Conference News: What I learned this week – June 1, 2018
PRDecoded Relocated: After seven years in New York City, PRWeek has decided to move its annual conference, called PR Decoded, to Chicago. According to the organizers this gives them more flexibility when it comes to securing a venue and date as there are fewer competing events. The move has received a positive reception so far. The conference will take place on 18 October at the 1871 Chicago’s Center for Technology and Entrepreneurship.
HLTH, Yeah! Last month Jonathan Weiner and Anil Aggarwal, founders of the increasingly popular Money20/20 and Shoptalk events, took on healthcare with the newest addition to their conference lineup, HLTH. HLTH’s goal was to break down the silos between provider, payer, employer, pharma, government and startup organizations and educate attendees on the latest advancements in healthcare that have the potential “to improve outcomes, decrease costs, and reimagine our industry”. The event was so successful that the organizers have already committed to returning to Vegas in 2019! The conference will move from the Aria to the MGM Grand and run from 5 – 8 May.
Speaking Opportunity: The Digital Dealer Conference brings together more than 3000 automotive professionals who are eager to learn about future of automotive retail marketing, sales, and dealership operations. This year, the conference organizers are interest in receiving speaker proposals from dealership personnel, OEMs and ADAs, seasoned auto consultants and trainers, as well as marketing and technology experts with insight and strategies applicable to automotive. If you have a new topic idea to share, complete this CFP form by 29 June.
Lunchtime Learning: Bloomberg Live recently wrapped its Business of Equality Summit, which brought together more than 400 business, academic and political leaders as well as nonprofits and activists to discuss “the future of equality, how we get there and what is at stake for the economy and society at-large.” The conference sessions, including speakers such as Virginia politician Danica Roem, actress Asia Kate Dillon and P&G Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard, were educational, inspirational and moving. Watch them all!
Coming up next week: Next week more than 1000 communicators from around the world will gather in Montréal for the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference. This year’s conference theme is “The Communication Crossroads” and will explore real-life case studies that exemplify best practices in organizational communication. Approximately 10,000 of the top leaders, executives and marketers in the e-commerce world will head to Chicago for the 14th annual Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition (IRCE). And the American Advertising Federation will share the latest developments in the advertising industry—from new digital technologies to creative content development – at their annual gathering, called Admerica! Meanwhile in Europe, cyber security practitioners and decision makers will head to London for two industry events. Infosecurity Europe, takes place from 5 – 7 June “featuring Europe’s largest and most comprehensive conference programme and over 400 exhibitors showcasing the most relevant information security solutions and products.” RSA Europe Unplugged is an informal event on 7 June that brings “the best of RSA Conference to London in a single day” by consolidating “maximum cybersecurity learnings from the brightest industry minds into an action-packed agenda.”