education

IABC International Conference

The IABC International Conference is the leading international forum of its kind. More than 1,400 business communication professionals—decision makers in leading industries around the world—gather annually to learn the latest developments and best practices in communication and make connections that will advance their communication programs and careers.

2008 IABC International Conference

IABC 2008 International Conference
22–25 June
New York City

IABC 2009 World Conference
7–10 June
San Francisco

Starting in 2009, IABC's annual International Conference will be called the World Conference to better reflect the organization's global reach and mission. We look forward to seeing you at the 2009 World Conference in San Francisco, 7–10 June.

conference communication

Listen to and participate in ConferenceCast Radio—the interactive interview show featuring speakers, sponsors and other guests. Broadcasts start 2 April at 9 a.m. Pacific Time and continue every Wednesday until conference (where'll we broadcast live). Listen live and call +1 347.326.9499 to have your questions answered.

Visit the International Conference blog, InSession, for discussions and debates on International Conference session content, tips on NYC restaurants/hot spots and links to our weekly ConferenceCast Radio shows hosted by John Havens and Shel Holtz, ABC. What will make this site especially relevant is your interactions and conversations, so be sure to participate.

Keynote speakers

Nicholas Negroponte Chairman, One Laptop Per Child Opening General Session	J.W. Marriott, Jr. Chairman and CEO, Marriott International, Inc. 2008 EXCEL Award Winner Monday General Session	Padma Lakshmi Television host and award-winning writer 2008 Gold Quill Awards Dinner

Dame Evelyn Glennie Solo percussionist, composer and entrepreneur Tuesday General Session	Charles Fombrun, Ph.D. Chief executive officer The Reputation Institute IABC Research Foundation Luncheon	Seth Godin Best-selling author and marketing expert Closing Wednesday Keynote

going green: protecting our environment

IABC is committed to environmental sustainability. This is why we are taking steps to decrease waste, reduce the use of resources and minimize the environmental impact of this conference.

Here's what we can do together:

Protect our forests. The book of speaker handouts and conference directory will be available on a USB flash drive provided to all attenders, eliminating 365,000 pages of printed material, or approximately 43 trees. The conference brochure uses paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and sourced from responsibly managed forests. Online conference registration and confirmation is offered, and exhibitor kits will be distributed electronically.

Leave an environmental legacy. IABC encourages you to join our staff in the Million Trees NYC and New York Restoration Project on Saturday, 21 June, to plant 1,000 trees and help reduce pollution.

Practice the 3 Rs. Reduce, reuse and recycle as much as possible. The New York Hilton will provide visible and accessible recycling receptacles for paper, metal, plastic and glass. Reuse the conference totes (made from 85 percent post-consumer recycled plastic) and name badges, and participate in the hotel's linen and towel reuse program.

Help fight global climate change. Support projects that reduce carbon dioxide emissions by offsetting your carbon footprint. For more information on how carbon offsets work and how you can help reduce global warming, visit www.carbonfund.org.