As a Public Relations Professional, it is essential to stay tuned into market trends and have your eyes on every movement in the industry. One of the best ways of improving your game as a professional is to socialize, observe and learn from your colleagues in the industry.
Attending conferences, both in-person and online, is one of the best ways to learn from seasoned industry professionals and network within your niche so you find the best opportunities out there.
We’ve compiled a list of the top communications conferences you need to attend in 2024 to network your way to the top and improve your PR skills.
Dates: January 17, March 14, and June 12
Price: FREE
Place: San Francisco
Description: Join the OnePitch team for our community Coffee with Publicists, our ongoing series to connect our community of publicists and journalists together! Expect to meet 30+ publicists (and some journalists too) to create community and great connections; no pitching. We buy the coffee and the mugs; you bring your wonderful, open self.
Dates: February 28 and March 28
Price: FREE
Place: Los Angeles
Description: Join the OnePitch team for our community Coffee with Publicists, our ongoing series to connect our community of publicists and journalists together! Expect to meet 30+ publicists (and some journalists too) to create community and great connections; no pitching. We buy the coffee and the mugs; you bring your wonderful, open self.
Dates: February 9, April 11, and June 20
Price: FREE
Place: New York, NY
Description: Join the OnePitch team for our community Coffee with Publicists, our ongoing series to connect our community of publicists and journalists together! Expect to meet 30+ publicists (and some journalists too) to create community and great connections; no pitching. We buy the coffee and the mugs; you bring your wonderful, open self.
Date: April 18, 2024
Price: $760
Place: Convene, Washington, D.C.
Description: Crisis has always been – and will always be – a huge part of a communicator’s purview. However, the nature of crisis today, the speed at which word spreads about it, and the severity of the consequences of getting it wrong are unlike anything experienced previously.
PR pros crave direct access to leaders from whom to learn, colleagues with whom they can share ideas, and examples that can be followed and applied to their own situations. And that is precisely what you will get – and more – on April 18, 2024, when PRWeek presents its second annual Crisis Comms Conference in Washington, DC.
Date: May 21-23, 2024
Price: The entry is varied based on a membership status and early registration
Place: Sofia, Bulgaria
Description: AMEC, or the International Association for Measuring and Evaluating Communication, is the world’s largest PR analytics and research organization. It has members from over 86 countries and is acclaimed for researching, practicing, and educating the PR market. According to their site, “This will be the sixteenth year of this event taking place, it has been hosted in 15 different locations worldwide, most recently in Miami, Florida. The 2024 AMEC Summit promises to be an event not to be missed for all communication and PR professionals responsible for the value of communication.
Date: June 5-6, 2024
Price: Varies by registration time and ticket type
Standard all-access pass between $2,499-$2,799
Place: Washington, D.C.
Description: PR Daily’s Media Relations Conference, hosted at the iconic National Press Club in Washington, D.C., is an event guaranteed to guide you through these challenges — and help you successfully turn heads and earn headlines for your brand, news, execs or story. You’ll leave equipped with the strategies, insights and skills needed to tackle challenges and keep your media relations game strong.
From interactive pitch sessions and deep dives on the latest AI tools to discussions about new strategies to counter dis- and misinformation while leveling up your press releases and storytelling prowess, our media mavens, PR execs, and instructors will arm you with all you need to succeed.
Date: September 3, 2024
Price: Not yet released
Place: Silver Spring, MD, just outside of Washington, DC.
Description: Public Relations (PR) and Communications (Comms) professionals are at the heart of every well-developed brand and organization. We develop strategies that help brands and organization's effectively connect with their target audience's and carryout their missions.
In order to continue being the force behind these brands, we cannot pour from an empty cup. We must find spaces to sharpen our toolbox, connect with other industry PRofessionals, discuss industry challenges and trends, and celebrate our contributions to the world. If you cannot find any other time to do it (because things get hectic in this field), PRocon will save space for you to do this every year!
Date: October 15-17, 2024
Price: $1,695; Includes full paid National PRSA membership for one year for attendees who meet eligibility criteria.
Place: Anaheim, CA
Description: PRSA’s annual gathering of public relations professionals. Hundreds of professionals, from students to industry veterans, network with The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). As the leading professional organization serving the communications community through a network of more than 400 professional and student chapters, PRSA empowers its members to succeed at every stage of their careers through a wide breadth of premium professional development programs, exclusive networking events and leadership opportunities. Signature events include the Anvil Awards and ICON, the premier annual gathering for communications professionals and students.
Date: October 21- 23, 2024
Price: Not yet released
Place: San Diego, CA
Description: Now in its 14th year, Content Marketing World is produced by the Content Marketing Institute and brings together marketing leaders, content creators, communications experts, agencies, and creative professionals from around the world. You can expect exciting content, renowned keynote speakers, exciting group sessions, and social gatherings to inspire, educate, and enhance your skills.
The event will train attendees to form successful content marketing strategies. The conference will also have extensive supporting programs with over 100 hours of workshops by leading global content marketers. The conference expects to host over 550 marketing companies and media influences from all corners of the globe.
Date: November 15-18, 2024
Price: Varies by registration time and ticket type; Standard all-access pass between $2,699-$2,999
Place: Austin, TX
Description: This event, which will be held during the 10th annual Communications Week, is where groundbreaking ideas are put to the test, strategic insights are exchanged and lifelong connections are formed. Tailored for internal communicators, PR professionals and marketing experts, the Future of Communications Conference stands out as a must-attend industry gathering.
Engage with captivating speakers representing leading brands and organizations as they delve into topics such as storytelling, manager comms, employer branding, social media marketing, media relations and the complexities of AI, ESG and DEI. Be prepared for inspiring narratives, in-depth case studies, lively debates, engaging panel discussions and opportunities to share knowledge with peers.
Date: Not yet released
Price: Not yet released
Place: Not yet released
Description: PRDecoded is PRWeek’s annual conference. The event is attended by enthusiastic PR professionals from the entire marketing ecosystem. The Public Relations Conference will cover trending topics from the PR industry and the challenges faced by the market professionals.
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Hopefully, attending some of these events will help you in your journey of becoming a PR pro.
The conferences listed in this article are an excellent opportunity for you to network through the global market, learn from the top market players, and add to your credibility and skill set.
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