This page provides a snapshot of what you can look forward to at World Conference 2024. Stay tuned for a full schedule with speakers, sessions and topics that showcase the true power of how Communication creates in the coming weeks!
Sunday 23 June
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SIG Summit 1
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SIG Summit 2
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Certification Exam
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Beyond the Basics: A Generative AI Master Class for Business Communicators
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Future of Strategic Communication Master Class
12:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Gift of Communication 2024
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Using AI-Driven Strategy to Scale Your Practice Master Class
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Leveling up Your Financial Acumen: What You Need To Know as a Trusted Counselor and Advisor Master Class
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. IABC Annual General Meeting
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
Monday 24 June
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Spotlight Session: "Leadership Is an Act of Extended Storytelling:" A Fireside Chat & Town Hall with Oscar Munoz
10:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Networking Break
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Open Lunch (lunch on your own)
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Networking Break
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Spotlight Session: Pain Pushes Until Vision Pulls: The Communicator’s Calling
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Industry Night Happy Hour
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Speed Mentoring
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Region Receptions
Tuesday 25 June
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Spotlight Session: Communicating Your ESG & Sustainability Efforts for Maximum Impact
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Networking Break
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Open Lunch (lunch on your own)
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Networking Break
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Spotlight Session: There is Science Behind Everything Including Happiness
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Awards Reception
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dine Arounds
Wednesday 26 June
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions
9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Networking Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Spotlight Session: Listening: the Forgotten Skill (and Closing Remarks)
As of 18 January 2024. All times are listed in Central Standard Time (CST) and are subject to change.