I have often been asked by communicators, students and people keen about communication forums that discuss and promote internal communications.
Below is a working #ICResource list on #CommunicationForums that I put together for the benefit of the community.
Take a glance and let me know what you think.
Since these resources are from from an online search, the content can change without notice on the respective websites. Therefore, please do your due diligence before engaging with this content.
Have other resources to include? Drop a comment here or mail me at [email protected] and I will have it added.
#ICResource | Communication Forums
| Organization | Key Initiative | Topics/purpose | Link | Primary Location |
| The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management | World Public Relations Forum | Public relations, future reports, accreditation, capability framework | https://www.globalalliancepr.org/who-we-are | Switzerland |
| International Association of Business Communicators | Annual World Conference (includes sessions, awards and networking) | Business communication, certification, awards, learning. | https://www.iabc.com/ | US |
| Institute for Public Relations | IPR Commissions & Centers Summit (in in-person research and networking event) | Research and research based in public relations & corporate communication practice, disinformation, behavioral insights etc | https://instituteforpr.org/ | US |
| Institute of Internal Communications | Trust Index Report | Professional body in the UK for internal communications and trust assessment within firms, knowledge sharing, learning, reports and events. | https://www.ioic.org.uk/ | UK |
| The Finnish Association of Communication Professionals | ProCom Day | Research, articles | https://www.procom.fi/english/ | Finland |
| World Communications Forum Association | Communication on Top | communications, media, public relations, branding and leadership. | https://www.wcfaglobal.com/ | Switzerland |
| International Communication Association | ICA Conference | Advancing scholarly work in communication. Handbooks, scholarships, events | https://www.icahdq.org/ | US |
| IABC NSW | Mastermind (peer-to-peer knowledge sharing) | Insights, resources and networking. Some recent topics include hybrid work, AI and careers | https://www.iabcnsw.com/events | Australia |
| Association of Business Communications | Annual Conference, journals | Advancing business communication research and practice | https://www.businesscommunication.org/page/about | US |
| South African Communication Association | SACOMM Annual conference | Promoting communication research, collaboration, and debate among communication practitioners, communication industry professionals, academics, and students. | https://sacomm.org.za/ | South Africa |
| Southern African Communications Industries Association | Professional certification | Adoption of professional standards and ethical business practice | https://www.sacia.org.za/ | South Africa |
| Association of Business Communicators in India | Annual Awards | Advancing the profession, strengthening the society and establishing Global Leadership | https://www.abci.in/ | India |
| Public Relations Council of India | Excellence Awards | Pan-India knowledge exchange for mass communication professionals to network and develop | https://www.prci.world/ | India |
| European Association of Communication Directors | European Communication Awards | Connect, deepen their expertise, share best practice, establish and promote relevant standards. | https://eacd-online.eu/# | Belgium |
| European Association of communication professionals in Higher Education | Conference | Ensuring communicating with stakeholders is a key factor in university strategic planning. | https://www.euprio.eu/ | Belgium |
| Asia Pacific Communication Exchange Association | Business Presentation Contest, Conference | Promotes academic exchanges and collaboration in the areas of communication, education, English language and business. | https://www.asiapacificom.org/home.html | Macau |
| Asia-Pacific Association of Communication Directors | APACD Summit | Serving and shaping the in-house communications profession | https://apacd.com/ | Singapore |
| Canadian Communication Association | Conference, Prizes and mailing list | Brings together teachers, researchers, and professionals from the public and private sectors to promote the investigation of communication, media and technology0relevant issues in Canada, and around the world. | https://acc-cca.ca/ | Canada |
| Middle East Public Relations Association | Awards | Raising awareness and building understanding of public relations in the Middle East, both as a profession and as a driver of organizational reputation. | https://www.mepra.org/ | Middle East |
| East African Communication Association | Conference, Publications | Bringing together scholars, researchers, and others involved in communication and media studies to share research on the media in the region. | https://www.eastafrica-ca.org/ | Kenya |
| European Public Relations Education & Research Association | Annual Congress | Stimulating and promoting innovative knowledge and practices of public relations education and research in Europe. | https://euprera.org/ | Belgium |
| International Public Relations Association | Golden World Awards | Advancing trusted communication and the ethical practice of public relations, networking, intellectual leadership. | https://www.ipra.org/ | UK |
| Hispanic Communicators Association | Scholarships, Affliations | informative source for Hispanic and Latinx students looking to learn more about careers in communications. | https://www.ufhsa.com/hispanic-communicators | US |
| International Advertising Association (LATAM) | Events | Network in the marketing and communication industry in Latin America. Meeting point for agencies, media, companies, and professionals to generate a united, solid, and dynamic industry | https://iaalatam.org/en/ | El Salvador |
| Polish PR Association | PR Magazine, PR Night | Monitoring problems and changes taking place in the industry, its condition and defining its challenges, as well as initiating actions contributing to the implementation of these needs. | https://polskipr.pl/dlaczego-dzialamy | Poland |
