Want to know one of the best parts of attending IABC World Conference 2026? It's the place where the communication profession comes together.
No matter where you are in your career, there’s something meaningful to gain and contribute. You might mentor early‑career professionals, share insights on emerging technologies during breakout sessions, or spark a connection with a fellow communicator. Every interaction adds to something special.
To help you make the most of your experience, we’ve curated a list of recommended sessions based on your career stage. Start exploring and begin planning your time in Toronto!
Early Career
- Master Class: How To Build Career Leverage Through AI Systems Thinking & Career Storytelling* | Sunday, 14 June | 1-4 p.m. ET
- IABC Speed Mentoring* | Sunday, 14 June | 4-5 p.m. ET
- CCO of the Future: Leading the Next Era of Corporate Affairs | Monday, 15 June | 9-10:30 a.m. ET
- Rethinking Measurement: Making Communication Meaningful | Monday, 15 June | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
- Communication in Motion: The Science Behind Messages That Move People | Monday, 15 June | 1:30-2:15 p.m. ET
- Micro-Moments, Macro-Impact: Crafting PR Messages for the Scroll Culture | Monday, 15 June | 2:30-3:15 p.m. ET
- Networking Roundtables | Monday, 15 June | 3:45-5:15 p.m. ET
- New Age of Storytelling: Cutting Through AI Noise | Tuesday, 16 June | 9-10:15 a.m. ET
- Leading Through Discruption: Embedding Values for Lasting Impact — A Case Study From KPMG | Tuesday, 16 June | 10:45-11:30 a.m. ET
- Irreplaceable in the Age of AI | Tuesday, 16 June | 1-2:30 p.m. ET
- The Courage Business: Lessons from the World's Leading Comms Practitioners | Tuesday, 16 June | 3-4 p.m. ET
Mid-Career
- Master Class: Pushing the Frontier: The Latest Developments in Generative AI and What It Means for Communication* | Sunday, 14 June | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
- IABC Speed Mentoring* | Sunday, 14 June | 4-5 p.m. ET
- CCO of the Future: Leading the Next Era of Corporate Affairs | Monday, 15 June | 9-10:30 a.m. ET
- Leveraging Comics and Storytelling to Drive Business Impact | Monday, 15 June | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
- Why AI Sucks, and How We Should View AI as Communication Professionals | Monday, 15 June | 1:30-2:15 p.m. ET
- Breaking Out of Echo Chambers: How Algorithms Are Shaping Realities | Monday, 15 June | 2:30-3:15 p.m. ET
- Networking Roundtables | Monday, 15 June | 3:45-5:15 p.m. ET
- New Age of Storytelling: Cutting Through AI Noise | Tuesday, 16 June | 9-10:15 a.m. ET
- From Insights to Impact: A Research-to-Decision Playbook for Communication Leaders | Tuesday, 16 June | 10:45-11:30 a.m. ET
- A Quiet Shift: How Polarization Is Reshaping Corporate Communication | Tuesday, 16 June | 1-2:30 p.m. ET
- Outwrite a Robot: Go Beyond AI To Bring Human Intelligence To Artificial Intelligence | Tuesday, 16 June | 3-4 p.m. ET
Late Career
- Heads of Communication SIG Summit* | Sunday, 14 June | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
- Master Class: Executive Reality Check: Measuring and Coaching C-Suite Leaders* | Sunday, 14 June | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
- IABC Speed Mentoring* | Sunday, 14 June | 4-5 p.m. ET
- CCO of the Future: Leading the Next Era of Corporate Affairs | Monday, 15 June | 9-10:30 a.m. ET
- Communicating With Heart: Why Emotion Matters in Times of Disruption | Monday, 15 June | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
- The Future of In-Person Events | Monday, 15 June | 1:30-2:15 p.m. ET
- Seeing Beyond Disruption: Scanning the Horizon To Shape Future-Ready Communication Strategies | Monday, 15 June | 2:30-3:15 p.m. ET
- Networking Roundtables | Monday, 15 June | 3:45-5:15 p.m. ET
- New Age of Storytelling: Cutting Through AI Noise | Tuesday, 16 June | 9-10:15 a.m. ET
- Leading Through Discruption: Embedding Values for Lasting Impact — A Case Study From KPMG | Tuesday, 16 June | 10:45-11:30 a.m. ET
- A Quiet Shift: How Polarization Is Reshaping Corporate Communication | Tuesday, 16 June | 1-2:30 p.m. ET
- The Dance Floor Doesn't Lie: What Communicators Can Learn From DJs | Tuesday, 16 June | 3-4 p.m. ET
*Please note: Marked sessions require additional registration. If you have questions about registering or adding a session on to your registration, please email registration@iabc.com.