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  •  Certificate Program
     Course/Workshop
    Crisis Communication Readiness: From Uncertainty to Action

    May. 20 – Jun. 24, 2026

    This instructor-led program is designed for communications professionals who are responsible for preserving trust and protecting reputation when the stakes are high. Rather than templates or one-size-fits-all responses, this program focuses on how communication choices shape outcomes.
    Categories: Communication Strategy, Crisis & Reputation, Techniques & Tactics
  •  Webinar
     Free for Independent Practitioners Alliance Section Members
    PRSA IPA Business-Building Webinar Series: May 2026 – Prove Your Value: A No-BS Measurement Playbook for Independent PR Pros

    May. 27, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    Join this webinar to learn how to build a simple, credible approach that demonstrates impact and strengthens client relationships.
    Categories: Special Interests
  •  Webinar
     Free for New Professionals Section Members
    Purpose-Driven Leadership: Finding Culture Fit and Professional Satisfaction

    May. 28, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    Join this webinar to learn from a CEO and an agency founder from the PRSA Association/Nonprofit section about their career journeys, unique industry challenges and advice to build a career that you’re proud of.
    Categories: Special Interests
  •  Free for PRSA and PRSSA Members
    The Age of AI: Smart Brevity for PR

    Jun. 4, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

    Join this Demo Day session to learn how Smart Brevity has proven to be the communication method that can engage busy readers without wasting time or watering down details.
    Categories: Techniques & Tactics
  • PRSA 2026 Travel & Tourism Conference

    Jun. 7 – 10, 2026

    Albuquerque, NM

    Elevating Stories, Driving Results
  •  Certificate Program
     Course/Workshop
    AI in Action: Practical Tools and Techniques for the Modern Communicator – Part 2

    Jun. 8 – Jul. 20, 2026

    The AI in Action six-module certificate program is designed to equip communications professionals with the skills and confidence to harness generative AI across their workflows — from content creation and research to campaign execution and automation.
    Categories: Emerging Trends, Techniques & Tactics
  •  Webinar
    AI Pulse: June Briefing

    Jun. 8, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    Join leading experts each month for timely insights into the latest AI trends, tools, and developments. Designed for PR and communications professionals, this webinar series delivers practical strategies to help you stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
    Categories: Emerging Trends
  •  Webinar
     Free for PRSA and PRSSA Members
    5 Ways To Think Outside the Pyramid

    Jun. 11, 2026 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Master a structure that’s been proven in the lab to outperform the traditional news format. Grab readers’ attention, pull them through the piece and leave a lasting impression.
    Categories: Techniques & Tactics, Writing
  •  Webinar
     Free for PRSA and PRSSA Members
    Strategic High-Stakes Communication in the Age of AI

    Jun. 16, 2026 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Join us for a power-packed session introducing the Laser Blueprint Methodology — a breakthrough strategic communication tool that helps you structure complex information, command a narrative and deliver with confidence when the stakes are highest.
    Categories: Communication Strategy, Techniques & Tactics
  •  Webinar
     Free for Association/Nonprofit Section Members
    Rethinking Crisis Communications in a Social-First World

    Jun. 17, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    Join this webinar to learn how crisis communications have shifted toward a social-first reality and how organizations can identify, assess and respond to risks in real time.
    Categories: Crisis & Reputation, Social Media
  •  Free for PRSA and PRSSA Members
    Member Mondays 2026: June Edition

    Jun. 22, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

    Member Mondays is an initiative designed to foster direct engagement and provide valuable information sharing within our professional community. These conversations aim to create a space for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas.
    Categories: Emerging Trends
  •  Webinar
     Free for PRSA and PRSSA Members
    What's New in AP Style

    Jun. 23, 2026 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Join this webinar to learn what’s new in the latest AP Stylebook, including how new and updated entries are added and codified.
    Categories: Writing
  •  Webinar
     Free for Independent Practitioners Alliance Section Members
    PRSA IPA Business-Building Webinar Series: June 2026

    Jun. 24, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    This IPA webinar series features a variety of topics and speakers focused on “the business of the business” to help you work ON the business not just IN it.
    Categories: Special Interests
  •  Conference
    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
  •  Webinar
    AI Pulse: July Briefing

    Jul. 13, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    Join leading experts each month for timely insights into the latest AI trends, tools, and developments. Designed for PR and communications professionals, this webinar series delivers practical strategies to help you stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
    Categories: Emerging Trends
  •  Webinar
    Design That Drives Action: Graphic Design Essentials

    Jul. 14 – 28, 2026

    This practical series equips participants with the tools and knowledge to create strategic visuals that strengthen messaging across social, web and mobile platforms — driving engagement, credibility and measurable results.
    Categories: Techniques & Tactics
  •  Webinar
     Free for PRSA and PRSSA Members
    Expanding Your PR Playbook: Lessons From the World of Sports

    Jul. 15, 2026 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    This webinar will offer a behind-the-scenes look at standout communication moments from the world of athletics, shared directly by the practitioners who lived them.
    Categories: Communication Strategy, Techniques & Tactics
  •  Webinar
     Free for Independent Practitioners Alliance Section Members
    PRSA IPA Business-Building Webinar Series: July 2026

    Jul. 22, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    This IPA webinar series features a variety of topics and speakers focused on “the business of the business” to help you work ON the business not just IN it.
    Categories: Special Interests
  •  Free for PRSA and PRSSA Members
    Member Mondays 2026: July Edition

    Jul. 27, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

    Member Mondays is an initiative designed to foster direct engagement and provide valuable information sharing within our professional community. These conversations aim to create a space for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas.
    Categories: Emerging Trends
  •  Webinar
    AI Pulse: August Briefing

    Aug. 10, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    Join leading experts each month for timely insights into the latest AI trends, tools, and developments. Designed for PR and communications professionals, this webinar series delivers practical strategies to help you stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
    Categories: Emerging Trends