Gain inspiration and a fresh perspective from the energy of your peers as you immerse yourself in conferences and events designed for today's PR, communication and marketing pros. Keep your skills current and make connections that will support your career growth long after the event is over.

2026 Section Conferences

  • 2026 Public Affairs & Government Summit Redefining Public Service Fostering Civility, Trust & Credibility PRSA 2026 Public Affairs and Government Summit

    Jun 25 – 26, 2026

    Covington, KY

    2026 Public Affairs & Government Summit Redefining Public Service Fostering Civility, Trust & Credibility
  • Connect on Tour - Memphis 2026

    Jul 10, 2026

    Memphis, TN

    Connect on Tour is a new format from the PRSA Employee Communications Section that provides a full day of honest conversations, practical ideas and the kind of people who actually get what you do.
  • PRSA 2026 Association/Nonprofit Conference: Resilience in Uncertainty: Communicating Through Change, Risk and Complexity | Aug. 11-12 | Grapevine, TX PRSA 2026 Association/Nonprofit Conference

    Aug 11 – 12, 2026

    Grapevine, Texas

    Resilience in Uncertainty: Communicating Through Change, Risk, and Complexity
  • PRSA Independent Practitioners Alliance 10th Annual VirtuCon | Sept. 23, Noon-4:30 PM ET PRSA 2026 IPA VirtuCon

    Sep 23, 2026 12:00 PM – 4:30 p.m.

    This half-day conference features keynotes and sessions that focus on “the business of the business,” working ON the business, not just IN the business!
  • 2026 Educators Academy Summit Educators Academy Virtual Summit 2026

    Oct 5, 2026 12:00 PM – 6:30 p.m.

    Join this conference, co-hosted at PRSA ICON, to learn what’s “hot” in public relations learning and in the field from both academics and professionals.
  • 2026 PRSA Health & Life Sciences Conference: Innovation & Impact 2026 Health & Life Sciences Conference

    Oct 17 – 18, 2026

    A widely attended event recognized for outstanding networking opportunities and targeted programming that addresses issues facing public relations and communications professionals involved in the health care industry.
  • 2026 Educators Academy Summit 2026 Educators Academy Conference

    Oct 17, 2026 12:00 PM – 5:00 p.m.

    Join this conference to learn what’s “hot” in public relations learning and in the field from both academics and professionals.

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General Conferences

  • ICON 2026

    Oct.. 18-20, 2026

    Orlando, Florida

    Registration now open!

    Join us in Orlando for the largest and most iconic PR & Comms event of the year!
  •                ICON 2027               
    Oct. 24 – 26, 2027
    Chicago, IL
    Hilton Chicago
  •                ICON 2028               
    Oct. 8 – 10, 2028
    Dallas, TX
    Sheraton Dallas

Awards

  • 2025 Anvil Awards 2026 Anvil Awards

    Join us as we proudly celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the Anvil Awards, May 14, 2026 at the Edison Ballroom.

    New York, NY

    Don't miss the opportunity to set your organization apart and join the icons of the communications profession!