IABC World Conference 2024 | International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) | 23 June 2024 | Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

World Conference was designed for today's communication professionals, to connect with peers 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 your organization. World Conference is the premier event for globally minded professionals within communications.

This year’s theme, Communication Creates highlights the ability of communication to forge tangible results, evoke change, manifest possibilities, create discovery and so much more.

This year, we have curated a program featuring the quality, global content you enjoy at the event year after year, while highlighting new and unique voices within the communications field. Expect peer-to-peer engagement, increased dialogue and more opportunities to forge deep connections. All sessions will align with the IABC Career Paths to aid communication professionals at any stage of their careers.

Why Attend

World Conference 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:
• Brand new pre-conference Summits
• Innovative session styles centered around discussion and interaction with those in your field
• Brand new opportunities to connect with peers from around the world
• Interaction with sponsors that can provide solutions for your day-to-day challenges

2024 Speakers

Arlene Amitirigala MA, MBA
Founder and Chief Communication Strategist, TrulyArlene Communications

Lee Ballin
Partner & Head of ESG Advisory, Full Scope Insights

Katie Bennett-Stenton
General Manager, Marketing and Communications, Northrop Consulting Engineers

Margaret Bradford
Senior Advisor, Communications, EPCOR

John Buchholz
Director, Communications & Strategy, Integral

Rebecca Bultsma
Director of Communications; Expert AI Consultant, Westwind School Division, Private Consulting Firm (AI)

Emily Caister
Manager, Content and Communications, Aviso Wealth

Bonnie Caver
Founder and CEO, Reputation Lighthouse

Kim Clark
Founder, DEI Communications Speaker, Consultant, Kim Clark Communications

Adrian Cropley
Founding Director, IABC, Royal Society for Arts Manufacturers and Commerce, Order of Australia Association, Australian

Ron Culp
Public Relations Consultant, DePaul University College of Communication

Candace Denison
Communications & Engagement Manager, Rocky View County

Carolon Donnally
Burnout Prevention Strategist, Carolon Donnally Consulting LLC

Lara Donovan
Senior Internal Communications Manager, Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute

Catherine Fisette
Founder and Principal, Les Incorrigibles

Christophe Ginisty
Strategy Director, Hill and Knowlton Strategies

Shane Hatton
Author & Speaker, Shane Michael Hatton

M. Shannon Hernandez
CEO, Joyful Business Revolution

Paul Ichilcik
Expert, Strategic & Change Communications, McKinsey & Co

David Imber
Principal, David Imber Advisory

Anshuman Kumar
Director - Global Brand & Corporate Communications, Intuit

Naz Lauriault
Owner and Managing Director, 50th Parallel Public Relations Inc.

Anne Locke
Senior Program Manager, Trust & Stakeholder Engagement, TELUS

Katie Macaulay
Managing Director, AB

Ethan McCarty
CEO & Founder, Integral

Marcus Melnick
Personal Safety Specialist, The Melnick Conglomerate / Stress2Logic

Robert Moyles
Senior Manager, Public and Community Engagement, EPCOR

Oscar Munoz
Former CEO and Chairman of United Airlines, United Airlines

Michael Nord
Owner, Michael Nord Consulting

Dr. Lilian Ajayi Ore
University Faculty and Founder and Executive Director of Global Connections for Women Foundation - G, NYU and Columbia University

Howard Osaitile
Business Owner, Osaitile Consulting Group

Matt Ragas Ph.D.
Professor Public Relations and Advertising, DePaul University College of Communication

Lisa Riemers
Content and communications consultant, Lisa Riemers Ltd

Matt Russell
Senior Director, Mayo Clinic Communications

Haley Self
Associate, Integral

Alex Sevigny
Professor of Communication Management, McMaster University

Taylor Shawver
Senior Vice President of Strategy and Co-Founder, Integral

Natalia Smalyuk
President, NBAU Consulting Inc.

Joe Spratt
Expert, Strategic Communications & Change, McKinsey & Company

Emma Stevens
Director, Communications & External Relations, Calgary Municipal Land Corporation

Lindsay Sullivan
CEO and Founder, The Small Business Photographer

Julian Treasure
Founder, Sound and Communication Expert, The Sound Agency

Martin Waxman
Adjunct Professor, York Schulich School of Business

David Whitely
Managing Director, FTI Consulting