Below is a list of the virtual and in-person programs and events we offer to IPR ELEVATE members.
This schedule does not include IPR webinars, IPR Commission/Committee meetings, or the IPR Master Class series.
Please note, all times are in Eastern Time, except when indicated.
*This page will be updated throughout the year.
February 2024
Tues., Feb. 13, 4 pm: ELEVATE & Break: Design Thinking for Leaders featuring Scott Robinson, Freshform (virtual)
ELEVATE & Breaks are discussions with industry leaders around a timely topic.
Thurs., Feb. 20, 4 pm: IPR+ONE featuring Bhushan Sethi and Alexa Fishman of PwC (virtual)
IPR+ONEs are off-the-record, non-recorded, Chatham House rules conversations and discussions around a timely and relevant topic. IPR Trustees and ELEVATE members are invited, as well as one or two members of their team.
April 2024
Tues., April 9, 4 pm: US Chamber of Commerce, Washington DC
Hannah Hankins, Director of Communications of the Office of President Barack Obama, will be interviewed by IPR Trustee Bradley Akubuiro of Bully Pulpit, followed by dinner at Modena.
Wed., April 10 – Thurs., April 11: IPR Bridge Conference in Washington D.C. (Discounted Fee)
The IPR Bridge Conference is a two-day conference geared toward both public relations and corporate communications practitioners and academics, allowing each to engage and discuss the latest in public relations and communications research. A key feature of the conference is networking and interacting with top leaders in an intimate setting.
May 2024
Wed., May 8, 3 pm – 8:30 pm: IPR Regional Event, at Hunter, One World Trade, New York City
IPR Regional Events are attended by IPR Trustees and ELEVATE members that include research presentations and discussions, followed by dinner.
Fri., May 10, 2 pm: IPR and Page Case Study Winners featuring Barbie! (virtual)
Page Society and IPR are co-hosting a virtual call with the grand prize University of Florida winners from the case study competition. We will talk with the students and Catherine Frymark, EVP of Corporate Communications at Mattel. Please ask Tina for a meeting invite.
Wed., May 15, 4 pm: ELEVATE & BREAK: Steve Clayton, Microsoft (virtual):
ELEVATE & Breaks are discussions with industry leaders around a timely topic. Join Steve Clayton, VP of Communications Strategy at Microsoft, as he discusses the most impactful use cases and strategies for effective use and scaling of generative AI. One of Steve’s superpowers is translating tech into something ‘non-geeks’ can understand.
June 2024
Wed., June 5, 4 pm: ELEVATE Talks (virtual)
ELEVATE Talks are an open forum for ELEVATE members to connect, ask questions, contribute or listen with other ELEVATE members in a Chatham House rules environment.
July 2024
Wed., July 17, 4 pm: ELEVATE & BREAK featuring Dr. Bey-Ling Sha, APR (virtual)
ELEVATE & Breaks are discussions with industry leaders around a timely topic.
August 2024
Tues., Aug. 6, 5 pm: ELEVATE Talks (virtual)
ELEVATE Talks are an open forum for ELEVATE members to connect, ask questions, contribute or listen with other ELEVATE members in a Chatham House rules environment.
September 2024
Thurs., Sept. 12, 9 am – 8:30 pm CT, Ascend with ELEVATE conference, hosted at Southwest Airlines HQ, Dallas, Texas
Ascend with ELEVATE is a one-day conference for our ELEVATE members that offers professional development, networking opportunities, curated presentations and activities led by industry leaders. The event closes with a fun happy hour and dinner. View our 2023 event page.
October 2024
Tues., Oct. 1, 3 pm – 8:30 p.m. CT: IPR Regional Event, Chicago
IPR Regional Events are attended by IPR Trustees and ELEVATE members that include research presentations and discussions, followed by dinner.
Tues., Oct. 24, 5 pm: ELEVATE Talks (virtual)
ELEVATE Talks are an open forum for ELEVATE members to connect, ask questions, contribute or listen with other ELEVATE members in a Chatham House rules environment.
November 2024
Thurs., Nov. 14, 3 pm – 8:30 pm, HKT: IPR Regional Event, Hong Kong (hosted by Lynne Mulholland)
IPR Regional Events are attended by IPR Trustees and ELEVATE members that include research presentations and discussions, followed by dinner.
Tues., Nov. 19, 3 pm – 8:30 pm, SGT: IPR Regional Event, Singapore, Singapore Management University
IPR Regional Events are attended by IPR Trustees and ELEVATE members that include research presentations and discussions, followed by dinner.
December 2024
Tues., Dec. 3, 9 am – 5 pm: IPR Commissions and Centers Summit, NYC, KPMG (Discounted Fee)
The IPR Commissions & Centers Summit is an in-person research and networking event featuring the work by the five IPR Commissions and Centers of Excellence. The Summit will include presentations, interactive activities, networking opportunities, and more!
Wed., Dec. 4, 5:30 pm – 9 pm: IPR Distinguished Lecture and Awards Gala, NYC (Discounted Fee)
The IPR Annual Distinguished Lecture and Awards Dinner honors our best and brightest leaders and students in the field with lifetime achievement and research awards. Come celebrate and support IPR’s biggest fundraiser of the year with 300 leaders in our industry, including our Board of Trustees, ELEVATE and NEXT members. All proceeds go to support IPR’s research-focused mission.