IABC World Conference 2023 | IABC | 4 June 2023 | Sheraton Centre Toronto, 123 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2M9, Canada

As communication professionals, we have remarkable stories to share, that illuminate the intersection of people and of business, showing courage and true leadership throughout incredible change. Those stories showcase the power of how Communication Can Deepen relationships, impact, curiosity, and so much more.

Why You Should Attend
It is your opportunity to connect with communication professionals from around the globe, hear from industry experts during exceptional sessions and leave this powerful event with knowledge that is career-elevating for you and for your organization.

Take a look at some top reasons to attend the event this year:
• Innovative session styles centered around discussion
• Brand new opportunities to connect with peers from around the world
• Interaction with sponsors that can provide solutions for your day-to-day challenges

2023 Speakers

Lisa Abbott - Speakers
Communications Manager, Deloitte Consulting

Marc Aiello - Speakers
Communications and Marketing Specialist, Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC)

Bosco Anthony Pereira - Speakers
International and TEDx Speaker, Head of Growth and Strategy, Global Rev Gen

Christal Austin - Speakers
Lead Consultant, Lyrical Laval PR

Will Baggett - Speakers
Founder & CEO, Emergent Executives LLC

Felicity H. Barber - Speakers
Founder, Thoughtful Comms

Tanya Bevington - Speakers
Functional Communications, Head of Communications / Global, Purpose and Positioning Leader, IKEA Canada / Ingka Group

David Breuls - Speakers
Manager Communication Technology, Corporate Communications, Royal Bank of Canada

Alice Brink - Speakers
ABC, Fellow IABC, Principal, A Brink & Co.

Cole Buhler - Speakers
Communications Coordinator, pipikwan pêhtâkwan

Eli Carmona - Speakers
Communcations Specialist, The 519

Kim Clark - Speakers
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Communications Educator and, Consultant, Kim Clark Communications, Inc.

Karen Cunningham - Speakers
B.A., Psychology and Comparat, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting Human Capital

Philip De Souza - Speakers
Director, Communications and Marketing, Healthcare Insurance, Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC)

Megan DiSciullo - Speakers
Managing Director, US and Mexico Internal and External, Communications Leader at PwC

Dana DiTomaso - Speakers
President & Partner, Kick Point, Inc.

Alicia Dunams - Speakers
CEO, Alicia Dunams International

Catherine Fisette - Speakers
MA, ABC, Principal and Lead Consultant, Les Incorrigibles

Dave Fleet - Speakers
Managing Director, Global Head of Digital Crisis, Edelman

Helio Fred Garcia - Speakers
President, Logos Consulting Group

Amy Gaukel - Speakers
Senior Executive Officer, Division of Equity People & Culture, York University

Alison Gelata - Speakers
Professor and Industry Liaison, Humber College

Kimberley Goode - Speakers
Chief Communications & Social Impact Officer, BMO Financial Group

Karen Gross
Singer, speaker, emcee, and the founder/host of She Rocked It

Shani Gwin - Speakers
Founder/CEO, pipikwan pêhtâkwan

Farida Habeeb
PhD, Senior Manager, DEI & Strategy, Brilliant Ink

Matisse Hamel-Nelis - Speakers
ADS, CPACC, Vice President, Communications, AbleDocs

Eleanor Hawkins
Communications Strategist and Writer, Axios

Mark Hermitage
Director, Head of Enterprise Content and Channels Strategy, Royal Bank of Canada

Michelle Holden
Lead, Communications and Marketing, Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC)

Shel Holtz
SCMP, ABC, Sr. Director, Communications Webcor

Jacqueline Janelle
MBA, Director, Strategic & Internal Communications
York University

Pinaki Kathiari
CEO, Local Wisdom

Caroline Kealey
Master of Arts; CMP, Principal & Founder, Results Map

Caroline Kealey
Master of Arts; CMP, Principal & Founder, Results Map

Michelle Lean
Communications Director, pipikwan pêhtâkwan

Chris Lee
Vice President, Employee Experience and Internal Communication, Gallagher Communication

Dean Lobo
Communcations Specialist, The 519

Melanie Loy
Managing Director, Hey Mel! Communication & Training

Andrew Macklin
Media and Public Affairs Specialist, WSP Canada

Cyrus Mavalwala
ABC, MC, Founding Partner Advantis Communications

Zaria Parvez
Global Social Media Manager, Duolingo

Angelique Rewers
ABC, APR, Chief Executive Officer
BoldHaus

Gary Ross
President, INSIDE COMMS

Kelly Rusk
Consultant, Kelly Rusk Consulting Inc

Linda Sadlowski
ABC, Senior Manager, Enterprise Employee Communications, Royal Bank of Canada

Alex Sévigny
Associate Professor (Tenured) of Communications Management and Communication Studies, McMaster University

Brian G. Smith
Head of 'Annex Improv', Centre for Social Innovation and MaRS

Kelly Thibodeau
CUA, Principal, Squarely Social Inc.

Greg Vanier
Head of Crisis & Reputation Risk, Edelman

Martin Waxman
MCM, APR, LinkedIn Learning Instructor and President, Martin Waxman Communications

Rhea Wessel
American Writer, Educator and Ideas Coach, Institute for Thought Leadership

David Whitely
Senior Director, FTI Consulting

John Yoon
Founder and Principal, Hanock Consulting

Elliott Young
Engagement Director, pipikwan pêhtâkwan

2023 Sponsors

SILVER SPONSOR:
• AbleDocs

BRONZE SPONSORS:
• Capillary
• Columbia University
• RBC Royal Bank
• Dragonfly Editorial

DIAMOND SPONSOR:
• Simpplr

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• Firstup
• Haiilo

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Axios HQ
• Contact MOnkey
• Muck Rack
• Poppulo
• Staffbase
• Workshop