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
Wednesday 27 August | IABC NSW | Topic TBC (Merewether, Modus Brewery) - more details coming soon
August | IABC NSW | Member social networking (Sydney) - more details coming soon
As soon as tickets are on sale, we’ll share the details. Our events are always free for members.
2025 global events and conferences
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
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