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
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PRSA 2026 Association/Nonprofit Conference
Aug. 11 – 12, 2026
Grapevine, Texas
Resilience in Uncertainty: Communicating Through Change, Risk, and Complexity -
Connect on Tour - Portland 2026
Sept. 19, 2026, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. PDT
Portland, OR
Connect on Tour is back — and this time, we're headed to the Pacific Northwest. This one-day format from the PRSA Employee Communications Section brings honest conversations, practical ideas and the kind of people who actually get what you do, straight to a city near you. -
PRSA 2026 IPA VirtuCon
Sept. 23, 2026, Noon – 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! -
Educators Academy Virtual Summit 2026
Oct. 5, 2026, Noon – 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 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 Conference
Oct. 17, 2026, Noon – 5 p.m.
Join this conference to learn what’s “hot” in public relations learning and in the field from both academics and professionals. -
Connect on Tour - Dallas/Fort Worth 2026
Nov. 13, 2026, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
Dallas, TX
During this immersive event, you'll hear from communication professionals who are successfully navigating the challenges of reaching mobile and distributed workforces through innovative channel strategies, audience targeting, manager communications and digital workplace solutions. -
Trust and Influence: Being the Communicator Your Company Needs
Nov. 18 – 19, 2026
Atlanta, GA
Join this event to gain practical insights on using data to tell stronger stories, influencing leadership, navigating complexity and leading confidently during moments of pressure.
Save the Date
2026 PRSA Counselors Academy Conference
April 5–7, 2027
Royal Sonesta San Juan
Carolina, Puerto Rico
Website coming soon!
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General Conferences
2026 Strategies & Tactics Women of Impact Summit & Awards
Save the Date!
Aug. 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
ChicagoThe PRSA Strategies & Tactics Women of Impact Summit & Awards celebrate extraordinary women whose leadership, results and integrity elevate the communications profession.
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 2027Oct. 24 – 26, 2027
Chicago, IL
Hilton Chicago
- ICON 2028Oct. 8 – 10, 2028
Dallas, TX
Sheraton Dallas
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!
2026 Emerging Professionals Awards
The PRSA Emerging Professionals Awards recognize communications professionals with two to seven years of experience who are already making a meaningful impact on their organizations, communities and the profession.
Entries now open!