Our upcoming events
Our events
IABC Queensland hosts a range of events throughout the year, focused on building connections, skills and knowledge. IABC Members also have access to learning on offer from other chapters from across the Asia Pacific, and globally!
IN DEPTH
Keynote events with great speakers, tackling big topics!
IN TOUCH
Smaller, conversation-driven events for Members and their guests.
IN PRACTICE
Shorter, virtual events designed to build practical skills needed by communicators in all sectors.
Stay in
the Loop
Catch what’s coming up and revisit what you’ve missed. Our events are designed to inform, inspire and bring our community together.
Road to Fusion: Pre-conference connection
Heading into Fusion? Get connected before you get there.
Join IABC Queensland for Road to Fusion, a relaxed online catch-up designed to help you meet fellow Fusion attendees, connect with the local IABC community and get a sneak peek at what’s ahead.
Coffee Catch Up - Gold Coast
Start the morning right by catching up for a coffee with your fellow Gold Coast communicators.
IABC APAC Fusion Conference 2026
The premier event for communication professionals in the Asia-Pacific region.
Fusion Debrief Coffee Catch Up
Co-hosted by our friends at IABC APAC, Queensland Members and Fusion delegates are invited to an informal conference debrief.
Save the date: End-of-Year Event
Let’s end the year on a high!
We’re busy planning our End-of-Year Event, and while we’re keeping a few of the details under wraps for now, trust us, you won’t want to miss this one.
It’s our chance to bring the comms community together, celebrate another big year, catch up with familiar faces and make a few new connections along the way.
Expect great people, plenty of conversation and a few surprises as we celebrate the year that was and toast to what’s ahead.
Coffee Catch Up - Brisbane
Start the morning right by catching up for a coffee with your fellow IABC Queensland members.
IABC QLD Annual General Meeting and lunch
Join us for our Annual General Meeting and Board Member Election, followed by lunch and the chance to catch up and connect with fellow members. Come along, have your say, meet the incoming Board and enjoy some good food and conversation with the community.
Plot twist: Where comms can take you
Comms can take you places.
Discover where your skills could lead next.
Coffee Catch Up - Sunshine Coast
Start the morning right by catching up for a coffee with your fellow Sunshine Coast communicators.
IABC APAC: Communications Career Uplift
Whether you're a student preparing to launch your career, a professional ready for your next step, or someone looking to stay relevant in a rapidly shifting landscape, this is the conversation you need to be part of.
Coffee Catch Up - Brisbane
Start the morning right by catching up for a coffee with your fellow IABC Queensland members.
IABC APAC: Measuring your brand’s visibility in AI Answers
Explore what "AI visibility" means in practice, what can be tracked today, and how comms teams should be thinking about measurement.
Regional Communicators Connect
Connect, share and learn with communicators from across the regions in this informal online Q&A session.
IABC APAC: Beyond the Brief - From Believers to Catalysts
To truly build a powerhouse employer brand, the line between internal culture and external reputation must disappear.
Masterclass: AI, Deepfakes and Reputation Risk
Deepfakes, voice clones and synthetic content are changing how fast reputational issues escalate – and how difficult they can be to verify.
In this interactive session, you’ll move beyond theory to test how your organisation would respond under pressure.
You’ll explore real-world scenarios, strengthen your crisis response framework and build practical tools you can immediately apply.
IABC APAC: Cross-cultural Communication: How to build relationships in the APAC region
Are you communicating across borders in the Asia-Pacific region — and wondering why your message isn't always landing the way you intended?
This IABC APAC panel will dive deep into the nuances of cross-cultural communication in one of the world's most diverse regions.
Comms & Change on the Coast
If you work in comms or change on the Gold Coast, join us for a free, in-person professional development evening with light refreshments.
IABC APAC: World Conference Unpacked: Fresh Insights from Toronto
The IABC World Conference is one of the biggest gatherings in professional communications — and this year, some of your APAC colleagues are making the trip to Toronto to experience it firsthand.
In this webinar, communicators from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and India will share what they heard, learned, and couldn't stop thinking about after three days in the room with some of the brightest minds in our profession.
Expect real takeaways, not polished summaries. Our speakers will share the ideas that challenged their thinking, the conversations they're still processing, and the trends they're already watching.
Whether you can't make it to Toronto or just want to hear the latest trends and insights, this is the session to be in.
Join us and bring the world conference home.
Owning it! Communication leaders on going solo
Have you ever thought about taking a pivot to own your own communications business and being your own boss?
In this IABC Queensland virtual panel event, experienced communicators who have made that leap from secure and senior in‑house roles to solo practice or small consultancies share what motivated the move and what the reality has looked like since.
This is not a “go‑it‑alone success story” session. Instead, it’s an honest conversation about timing, trade‑offs, fear, freedom, sustainability and identity, and what people at any career stage can learn from others who’ve stepped off the traditional path.
Whether you’re just curious, quietly considering a change, or simply want to understand how careers can evolve beyond permanent roles, this discussion offers grounded insight from people who’ve done it thoughtfully and deliberately.
Collaborative Communicators breakfast
Collaborative communicators breakfast:
Sharing insights and problem-solving together
Let’s break bread and brainstorm our shared challenges.
The State of Trust: Edelman’s 2026 Australasian Trust Barometer Results Revealed (and what they mean for communicators)
Join IABC Asia Pacific for an exclusive webinar featuring Delicia Tan, CEO for Edelman Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as she unpacks the Australasian results of the latest Trust Barometer.
Comms After Work: Sip, Socialise and Connect
Sip, socialise and connect with fellow Queensland communications professionals at the iconic Lucinda Bar, Queensland Parliament House.
The Human Edge: Skills & Judgement for an AI-Driven Profession
Learn how to navigate AI-driven change responsibly, while managing your brand reputation and maintaining trust.
IABC QLD Coffee Catch Up - Brisbane
Join us for our first morning coffee catch-up of the year. Members and their guests are free to attend for a relaxed start to the day, with a free coffee on us! Save the date for February 12, at 7:30am!
Annual Book Fair & End-of-Year Event
It's that time of year where we reflect on our achievements, and celebrate some of our community's talented authors with IABC's Annual Book Fair & End-of-Year Event, presented with Change Management Institute!
Change Communication Masterclass: advanced skills for comms pros
Change has never been as big, as frequent, or as disruptive. And this is the new normal for organisations all over the world.
As communicators, we're deep in the trenches, helping organisations drive and navigate change, while also battling with our audiences' attention being pulled in every direction.
For professional communicators, this means we have to adapt the way we approach our work to cut through the noise, and reach people effectively.
But how?
That's what this Masterclass is all about!
From the C-suite: Perspectives on Communication
From the C-Suite: Perspectives on Communications delivers real stories from the front lines—highlighting what worked, what failed, and what distinguishes truly effective communication in high-stakes environments.
Your Brain & Change: Top tips to boost your change communication
In this webinar, you'll learn how by simply understanding how our brains work, we can tailor our communication to support businesses to navigate change more effectively.
Work Fame: Non-cringe tactics to attract incredible opportunities
In this interactive workshop, you'll uncover fresh tactics to build authentic visibility, showcase your talents, and open up new career opportunities. You’ll also be able to update your professional headshot!
AI, Comms, and Coffee: Responsible AI use for professional communicators
In this session, two of the group behind the world’s first Responsible AI Principles for PR and Comms (known as the 'Venice Pledge') will share the insights that informed these principles, and practical applications for practitioners.
Prompt, Polish, Publish: Simple ways to bring AI into your comms workflow
In this practical, jargon-free webinar you’ll learn how to use AI to generate content that aligns with your brand, add human insights to make it unique, and train AI to understand your business.
Trends, Tips & Tales: Key takeaways from the IABC World Conference 2025
If you're a communicator who wants to stay on top of the trends and has a life-long love of learning, this event is not to be missed!
Fresh from the 2025 IABC World Conference in Vancouver, our panel will shared their big 'ah-hah!' moments, the trends they see emerging in the sector, new insights, and new connections from all over the globe.
IABC Qld Members Coffee Catch-Up
Join us for a relaxed morning coffee catch-up with fellow IABC Queensland members — and feel free to bring a guest!
IABC World Conference 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of communications, the ability to connect has never been more crucial and never before has the world seen as many technologies and channels to connect with others.
Join your world-wide communications community in Vancouver 8-11 June for learning, networking and connecting with communication professionals and executives from around the globe.
World Conference was designed for today's communication professionals, to connect with peers from around the globe, hear from industry experts during exceptional sessions and leave this powerful event with knowledge that is career-elevating for you and your organization. World Conference is the premier event for globally minded professionals within communications.
This year’s theme, connect!, highlights the core center of powerful communication — the ability of communication to form powerful relationships, create possibilities, forge connections between stakeholders, and so much more.
This year’s program combines the high-quality global content you’ve come to expect with fresh perspectives and new voices from across the communications field. Expect peer-to-peer engagement, increased dialogue and more opportunities to forge deep connections. All sessions will align with the IABC Career Roadmap to aid communication professionals at any stage of their careers.
Learn how your communication creates connections at World Conference 2025. Join us in Vancouver this June and reserve your spot today!
Collaborative Communicators Breakfast
Join us for a hands-on session packed with insights, ideas, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow comms pros.
Sustainability Reporting & You
Changes to legislation in 2024 mean that, from this year, companies must include a sustainability report in their annual reports. What does this mean for professional communicators?