IABC - International Association of Business Communicators Be Heard

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IABC 2012 World Conference

Join more than 1,400 communication professionals from around the globe at this annual event that brings together fresh ideas, winning case studies and best practices in communication.

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IABC All-Star sessions

In each track there are special sessions presented by seasoned IABC World Conference speakers. Look for the All Star designation under the session title and be prepared for a superior learning experience.

Evaluations from your past World Conference peers grant the All Star honor to the session presenter that achieved a greater than 6.3 out of 7 score.

RECORDING DISCLAIMER

No part of the IABC conference educational sessions may be recorded, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including but not limited to video or audio recording, photograph, photocopy or any other information storage or retrieval system known now or in the future, without the express written permission of the International Association of Business Communicators.

IABC GUIDELINES FOR SPEAKER SELECTION

IABC makes speaker selections based on audience and content needs to reflect our membership demographics. We seek diversity in our conference speakers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, physical ability, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, language, type of industry, business or function.

Session Handouts

Registered attenders will receive an e-mail approximately two weeks prior to the conference that includes a link to the handouts submitted by speakers. Please print any handouts that you would like to have with you at sessions. IABC does not print or distribute handouts for any sessions.

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:

  1. Do you have experience presenting to audiences with 75 or more participants?
  2. Is your content fresh and highly relevant to communication practitioners?
  3. Do you have global communication experience (working and speaking in countries other than your own)?
  4. Are your sessions interactive? Would your audiences describe you as a dynamic presenter?
  5. 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.