PRSSA ICON 2024 for Students


PRSSA ICON
Oct. 13-17, 2024
Anaheim, Calif.


ICON is an event that brings public relations & communications students and professionals from around the world together for professional development and networking.

Attendees will get to hear from many industry professionals about their experience and best practices, have the opportunity to attend PRSA ICON general sessions, as well as some of the PRSA networking events.

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Make your ICON 2024 hotel reservations at our Conference hotel, the Anaheim Marriott!

Book now for special Conference rates

 

Membership TypeAfter 9/13/2024
Members & Faculty Advisers$400
Non-Member$435

 

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!

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Schedule at a Glance


PRSSA ICON Conference Schedule at a Glance

Sunday, October 13

1—7 p.m.
ICON Registration

2:15—3 p.m.
Chapter Development Session: Elevate Your Chapter

3:15—4 p.m.
Student-run Firm Session

3:15—4 p.m.
District Conference/Event Planning Session

4:15—6:30 p.m.
Sunday Keynote Address

7:30—9 p.m.
Welcome Reception: ICON-CHELLA

Monday, October 14

7:30 a.m.—5 p.m.
ICON Registration

8—10 a.m.
Awards Ceremony Breakfast: California Café

11–12:30 a.m.
Monday Keynote Address & Roll Call: Leadership in Marketing

1 –2:15 p.m.
Leadership Recognition Luncheon

2:30—3:30 p.m.
PRSSA PD Set I

3:45—4:45 p.m.
PRSSA PD Set II

Tuesday, October 15

8 a.m.—2 p.m.
ICON Registration

8:30—10:30 a.m.
Connect With Champions Breakfast

11 a.m.—noon
Tuesday Keynote Address: Navigating Brand Image

1—2:45 p.m.
ICON Opening General Session

3:15—4 p.m.
Special Session: The Art of Storytelling

4:15—5 p.m.
Special Session: Marketing Yourself as a Content Creator

5:15—6:45 p.m.
Adviser Session for PRSSA Faculty and Professional Adviser

Wednesday, October 16

8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
ICON Registration

10 a.m.— 12:30 pm
PRSSA Career Development Exhibition **

1—2:30 p.m.
ICON General Session

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 DEI Reception

Thursday, October 17

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—12:30 p.m.
ICON Closing General Session

Agenda


Conference Agenda

Registration Info


Conference Rates

Member TypeStandard Rate
After 9/13/2024
Members & Faculty Advisers$400
Non-Members$435

 

 

Hotel & Travel Info


Hotel & Travel Information


Conference Hotel

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

The deadline to book sleeping rooms at the Anaheim Marriott is Sept. 13, or when rooms sellout. Use the link below to book your room at the Anaheim Marriott.

Book now for special Conference rates

 

Anaheim Welcomes PRSA for ICON!

We invite you to experience all that’s new in Anaheim. Experience our world-renowned attractions, dine like a foodie, sip award-winning craft beers and specialty cocktails, revel in our vibrant nightlife — choose your own sun-soaked Southern California adventure. Whether your visit is for one day or several, there is plenty to do in our vibrant destination. Your adventure is just beginning!

Learn more!

 

Exterior of Anaheim Marriot Hotel
lobby of  Anaheim Marriot Hotel
Ballroom at Anaheim Marriot Hotel
lobby of  Anaheim Marriot Hotel

Airport Shuttle Services

Karmel Shuttle Service is offering discounted rates for PRSA 2024 Conference attendees!

Service to/from: LAX, SNA & LGB airports

SAVE $24 OFF roundtrip airport transfers! 

SPECIAL ICON PROMO LINK

Reservations are required, but quick and easy: 

  • Airport Transfers for conference attendees.
  • Visit:  https://www.karmel.com/  use PROMO CODE: PRSA24
  • Convenient curbside pick-up at LAX, SNA & LGB just outside of baggage claim.
  • Offering the best in Vans, Sedans, SUV’s, Limousines and Buses.
  • Anaheim Resorts #1 airport transportation service with more than 25 years’ experience.

"LAXcar" Luxury Transportation Service

Exclusive offer for PRSA 2024 Conference Attendees!

Enjoy $30 OFF roundtrip airport transfers to/from LAX, SNA, and LGB airports.

  • Visit https://laxcar.com/ and use PROMO CODE: PRSA30.
  • You can email us at: info@laxcar.com
  • Get an instant quote with effortless online booking
  • For urgent concerns, please give us a call. Phone: +1 (310) 494-6100
  • Meet & greet service at all terminals with luggage assistance

Local airport distances to Conference Hotel

  • Los Angeles International (LAX) 35 miles 
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB)  18.2 miles
  • John Wayne Airport-Orange County (SNA)  14.1 miles

Driving to ICON?

PRSA has secured a 20% discount at the Conference Hotel parking facility.
Please visit the ICON registration desk during the event to receive your parking voucher.

Sponsors


Sponsors

 

The Grossman Group logo


Newsmatics  A News Tech Company logo

T-Mobile Logo

Champions for PRSSA logo


American University School of Communications Washington DC logo

CSUF College of Communications Logo

nebo logo

University Of Delaware logo

PRSA-OrangeCounty
PRSA Inland Empire Chapter

PR Finishing School

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