Sheraton Towers, Chicago, USA
24–27 June 2012
Avant-garde: innovative; experimental; pushing the boundaries for a 20/15 vision of communication
The IABC 2012 World Conference presents the vision of 20/15 giving you an opportunity to look to the future of strategic communications. With 20/15 vision, you’ll learn how to approach and adapt to the global business environment during the next three years and beyond. The conference will give you the tools you’ve been waiting for to be more extraordinary in the communications world!
Meet with over 14,000 business communicators from around the globe. Join colleagues and interact with new and returning speakers in exceptional and provocative sessions. Offered in seven professional development tracks, the World Conference sessions provide state-of-the art research and discussion-based workshops. You will leave with new ideas and insights from keynote addresses, vast resources from innovative programs and systems, and strong connections from our popular networking opportunities.
Chicago, it’s all that razzle-dazzle! A world-class city of unsurpassed beauty, Chi-town attracts visitors from across the globe. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is home to the blues, famed shopping along Michigan Avenue, topnotch museums, celebrated architecture, winning sports teams, an internationally renowned symphony orchestra, spectacular live theater and thousands of unique restaurants.
Begin your World Conference experience now by logging on to the Connections! Use this site to connect with fellow attendees and speakers, upload photos, post and comment on blogs and stay updated on conference news.
We can’t wait to see you in Chicago.
Start planning now to join us on 24–27 June 2012 in Chicago, a world-class city of unsurpassed beauty that attracts visitors from around the U.S. and the world. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is home to the blues, famed shopping along Michigan Avenue, world-class museums, celebrated architecture, top sports teams, an internationally renowned symphony orchestra, spectacular live theater and thousands of restaurants.
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IABC CENTRAL: Get more value from your membership
Visit IABC Central in the Exhibit Hall to learn about your association’s programs and benefits. Check out demonstrations of Discovery, IABC’s next-generation online library. Learn how IABC can help move your career forward through professional development and job opportunities. Get hands-on help with IABC tools like eXchange, to broaden your network, and Marketplace, to gain visibility for your business. Learn about the benefits of achieving an ABC (Accredited Business Communicator) designation and new ways you can pursue it. Browse and buy discounted IABC Knowledge Centre publications and IABC Research Foundation reports. Chat with IABC headquarters staff about volunteer leadership opportunities.
IABC’s EXHIBIT HALL: The Meeting Place
Sponsors and exhibitors will showcase the latest communication products and services to help you improve your effectiveness and results. Open Monday at noon through 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Exhibit Hall offers exceptional networking opportunities during the lunch break, themed daily coffee breaks, and a Tuesday Networking Reception. An Internet Café and complimentary Wi-Fi in the Exhibit Hall will be available to all attenders during exhibit hours:
Monday, 25 June, 12–5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 26 June, 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Complimentary Wi-Fi and Internet Café
Stay connected with a second Internet Café or use the complimentary wireless access in the ballroom promenade.
IABC’s pledge to the environment
IABC and the World Conference are continuing our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint. For that reason, you will not receive a 30-page printed brochure in the mail this year, but you will have access to this digital version on our website and soon on your smartphone or tablet. You can stay informed on all the latest developments with just a click.
Recommended dress
All conference events are business casual, with the exception of the black-tie-preferred Gold Quill Awards Gala dinner. Bring a sweater or light jacket to meeting rooms, as they tend to vary in temperature.
IABC 2013 World Conference call for papers
The deadline for speaker proposals for IABC’s 2013 conference is 15 July 2012. Please take the time to review the following requirements so that you will have the best chance of being selected.
IABC’s 2013 events include the following:
- 2013 World Conference, 23-26 June, New York, New York, USA
IABC invites presentation proposals from qualified experts who meet the association’s criteria for educating communication practitioners to excel professionally and improve organizational performance.
Assess your fit for an IABC speaking position by answering these questions:
- Do you have experience presenting to audiences with 75 or more participants?
- Is your content fresh and highly relevant to communication practitioners?
- Do you have global communication experience (working and speaking in countries other than your own)?
- Are your sessions interactive? Would your audiences describe you as a dynamic presenter?
- Can you provide audience evaluations (with 75 or more participants) demonstrating excellent ratings of 80th percentile or above?
If your answers to all five questions are “yes,” you meet IABC’s qualifications for a speaking position and are encouraged to apply. Submit a proposal.
