This post was originally published on Inside PR.
The PRSA International Conference, the largest PR gathering in the world, takes place in Orlando, Florida, October 15 to 18, 2011. Inside PR is happy to be one of the event sponsors and we had a chance to chat with conference co-chair, Bonnie Upright, APR, and PRSA chair and CEO, Rosanna Fiske, APR, about what to expect.
The event offers a combination of learning, networking, fun and a wonderful opportunity to connect with peers, colleagues, clients, and potential employers.
This year’s theme, ‘Imagine. Create. Inspire.’, speaks to how the profession – and the way we do our jobs – is evolving. ‘We’re no longer simply purveyors of news releases, we’ve become storytellers.’
There are five programming tracks – Strategies, Tools and Techniques, Specialization, ROI, Leadership and Management – that feature sessions on digital/social media, traditional PR, crisis communications and professional development/accreditation.
Keynotes include: CNN correspondent Soledad O’Brien speaking about diversity, Disney imaginerJoe Rohde, whose talk is entitled ‘Theme is a Noun’ and Chris Brogan discussing online communities and how to engage them for your business.
Ultimately, the conference is about people, reconnecting, connecting and engaging with a global network of peers who understand your craft, the profession, your challenges and how the world of communications is transforming.
You can follow the Twitter stream at #PRSAIcon.
And if you haven’t registered and are interested in attending, you can get $100 off the registration by completing this form and entering the code SAVE100.
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This week’s episode was produced by Kristine Simpson.
