World Conference 2021: It’s About Time
Join us online 28-30 June for the IABC World Conference 2021, a virtual experience centered around the theme “It’s About Time.” Focusing on our collective strength and ability to impact the world around us—acknowledging the continuous, evolved state of change we’re wading through each day—we’ll discuss what’s next and how we’ll set about accomplishing “it,” no matter what “it” is to you.
It’s about time for…
Inspiration
New Perspectives
Clarity
Advancement
Understanding
Innovation
It’s about time we get together, don’t you think?
Registration Information
Please see below for the World Conference 2021 registration pricing.
Registration Type | By 9 April at 11:59 p.m. CST | After 9 April at 11:59 p.m. CST |
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Full Conference: Member | $575 USD | $675 USD |
Full Conference: Non-member | $775 USD | $875 USD |
One Day: Member | $225 USD | $250 USD |
One Day: Non-member | $325 USD | $350 USD |
Full Conference: Early Professional Member* | $299 USD | $350 USD |
Full Conference: Student Member | $199 USD | $250 USD |
Full Conference: Africa and APAC Regions Member | $299 USD | $350 USD |
Full Conference: Africa and APAC Regions Non-member |
$399 USD | $450 USD |
*Early professional member indicates current IABC members with 0-3 years of experience.
If you’re not an IABC member already, you can save big on World Conference 2021 registration and receive 20% off an IABC membership when you join as a new member** today. All you need to do is use code IABCWC21 at checkout here when you purchase your IABC membership, and you should then be automatically eligible for the World Conference 2021 member pricing.
**This discount applies to all professionals, student and retired international dues. New members are those who are not currently or ever have been IABC members.
To provide a service to IABC members who may be in temporary need or who are in a job transition and meet certain guidelines, IABC is providing a discounted registration fee to World Conference 2021. If you believe that you may be eligible for this discount, please contact registration@iabc.com.
Schedule of Events
Below is the schedule at a glance for the World Conference 2021. As an international association, please note that the times listed include Asia Pacific Eastern Standard Time (AEST), Pacific Standard Time (PST), and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
The schedule is subject to change.
Monday, 28 June (PST Time Zone Host)
Pre-conference Session: Gift of Communication (PST Time Zone) | |
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. PST: San Francisco |
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UTC-18:00 (Monday) |
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6:00 a.m. AEST: Melbourne (Tuesday) |
Opening Session |
1:00 p.m. PST: San Francisco |
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9:00 p.m. GMT (Monday): London |
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UTC-20:00 (Monday) |
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7:15 a.m. AEST: Melbourne (Tuesday) |
Networking Opportunity |
2:15 p.m. PST: San Francisco |
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10:15 p.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-21:15 (Monday) |
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8:00 a.m. AEST: Melbourne (Tuesday) |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
3:00 p.m. PST: San Francisco |
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11:00 p.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-22:00 (Monday) |
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8:20 a.m. AEST: Melbourne (Tuesday) |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions and Networking Opportunities |
3:20 p.m. PST: San Francisco |
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11:20 p.m. GMT : London |
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UTC-22:20 (Monday) |
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8:40 a.m. AEST: Melbourne (Tuesday) |
Exhibit Hall Open |
3:40 p.m. PST: San Francisco |
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11:40 p.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-22:40 (Monday) |
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9:40 a.m. AEST: Melbourne (Tuesday) |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
4:40 p.m. PST: San Francisco |
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12:40 a.m. (Tuesday) GMT: London |
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UTC-23:40 (Monday) |
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10:10 a.m. AEST : Melbourne (Tuesday) |
Networking Opportunity |
5:10 p.m. PST: San Francisco |
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1:10 a.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-00:00 (Tuesday) |
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11:40 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. AEST: Melbourne |
Post Conference Session: Gift of Communication Session (Asia Pacific – AEST Time Zone) |
UTC-01:40-3:10 (Tuesday) |
Tuesday, 29 June (EMEA – GMT Time Zone Host)
Pre-conference Session: Gift of Communication (EMEA – GMT Time Zone) | |
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-10:00-11:30 (Wednesday) |
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11:00 p.m. AEST: Melbourne |
Opening Remarks |
6:00 a.m. PST: San Francisco |
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2:00 p.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-13:00 (Wednesday) |
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11:30 p.m. AEST: Melbourne |
Workshop (2-3 topics to choose from) and Networking Opportunities |
6:30 a.m. PST: San Francisco |
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2:30 p.m. GMT (Monday): London |
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UTC-13:30 (Wednesday) |
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1:00 a.m. AEST(Wednesday): Melbourne |
Exhibit Hall Open and Provider Solutions Presentations |
8:00 a.m. PST: San Francisco |
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4:00 p.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-15:00 (Wednesday) |
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1:30 a.m. AEST (Wednesday): Melbourne |
Workshop (2-3 topics to choose from) |
8:30 p.m. PST: San Francisco |
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4:30 p.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-15:30 (Wednesday) |
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3:00 a.m. AEST (Wednesday): Melbourne |
Networking Opportunity |
10:00 a.m. PST: San Francisco |
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6:00 p.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-17:00 (Wednesday) |
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4:30 a.m. AEST (Wednesday): Melbourne |
Break |
11:30 a.m. PST: San Francisco |
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7:30 p.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-18:30 (Wednesday) |
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Gold Quill Watch Party (EMEA – GMT and PST Time Zones) | |
11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. PST: San Francisco |
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7:45-9:15 p.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-18:45-20:15 (Wednesday) |
Wednesday, 30 June (Asia Pacific – AEST Time Zone Host)
8:00 a.m. AEST: Melbourne |
Opening Remarks |
3:00 p.m. PST: San Francisco (Tuesday) |
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11:00 p.m. GMT: London (Tuesday) |
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UTC-22:00 (Tuesday) |
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8:30 a.m. AEST: Melbourne |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
3:30 p.m. PST: San Francisco (Tuesday) |
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11:30 p.m. GMT: London (Tuesday) |
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UTC-22:30 (Tuesday) |
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9:00 a.m. AEST: Melbourne |
Networking Opportunity |
4:00 p.m. PST: San Francisco (Tuesday) |
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12:00 a.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-23:00 (Tuesday) |
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9:45 a.m. AEST: Melbourne |
Exhibit Hall Hours and Provider Solutions Presentations |
4:45 p.m. PST: San Francisco (Tuesday) |
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12:45 a.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-23:45 (Tuesday) |
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11:15 a.m. AEST: Melbourne |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions and Networking Opportunities |
6:15 p.m. PST: San Francisco (Tuesday) |
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2:15 a.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-01:15 (Wednesday) |
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11:35 a.m. AEST: Melbourne |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
6:35 p.m. PST: San Francisco (Tuesday) |
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2:35 a.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-01:35 (Wednesday) |
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12:00 p.m. AEST: Melbourne |
Closing Session |
7:00 p.m. PST: San Francisco (Tuesday) |
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3:00 a.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-02:00 (Wednesday) |
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1:15 p.m. AEST: Melbourne |
Networking Opportunity |
8:15 p.m. PST: San Francisco (Tuesday) |
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4:15 a.m. GMT: London |
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UTC-03:00 (Wednesday) |
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1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. AEST: Melbourne |
Gold Quill Watch Party (Asia Pacific – AEST Time Zone) |
UTC-03:45-05:15 (Wednesday) |
Sponsor Information
Looking for more information about becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at the IABC World Conference 2021? View the IABC World Conference 2021 Sales Prospectus and reach out to IABC’s industry relationship manager, Ryan Leach, for more information.
About the Move to a Virtual Event
After evaluating the ongoing uncertainty surrounding worldwide travel precautions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, IABC’s international executive board (IEB), program advisory committee (PAC) and others throughout the association have made the decision to host the World Conference 2021 virtually. IABC’s priority is – and always has been – the health and safety of our community, and we believe hosting a virtual conference is the best way to protect this commitment.
The shift to a virtual experience, following the successful World Conference 2020, is an exciting opportunity for our global audience to convene once again in an online space.
Of course, this decision was not made without considerable thought and planning – by making this decision now, we’re able to fully shift our focus to the virtual environment and the engaging, insightful experience we’re crafting for you. As you’ll recall, we made a quick shift last year from an in-person to virtual conference, and with this early decision, we are incredibly well-positioned to capitalize on the successful elements of last year’s conference and address areas we’d like to improve upon.
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