5:30pm-8:00pm | BDO Offices 12 Creek Street Level 10, Brisbane | Register
IABC APAC is supporting a 2-day, Crisis Communications Boot Camp | Walk away with a crisis plan that works, with world-class insights and unmatched networking | Thursday 27 - Friday 28 November 2025 | W Hotel, Singapore | Register
2026 - save the date!
14–16 June 2026 | IABC | Annual World Conference - Toronto, 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
16 Sepember | IABC NSW | Internal comms secrets: An evening with international expert Rachel Miller
27 August | IABC NSW | A zebra in a field of giraffes
29 May | IABC NSW | Member networking and drinks
28 May | IABC NSW | Navigating workplace dynamics: Have you been SCARFed?
26 March | IABC NSW | Top comms trends for 2025 + speed networking | 5:30PM - 7:30PM AEDT
26 February | IABC NSW | The Power of Agile Communications | 6:00PM - 7:00PM 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