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 a.m. – 7 p.m. Registration Open
8:30–11 a.m. SIG Summit: Change Agility as a Strategic Imperative, Andy Barnitz, Prosci
8:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. SIG Summit: Haiilo Breakfast Club x IABC Heads of Comms at the Virgin Hotel
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CMP and SCMP Certification Exam
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Beyond the Basics: A Generative AI Master Class for Business Communicators
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Future of Strategic Communication Master Class
12:45–4 p.m. Gift of Communication 2024
1–4 p.m. Using AI-Driven Strategy to Scale Your Practice Master Class
1–4 p.m. Leveling up Your Financial Acumen: What You Need To Know as a Trusted Counselor and Advisor Master Class
1–4:30 p.m. Certification Bootcamp
4:30–6 p.m. IABC Annual General Meeting
6–7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
Monday 24 June
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration Open
8–9 a.m. Breakfast, Sponsored by Work Vivo
9–10:30 a.m. Spotlight Session: "Leadership Is an Act of Extended Storytelling:" A Fireside Chat & Town Hall with Oscar Munoz - Sponsored by Works Design
10:30-11 a.m. Networking Break, Sponsored by Workshop
11–11:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Open Lunch (lunch on your own)
1:15–2 p.m. Breakout Sessions
2:15–3 p.m. Breakout Sessions
3–3:30 p.m. Networking Break, Sponsored by Workshop
3:30–4:30 p.m. Spotlight Session: Pain Pushes Until Vision Pulls: The Communicator’s Calling
5:30–7 p.m. Region Receptions
Tuesday 25 June
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration Open
8:30–9:30 a.m. Breakfast, Sponsored by Work Vivo
9:30–10:45 a.m. Spotlight Session: Communicating Your ESG & Sustainability Efforts for Maximum Impact
10:45–11:15 a.m. Networking Break
11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. Breakout Sessions
12–1:30 p.m. Open Lunch (lunch on your own)
1:30–2:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions
2:30–3:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions
3:15–3:45 p.m. Networking Break
4–5 p.m. Spotlight Session: There is Science Behind Everything Including Happiness
5–7 p.m. Awards Reception
7–9 p.m. Dine Arounds
Wednesday 26 June
8–10 a.m. Registration Open
8–8:45 a.m. Breakfast
8:45–9:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions
9:45–10:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions
10:30–11 a.m. Networking Break
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Spotlight Session: Listening: the Forgotten Skill (and Closing Remarks)
As of 20 June 2024. All times are listed in Central Standard Time (CT) and are subject to change.