ICON 2024
ICON 2024
Oct. 15-17, 2024
Anaheim, Calif.
Don’t miss the largest single gathering in the public relations and communications industry!
This must-attend annual Conference provides PR, communications, and marketing professionals with unmatched networking and professional development. From inspiring keynote speakers to informative breakout sessions to countless opportunities to connect
with your peers, ICON is the place to be!
Make your ICON 2024 hotel reservations at our Conference hotel, the Anaheim Marriott!
Featured Keynote Speakers
Crystal Washington, Technology Trends Expert and One of Forbes’ 50 Leading Female Futurists
Crystal Washington appears weekly on season two of the Emmy-nominated show “Life 2.0,” and major television networks regularly call on her as a tech expert. Her clients include Fortune 100 companies, among them Google, American Express, and Pfizer.
She’s also appeared in numerous publications, including "Entrepreneur" and "Bloomberg Businessweek". Washington is the author of "One Tech Action", an efficiency guide for non-techie professionals, and "The Social Media Why", a busy professional’s practical guide to using social media.
Award-winning Journalist Gio Benitez, Co-anchor of “Good Morning America” Saturday and Sunday
Gio Benitez is the recipient of three national Emmy® Awards and two regional Emmy Awards. Benitez is also transportation correspondent for ABC News based in New York.
He covers aviation, space, railroads and the auto industry across all ABC News programs and platforms, including “20/20,” “Good Morning America,” “Nightline,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” ABC News Live and ABC News Radio.
Health Academy Section Conference
Registration for the Health Academy Section Conference, co-located at ICON, is now open.
Register now!Joseph Abreu, APR, PRSA 2024 Chair invites you to ICON 2024 in Anaheim, California.
Here’s what your peers had to say about ICON 2023:
“I loved all the sessions. There was always one going on that I thought would be applicable to my job.”
“It was fantastic! Overall loved the programming and the networking! So good to see people in person!”
“As a first-time attendee, I was blown away by the information and conversation I engaged in. I learned so much and I can’t wait to implement the ideas I gained.”
Join us at ICON 2024 and see for yourself how terrific this annual Conference is!
Highlights from ICON 2023 in Nashville
ICON 2024 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Jay Goldberg
Sales and Brand Partnerships Director
James G. Elliott Company
j.goldberg@jgeco.com
O: (917) 421-9070
C: (917) 733-3355
Mike Runkle
Manager, Chicago Office
James G. Elliott Company
m.runkle@jgeco.com
(312) 348-1210
Check out the Partner Directory to see all that our ICON sponsors can offer you!
Schedule at a Glance
ICON Conference Schedule at a Glance
Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024
2–7 p.m.
ICON Registration
1–7:30 p.m.
Health Academy Section Conference Day 1*
2:30–8:30 p.m.
PRSSA Student Conference Day 1*
Monday, Oct. 14, 2024
7 a.m.–7 p.m.
ICON Registration
7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Health Academy Conference Day 2*
8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Educators Academy Summit*
8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
PRSSA Student Conference Day 2**
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
ICON Pre-Conference Seminar*
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024
7 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Health Academy Conference Day 3*
7 a.m.–7 p.m.
ICON Registration
8 a.m.–9 p.m.
ICON Products & Exhibit Hall
[Products & Exhibit Hall Closed 5–7 p.m.]
8 a.m.–noon
ICON Pre-Conference Half Day Seminars
10 a.m.–6:45 p.m.
PRSSA Student Conference Day 3**
1–2:45 p.m.
ICON Opening General Session
(Keynote Speaker: Gio Benitez)
3:15–4:15 p.m.
ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 1
4:15–5 p.m.
ICON Open Networking and Refreshments in the Products & Exhibit Hall
5–6 p.m.
ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 2
7–9 p.m.
ICON Opening Reception
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
ICON Registration
8 a.m.–3 p.m.
ICON Products & Exhibit Hall
8–9 a.m.
ICON Open Networking and Refreshments in the Products & Exhibit Hall
9–10 a.m.
ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 3
10–10:45 a.m.
ICON Open Networking and Coffee with the Exhibitors
10 a.m.–7:15 p.m.
PRSSA Student Conference Day 4**
10:45–11:45 a.m.
ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 4
noon–1 p.m.
ICON Open Networking Lunch
1–2:30 p.m.
ICON General Session
(Keynote Speaker: TBA)
2:30–3 p.m.
ICON Open Networking and Refreshments with the Exhibitors
3–4 p.m.
ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 5
4:15–5:15 p.m.
ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 6
5:15–7:15 p.m.
ICON Diversity & Inclusion Reception
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024
7:30 a.m.–11 a.m.
ICON Registration
7:30 a.m.–11 a.m.
ICON Products & Exhibit Hall
7:30–8:30 a.m.
ICON Open Networking and Coffee with the Exhibitors
8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
PRSSA Student Conference Day 5**
8:30–9:30 a.m.
ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 7
9:45–10:45 a.m.
ICON Professional Development Workshops Set 8
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
ICON Closing General Session
(Keynote: TBA)
* Open to all. Additional registration fees apply.
**Open only to Students and Student Advisers
Schedule is subject to change without notice. Check back frequently for the most up-to-date schedule.
Registration Info
Conference Rates
| Member Type | Saver Rate Before 9/6/2024 | Standard Rate After 9/6/2024 |
|---|---|---|
| ICON | ||
| Member | $1,645 | $1,895 |
| Non Member | $1,945 | $2,195 |
| PRSSA ICON | ||
| Members & Faculty Advisers | $385 | $400 |
| Non-Member | $420 | $435 |
| Health Academy Conference | ||
| Section Member | $1,045 | $1,295 |
| PRSA Member | $1,145 | $1,395 |
| Non-Member | $1,245 | $1,495 |
| Health Academy Conference + ICON | ||
| Section Member | $2,190 | $2,590 |
| PRSA Member | $2,390 | $2,690 |
| Non-Member | $2,690 | $3,090 |
| Educators Academy Summit | ||
| Section Member | $130.00 | $150.00 |
| PRSA Member | $140.00 | $160.00 |
| Nonmember | $150.00 | $170.00 |
| Educators Academy + ICON | ||
| Section Member | $1,560.00 | $1,840.00 |
| PRSA Member | $1,610.00 | $1,850.00 |
| Nonmember | $1,890.00 | $2,130.00 |
| Faculty Adviser + Educators Academy Bundle | ||
| PRSSA Faculty Advisers | $463.50 | $495.00 |
| ICON Speaker Rate | ||
| Member | $695 | $945 |
| Non Member | $995 | $1,245 |
Hotel Info
Hotel Information
ICON will be held at the Anaheim Marriott, a 4-star hotel offering personalized service.
Anaheim Marriott
700 West Convention Way
Anaheim, California, 92802
Tel: +1 714-750-8000
