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
IABC Hunter and Coastal networking drinks - Wednesday 26 November, | 6:00pm to 7:30p, 20 Merewether Street (Modus)
End of year drinks and Gold Quill winner celebrations - Wednesday 3 December, kindly hosted by FTI Consulting | 1 Macquarie Pl, Gateway, Level 22, Sydney | 5:30pm-8:00pm
AGM - Wednesday 3 December, kindly hosted by FTI Consulting | 1 Macquarie Pl, Gateway, Level 22, Sydney | 4-5pm - members are welcome, register now
Our events are nearly always free for members.
Give us feedback - what events do you want to see in 2026?
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